The washing machine takes in a lot of water

After the washing machine is filled with laundry and turned on, water begins to pour into it. Once the tank is full, its supply should stop. If this does not happen, then a breakdown has occurred. If your washing machine takes in too much water, it needs to be repaired.

How to determine if there is a malfunction

If the flow of water does not stop after the tank is full, this usually leads to the following consequences:

1. Water injection continues. The tank is more than half full.
2. Water level sensor determines that there is too much water and gives a command to drain it.
3. The drain pump starts working and eventually only laundry remains in the tank.
4. Then an emergency stop of the washing machine occurs due to the inability to continue working.

The following situation should not be confused with the situation described here:

1. There is a constant injection of water;
2. At the same time, pumping works.

How dangerous is this malfunction?

At first glance, when the tank takes in a lot of water during washing, this can lead to serious consequences:

• water will begin to pour out onto the floor;
• the electronic unit will become unusable.

What you can do yourself

If such a problem occurs, there is a possibility that it is a random hardware failure. To check this, you need to turn off the washing machine, wait a few minutes and turn it on again.

If the uncontrolled collection of water continues, it is necessary to turn off the machine and drain the collected water. The latter can be done using standard means by clicking on the corresponding button on the control panel. If this cannot be done, you can use a hose for emergency draining.

Types of breakdowns

If restarting does not fix the problem, then we are talking about a malfunction of one of the components of the washing machine. The most common reasons are related to malfunctions of the level sensor. This happens in 90% of cases.

The level sensor does not have the ability to determine the water level directly. Since the washing machine tank rotates during operation, the amount of water is determined using pressure measurements.

This the sensor is called a pressure switch. When a sufficient volume of water accumulates in the drum, it is triggered and further flow is blocked.

For example, contacts in it can burn and oxidize. Sometimes failure to operate occurs because the membrane has lost its tightness. Only a technician can determine why the problem occurred.

Sometimes the problem is caused by particles of rust or debris entering the valve along with water from the water supply. However, other reasons are also possible.

The following describes in detail what needs to be done in various cases.

In case of excessive intake and complete drainage of water

In this situation, excessive water enters the drum and is completely drained. In some cases, the machine gives a signal indicating a breakdown.

There could be several reasons:

1. The problem is due to a faulty pressure switch sensor tube. It may have become loose, damaged, or clogged. In this case, it is possible to carry out repairs yourself, eliminating the cause of the breakdown. The valve continues to operate normally.
2. When the pressure switch chamber became clogged with debris. If you clean it, the machine will work normally.
3. If the sensor that detects the water level fails. In this situation, you need to contact specialists for repairs.
4. Sometimes the reason that the washing machine takes in a lot of water and does not wash is a non-functioning control device. If you contact the service department, such a breakdown will be corrected.

Water is gathering and it doesn’t stop

If the sensor does not respond and the water rises, then the most likely cause can be considered a faulty fill valve. In a situation where it is jammed, it cannot shut off the water.

This valve is an electronic device. When voltage is applied to it, it opens and water begins to flow into the washer from the water supply. When the pressure switch (level sensor) determines that the machine is ready for washing, the fill valve is de-energized and the flow stops. If normal operation is disrupted, it does not stop the flow of water. In this case, the built-in protection will not work and water may spill out due to a faulty valve.This may cause damage to electronic components exposed to water.

In order to cope with this problem, it may be necessary to replace the valve.

Incorrect connection when installing the machine

If during installation the drain hose is not installed in the loops provided for it on the body, then water will flow uncontrollably through the drain hose into the sewer. In this case, the washer will constantly not have enough water. This will lead to the fact that through inlet hose and inlet valve will draw a lot of water from the water supply.

Because of this, additional loss of washing powder will occur. Because the water actually becomes running due to constantly open valves, the machine does not heat the water to the optimal temperature for washing.

To check what is causing the problem, you need to do the following check:

1. You need to start the washing mashine.
2. When the water has completely filled, you need to turn on the drain.
3. While it continues, you need to press pause and see what happens.

If after stopping the drain continues, this indicates an incorrect connection. Otherwise, the problem is a breakdown of one of the machine’s components or sensors.

If you are unable to resolve the problem yourself

The owner of a washing machine can practically only make sure that the problem when the washing machine takes in too much water is not an accidental failure of the control system. If the malfunction of the machine is definitely established, it would be a reasonable decision to call a technician from the service department.

He will be able to determine the breakdown only after inspecting the washing mashine.After the water is drained from the washer, he will have to disassemble it. He will need to inspect the sensors, the intake valve. After analyzing the situation, he will decide what repairs are needed in this situation.

Its cost should include the cost of work and the price of those components and parts that will have to be replaced. It is best to contact those specialists who will not only fix the breakdown, but also provide a guarantee.

Conclusion

If the housewife is faced with the fact that too much water is being filled into the washing machine, then first you need to try turning off the washing machine and turning it on after a few minutes. If the breakdown occurs again, the most reasonable solution would be to call a service technician for repairs.