Causes of water accumulation in the drum of the washing machine: repair tips

Water in the tank of a washing machineAt some points of use of household appliances, you need to be prepared for the fact that various kinds of Breakdowns ..

For example, imagine the following picture: you decided to load dirty laundry into the drum, but it is not at all empty inside - and water appeared in the drum. But why and where from?

It is important to understand the reasons for the appearance of water in the washing machine and begin to make repairs. Sometimes you don't even need the help of specialist - You yourself can eliminate the consequences of such an unexpected "surprise".

Causes of water accumulation

What exactly is the reason for the accumulation of water in the drum of the washing machine? After all, the current devices for washing have a leakage protection.

Drainage check valve for washing machinesEverything is made so that the water can not leak out, and did not arrange a flood. There are also washing machines with check valves if you don't have the option of using your machine.

Still, even with safety measures (and prevention) in place, water can continue to appear.

It's important to identify the root cause of water getting into your washing machine drum while it's resting.

Let's analyze and find out, What color is the water in the machine?

  • When the water is dirty with a sewage stench. we have a sewage problem.
  • If the water is not dirty and does not stink - it is a problem with the plumbing and some minor problems in the device itself.

If the machine is not connected properly, then, of course, there will also be problems with the sewer, and the water drain will stop functioning.

This already as a matter of course begins to cause the appearance of water in the tank, plus adds to the trouble of accidentally discovered a few more faults. Let's look at a few specific examples of how water appears in the washing machine drum.

Water from a non-functioning washing machine

Let's say: the machine is not in use, but there is still water in the device and it does not pass. The first thing to do is to Shut off the water tap.

Water in the drum can be due to improper or broken drainsIf through this action the problem has not been solved, then the issue will be the non-functioning water drain. Quite often it happens that water from the drainage system gets into the machine.

The reason for such a blunder is the inaccurate location of the connection to the sewage system. This means that you should look again at the connection of the device.

Washing machine filter cleaningIf everything is done properly, the source of the problem is most likely a clog inside the device itself.

Everything that drains from the sewer will collect inside the machine, and not finding its way out, will climb up the hose. But what to do? It is necessary to get rid of such a clog.

Faulty washing machine shut-off inletIf the water in the tank of the washing machine did not go away, then you may have to disassemble your washing machine completely. There is also the option of A faulty shut-off inlet.. But why might this happen?

  1. If the water used for washing is of poor quality, then it can be in it and gravel, and some other small stones. The result will be a clogged valve and complete failure.
  2. There is a chance of wear and tear of the valve. Here everything is much easier, because it is solved by the usual replacement.


Faulty washing machine wiringIn addition, there is a place in such a situation for the variant of faulty wiring.which also affects the valve. For diagnostics, contact the craftsmen from the service centers of the purchase of your appliances - they will be able to identify the broken part and carefully repair everything.

If you can not fully rely on yourself, you should still turn off the water tap and call a master.

Occurrence of water in the tank when the device is working

If the water does not drain all the way or at all remains only in the tray of the machine, then the problem may lie in the CMA.

The drain filter is clogged.

Such a staged situation: you have washed, and after spinning there is still water. In order to eliminate this problem, you need to check the drain and filter from time to time.

The most popular causes of water in the washing machine is clogged drain filter. Everything is done according to the following plan:

  • Clogged washing machine drain filterDrain all the water from the hose by hand - otherwise there is a risk of spilling liquid on the floor.
  • Unscrew the filter and rinse it vigorously with tap water.
  • Consider the pump, which are behind the filter: turn on the drain mode and see if the pump blades rotate.
  • If the dirt is clogged in the pump as well, then clean this area as well.
  • Put everything back in place and start the drain program again. If everything started working correctly, then the cause was a dirty drain.

Broken pump

If you have disassembled the filter and pumps to check for dirt, but this did not give visible results, then the breakdown may be much more serious than we assumed.

Washer pump malfunctionIf the washer still tries to drain the liquid, and at this too loudly makes a noise, it is probably time to overhaul the pump. How to check it for failure?

If the pump impeller does not move when draining, then the cause of poor performance is in the pump.

In this case, self-repair is almost impossible, so it is better to call a specialist. In 90% of cases, the problem of a broken part is solved by buying a new one and replacing it at home.

You can buy a new pump by yourself or by asking the service center workers to choose the right one. They will be able to give advice on where to buy a pump of the right model for you.

Preventive measures against the appearance of water in the tank of the washing machine

Wash items according to labelsBut what to do if you do not want to repeat such an unpleasant story? Stick to the following tips that will really help you:

  1. Follow the washing machine manufacturer's instructions.
  2. Wash things according to the requirements on the labels.
  3. When loading things into the washer, check pockets that may contain parts, coins and papers, which can cause this kind of breakdown later on.
  4. Washing machine periodically with special detergentsArrange to clean the machine with special products. For example, with citric acid.
  5. From time to time, check your equipment for various malfunctions and failures: so, timely detected problems will help to more effectively eliminate possible future failures.

If you are still not sure that you can do the repair yourself, then contact a specialist who will 100% be able to fix the damage.

And still our advice is not to rush and try to do everything yourself first to save money.



 

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