Where is the pump located in the washing machine: how to remove the drain pump

One of the most frequently broken parts of the washing machine, but at the same time very important, is the drain pump.

What is a washing machine pump

Low-power pump motor up to 130 W with a magnetic rotor that rotates only in a certain order.

The pump is responsible for the flow of water into drum and for drain.

Service life of this part about 11 years old taking care of your washing machine.

Reasons for the breakdown of the drain pump

1. Difficulty draining. It is necessary to inspect the drum and determine if there is water in the tank after the completed washing program. Solution - pump cleaning.
2. Impeller problem. Manufacturers recommend changing this part every 6 years, as it wears out and shifts during this time.
3. Blades or housing damaged. Basically, a complete replacement of the part will be required.
4. The pump is noisy. When the washing machine emits loud sounds, this indicates the deformation of its elements. There may be cracks in the parts, chips or water ingress on them.

For pump problems:

• water from the washing machine drains with difficulty or does not drain at all;
• the technique is buzzing, collecting or draining water;
• the amount of water during recruitment decreases;
• there are constant failures and cancellations of the specified program.

Where is the pump located in the washing machine

All control nodes in many models washing machines located at the bottom.

At Veko and Ardo where the pump is located in the washing machine samsung - at the bottom with access through the bottom.

For example, to get close to the pump in the washing machine Zanussi and Electroluxsimply remove the back cover.

cars Bosch, AEGSiemens will have to be disassembled from the front. Access to the pump in these models is a little more difficult, because you have to first remove the loading hatch, and then the front panel. The basic rule at the beginning of work is to de-energize the device.

If it is in order and there is no blockage, then you can inspect the terminals. There are times when they fly away. Only then the snail is separated from the pump and its blades are checked. And after that, you can proceed to repair and replace the faulty part.

The final stage will be the assembly and installation of the pump in place with a test check of the efficiency of the washing machine.