Any technology sometimes fails. And the Indesit washing machine is no exception. One of the most common cases of malfunction of the device is a sudden freeze in the middle of the process, in which the Indesit washing machine does not spin or drain the water. What causes such failures and how to deal with them? Both of these questions require detailed answers that explain all the details.
Why doesn't the Indesit washing machine spin and drain the water?
Great value in identifying the causes of failure has the age of technology. If the machine is old, then the reasons may be of a different nature, but if it is new (1-3 years), then the emphasis in determining the source of all troubles should be placed on the typical problems of this brand of equipment.
To begin researching and repairing laundry equipment, you need to have a little understanding of how the drain system works.
All the water involved in the washing process enters a rubber corrugated pipe, which passes into the garbage filter. Having passed through it, the liquid is poured onto the pump impeller and, under the influence of pressure, passes into the sewer system through the drain hose.
As a rule, the hose is located inside the body of the device, and one end of it is connected either directly to the sewage system or to a siphon under the nearest sink.Sometimes the hose is not connected to any of the above and is simply led straight into the bathtub, sink or toilet for the washing period. A blockage that leads to equipment malfunction can be located in any element of the drain unit.
The filter can also become clogged after frequent washing of wool and other fleecy fabrics or due to foreign objects falling out of clothing pockets during washing.
Indesit washing machine drain filter
Perhaps this is the reason why Indesit washing machine does not drain water. After lifting the machine and tilting it back a little, it will be useful to place some container under it so that the water does not spill all over the floor after unscrewing the filter. Also, you should not try to open the hatch, this could result in a real flood.
You need to carefully remove the lid of the garbage filter, drain the stagnant water and check the drain pipe for the presence of foreign objects. Most often, the cause of breakdown of washing equipment is precisely the factor of filter clogging.
If nothing is found, then the reasons for the breakdown of the “home assistant” should be looked for in the following parts:
- drive belt;
- water pump;
- tachogenerator;
- engine;
- brushes;
- control module.
Then it's worth check the drive belt. The machine should be moved to a larger room, remove the rear protective wall and carefully inspect the internal elements. The drive belt is located between the large and small pulleys. Holding the first one with both hands, you need to turn it in both directions.
Drive belt of the Indesit washing machine
The next part that needs to be checked for serviceability is the drain pump. Perhaps the reason for the unstable operation of the washing machine is a clogged rubber pipe on the drain pump, because any filter cannot guarantee absolute filtration.
How to get to the pump? First you need to disconnect the equipment from the power source, drain the water through the filter, remove the powder cuvette and lay the washing machine on its right side.
Indesit washing machine drain pump
If the “washing machine” does not have a bottom, then this makes the task much easier (perhaps the parts just need to be cleaned of dirt). In cases where the bottom of the model is protected by a lid, you should twist it with a Phillips screwdriver, and then pry up the tray with the sensor located behind the lid and disconnect the wire from it. Then the pump is inspected for the presence of foreign objects and debris.
If the cause of the malfunction is not found, then we immediately carry out pump check. Problems with this part can be detected immediately if it emits a quiet hum from the depths of the washing machine. This will mean that the pump is clogged and cannot rotate (then the solution to the problem will be simply cleaning the part), or that the pump motor is faulty.
It's easy to get this item:
- you need to remember or photograph the location of all the wires and rid the part of them. It is important to carefully inspect the wires, since a possible cause of failure may lie in a violation of their integrity;
- loosen the ties on the hose and pipe and pull them off;
- turn the pump counterclockwise and remove the pump;
- carefully prying and removing the pump housing;
- inspect the part for chips, worn gaskets or dirt. Frequent malfunctions of the pump indicate its imminent complete breakdown.
If, after eliminating all possible problems, the washer still refuses to work properly, then you should not give up, but on the contrary, the best solution would be to continue diagnostics.
The best solution in this situation would be to buy a new hose. Sometimes the cause of blockage is contamination of the pipe or siphon of the sewer system with threads, hair and other objects. To check the permeability of the drain hose, you need to blow into its end that is not connected to the machine and make sure that the air reaches the tank of the device.
Isn't that the reason again? Then you need to remove the wires from the motor, tighten the screws holding the motor and pull out the motor itself (first press, slide down, and then pull towards you). Find the ring-shaped sensor on the engine, remove it and check the resistance on it with a special device. If no deviations are found, then remove the brushes and check their integrity.
Indesit washing machine engine
If necessary, you can change and tachometer And brushes. If a problem is found in the wires, it is more advisable to purchase a new motor.
The last reason for malfunctioning of the Indesit washing machine may be control board. But it is not recommended to go there on your own; it is safer and more economical for such purposes to give preference to calling a professional.
How to protect your washing machine from blockages?
Most often, washing equipment refuses to drain the water and spin out the laundry due to a clog in the filtration system.
First you need to understand that there are two types of blockage:
- mechanical. The cause of this type of blockage is the presence of dangerous small objects in the drum, which subsequently end up in the drain. These can be small coins, seeds, nuts, buttons, fasteners, decorative items of clothing, bra underwires, badges, toothpicks, matches, toys and other small items from pockets;
- natural. This type of clogging occurs as a result of long-term accumulation of lint, hair, threads, animal hair, cotton wool or fluff from clothing in the filtration system. These items lead to a complete blockage of the drain system, due to which the equipment may completely stop functioning.
In order to prevent unpleasant consequences in the operation of equipment, you need to follow a number of simple rules:
- always check the contents of your pockets for small items;
- use special bags, covers or containers for washing;
- completely fasten all fasteners, buttons and clasps on clothes before putting them into the drum;
- Carry out preventative cleaning of the filtration system every couple of months.
You need to carefully monitor household appliances, pay attention to alarm signals and promptly clean the garbage filter. Then questions about draining water and spinning clothes in the Indesit washing machine will no longer arise.
Another, but rare reason for spin failure on 867w models is that the lubricant in the pump bushings has run out. Disassemble, lubricate, reassemble!
Thanks for your article. I am 18 and I was able to fix my washing machine myself and for free. Everything is written very clearly)))) thank you!