The washing machine leaks, a puddle appeared, what to do?

Washing machine leaksAs usual, you load laundry into your washing machine as if nothing happened, start washing, but passing by, you notice a puddle near your washing machine?

Step by step instructions. What to do if the washing machine leaks?

1. Carefully go into the bathroom without stepping on the puddle formed by the leak, quickly turn off the washing machine by pulling the plug out of the socket, if this is impossible and there is too much water, then turn off the power meter.

2. Immediately shut off the water by closing the water supply tap to the washing machine, if this is impossible to do, shut off all water access in your apartment, in the main body of the water supply in your plumbing corner in the apartment.

leaking washing machine3. Now it is necessary to take out all the remaining laundry in the washing machine, if you notice a leak in the process of washing and there is water left in the machine, then, unscrew the drain filter, pre-put a container for water, drain all the water from the washer and take out the laundry.

Next, you can easily figure out why your washing machine is leaking and find the place of the leak.

How now to find the location of the leak in the washing machine?

First you need to look around, perhaps the leak is not from the washing machine, the water could just flow under the washing machine, water from the pipes or hoses that are near the washing machine, but if everything is in order, begin to inspect the communications that lead to the washing machine.

leaking-drain-hoseOften the washing machine's movements, pets, children, or you may have accidentally bumped the washer's drain and fill hose, which could could have resulted in a leak.

 

Leaks from Damaged Drain and Fill Hoses

First, unscrew the hoses from your washing machine and inspect them for damage, perhaps the hose is frayed or leaking, all of which could be due to the unprofessional installation of your washing machine.

If the hoses are intact, try screwing them back on, perhaps the connection in the threads was not screwed tight enough, if the problem is in the hoses, you can easily replace them yourself, Avoiding a leak and call a service technician.

There is a leak near the drain filter.

You may be leaking because you did not tighten the the drain strainerTry to screw it back on, screw it tight, but be careful not to do it too hard, you can tear the threads.

The powder dispenser compartment is clogged and water is leaking near the dispenser.

It happens that the powder in the dispenser hardens and clogs the hole, for this, rinse the powder dispenser well, pour hot water there and rinse this compartment well.

washing-machine-leakingThe washing machine is leaking from under the hatch.

Inspect the washer-dryer pane, wash it well with detergent, often leaks are from dirt accumulated on the pane. 2.

Inspect the washing machine rubber cuff for damage, if there is any, you will need to replace it, leave a request, we will help you.

If the washing machine leaks from the bottom and you have done all the above steps.

Most likely damaged inside the washing machine and need to replace them, for this you need to disassemble the washing machine, which can only do a real professional, such as from "Repair Service".

To call a master and Leningrad region we will replace everything and your washing machine anymore will not leak.!

I hope this article was useful to you, if so, leave a comment, your opinion is important to us! Thank you for reading!

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