Water does not flow into the washing machine

With washing machines, as with other types of household appliances, breakdowns occur. As a rule, such a nuisance takes everyone by surprise. So you put the laundry in the washer, filled the powder, poured the fabric softener, closed the door and turned on the washing program you need. However, for some unknown reason, water does not enter the washing machine. What to do? - In this article we will tell you about ways to eliminate such a malfunction and the causes of its occurrence.

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Causes of poor water intake in the washing machine tank

If the washing machine draws water very slowly, then often the problem is this:

Low water pressure

If the water began to flow very slowly into the washing machine, then you need to check the water pressure in the centralized water supply system. Also check the inlet tap that supplies water to the washing machine; it may not be fully open.

Clogged inlet filter

There is a filter in front of the inlet valve, which is a fine mesh. This component of the structure is necessary for the retention of large particles of debris and dirt, which are usually present in tap water. Over time, this filter becomes clogged and the washing machine begins to collect water poorly.

Important! To prevent such problems, try to regularly clean the inlet filter.

Important! Failures of the washing machine are often caused by clogged filters. In our separate review, we described in detail how clean washing machine filters.

When the unit collects water poorly precisely for this reason, the problem is solved easily:

1. Disassemble the washer.
2. Remove the strainer.
3. Rinse the mesh under the pressure of running water.
4. Set all items to their original position.

If you do not clean the filter in time, over time it will completely clog and the machine will completely stop filling.

Important! Also, a clogging of an additional filter for the liquid entering the drum of the washing machine may be the reason why the washing machine does not enter water.

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Why does the machine not collect water at all?

If you choose a program for washing things and start your washing machine, and water does not flow into it at all, then the problem may be one of the following reasons.

The tap for supplying water to the washing machine is shut off

If the washing machine does not fill up with water, first of all, it is necessary to check the water supply tap to the washing machine. Usually, this structural element is installed at the point of attachment of the rubber hose going from the washer to the pipeline.

Important! The lever that opens the water supply must be located along the hose, that is, in the direction of movement of the water.

 

No water or low pressure

One of the simplest and most commonplace situations when water does not enter the washing machine is the complete absence of water in the tap. Unfortunately, unplanned outages, especially in the summer, happen quite often. If you notice that your washing machine is not filling with water, then to establish and eliminate this cause, open the water tap. If the pressure is too small or there is no water at all, consider that the cause is established.

Important! To solve the problem, it is necessary to find out the reasons and terms for eliminating the water supply malfunction. You will have to continue washing after resuming full water supply.

The door for the laundry loading hatch is not closed

Washing machines have a huge number of different protections, one of which is to block the automatic washing system when the door for loading laundry is open or not tightly closed. First, make sure that the door is tightly closed and not loose, for which push it with your hand.

If the door does not lock during manual closing, the locking tab is most likely damaged. Also, the latch may break in the lock of the washing machine housing. We have prepared a separate post on this subject - follow the link and find out how repair the door of the washing machine.

Important! Often problems with a washing machine occur due to the use of hard water. The most popular softener that you can read about in our separate article isCalgon.

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Popular faults

More complex reasons why water does not enter the washing machine well can be a failure of one of the components of the household appliance. Most often, users have to face the following problems:

• The water supply valve is broken. If there is a signal from the module, the water supply valve opens. If the valve mechanism breaks down, filling the washing machine tank is not possible. In this situation, replace the valve.
• Damage to the electronic module. Since the electronics do not signal the need for water intake, this does not happen. This situation is the opposite of the previous one. The valve is ready to function, but the module does not signal. Possible as replace electronic control module, and reflash, but you should not do this work yourself. Call the wizard from the service center.
• The water sensor does not work. This electronic element controls the amount of water entering for washing. The washing process cannot start when the sensor fails. The item must be replaced.
• The device blocking the hatch broke. Symptom of this reason - even at the beginning of washing the light alarm “lock” works. The locking device protects the operation of the machine from the dangerous opening of the door during washing or spinning.
• The drain filter is clogged. When the filter is clogged, a signal is sent to the electronic control unit that the drainage system is not ready for operation and the machine cannot start washing. The cause, of course, could be a pump breakdown. But most often this is due to clogged drain filter.

Note that the reason for the failure of the washing machine to draw water at the beginning of the wash is only probable malfunctions. In each case, the whole picture of the events occurring before the breakdown should be considered. Perhaps there was a strong voltage drop in the network or the operating rules of the household appliance were violated.

Important! If in doubt, it is better not to start an independent repair, but immediately seek help from a qualified specialist. It will be easier for the master to determine the cause of the breakdown and eliminate it, than to correct the mistakes of others.

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In this article, we told you about the possible reasons why water is not poured into the washing machine, and also recommended the most practical ways to fix the problem. We hope that from now on, a household appliance will please you with good work and will provide high-quality cleaning of dirt on your things with the regularity with which you are used to washing clothes and linen.