Filter for washing machine

A washing machine is an indispensable tool for housewives. This unit has firmly taken its place in every home. Such household appliances are worth a lot, and of course, each of us expects a long service life, and for this it is necessary to create an optimal operating mode, in particular, put a filter for the washing machine. The question may arise: “Why bother, because modern models of devices already have a filter?” Of course, there is a fine-meshed metal mesh at the water inlet, but it can only hold up large debris, that is, its capabilities are limited. To cope with hard water, rust, dirt - the main enemies of modern household appliances, only a special filter for the washing machine with bad water will help.

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What impurities are dangerous for the washing machine?

The internal parts of the device are constantly in contact with tap water. It is no secret that the quality of water entering our homes is very low. As a result, exposure to hard, chlorinated water adversely affects the condition of the fragile parts of the unit. The heating element, drainage system and drum bearings are particularly affected by poor water.

Most devices have a coarse filter element that traps large debris, buttons, threads, hair, but it cannot cope with small harmful particles.

Let's consider what impurities are especially dangerous for the car:

1. Mechanical impurities. They can eventually completely clog the internal filter element. As a result of such a malfunction, the inlet pressure will drop and the machine will stop collecting water. In addition, in dirty water, things are washed much worse.
2. Hard water. When heated, hard salts settle on the walls of the heating element and other details in the form of a solid scale. As a result, it is necessary to spend more electricity to heat water, and over time, such a hard coating can cause damage to the unit.

Installing a filter for a washing machine, albeit an expensive but economically viable solution. Any breakdown of household appliances will result in even more substantial repair costs.

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Types of water filters for a washing machine

Summing up the above, we conclude that the ideal filter for a washing machine should purify water from mechanical impurities, and if necessary, soften it. The chemical composition of the water supplied to the house can be determined by making a laboratory analysis. Based on the results, choose the type of filter that is right for you.

Manufacturers offer several types of filter elements for washing machines.

Main filter for washing machine

Flow line filter It does not apply directly to devices, since it is installed on the inlet main pipeline and purifies all the water entering the house or apartment.

The objective of such a device is to clear all water from sand, rust and harmful impurities. If you have hard water flowing from the water supply, then it will remain so.

Coarse filter

This is a special filter that is used directly for machines - both washing and dishwashers. The coarse filter is installed in front of the inlet hose.

This type of device very well eliminates all impurities and harmful substances, but does not soften the water.

Important! You will find more detailed information about such a device and its installation in our separate publication"Coarse filter".

Polyphosphate

This type of device is designed to eliminate water hardness. Sodium polyphosphate is used as a softening element. As part of the filter element, sodium polyphosphate is presented in the form of transparent crystals in appearance resembling salt. The filter is made in the form of a flask.

Passing through the device, the substances that form the scale are enveloped by sodium polyphosphate molecules and neutralized. Only suitable for industrial water, since after such a treatment the water becomes unfit for drinking.

Important! Also read more detailed information aboutfine filter.

Advantages of this device:

1. Easy to maintain. You yourself will be able to add the active substance into the flask as necessary.
2. Low cost. Almost anyone can buy a device.
3. Installation of the filter element is quite simple. Anyone can do this.

Magnetic

A modern filter for softening water for a washing machine, according to manufacturers, affects the water with a magnetic field. This type of filter is installed on top of the inlet hose.

Advantages of the device:

1. It does not require any disassembly or alteration of communications.
2. Eco-friendly.
3. Durable and reliable.
4. High work efficiency.
5. High performance.
6. Possibility of use for drinking water purification.

However, many experts doubt its effectiveness, so they are not advised to purchase. If you need more pros and cons of such a device, click on the linkmagnetic filter.

Filter classification by cleaning principle

According to the principle of action, filter elements are divided into:

1. Biochemical. It performs the highest quality cleaning of metal impurities and harmful substances. Disadvantages: high cost, the need for frequent replacement of cartridges.
2. Catalytic. These are filters for the washing machine from iron and stiffness. They are most relevant for automatic machines, as they significantly reduce the risk of scale.
3. Mechanical. Used most often, due to low cost and principle of action. For cleaning, several layers of various materials are used: rope and cotton or rope, polypropylene and coal. The filter gradually, layer by layer, first removes large substances, and then - small particles up to 5 microns. Triple cleaning allows not only to remove the smallest impurities, but also to slightly soften the water.
4. Ion exchange filtration. The filter is designed specifically for washing machines and allows you to soften the water. The cost of the device is approximately the same as the biochemical, but the cartridges have to be replaced more often.

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Installing a filter for the washing machine

Each filter for the washing machine is set according to its own algorithm. Depending on which device you prefer, follow these guidelines.

Main filter:

1. Shut off the water pipes.
2. In the area after the water meter and shut-off valve, cut a small piece of pipe.
3. Mount the filter instead of the remote pipe section.

Rough cleaning

Install the pre-filter at the stage of connecting the washing machine to the water supply:

1. From the pipe, draw a conclusion with a separate crane for the machine.
2. Attach a filter to the pin.
3. Connect the inlet hose to the cleaning device.

Important! Polyphosphate is installed in the same way as the coarse cleaning device.

Magnetic

The magnetic device is installed very simply: fix the device on the inlet hose with the clamps that come with the kit.

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Helpful hints:

1. If you decide to purchase a main filter for a washing machine, then pay attention to the Geyser 1P model. It perfectly protects household appliances from bad water. The cartridge of the device is made of foamed polypropylene.
2. The coarse filter “Aquaphor Stiron” will allow you to use less washing powder and completely abandon anti-scale products. The efficient operation of the cleaner is enough for about three hundred washes.
3. When choosing polyphosphate filters, pay attention to water softeners from the manufacturers “Geyser” and “Atlantic”.
4. If possible, we recommend that you install two filters: one for water purification, and the second for softening. The same advice is given by experts.

Important! If you cannot install filters for water treatment, this does not mean that you need to forget about caring for the washing machine. Hard water can be very harmful to the equipment. You can prevent damage to the washing machine using special tools. Our individual publications will tell you what these tools are and how to use them:

• Calgon for washing machines instruction.
• Citric acid for a washing machine.

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The quality of water treatment directly depends on the quality of the filter and the degree of contamination of tap water. We hope that thanks to the information received in the article, you can choose a reliable filter for your assistant that will save her from breakdowns, and you from headaches.