In the machine water is drawn when it is turned off. Do it yourself washing machine repair - overfilling the machine with water

Is the washing machine constantly filled with water, leaking, and excess water running down the drain?

If the washing machine is constantly filled with water, then the water must go somewhere. It either flows from the washing machine, flooding the room, or flows back into the sewer. The most important point that needs to be followed and which should be resolved in the end is to find out the origin of this overflow, perhaps it is caused by the breakage of the washing machine itself, and perhaps the problem is the wrong connection to the water supply and sewage system.

If the washing machine is full, level changes can be seen with the naked eye - it grows at high speed. often exceeding the level of the glass window in the door of the washing machine, and ultimately water may begin to flow out of the door itself or out of the detergent compartment. If this happens to your washing machine, then you should read the section "The washing machine overflows and water flows out of the machine"

Water constantly flowing down the drain, and a washing machine constantly refilling water, can be caused by a malfunctioning of the water supply. The washing machine can get stuck in the middle of the process of washing or spinning, switch to the operation of filling with water and drain it into the sewer. If pumping has begun, the machine may stall on this cycle forever, if you do not intervene in time. It should be noted that such "symptoms" can also be caused by completely different irregularities. Software control of Indesit washing machines (and some others), for example, may cause the washing machine to perform a continuous cycle of filling with cold water and pumping water back if it considers that the washing machine has overheated (possibly due to a thermistor break) and is trying to cool it. The main difference of this scenario is that when the water is pumped back into the sewer, you can hear the characteristic sound of pressure and movement of water, and when the water is simply drained into the sewer, it happens under the influence of gravity.

Water draining occurs when the end of the drain hose is lower than the water level in the washing machine. This is exactly the same principle as running beer from barrel to bottle or pumping out gasoline from a tank. If the end of the drain hose is very low, then water can drain as soon as it goes into the washing machine. If he is only not much lower than he should have been, then water runoff is usually caused when the washing machine pumps out the water first or just by accident.

This malfunction most often happens when the washing machine has been moved or pushed back for cleaning or transported to a new home and so on. It may also occur if the connections of the drain hoses to the pipes are not firmly and evenly fixed to the wall and are at a strong angle.

The drain hose should also not be connected too deeply to the sewer pipe, which can cause leakage as well as if the pipe is too low. It is necessary to prevent its disconnection and falling out of the pipe, and for this it is necessary to use hooks and insulating tape when attaching. A guide tube in which the drain hose is too deeply immersed may be appropriate to hang higher. If it is at floor level, you should carefully lift it up and hang it on the wall using the necessary fixings. If its size is not enough, since it was installed too short, then you can use an additional small piece to increase the length.

You need to make sure that the plastic attachment hooks come with your washing machine and fit directly into the width of your drain hose. The length of the drain hose hanging from the hook should be about 10-15 centimeters. If there is no plastic hook, you can fasten the drain hose with adhesive tape.

A drain hose hook should be installed at the end of the drain hose to prevent it from slipping or, conversely, immersing too deeply into the sewer. However, this is not necessary if the washing machine's pump is connected to the U-shaped knee under the sink, although if so, the drain hose must be connected so that it goes up a couple of centimeters before the water inlet to the washing machine to prevent leakage.

The height of the sewer pipe water should be from 50 centimeters to 1.5 meters. Basically, the end of the drain hose should not be lower than the water level in the pipe. Full instructions regarding the specific height of the guide tube should be available in the instruction manual or the wiring instructions.

Washer full

In the case when the washing machine is full, water will flow out of the detergent compartment and / or from the back wall of the machine. However, it is possible that these same "symptoms" were caused by several other malfunctions, not related to overflow.

Theoretically, if the washing machine is properly connected to the water supply, as described by the manufacturer of the washing machine in the appropriate installation guidelines, and the washing machine becomes full, then instead of seepage and water flow, it should flow down the drain. However, in practice, there are very rare cases when the washing machine is connected to the water supply so perfectly, and water running back into the sewer system, on the contrary, is most likely caused by an installation error.

If the washing machine is definitely full, you must immediately turn it off. If the water still continues to flow into the washing machine, then the valves of either hot or cold water must be stuck in the open position. In this situation, the water must be turned off in all pipes. According to the rules, the taps should be near the washing machine, but most prefer to place them under the sink. Some incorrectly install taps behind the washing machine. In this case, you will need to pull out and move the washing machine. Cranes usually have two types of handles - blue and red, which allow you to identify which of the taps regulates cold water, and which one regulates hot water. However, such attention to colors suggests that a plumber or plumber matched them correctly, since I have seen hundreds of cases where the blue and red faucet handles were confused.

