Popular malfunctions of washing machines and their solutions

The life of any modern person is difficult to imagine without household appliances, which greatly facilitate our lives. With helpers such as a coffee maker, microwave, electric kettle or washing machine, we have more time to spend time with our family or friends. For many, the breakdown of household appliances is distressing. But often you should not be upset, because the situation can be corrected with your own hands. Today we will tell you what some of the popular malfunctions of washing machines and their solutions are.

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Nature of breakdowns

Many malfunctions of washing machines, no matter how trite it may sound, appear due to improper use. The simplest example is damage to the sealing collar. If the laundry is not cleaned every time, if there are various objects in the pockets that scroll with the laundry in the drum, the rubberized part may simply break. But there are more serious causes of damage.

Any breakdowns that happen with washing machines can be divided into typical and rare:

• Typical occur with household appliances in 90% of cases and are typical for any brands and types of machines, because the basic principles of operation of the units are identical. Most can be dealt with on their own, the main thing is to know what could be the cause of the problem. To prevent them, it is usually enough just to perform competentwashing machine care. 
• Rare malfunctions include breakdowns that occur due to a manufacturing defect or assembly defects. In this case, it is better to contact a qualified specialist or use a warranty repair.

Many typical malfunctions of washing machines are indicated in the instruction manual. The manufacturer also gives instructions on how to act in a particular case. Consider the most common problems that you face.

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The machine does not turn on

Have you loaded the laundry, covered the laundry detergent, but the machine does not respond to the Start button? Before you panic, do the following:

1. First, check if there is electricity. It is possible that an accident occurred and your apartment is simply de-energized or the machine was knocked out when the washing machine was turned on.
2. If there are children in the house, it often happens that they pull out the plug from the outlet. Or, because of your forgetfulness, you forgot to insert it there.
3. Another common cause of this problem is a loose door. Check if you slam it before a distinctive click.

Important! If all of the above measures did not help, then it is better to call a repairman. Because, most likely, the electronic control system has failed. And if you have not graduated from an electrotechnical university, then it is better not to take on the elimination of this malfunction of the washing machine yourself.

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Water does not drain

Another common problem is poor drainage of water from the tank or it does not go away at all. There is no way to get the laundry without a flood, in addition, things in this case, after drying, will be divorced, because the powder particles will remain on the clothes. The following solutions are possible here:

• Inadvertently, you have selected the non-spin wash mode.
• Sewer drain or hose through which water escapes are clogged.
• The drain filter, due to too much debris, is out of order.
• The pump with which water escapes from the household appliance is broken.

If your malfunction of the washing machine did not happen due to an incorrect mode, then you should first check the drain hose:

1. Disconnect it from the sewer and put it in a bucket.
2. Then turn on the machine in the drain mode and see if there is water.
3. If the drain occurs, then it is time to clean the sewer. You can do this on your own or by calling a plumber from the management company.
4. You can independently clean the drain filter or hose, which can also solve the problem of water not leaving the drum.

Important! It is worth knowing that every time you use the washing machine, at least a triple discharge of water occurs. The equipment pumps about 30 liters of fluid. The pump is under heavy load. Foreign objects, harsh detergents, or untimely cleaning shorten the life of the pump. Doing it yourself is not recommended. In addition, the cause of this problem may be in the electronics, for example, in a broken water level sensor.

In order for your machine to always work like a clock, we have prepared a separate article for you, in which we described in detail all the nuances of an effectivecleaning the washing machine Domestos.

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Spin drum does not spin

Another quite common malfunction of washing machines is a poorly functioning or not working drum at all. After such washing, the laundry remains wet:

• Sometimes the cause of this problem is the wrong mode or accidentally canceled the spin function. But if this is not your case, then it is worth checking the pump. It is possible that a foreign object fell into the impeller - all the same things that you forgot to get out of your clothing pockets.
• The cause of such a malfunction of the washing machine may be the drive belt, it is located behind the rear wall, behind the drum inside the device. This part can either break or simply slip off. Sometimes it is enough to throw the belt into place, but in the event of a break, the part requires replacement. For step-by-step instructions on how to do this, read the article. "Belt for a washing machine".
• Stitching carbon brushes of the engine leads to the fact that noise appears, the machine freezes, gives an error and refuses to work.
• Failed electronics or its elements can also cause the drum to not move at all.

Important! The worst case scenario is engine failure. It may burn out or often wear parts such as bearings. In this case, you will have to completely change the “heart” of household appliances and prepare for serious expenses.

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When washing, there is a knock

It happens that during the next washing in the car an incomprehensible knock appears, or the household appliance starts to work too noisy. Here the reasons can be simple and banal:

1. Foreign objects got inside the tank - it may be a lighter that you forgot to remove from your pocket, or another, larger object.
2. A household appliance starts making a lot of noise when washing bedding. It is unevenly distributed over the drum, which causes an imbalance. In the future, the correct one will help you avoid this problem. calculation of the weight of laundry.
3. If you installed the washing machine yourself or rearranged it after repair, then the noise may be caused by incorrect installation of the equipment. Try simply moving it to another position.
4. To make the washing machine quieter and less vibration, it must be installed on a flat surface without defects. Take this responsibly, because vibration often becomes one of the causes of a device breakdown. Eliminate it quite easily - attach rubber feet to the unit or put a special rubberized mat for washing machine.

