Why doesn't the washing machine pick up the powder?

How does the most ordinary washing machine work? The principle of its operation is quite simple: the drum rotates, and the laundry inside it is washed in soapy water at a given temperature level. With proper operation of the unit from a special compartment at the right time, powder or conditioner begins to be washed out. But there are often cases when detergents at the end of washing remain in place. So why doesn't the washing machine pick up the powder? Naturally, this is the first sign of a breakdown that needs to be fixed immediately; otherwise, the machine may completely fail.

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How to wash properly?

Detergent in liquid or loose form is loaded into a special cell divided into several compartments, each of which serves to dispense detergent at a specific washing stage:

• prewash;
• main process;
• rinsing.

Each compartment is connected to a filling valve hose that supplies water and detergent is drawn through it. Water enters the desired cells under the control of a special guide, which is connected to the control mechanism of the machine. If the guide breaks, then only the liquid flows through one compartment, while the others remain full.

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Should the powder be completely washed out?

With the correct calculation of the dosage of the powder, it should completely disappear from the special compartment at the end of the wash. It happens that the washing machine does not pick up the powder due to the fact that it was poured too much, that is, much more than indicated in the instructions.

If it sticks into lumps and sticks to the walls of the container, then most likely you have slipped a poor-quality detergent. In other words, before you look for the cause of a breakdown in the device itself, first make sure the quality of the selected tool.

Important! If your machine suddenly stops picking up powder, and you really need to wash something, then you can fill it directly into the tank with the laundry.

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Why does the detergent not go away?

If the washing machine does not pick up air conditioning or powder, you need to figure out the cause of this phenomenon as soon as possible. There are a number of reasons that we will consider below.

Low water pressure

The liquid is supplied to the powder compartment under pressure, which is regulated by a special valve. So, if it is not fully open, then this will cause insufficient pressure.

If it is open to the end, then the problem may be related to problems in the hearth feed system itself.

Important! Only a public service representative can help here.

Detergent of dubious quality

Remember that cheap conditioners and powders in water dissolve very poorly, and that is why they stick together into lumps. Even if you regularly wash the dispenser, this will not be enough to solve the problem.

Poor installation of the washing machine

During its installation, it is necessary to use the horizontal level, because detergents will be difficult to wash out of the dispenser, which is tilted. Some models have special legs that are very easy to adjust in height.

Important! If you suspect that the cause of the problem is this, make sure that it is followed or broken. all rules for installing a washing machine, and fix the defects.

Water filter clogged

Tap water is quite hard, so it can form blockages in places in front of the inlet water valve. Due to the accumulation of limescale, water cannot normally enter the powder compartment and the unit drum. To solve the problem when the washing machine does not pick up the powder, you need clean the filter of the washing machine either replace it.

Improper powder or conditioner loading

For example, you can mix up a branch and put the remedy you need in the wrong place. In order not to encounter such a problem, you need to carefully study the user manual.

Also, the powder may remain in the dispenser if you overdo it with its quantity. Therefore, it is better to use special measuring cups, and when calculating the required amount of detergent, take into account the degree of contamination of the laundry and its amount.

Important! If you could not visually determine why your washing machine does not wash the detergent, then do not try to disassemble it yourself without the necessary skills, otherwise you will have to pay twice as much later.

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How to fix the cause of the breakdown yourself?

If you already understand why the powder is not washed off in the washing machine, then you need to immediately begin to eliminate this problem, namely:

• If water does not enter the tray, check the solenoid valves that let it in and clean the filter. Be sure to check for pressure and taps on the inlet hose.
• If the filter turns out to be clean, you will have to seek help from the management company or the Housing Office, so that their representatives increase the pressure of water. If this does not help, then try installing a pump in the apartment that will increase the water pressure
• Is there a blockage in the tray? - Urgently change the powder, because this indicates its low quality. Perhaps, when choosing a new one, our detergent rating.

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Practice shows that the most common causes of this problem is still low-quality powder and insufficient pressure of water in the water supply. And this is due to the low quality of utilities and the delivery of counterfeit products to the market.