If the water filling stops as soon as you turn off the washing machine, then a key fault in the pressure system that controls the water levels.

The overflow of the washing machine is in most cases caused by a blockage in the pressure chamber or, more rarely, by a pressure switch malfunction. A hole in the pressure chamber will cause a constant change in the pressure level and, as a result, the pressure switch may cause an overflow of the washing machine. Pressure system problems may be too complex to repair yourself, and the consequences of overflow can be very serious. I cannot give you special repair instructions, but I will provide a description of the process itself, how a washing machine controls the water level.

In the washing machine there is a pressure switch, which is a small device with several wires on it. These parts are always at the top of the washing machine under the hood. It is round and located next to the timer. The simplest pressure switch has only one switch level, while the more complex ones have a two- or three-level system (various switches operating at different air pressures).

At the bottom of this pressure switch is a plastic or rubber tube. This tube leads down to the pressure chamber, which is installed in the drum. And this is how it works.

When water enters the washing machine, it also enters the pressure chamber. As the water level rises, it enters the pressure chamber and pushes air up through the tube. When the required air pressure is reached, the pressure switch turns on. (Conversely, when the water is pumped out, the air pressure should decrease and the pressure switch shuts off). Then the energy is directed to the water valves and transferred to the timer, which starts washing.

The washing machine is filled with water at night, either on or off.

Filling a washing machine with clean or foul-smelling water during the night or in the off state usually has two reasons. Either the water flows into the washing machine from the sink (if the drain hose is connected directly to the U-shaped bend under the sink), or one of the water taps is not properly disconnected, and water slowly but surely drips into the washing machine. The latter situation may take several hours before the water level rises high enough inside the washing machine to be visible, while the water inside usually has to be clean. After all, if water enters the drain hose from the U-shaped bend in the sink, then it will most likely be foul smelling or dirty. The first thing to do is to check if your washing machine pumps water into the drain hose connected to the U-bend under the sink, and if so, that there is no direct flow from the U-bend, as described above.

If your washing machine does not siphon water into a U-shaped bend, or it is probably connected to a U-shaped bend correctly, then try turning off the hot and cold water taps. If this does not stop filling the machine, then one of the valves is not properly disconnected, and needs to be replaced. When filling the washing machine alternately with hot and cold water, simply by elimination, to find out which valve is faulty.

Sometimes, by pulling out a container for detergent and carefully inspecting it, you can clearly see how water will drip slowly at regular intervals if the valve is not properly closed. Although, if the washing machine was just filled, water may well get into the detergent container within a few minutes after filling. This should not be confused with a valve that is not tightly closed.

Clogged valve filters

I came across cases when the water valve filter was caked in brown dirt and oxy-like substances due to a violation in the water supply. This may be due to the fact that repairs were carried out internal water supply, because of which the water was turned off. After the water is turned on again, muddy or sandy, it can get into the internal water supply network of the house, and then, if you decide to turn on the washing machine, the water supply system will carry the polluted water to the filter.

In this case, very fine sand or dirt can pass through the filter and stop its proper operation, or the filter becomes blocked, so that the water pressure on the valve becomes sufficient to prevent it from closing. Pull out the filter for the water valve with pliers and clean it thoroughly. If the problem persists, it is worth replacing the valve.

Important things to remember

If your washing machine is connected to a U-shaped junction and there is a direct flow of water from above to the drain hose of the machine, water may begin to flow into the sewer system. See if the drain hose is connected directly to the U-shaped connection under the sink.

The water valves of the washing machine need a certain amount of water pressure to ensure the normal shutdown of the water supply. Therefore, if the water pressure is very low, it can leak into the supposedly closed valve. This problem is less likely to appear suddenly only if the water pressure suddenly drops sharply. More likely, there was a problem with the installation. For example, a faulty faucet that does not turn off completely, but passes a certain amount through a drain hose, which can cause all conditions for low pressure, which will prevent the water valve from closing completely. Oddly enough, the water will seep into the washing machine only when the tap is turned off.

A faulty tap may mean that although you turn it off, the water supply will not actually be blocked, so be careful if the fault is still present with an assessment of the status of the water valves. If you are not sure, then you should turn off the hot and cold water supply to the hoses to ensure that the water supply is properly shut off when the faucets are turned off. This problem is more often associated with ordinary water taps than with red and blue valves.

If in connection with the repair work of water supply networks, water is ever turned off, then after its supply you should definitely turn it on at full capacity and drain it so that the garbage from dirty water that fell into the pipes does not block the filters and does not damage the machine.

