How do I clean the washing machine drain hose?

Every person, creating comfort around himself, tries to acquire as much as possible modern appliances. However, these household helpers require constant attention and care. Modern washing machines can carry out the whole process of washing independently, but in their work failures occur, and the most frequent malfunction is clogging. It is embarrassing to consult a master with such a break every time, so it's better to figure out how to clean the washing machine drain hose. It would seem that it is easier - to detach the drain hose and the prom in the water. But in practice, everything is not so simple, because to remove the hose, it still needs to be reached, since it is connected, somewhere inside the unit. In the article we will introduce you how to clean the washing machine from clogging and what you need to do to prevent such a problem.

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What is the clogging of the washing machine?

The most common problem for all equipment users is the occurrence of clog in the drain design. It can occur as a result of the following reasons:

• Clogging the filtering system.
• Malfunction of the nozzle between the tank and the pump.
• Pump failure.
• Damage to drain hose.
• Lock the impeller system when foreign objects enter the pump.
• Clogged sewer pipe.

Types of clogs

There are two types of clogging, which can cause the need to clean the drain hose of the washing machine, at home:

• Natural.
• Mechanical.
  

Natural obstruction of the

The natural clogging of the drainage system occurs as a result of the accumulation of small particles of animal hair, hair, cotton, fluff, pile, lying on clothing, and getting into the machine, during washing.

Important! This kind of clog appears in the device much slower than mechanical.

Mechanical obstruction

The main cause of mechanical blockages is getting into the filtering system of the machine of small items:

• Coins.
• Buttons.
• Elements of fasteners and locks of clothes.
• Decorative and fine details of clothes.
• Toothpicks.
• Small toys.
• Small contents of pockets.

Gradual accumulation of these items in the drain system and provokes blockage.

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When is it time to clean the sink?

When the drainage system is blocked, the unit stops functioning normally. The main signs of the appearance of a malfunction and the fact that it is time to clean the drain hose of the washing machine:

• Software failure.
• The water draining speed decreases.
• Full locking of the device.
• Draining of water is difficult or completely stopped.
• The machine does not enter the "Rinse" mode.
• The system turns off when entering the "Spin" mode.

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How to prevent the occurrence of a problem?

To avoid such problems, listen to the following recommendations:

1. Before the washing process, be sure to check the pockets of clothing for small items.
2. Use special cases and bags to wash your underwear and other delicate clothes.
3. During washing all locks, buttons and fasteners must be fully buttoned.
4. For preventive maintenance, place an additional filter on the supply pipe when installing the device.
5. Use the detergents recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment.
6. Use additional water softening if there is no filter in the pipeline.
7. Regularly once in two months, carry out preventive measures for cleaning the drainage system.
8. Regularly clean the washing machine of scale.

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Features of the drain system

If a fault is found, the problem can be solved on its own, if you first study the structure of the unit drainage system:

1. After the washing process, the water from the tank flows into a special pipe which is a corrugation.
2. The branch pipe is connected to the main cleaning filter. The filter receives those small objects and dirt that are removed from the drum together with water.
3. Passing through the filter, water flows into the pump on its impeller, which is in constant motion to create working pressure in the entire drainage structure.
4. Under the pressure created by the impeller, water is drained through a special drain hose into the sewage system.

Important! The clog can form in any part of the drain system design, but the most common place is the filtration system.

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How to clean the washing machine from clogging?

Remove the blockage of any origin with your own hands if you perform the following actions in sequence:

1. Unscrew the filter and drain the remaining liquid by placing a deep container. To make this process as efficient as possible, install the machine at an angle by placing a small object under it.
2. Clean the filter of all contaminants and wash it.
3. Put the machine in its place.
4. Check the pump system and clean it if necessary. Connect the machine to the mains and turn on the "Drain" mode. During normal operation of the pumping system, the blades and impeller should rotate.
5. If the pump is OK, check the nozzle, if necessary, clean it.
6. Check siphon and sewer system for clogging. Disconnect from the sewage system the hose, nipple and remove the cochlea from the pumping system. Rinse and clean the cochlea from dirt.
7. Assemble the sewer system and connect the hose.

Check the operation of the washing machine.

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How do I clean the drain hose in the washing machine?

Very often the cause of damage to the device is the clogging of the drainage system. Problems would not exist when washing this system, if all washing machines had the same structure. But the design features of the devices dictate their own ways of fixing the drain pump, and accordingly - the drain hose in each machine is attached in its own way.

Consider two ways to solve the problem of clogging: the first - without disconnecting the drain hose, the second - with disassembly of the drainage system.

How do I clean the drain hose if it is partially clogged?

If the water leaves more slowly than usual, then you can clean the drain hose in the washing machine without disassembling the drainage system. Usually, the cause of such a malfunction are the particles of detergents and small villi, the fibers that have passed through the drain filter.

For sale there is a huge number of different products that can dissolve the deposits formed on the inner walls of the hose. Usually they are issued in the form of a powder or a solution, more rarely - in the form of tablets.

Important! Before use, always read the manufacturer's instructions.

If you doubt the effects of chemicals on the accessories, then use folk remedy - baking soda:

1. Pour 100-150 grams of soda into the drum.
2. Turn on the washing machine without laundry to the "Cotton" mode.

Important! Under the influence of alkaline baking soda, all contaminants dissolve and leave the inner walls of the drain hose.

Clean the hose if the

is completely clogged. If the water drains completely out of the machine, the second method is to disassemble the drainage system and clean the drain hose in the washing machine. This should be done in such a sequence.

Step 1 - Preparatory stage:

1. Disconnect the machine from the mains.
2. Shut off the water supply.
3. Remove any remaining water from the drain hose.
4. Disconnect the drain hose from the sewer system.
5. Place a soft cloth and place the washing machine on its side.
6. Prepare the necessary tools: a set of screwdrivers and pliers, a thin brush( Kevlar).

Step 2 - Disassembling the device:

1. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the bottom panel.
2. Remove the bolts holding the filter and remove it.
3. Using pliers, unfasten the clamp, disconnect the drain hose from the pump.
4. Disconnect the hose from the housing.

Important! The procedure for removing the drain hose is suitable for washing machines with front loading.

For vertical loading devices, the drain hose can be cleaned through the side panel: release all side panel attachments, remove it and pull out the hose by unscrewing the retaining clip.

Step 3 - Cleaning the drainage hose

After the hose is in your hands, carefully inspect it for defects and damage. If everything is ok, proceed with cleaning:

1. Insert the Kevlar cable into the drain hose: first on one side and then on the other.
2. Brush the cleaning procedure several times in each direction.
3. After each passage with a cable, the hose must be thoroughly rinsed with hot running water.
4. After cleaning, secure the hose in the machine, taking the action in reverse order.

Step 4 - Complete the repair work:

1. Assemble the machine and test its operation.
2. To get a better effect, test the test with hot water with the addition of "Antinakipin" or 1 tbsp.citric acid. This will help at the same time to clean the machine of scale.

Regularly conduct preventive measures to prevent blockages and the appearance of scale, follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of equipment, and you will not have to repair the device. Hence - your washing machine will serve for a long time and productively, performing work on the highest ball, and pleasing you with clean and fragrant linen.