Causes of water flowing out of the iron brown

Iron with a steam generator is an indispensable thing in everyday life. But due to improper care of the device, it may happen that brown water begins to flow out of the iron. What to do in this situation? What is the cause of the unpleasant phenomenon? How to clean the steam generator from the inside? We will try to figure it out.

Causes of brown leaks

Decomposition of silicone parts

Why does the brown water flow from the holes? First of all, it may be due to spoilage of silicone parts inside the steam generator. These parts are gaskets between the water tank and the iron sole.

During long-term operation, the following picture can be observed: the metal sole heats up, but at the right moment the thermostat does not work to prevent excessive overheating.The metal is heated to such an extent that it begins to affect the silicone insulation of the steam generator chamber. It is known that the temperature of the bottom of the device can reach 300 ºС, so even the heat-resistant silicone material is not able to tolerate such high temperatures. It begins to melt with the formation of this brown slurry.

What do the home appliance repair specialists advise in this situation? Replacing the thermostat, which ceased to perform its main function, will be able to eliminate the excessive overheating of the metal parts of the device.

If you notice that when ironing iron leaks out of the iron holes with a brown color with the smell of burnt sugar - it's time to take the iron for repairs.

Experts strongly recommend not to overhaul the appliance, because self-cleaning according to instructions using descaling agents can worsen the situation up to a malfunction. If the cause of brown stains is hidden in the broken silicone between the parts, then common scale solvents for cleaning irons will only aggravate the situation.The fact is that the well-known acetic acid, which is often recommended for dealing with calcareous deposits, and orthophosphoric acid, which is part of many cheap descalers, are excellent solvents of organosilicon compounds. From this we can conclude that improper cleaning of the steam generator is also often the cause of brown discharge.

Rust

Trite, but true - inside the iron can accumulate not only scale, but also rust. Depending on the quality of the material from which the ironing device is made, the result of poor insulation of metal parts from moisture inside the steam generator chamber can be rust on the inner surface of the sole. Together with steam and water droplets, it will go outside and soil the laundry.

When the metal parts of the iron rusted inside, the device is not subject to repair.

We'll have to buy a new one, and continue to try to follow the recommendations for the correct operation of the iron, so that it will serve as long as possible. In this regard, it is not worth buying the cheapest steam generator, since it is possible to repeat the story because of the low quality of its material.

Methods for safe cleaning of the inner tank and iron sole

One of the main conditions for the effective operation of the iron is its timely cleaning. Despite the fact that modern models are equipped with various self-cleaning systems and built-in cores against scale, they always need regular maintenance.

If you systematically arrange your ironing mate with steam washes with gentle solutions, so much scale will not accumulate in it, and internal parts will not be damaged by using aggressive substances. Accordingly, red spots can be avoided.

The most common anti-scale agents that affect the internal plastic and silicone parts less aggressively when exposed to heat are:

• citric acid solution;
• carbonated mineral water;
• antinucipine.

Make cleaning weak citric acid solution no trouble, she is always at hand at the hostesses. This is done as follows:

1. Pour the acidified water inside the device and heat it to the maximum temperature.
2. Unplug and hold over a tub, sink, or other container.
3. Hold the self-cleaning button, if there is one, or perform several “steam strokes”.
4. Do this until all the solution is evaporated. Repeat the procedure if necessary.

Similarly, you can clean the device with mineral water with gases or conventional anti-scum.

Prevention problems

To avoid problems with the further use of your indispensable assistant, follow a few simple rules that are common to all models of steam-type steam irons:

1. Only pour distilled water into the inner chamber. If it is impossible to get it, use it at least boiled.
2. Never leave moisture in the inner tank of the iron, because it promotes the appearance of rust. Always try to evaporate all the water before turning off the appliance.
3. After ironing, leave the iron in an upright position. This prevents the process of corrosion and clogging of steam holes;
4. Do not wind the iron cord too tightly, especially when the appliance is still hot.
5. Follow the instructions carefully.

Proper care and compliance with the rules of operation will extend the service life of the device and will relieve from sudden breakdowns.