If your washing machine has problems with the inlet or outlet, it can no longer be washed efficiently. Fortunately, there are effective and quick solutions to any individual malfunction.
Inflow faults: 3 causes
The most common cause of inlet malfunctions is a turned off water supply. You should therefore first check that the tap on your washing machine is turned on so that water can even flow into the device. Only then should you use one of the solutions below.
Small amount of water
If there is not enough water available, the individual programs cannot be carried out effectively. The result is soiled laundry that has hardly been cleaned. This is caused by a blocked or damaged shut-off valve. You can determine this problem with the so-called bucket test:
- Disconnect the washing machine from the electricity
- Dismantle the inlet hose including the Aquastop
- Hold a bucket under the tap
- Use a 5 l or 10 l bucket
- Turn the tap on completely
- measure time
Ideally, up to 20 liters per minute run through the inlet tap. You can use the bucket test to determine the exact time. A 5 liter bucket should take 15 seconds and a 10 liter bucket 30 seconds
be completely filled. If this is the case, the small amount of water is not caused by the inlet tap. If this time is not reached, there will be problems with the shut-off valve. Contact a professional to have the valve checked.Note: After opening, turn the faucet back half a turn if it's an old model. With this step you prevent the inlet tap from sticking, which in turn could limit its function.
Inlet filter clogged
The inlet strainer sits at the end of the water-carrying hose and prevents deposits or foreign bodies from getting into the machine. This can clog it. To check the sieve, dismantle the inlet hose from the machine. Locate the strainer and use pliers to gently pull it out of the machine. Check for possible buildup or contamination. Then it is cleaned like an aerator (jet regulator on the tap):
- rinse under running water
- Soak in vinegar if there are limescale deposits
- Rinse the hose
- Mount the hose and sieve
Check the detergent dispenser
The dispenser compartment could also be the cause of the problem. This is the chamber in which the
Detergent drawer sits. Pull out the detergent drawer and check the compartment for debris and dirt. Use a brush and water to remove any detergent residue while treating limescale deposits with vinegar or citric acid. After cleaning, put the detergent drawer back in and start a short program without detergent or laundry. Pull the drawer out a crack and check the water flow. If the water only drips or is slow, one of the following components is damaged:- magnetic valve
- Aquastop
You can replace the Aquastop yourself by purchasing a new hose with the component. If that still doesn't help, an expert will need to check the solenoid valve.
Tip: If, on the other hand, water gets into the machine without problems, but it indicates a problem with the inlet, the air trap is probably clogged or the pressure cell is defective. If this is the case, you should seek advice from a professional, as these problems cannot be overcome without the necessary know-how.
Process malfunctions: 4 causes
If there are drainage problems, the water can no longer be drained out of the drum. It stays in the machine even after spinning. The result is soaking wet laundry that is even too heavy to hang.
Tip: If you are unlucky, the washing machine will no longer drain the water due to defective electronics. Be sure to contact a professional with this problem.
Clogged fluff filter
The lint filter should be emptied and cleaned at regular intervals to ensure that it runs smoothly. As soon as the water does not drain, the first thing to do is to check the lint filter. Follow these
Points to get it working again:- Locate the flap of the fluff filter
- is located in the front of the machine
- can be pried open with a screwdriver
- Place a shallow tub or bowl under the machine
- Open the fluff filter
- Water will flow out of the strainer
- Pull out the sieve completely
- Remove foreign bodies, hair and lint
- Clean the sieve under running water
- use high water pressure and a brush
- Also check the opening of the sieve
- clean if necessary
- Let the fluff filter dry
- reinstate
- Close the flap
- Carry out a test run
Clogged drain hose
As with the inlet hose, it can happen that the drain hose is blocked. Disassemble the hose and rinse it well. Lint, hair and foreign objects often collect in the hose and prevent the water from draining off.
Defective drain pump
It becomes problematic if the drain pump in the device is defective. This cannot be seen from the outside, but you can watch out for a rattle or crack when sucking off the water. If this is the case, the drain pump is definitely damaged. The creation of noises is not always the case, however. If cleaning the drain hose and lint filter does not work, a specialist should check the pump and repair or replace it if necessary.
Problems with V-belts
Sometimes the process can be disrupted by a slipped or torn V-belt. The V-belt ensures that the drum is set in motion. Without the V-belt, the drum can no longer be moved, which makes it difficult for the water to drain off. If the solutions mentioned so far did not help, contact a specialist company to have the V-belt checked and, if necessary, replaced.
