What to do if the washing machine gets water for washing and immediately drains it

If during washing the washing machine takes in water and then immediately drains it, it is impossible not to notice. The cycle is noticeably lengthened, the noise of a liquid running into the sewers is constantly heard, things remain dirty.

This may be due to various reasons, but the most common are:

• when connecting the device to the sewage, the water drain hose was installed incorrectly;
• blockage in the sewer system;
• a malfunction of the dirty fluid release valve;
• damage to the pressure switch;
• The electronic module has failed.

It is recommended to start troubleshooting immediately - a breakdown of this kind can lead to a strong deterioration of the internal elements of the car or flooding the apartment.

Incorrect connection to the sewer

The most common problem that occurs after installing a new technology or when transferring an old one to another place.

To check if the hose position is not the cause, you can use two methods:

1. Visual inspection. The hose should be fixed above the level at which the washing machine tank is located (approximately half a meter from the floor level or slightly higher). This situation eliminates the situation of spontaneous leakage of fluid from the tank. Otherwise, the collected water will merge, the level sensor will respond to a drop in the water level and give a signal to the new set. The cycle will be repeated.
2. If you cannot get to the hose, then use the second method to check the correctness of its position. Start the wash cycle, wait until the machine starts to drain. If the answer is yes, then the cause of failure is found. To deal with it on your own is quite simple - you should change the position of the hose in accordance with the regulations.

Usually, a special plastic loop is attached to the machine, which needs to be fixed to the back wall of the device and pass the hose through it.

Sewage blockage

Another possible reason why a washing machine takes in water and drains it immediately can be a blockage in the general sewer system. When other tenants use the drain, the riser is filled, there is a reduced pressure in the pipe, and the liquid is pushed out of the tank into the sewer system. Disconnect the drain hose from the siphon or pipe, and when washing, put it in a sink or bathtub.

Failure of the pressure switch

If earlier the device worked properly, and now it is gathering and immediately draining water, then the breakdown may be caused by a failed part.

The pressure switch is responsible for monitoring the water level in the tank. When the tank is filled to the desired level, the sensor sends a signal and the water intake into the unit is completed.

The pressure switch fails if:

• contacts have oxidized;
• contact closure occurs;
• the membrane is unsealed;
• pressure tube clogged or damaged.

Incorrect operation of the pressure switch may lead to the tank will overflow, and the water from the car will leak into the apartment and on the lower floors.

Solution to the problem

Before you carry out any repairs, be sure to disconnect device from the network.

The water level sensor is located on the back of the machine.To get it yourself, remove the instrument cover, find the pressure switch. Remove the fasteners, inspect the condition of the parts - if there are any signs of oxidation on the contacts. If they are oxidized, they need to be cleaned.

Cracked sensor tube - reason to completely replace the unit. Its cost is low, and the process is simple.

Sensor Replacement Procedure:

1. Disconnect the thin hose from the sensor to the compression chamber.
2. Disconnect the terminals, unscrew the 2 screws that secure the pressure switch, remove it.
3. Fasten a new one in its place, fasten the screws.
4. Connect the terminals.
5. Reconnect the thin hose.
6. Replace the washing machine cover.

Before you assemble the lid, you can carefully, observing safety precautions, start the machine to work without clothes in the drum. If the wash is normal, then the problem is fixed, and the case can be assembled. Do not forget to disconnect the device from the network before starting work. And if the device is still defective and immediately drains the water, barely typing it, then the reason is different.

Breakage of the drain valve

When the drain valve is not working washing machine constantly picking up water in the tank. This problem is eliminated by completely replacing the component.

Before starting work, the machine is disconnected from the network.With the device with a vertical load, they remove the side panel (the valve is located below), with the horizontal one - the top cover, the necessary element is located immediately below it. It is necessary to pick up a valve that is completely identical to the one taken off. When you purchase it at the same time, also purchase clamps that will be needed for fastening wires and hoses.

Procedure for replacing:

1. Locate the valve, carefully disconnect the hoses and wires from it.
2. Unscrew the self-tapping screws or bend the clips, depending on the type of valve fixation.
3. Rotate the part, remove it.
4. Install the new valve, fasten it, attach the hoses and wires, fix them with clamps.
5. Put the panel in place.

Electronic module breakdown

Problems with water intake and discharge can be caused by a malfunction of the electronic module. In this case, the display, if available, is displayed error code, helping to navigate, what is the reason. Try to completely restart the device and restart it. If after this the washing machine again drains the water immediately after filling, it is recommended to call the experts. Independently identify and eliminate the problem in this case will be quite difficult.

Any failure requires prompt repair.If you continue to try to use the washing machine when it drains water, you can permanently disable the equipment.