Users of washing machines do not always attach great importance to their preventive maintenance. But the performance of the technology directly depends on care for her.
The working process of the washing machine
The current automatic washing machines are designed so that water they get due to pressure in the cold water line.
Further water intake valve is activated, which responds to a user-specified program. Responsible for the regulation and timely termination of water collection a sensor named pressure switch.
In order for the detergent to enter the drum of the washing machine, it passes through powder tray. After washing is completed water through the pipe enters the drain pump or pump. At his signal, the used water is discharged into the sewer. The process continues until the liquid is completely removed from the tank.
Similar actions take place when rinsing clothes with the difference of lack of detergents. During the spin cycle, water is also removed from the washing machine using a drain pump.
Drain pump Designed to last for many years without failure.
The part is protected by a special grille or it is also called filter, which saves the “snail” - the internal space from getting foreign things: coins, paper clips, buttons, etc., which can easily damage a particularly important element of the pump - impeller.
Such a breakdown is considered serious and will require replacement of the part. Impeller failure is also characterized strong vibration washing machine. In this case, you will need to disassemble the equipment and also replace the part.
Pump filter looks like a mesh and purifies water from foreign objects.
A clogged drain pump is the most common cause of a washing machine breakdown.
In this case, the draining of the washing machine may completely stop.
When to clean the washing machine drain pump filter
But this indicator is conditional and it is necessary to approach the decision individually. It depends on the frequency of use of the washing machine and the number of things washed in it.
You should always pay attention to small items that fall into the washing machine - candy wrappers, coins, buttons, seeds, paper, rhinestones and others. And in order to prevent breakage, it is enough immediately clean the drain system.
How to find a filter
Washing machine manufacturer sets two filters: for water supply and for drain. Where is the pump filter located in the washing machine?
Drain filter located at the valve water supply where the water hose connection is located.
Drain filter in the washing machine is located at the very bottom of the unit. The washing machine pump filter cover looks like a small door.It is screwed into the pumping chamber and equipped with a drain hose of very small diameter. A hose is needed for emergency draining of water. To drain the water, just unscrew the plug and lower it into any container.
How to clean the washing machine pump filter
If, when you open the door at the bottom of the washing machine, you see a drain hose, use it to drain the water and only then proceed to unscrew the drain filter.
If there is no hose, then go straight to the filter. It unscrews counterclock-wise carefully, being careful not to break the thread. Looks like a rubber stopper.
If the part does not unscrew, check if there is a bolt in the middle.
Sometimes manufacturers strengthen the part in this way.
These may be cases where the filter does not reach due to exposure to very high temperatures or a huge amount of compacted dirt. Let's consider ourselves lucky. When unscrewed, water will flow to the floor, so you need to substitute a low container so as not to flood the bathroom.
Once the water has flowed out, you need to check the hole for blockages, and then proceed to clean the part itself. All dirt is removed from it and washed with water.
This completes the cleaning of the washing machine pump filter. It remains to return the part to its place and check if this was a malfunction problem or not.