Important! Less often than the above reasons, a knock may occur due to failed bearings.Changing them yourself is not recommended. In this case, it is better to immediately contact the nearest workshop, because such a malfunction can lead to engine failure.

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Water appears under the machine

If you make the TOP reasons for this phenomenon, the washing of curtains will be in the lead. The fact is that during this operation, the powder foams heavily, and curtains made of synthetic material practically do not absorb water. As a result, a huge amount of foam seeps out and leads to panic.

If water appears on the floor when washing the most ordinary things, then such a malfunction of the washing machine can mean several problems at once:

• The most common cause is damage to the sealing collar. The rubber part does not give a tight fit, so the water leaves. As we already said, careless handling of household appliances leads to this. Correct the situation will help performed by washing machine gum replacement instructions.
• The same problem occurs when the washing machine has been in operation for quite some time. The part simply wears out. It can be replaced independently. True, in some cases it is necessary to disassemble the front panel. Do it carefully, remembering the correct sequence of fastening parts, it is better - if you photograph all stages of the process.
• A torn inlet hose and nozzle can also cause malfunction of the washing machine. Checking this is quite simple - you need to move the equipment away from the wall and turn on the water drain, if the hose leaks, then you will immediately notice it. Replacement of these parts can also be done without the help of a wizard.

Important! If the previous options did not solve your problem, then a leaky tank may become the cause of water during washing. In this case, it is unlikely that they will be able to cope with the breakdown themselves. It is also worth consulting with the master whether it makes sense to change this part, or whether it will be easier to buy new household appliances.

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Water does not heat up

Often, owners of household appliances are surprised to find that water under any conditions simply does not heat up. In the instruction manual you can find several explanations for this problem. But in 95% of cases, the cause of this phenomenon is a burned-out heating element:

• If you know which model is suitable for your washing machine, then replacing the burnt part is not difficult. You will need to unscrew the old heating element and put a new one in its place. Typically, the heater is located at the rear bottom of the washing machine.
• It may well be that the heater itself is serviceable, but it does not work due to the terminal burned out in the circuit. You can find out if this is so by “ringing” the entire power supply circuit.

Important! The cause of such a malfunction of the washing machine may be a failed relay or a heating sensor. Here it’s worth considering whether to change these details yourself or still use the services of a qualified specialist.

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Electronics malfunction

The cause of many malfunctions of washing machines is a failed electronics. It is not worth undertaking to repair it without special education. But to try to prevent this problem is quite possible:

• Malfunction of the electronic control module can result in moisture getting onto the board and even poor-quality installation of radio elements.
• Swings and power surges in the network, which is often found in apartment buildings, can also damage your household appliance.

The most effective solution to this problem is install voltage stabilizer. It will help to forget about this problem in principle.

Important! If the voltage stabilizer is not installed, then after each washing, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet. Household appliances can fail due to a power surge, even if at that moment it did not work.The reason is simple - the power goes directly to the control module, and the jumps affect its operation even if the machine did not wash the laundry.

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Useful Tips

As you know, the best solution to any problem is its prevention. This also applies to malfunctions of washing machines. Wizards, every day faced with various breakdowns of household appliances, give some simple recommendations that will increase the life of your assistant:

• Often the water that flows from the tap is very hard. The higher this indicator, the more washing powder you need to lay on each wash cycle. This will avoid excess scale. It is also worth using special tools such as Calgon.
• To solve the problem of stiffness in the bud, you should put a polyphosphate filter, which allows you to get soft water for domestic use.
• Each time, make sure that the washing machine is fully loaded with laundry. If the volume is not enough, then the clothes will be knocked together in one corner, which will lead to an imbalance in the drum. In addition, this approach will lead to savings of negligible energy and powder. With a half-empty download, half of the resources are spent idling.

• Careful attitude to household appliances is the most important moment in the prevention of malfunctions of the washing machine. Before washing, be sure to check all pockets and fasten clothing with zippers, turning it inside out. Then the lock dog will not cause damage to the drum or gasket.
• Brassieres, especially with “bones,” are best placed in special laundry bag. Such parts of underwear tend to pop out at the most inopportune moment and may stick into the drum.
• Rinse and clean the detergent drawer constantly. This will help to prevent the formation of plugs from detergents. Some users sometimes have problems removing the detergent drawer. If you have just such a situation, use our instructions that will help you without breakingremove the powder tray from the machine.
• After washing, leave the door open for a while. Thus, excess moisture from various elements will evaporate, and will not remain inside the machine. In addition, drying the drum will prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor.

Important! To get rid of scale, use “Anti-scale” for washing and dishwashers. It is sold in single dose sachets. Pour the contents of one bag into the machine, in the tray for washing powder. We don’t put the linen, we turn on the mode with preliminary, and then the main wash at a temperature of 60 to 90 degrees. The preliminary mode is required, since during it the soaking up of the accumulated salts takes place. Further, nothing needs to be done, the machine itself will complete and rinse everything.

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If suddenly you encounter malfunctions of the washing machine, then do not immediately panic. Perhaps the reason is simple - you chose the wrong mode or forgot to plug in the power outlet. Also, the cause of the failure of your assistant can be a banal blockage in various elements, which can be eliminated independently. If we are talking about engine or electronic system breakdown, it is better to turn to professionals - they will tell you whether it makes sense to spend money on repairs or is it better to buy a new washing machine. In this case, from the very beginning of operation it is worth using simple tips that will help extend the life of your equipment.