What to do if the washing machine does not drain the water
What to do if the washing machine does not drain the water
With the advent of automatic washing machinesthe life of housewives has become much simpler. However, no home appliance is insured against breakdowns, and a malfunction of a washing machine usually entails expensive repairs. For example, if the machine stops draining water, many immediately call the master, not realizing that some malfunctions can be eliminated on their own.
Possible reasons for the machine not draining the water
Problems with the discharge of water can be different:
- the discharge of water is very slow, after which it stops completely;
- the machine stops at the drain stage;
- malfunctioning with draining does not occur with every wash;
- after emptying the tank, the spin mode is blocked;
- malfunctions occur only when rinsing the laundry.
Very often problems with draining appear due to clogging in pipes or some part of the system. Here are the most likely places, because of the clogging of which failures occur:
- a branch pipe between the pump and the tank of the machine;
- the pump filter;
- drain hose;
- sewage pipe / siphon;
- impeller (failure occurs due to a stuck object).
Also, the machine may stop discharging water due to a pump failure.
How to find out the cause of the malfunction
Before you start troubleshooting,Unplug the machine from the power supply, otherwise you may get an electric shock. Start the inspection by checking the drain hose. Perhaps the cause of the malfunction is that the hose is bent or clogged.
If the hose is in order, proceed to theinspection of sewer pipes and siphon. If the siphon or pipes are clogged, the machine does not drain the water and hums. If you did not find the cause of the problem during the external inspection, check the filter located on the front panel at the bottom. Before proceeding to inspect the filter, be sure to replace the water tank, otherwise a large puddle will form on the floor. If a blockage is detected, clean the filter and reinstall it.
Sometimes it happens that during the washing itselfThe machine works properly, but when rinsing, the water drain stops. Before calling the master, make sure that the program "Stop the machine with water" is not installed on the machine. To exclude this possibility, carefully study the corresponding section in the manual of the household appliance.
Other troubleshooting methods
If all of the above actions did not lead tothe desired result, it is better for non-professionals to turn to a repair shop for household appliances. For those who are confident in their knowledge and experience, you can check for a blockage of the drainage pipe. If, after removing the filter, the remaining liquid has not leaked from the machine, this indicates that the branch pipe located behind the drain assembly must be cleaned. To do this, you need to unscrew the node and release one end of the corrugation. After this, the corrugation should be cleaned and replaced. Also check the impeller, which is located behind the pump, it is possible that an alien object has entered it.
The most difficult stage is testingserviceability of the pump. It is necessary to turn on the machine in the spin mode and look into the open hole in advance. If the impeller does not rotate, the pump is defective. However, if the rotation of the impeller occurs, there are no obstructions in the machine and the pipes, and the machine still does not drain the water, it is possible that the pump also needs replacement. In this situation it is better to go to the workshop.