Faulty valves must be replaced.

  A very common breakdown in a washing machine, which causes a lot of problems, is the gradual filling of a washing machine-gun with water. The most important thing is that this can occur even at the moment when the washing machine is powered off. Then you need a service. repair of washing machines. Perhaps the situation occurs when the owner knows that the machine is turned off and water is formed in the tank.
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• In the washing mode, the water supplied from the water supply system is used to supply water through a hose that is connected to the entrance of the washing machine with a specially equipped threaded nozzle. This pipe serves for screwing the tip of the hose for supplying water, which is included in the equipment set for the washing machine. As well as this nozzle is part of the valve body, which regulates water intake during washing according to a signal from the controller, which controls the execution of a given program, including washing, prewashing, rinsing and spinning. For water intake is important pressure in the water mains.
• The valve's task is to open the water supply, which is supplied to the washing machine tank under pressure in the water mains line, and shut off (close) the water supply by a signal from the controller, which receives information from the water level sensor required for washing or rinsing.
    The sensor device allows you to determine the level of water and give a signal to the controller to open the valve and close. Over time, in the process of operation, the membrane, which acts as a water cut-off valve, wears out when the solenoid valve stem goes into the “closed” state and should prevent the flow. Then, water from the water mains gradually begins to seep through the gaps and cracks in the membrane, as there is pressure and slowly leaks out through the leakiness of the valve and is collected as washing water. And since this happens due to the mechanical damage of the membrane, then this is possible without connecting to the network and outside the work of the machine devices. Invite our washing machine repair technicians  and he will be able to take the valve with him, notify the washing machine model in advance, and replace it immediately.
• This fault can be identified by elimination. It is necessary to turn off the tap where you have shut off the water supply from the water supply system, or near the toilet bowl, or a stop valve is installed in the folding cabinet in front of the water supply hose. And also disable the machine from the network for some time, during which the appearance of water in the machine. We assume that we guessed it, if for the period when it was previously accurately collected in the shut off machine the water at the end of the experiment is dry, then the valve is to blame. Then you will need repair valve washing machine.
• With us you can place an application for the repair of your washing machine. Or try to make repairs with their own hands, it is quite affordable and simple.
• In some models of washing machines installed block valves, regulating the flow of water for soaking for washing and air conditioning, will have to change the entire unit. You can disassemble with your own hands and replace the valve by removing the top cover, usually this is done by loosening the screws on the back wall, along with removing the back wall. Remove the control wires from the contacts, unscrew the valve and unscrew the incoming water supply hose. Be careful, there is installed a safety net which is very useful during operation. It prevents particles from rust from getting under the valve and other elements of the water intake line, which can also affect the leakage of the valve. Purchase a valve and install, fasten the mount and put the terminals on their seats. If there is a chance to forget how the wires were connected, take a picture before disassembling.
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Imagine such a picture, you decided to throw laundry in the wash, went to your washing machine, opened the door, and there is water in it. Or even better, the water has already spread on the floor. But you didn’t turn on the washer all this time, so where did it come from? Let's try to figure out what needs to be done in the case when the washing machine is off, it takes water.

There are two explanations for this violation:

• Water is collected from the sewer. If the drain hose of your typewriter is connected to the siphon located in the sink, it completely depends on its functioning. If a blockage has formed in the siphon, water may enter the machine drum through the drain channel. In this case, it will have a cloudy appearance and an unpleasant smell.
• Washing machine itself from the plumbing. In this case, the fault is responsible for the intake of water. You can check as follows - turn off the valve, which is responsible for the process of water in the washing machine and make sure it is not present. If the flow of water has stopped, feel free to change the inlet valve.

What to do if the washing machine is turned off by itself is drawing water?

After the reason for the water entering the washing machine system has become clear, it is necessary to identify ways to eliminate it.

• If the washing machine itself draws water from the sewage system, then the blockage in the drain channel should be cleaned, or the connection of the washing machine to it should be properly arranged. In order to solve this issue qualitatively, we recommend to seek the help of professionals.
• In the case when the water in your washing machine turned out to be out of the water supply, you should immediately call a specialist, as you need to replace the inlet valve, and it is extremely difficult to do it yourself.

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To prevent an emergency, listen to the following guidelines:

• Do not leave the water inlet valve open after washing. This will increase the service life of the intake valve.
• Consider installing a check valve. With it, you protect your washing machine from sewage. From there, no more water is collected.
• Use additional protective systems to prevent leakage. They are much more efficient than embedded systems.