The washing machine draws water when it is not working
Quite often, owners of washing machines are faced with the fact that when they are about to load dirty laundry into the drum, they find water in it, although for the last time at the end of the selected washing regimen it was not there. Naturally, such a phenomenon can not only upset, but also cause a lot of questions related to solving this problem. If water is accumulated in the washing machine when it is not working, this is a clear reason to think about the correctness of its operation. First you need to find out where the water got into the device, not connected to the mains. And how to do this, you will learn from the article below.
to contents ↑Causes of water entering the turned off washing machine
In fact, liquid can appear in the drum for many reasons, but first you need to check how correctly the drain hose is connected to the machine. So, why is there water left in the drum in the washing machine:
- The unit is connected to the siphon well above the knee. In principle, this connection option cannot be called incorrect, but if the sewage system becomes clogged, then water will begin to fill the machine through the drain hose directly from the washbasin. To avoid this, a return valve is installed in the drain outlet, that is, a thin elastic band that allows water to go directly into the sewer and immediately closes reverse access. Unfortunately, it is not present in all siphons. If you connected the washing machine yourself, check again with SMA siphon installation rules.
- Brand new devices may simply not be correctly connected to the sewer. It is because of this that a sudden throwing of water into the drum from the riser can occur.
- Damage to the valve of a set of running water with rust particles and sand. Therefore, it can work inferiorly and let water through. More often this malfunction goes away on its own, that is, the garbage is washed out of the valve itself.
to contents ↑Important! In order to have less problems due to blockages, put a special filter for washing machine.
Common malfunctions of washing machines and their elimination
It often happens that water enters the washing machine when it is turned off, and water can accumulate in a wide variety of parts and details. Let's look at the most popular problems associated with the accumulation of water and how to eliminate them.
Water collects in a drum
If you find liquid directly in the loading door of the washing machine, the drainage system is most likely clogged or the drainage pump breaks down. This problem can be solved by twisting and checking the pump filter, because it is possible that a blockage formed there. If you have no idea how to proceed in this case, read the detailed filter cleaning instructions.
Important! It is a heavily clogged filter that most often does not allow water to leave the drum.
If the filter turned out to be completely clean, then the pump is broken, while it still makes a characteristic buzzing sound. First, the machine stops washing, and when you restart it starts working again.
Important! With subsequent washing, the pump crashes more often, so it is best to replace it so as not to get more serious problems.
Water comes from sewers
Often waste water enters the device due to improper connection to the sewer system, i.e. drain hose unsuccessfully located. Therefore, it is necessary, first of all, to check how its installation complies with the manufacturer's recommendations, if there are deviations from the indicated norms, correct the situation.
If the connection is performed well, the clogged pipe may have caused the breakdown. Water flowing into the sewer begins to gradually accumulate, and having no other outlet, it simply enters the machine through a hose.
Removing the blockage is easy enough on your own.
Tap water accumulates in the machine
When water enters the machine directly from the water supply, the cause of the malfunction is a breakdown of the intake valve. And this can happen for many reasons:
- If the water contains too many small pebbles and sand, they can clog the valve and prevent it from working properly.
- Also, the valve can be worn out corny.
- It happens that the problem lies in the wiring malfunction or other element of the machine.
- Sometimes water is accumulated in the washing machine when it does not work due to the unauthorized start of the valve, which occurs due to a short circuit arising from the voltage generated on the device body.
In any case, it is enough to simply clean or replace the valve, as well as repair the malfunction of a particular element.
Important! Naturally, the blockage can be eliminated independently, but it is better to entrust the inspection and repair of the wiring to a professional.
Water accumulates in the detergent drawer
Of course, if there is very little water left in the powder tray after washing, then there is nothing to worry about. But if the rinse aid compartment is filled to the brim with water, then you need to find out the cause of the breakdown as soon as possible and fix it:
- It is possible that you do not wash the hopper well after washing off the remnants of powder and rinse aid, so this recommendation should not be neglected.
- Maybe the car itself is uneven. If it is at least slightly tilted forward, then water will remain inside the tray inevitably. To fix this malfunction, you just need to reinstall the unit using the building level.
- It is also not recommended to use low-quality detergents, as they can cause clogging in the hole in the dispenser grill.
- Do not pour too much powder.
- An equally common cause is a weak pressure of water. Because of this, the powder may not be completely removed from the hopper and thus clog the hole in the dispenser.
Important! In order not to doubt the quality of the selected detergents for washing, use our rated best detergents.
Water accumulates on the sealing sleeve
This phenomenon is considered quite normal, you do not need to worry too much about the presence of fluid in the rubber band. But one must not allow her constant presence here, so that mold does not begin to form there, which can cause an unpleasant odor.
Important! As a rule, wipe the cuff dry after each wash and leave the door ajar.
The drain filter is filled with water.
It is impossible to call the accumulation of water in the drain filter a problem, since this is due to the peculiarities of connecting the washing machine to the sewer drain. That is why water enters the washing machine when it is turned off, because the drain is inextricably linked with it.
Proper installation involves installing the drain hose at a certain height from the floor in the form of a loop. If you do not make that very loop, then the water will constantly randomly accumulate and merge.
Preventive measures against this kind of leakage
Remember that when the solenoid valve fails, water will fill the tank until it spills directly onto the floor, which can lead to a real flood, not only of its bathroom, but also of its neighbors. Therefore, such malfunctions must be eliminated.
It is best to install a special faucet at the entrance directly to the washing machine. And as soon as the washing cycle is completed, you just need to turn off the faucet, which means that water will definitely not get into the machine itself or into its other elements.
to contents ↑Important! It is recommended to mount it near the tie-in to the main pipeline to prevent leakage due to a breakthrough of the inlet hose.
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We hope you were able to figure out the cause of the problem when water is accumulated in the washing machine if it does not work. Accordingly, half of the work has already been done, it remains only to fix the defect in the connection, the location of the equipment or to eliminate the existing blockages and worn parts.
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