Washing machine does not collect water: causes and elimination of the problem

siphon The washing machine, like any other household appliance, tends to stop working sometimes. One of the most common "whims" is when the washing machine does not gain water. This, as a rule, happens at the most inopportune moment, and therefore takes the unprepared owner of the washing machine out of balance. It is not at all necessary to immediately take the unit back to the store, take it under warranty or call the repairman at home. Of course, sometimes you can not do without these measures, but first you can try to cope with the problem yourself.

. The cause of the breakdown is not always in the washing machine itself. Sometimes all the wine is external factors, for example, improper care or problems with communications. All the reasons why the washing machine suddenly ceases to recruit water can be divided into two groups: external, not connected with the machine itself, and internal, which concern damage and malfunctions of machinery or other parts of the machine.

The first group includes:

• No water supply or electricity. In these cases, you only have to wait for the water or electricity supply to be resumed. A call to the housing office can speed up the process.
• Insufficient water pressure. Typically, this is due to the pressure drop or the formation of clogging in the pipes. Here to help you, again, the plumber from the housing office will come.
• Errors made when plugging in. In this case, you need to check that the drain hose is connected in accordance with the instructions and, if necessary, reinstall everything again.
• Non-observance of the operating rules of the washing machine. This item includes many different reasons. Just re-read the instructions: perhaps, you are doing something wrong.

The second group, in turn, can be divided into two large subgroups. The first subgroup is the cause of the malfunction of the mechanisms:

• The inlet valve filter was clogged. If this is so, then we can say that you are lucky: you can solve this problem yourself, without attracting a master. Just gently pull out the filter with pliers, rinse under a stream of water and return to the place.
• Other malfunctions of the intake valve are much more difficult to fix, most likely, you will need to replace it.
• The door does not close. Perhaps the castle just got some foreign object, and perhaps the element responsible for locking the hatch failed.
• The drain pump broke. Here you will need the advice of an experienced craftsman: he will tell you whether it is possible to repair the unit or have to buy a new one.

The second subgroup is the cause of the electronic malfunction.

• Problems in the electronic control unit. The reasons can be great, but in any case, without special knowledge, it is better not to try to eliminate the breakdown yourself, but it is necessary to seek professional help. Sometimes it's enough just to clean contacts, and sometimes you have to order a new part.
• The water pressure and water pressure sensor does not work. As in the previous case, an experienced master will help identify the problem. But it will be possible to solve it, most likely, only by replacing the element.

If you managed to find out that the washing machine does not collect water for a reason related to a malfunction of any of its parts, then, first of all, look at the documents that were given to you when you bought.

If the warranty period has expired, you can try to diagnose the problem yourself.

For example, you can check the operation of the pressure sensor:

1. With , remove the hose through which water is supplied and blow it.
2. If everything functions properly, you will hear a click sound.

You can also disassemble the hatch and test the automatic lock: when you close the door, the relay terminal should be pressed against the tongue. Otherwise - no blockage occurs and no water flows.

It should be noted that if you doubt your repair skills, then do not touch the screwdriver and disassemble the washing machine. Sometimes the call of a specialist is cheaper than buying a new unit, in return for the victim with illiterate self-repair.

If you are confident in your abilities and have sufficient knowledge of home appliances and electronics, you can try to solve the problem yourself.

Consider the most common causes of breakdowns and how to eliminate them:

• The washing machine does not pick up water due to the fact that the hatch does not close. In this case, dismantle the door and return the metal rod, which fixes the tongue of the lock, to its original position. You may need to purchase a new thermal lock.
• Water is not recruited due to a malfunction of the intake valve. First disconnect the hose through which water is to flow and check the filter. If it gets clogged, just flush it and put it back in its place. But it also happens that the reason lies in the burnt coil winding. In this case, it will have to be replaced.
• The washing machine does not collect water, because the programmer does not work. The programmer is a kind of brain of the device, therefore, at the slightest fault it occurs interruptions in the operation of the washing machine. Some failures of this system can be eliminated by yourself. For example, if you were able to find out that the contact formed a deposit, fill the syringe with liquid to clean the contacts and inject it into the desired section.

Another possible cause of failure, which we have not yet mentioned, is the malfunction of the heat element.

It is quite possible to replace the heater itself, the main thing is to find one that fits your washing machine model.

Procedure:

1. Remove accumulated water from the tank before dismantling the old heating element.
2. We disconnect from the TEN wire and loosen the fastener.
3. Carefully push out the fastener and slowly remove the heater.
4. We clean the tank of dirt and scale.

Installation of the new heater is performed in the reverse order, not forgetting to check the heating and tightness before proceeding with the washing.

In most cases, breakdowns due to which the washing machine stops collecting water are associated with a violation of the operating rules. Several simple recommendations will help avoid these problems:

• Each washing machine has a compartment in which various small items lost during washing accumulate over time. It can be buttons, coins, ribbons, in general, anything that can fall out of pockets or fall off clothes. Therefore, it is necessary to check from time to time the lower part of the hatch for the presence of foreign objects in it.
• Try to protect the washing machine from power surges. Use for this purpose a residual current device and a powerful varistor with the appropriate characteristics.
• To prevent scale build-up on the inside of the washing machine, use a prophylactic treatment when washing. A large selection of such facilities is represented in the economic departments of hypermarkets.

siphon The washing machine may refuse to collect water if the siphon is not properly installed. You will find out how to do it correctly from our instructions. Siphons for washing machines are of three types: combined, external and recessed.

The type of siphon depends largely on the way it is installed:

• The combined siphon is installed in the same way as the siphon for the sink. The only difference is that the siphon for the washing machine is supplemented with one more nozzle with a brush, which is screwed in a certain place.
• The external siphon is fixed to the wall with a special bracket, then with a flexible hose or plastic connection it joins the tee-off tee, and only then - to the washing machine.
• The built-in siphon fits into a small wall in the wall, which is hollowed out with a perforator. Then, water and sewer pipes are brought to the installation site and fixed to the wall. After that you need to install a siphon and connect it to the pipes. The hole in the wall is cemented with cement mortar and masked with a decorative coating. The final stage is the connection of the washing machine to the siphon and communications.