Continental Girbau Commercial Washer Not Draining in St. Augustine, FL
Water pools at the bottom of the tub. Usually drain pump, clog, or check-valve. We fix this on Continental Girbau commercial washers across St. Augustine. Most jobs are booked, diagnosed, and fixed inside 24 hours.

Why your Continental Girbau commercial washer is not draining
A Continental Girbau commercial washer that is not draining tends to show the same signs: water pools at the bottom of the tub. Usually drain pump, clog, or check-valve. Nine times out of ten it comes down to control board not signalling the pump. Left unaddressed, laundry backs up fast.
Most likely causes
- Clogged drain pump or filter
- Debris jamming the impeller
- Control board not signalling the pump
- A stuck check valve
Known Continental Girbau commercial washer weak points
- door lock/interlock failures
- drain valve faults
- drum bearing wear and out-of-balance vibration
- inverter/VFD and control faults; gas dryer no-heat (igniter/gas valve) with lint/airflow issues
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
There's one thing worth checking before you book anyone: check whether the unit is sitting level, since a strong tilt alone can stop proper draining. When that isn't the fix, a failed pump has to be pulled from inside the base, and reassembling it wrong risks a leak that's worse than the original problem.
How we fix it
We trace the not draining on your Continental Girbau commercial washer to its source instead of throwing parts at it. OEM parts are available through Girbau North America and distributors; gas heating and electrical work should be handled by a licensed technician. The quote is flat, approved before we start, and every repair carries our warranty.
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What St. Augustine homeowners say
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“The Continental Girbau commercial washer broke right before the weekend and they still came out same-day. Genuine Continental Girbau part, flat price, and done in a single visit.”
“No waiting around — the Continental Girbau commercial washer was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. You can tell they work on Continental Girbau all the time — quick, clean diagnosis.”
“Called late at night and a tech was here by mid-morning to look at the Continental Girbau commercial washer. Stood behind the warranty and used a real Continental Girbau OEM part, not a knockoff.”
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Frequently asked questions
What's the price for a Continental Girbau commercial washer that is not draining?
Typical costs for a Continental Girbau commercial washer that is not draining land between $190–$680, parts and labour included. The $149 call-out is applied to the job and the quote is flat — no meter running.
What does the call-out cost?
We charge $149 for a full diagnostic, credited to the repair if you proceed. No separate trip fee and no surcharges added later.
Do you offer same-day service in St. Augustine?
Same-day is common in St. Augustine. Our trucks run the area every day and emergency slots are held open for breakdowns that can't wait.
What if the same problem comes back?
We stand behind the work with a 1-year labour warranty and 6-month parts warranty — if it recurs in that time, we fix it again for free.
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