It is very difficult to imagine our life without a washing machine, however, it can not only help with housework, but also cause big troubles. Surely, many have encountered such a problem as washing machine leak. There are a large number of reasons why a machine can fail like this, however, most often the washing machine filter is leaking. We will tell you how to solve this kind of problem in this article.
What is the filter for?
Few users ask this question, but the answer is quite simple: a filter in a washing machine is necessary to ensure that the water passing inside the equipment is sufficiently purified. The filter removes scale from water, softens it, and prevents the ingress of foreign objects.
Modern washing mashines (LG and others) have several filters installed at once:
- drain Responsible for water, which drains into the sewer and along with this water, small buttons, threads, wool from clothes and other debris come out;
- aspic. This filter is located in the valve that supplies water and it is to this filter that the inlet hose is connected;
- network. Responsible for the electricity that flows to the washing machine, saving it from overheating and current surges.
Safety precautions in case of breakdown
Before you start repairing the device or calling a repairman, you need to think about your safety and the safety of your neighbors below. A breakdown of the washing machine can result in a flood or electric shock.
To prevent this from happening, you must remember that:
- Do not step on the wet floor near the washing machine or touch the plug with wet hands. You need to wipe your hands dry and unplug the device. If it is impossible to get to the outlet, you should turn off the electric meter;
- in order not to flood your neighbors, you must shut off the water supply in the apartment, if necessary, in the entire house, and wipe the floor dry as quickly as possible;
- then follows drain the water from the washing machine (in Candy brand machines this can be done using a drain hose, through the drain pipe or directly through the hatch) and clean the drum of things.
Causes of failure and how to fix them
It is very important to detect operational problems in a timely manner and correct them. Otherwise, a filter failure in machines like Samsung can lead to the remaining chips burning out and unwanted objects entering the device.
So what should you do if a puddle forms on the floor during washing? It is not recommended to repair and inspect the washing machine yourself, but if circumstances do not allow you to call a specialist, you can try the following:
- you need to open the hatch located at the bottom of the machine and unscrew the drain filter;
- blow it out and screw it back, it is important that the filter fits tightly enough. It is very important not to apply pressure, because this can break the thread!
A loose filter connection is the most common cause of leakage, however, if the above method does not fix the problem, you need to call a technician.
Other reasons for filter failure include:
- manufacturing defects. If the washing machine has been leaking from the very first day of use, most likely the problem is due to incorrect assembly of the device. This problem is extremely rare, especially if we talk about famous brands such as, for example, In case of a manufacturing defect, you should contact the store and replace the purchased equipment with a working one;
- Like any other thing, the filter can wear out over time. Such a breakdown can be corrected by simply replacing the component;
- Not only the filter itself can wear out, but also special rubber bands that ensure a tight fit of the spare part to the machine. If this is the cause of the breakdown, then you just need to replace the rubber bands with new ones;
- Since the filter is designed to purify water, it can become clogged over time. In this case, you can purchase a new spare part or wash the old one.
Where can I purchase the necessary parts?
When purchasing a new component, you must remember that there are a huge number of washing machines on the market and they are all different from each other. Even different Bosch models can have completely different parts. Therefore, in order to buy spare parts of the required shape and size, you should take this part with you or write down the name and number of the machine. Otherwise, the store consultant will not be able to help you with your choice.
That is why it is much more convenient to call a specialist, because a specialist will not only tell you what the problem is, but will also independently purchase and replace the faulty component, which will save a lot of time.
To summarize, it is worth noting that in order for a washing machine malfunction not to be a surprise, and neighbors not to suffer from a sudden flood, it is necessary to monitor the quality of water, detergents and produce replacement of faulty parts.
