The washing machine does not drain the water - what should I do?
Today, there is a washing machine in almost every apartment, because without her help it is difficult to imagine the comfortable life that most housewives are used to. However, no matter how functional and expensive the equipment you purchased is, unfortunately, it tends to fail. In this article, we will share with you recommendations on the situation if the washing machine does not drain the water - what to do, and also try to figure out the most common causes of such a malfunction.
to contents ↑Why does the drain in the washing machine not work?
One of the most common malfunctions of household appliances is the failure of the washer to drain water. However, before you understand the causes of the malfunction, you need to find out how the problem manifests itself.
Usually, if the drain in the washing machine does not work, users will encounter the following troubles:
- Very slow draining of water during which the program crashes.
- When washing in some modes, outflow of water occurs, and in some - not.
- When the program is executed, the process stops at the moment when water should be drained. The process of removing liquid from the tank itself does not occur.
- During the main wash, everything is fine, but when rinsing the machine refuses to drain the water.
- After draining, the spin mode is automatically locked.
Important! You will find the geometric features of the drain hose, their types, extension methods and other useful information in our review "Drain hose for a washing machine".
Unfortunately, such failures are quite common, but any of the following reasons can precede them:
- the connecting pipe between the tank and the pump is clogged with garbage;
- pump filter clogged;
- a foreign object has fallen into the pump;
- siphon or sewer clogged;
- a pump breakdown has occurred;
- clogged hose through which water is drained.
to contents ↑Important! Despite the apparent complexity of the situation, in most cases, it is possible to repair a washing machine at home. However, if you are not confident in your own abilities or want to save time, then you can take the help of a service center.
Where to begin?
Before starting repair of the washing machine, it is necessary to disconnect it from the power supply and prepare a set of tools and materials that can be useful in the process of work:
- rag;
- a small container to collect the remaining water in the system;
- a set of cross and flat screwdrivers of different sizes;
- pocket flashlight.
to contents ↑Important! In washing machines of all manufacturers, operation errors may occur. Depending on what model of equipment you have, review the decryption of error codes:
How to fix the washing machine by yourself?
If your washing machine buzzes and does not drain the water, then you can try to independently restore its performance, gradually performing the following steps.
We clean the filter
After disconnecting the unit from the network, first of all, you should check the filter, which is located in the lower part of the housing, on the front side.
Important! In the process of the check you are doing, a little water may spill onto the floor, so you need to prepare a small container in advance for collecting it or a rag.
Having unscrewed several fixing bolts, get out and carefully examine the filter. If the filtering mechanism is clogged, then just free it from extraneous things.
Perhaps already this simple action will help you get rid of trouble. But if the water drain still does not function properly, then you can proceed to the next step.
Important! In order to avoid malfunctions in the operation of the washing machine, it is necessary to regularly perform its preventive maintenance. Read helpful tips in this article. "Caring for a washing machine".
Check the pipe
Preventively clean the nozzle that connects the washing machine tub and the pump - pumping equipment. To gain access to the component, you must adhere to the following instructions:
- Remove the bolts securing the drain assembly.
- Pull out the pipe and remove the retaining clamp.
- Drain the nozzle into pre-cooked dishes.
It’s time to check if the pipe of your household appliance is clogged. To do this, just squeeze it slightly in various places.
Important! If hardening is felt under the fingers, then the problem is a blockage, which must be removed.
After cleaning the nozzle, reassemble the entire structure to its original state and test the washing machine.
Impeller
If your problem persists, then continue troubleshooting. In the next step, you have to check the impeller of the pump for jamming. This component is located directly behind the filter.
Check the impeller for any, even small, foreign object that could cause a malfunction.
To do this, you must first try to turn the impeller. If the rotation occurs and you do not observe any foreign objects, then everything is in order.
Important! If you find something superfluous, for example, a button or a coin, carefully remove the appliance that interferes with the rotation of the impeller, and collect the washer and conduct its test run.
Check and change the pump
To check the health of the drain pump, you need to remove the filter, as you did before. After that, turn on the household appliance in the network, set the washing program to spin, and by highlighting the filter hole with an ordinary pocket flashlight, observe the impeller of the pump, which you have already checked for foreign objects.
If the part does not move, then it is the drain pump that has broken.
Important! If you find a breakdown, then it's time to move on to replacing a failed part. Otherwise, contact the service center for help.
Before you carry out an independent repair of your washing machine, you need to not only diagnose the problem, but also purchase a component that requires replacement. When servicing the washers, it is recommended to use original parts manufactured by the manufacturer. You can purchase the required component in a specialized store of parts for washing machines or in the service center of the manufacturer's company.
Important! To avoid serious equipment damage, do not overload the washing machine. In our separate post you will find out “The weight of bedding for washing”.
Having bought a new pump, all you have to do is dismantle and replace the failed part. You can do this according to the following instructions:
- Remove the drain assembly of the washing machine.
- Remove the drain pump.
- Disconnect the wires connected to it.
- Install a new pump.
- Connect the wires and other spare parts.
- Assemble the washing machine and bring it back to its original working condition.
After assembling the washing machine, check its performance by performing a test wash.If a leak occurs, it means that some connection point was unsuccessfully fixed. Correct this error, and again check the operability of the washing machine.
to contents ↑Important! If it was not possible to independently determine the cause of the malfunction, then you cannot do without the services of a professional master.
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In this article, we told you what to do if the washing machine does not drain the water, and what malfunctions can cause the problem. We hope that from now on your home appliances will please you with correct and trouble-free operation for a long time.
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