When buying a new washing machine, people count on its long and trouble-free operation. But any household appliance has its own expiration date, and it is determined not only by the reputation of the manufacturer, but also by the correct operation. That is why many owners sooner or later face the fact that their washing machine flows from below.
This is one of the most common problems. If water has flowed onto the floor - it doesn’t matter if it drips or runs by a stream, it is urgently necessary to repair the washing machine on your own or to call a master.
If you prefer to troubleshoot household appliances yourself, this article will probably come in handy. Let us consider in detail the causes of the course of the washing machine and the methods of its repair.
Causes of Water Leaks
- Clogged hopper in the dispenser of the washing machine.
- Not sealed tank (crack or breakdown appeared).
- One of the hoses (drain or inlet) was damaged.
- Pump is leaking.
- Wear on the oil seal of the tank.
- The door cuff is leaking.
- One of the nozzles has lost tightness.
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Identification and elimination of breakdowns
Before starting repair work, you must disconnect the equipment by removing the plug from the outlet. Then you need to figure out which of the many elements of the washing machine is leaking. To do this, the washing machine must be carefully inspected.
To determine the cause of the breakdown, it is extremely important to find out at what stage of the operating cycle the washing machine began to flow from below. This will greatly facilitate the problem of troubleshooting and allow you to detect 1 of 3 probable locations of the leak. Such locations of leaks, such as:
- Hoses
- Door cuffs.
- Hopper dispenser.
Hoses are leaking
Drain and water inlet hoses often leak in the areas of their connection with the unit. To get rid of such a breakdown, you need to unscrew the hose for filling or draining the water and change the rubber gasket.
But it also happens that the hose has worn out, or was accidentally damaged, then you can use special glue and a patch of rubber to restore its integrity, although replacing it with a new one is a more reliable option. But all these recommendations are suitable for the drain hose. If the inlet hose was damaged, we do not recommend repairing it with a patch, since the water pressure in it can be very high, and then replacement becomes the best option.You can buy a water inlet hose at any plumbing store, although inexpensively.
Dispenser and hopper leaking
The cause of the breakdown of the dispenser may be a malfunction of the hopper (i.e. the powder compartment). As a rule, it leaks when it is clogged, either due to excessive water pressure, or because of an inlet valve failure. What to do in such a situation?
If the whole thing is in the valve, you will see smudges in the area below it. To eliminate the causes of leakage, it is necessary to remove the dispenser and thoroughly clean it, and the hopper. It happens that in the drain of the hopper there is a foreign object that does not allow it to work normally. If such an item is found, remove it from the powder compartment.
After cleaning, test the washing machine. In addition, it is worth trying to reduce the water pressure by slightly closing the tap. If none of the above helps to cope with the leak from below, it is necessary to replace the inlet valve, since it is its failure that can cause high water pressure at the rinse stage.
Leaking cuff leaks in the washing machine
Many people often forget to remove all things from their pockets before loading them into the washing machine, and many of them can be very sharp. As a result, the cuff on the hatch of the washing machine is damaged during the washing process and begins to leak.
In a similar situation, you can fix the breakdown in one of 2 ways:
- Repairs. If the hole is small, you should try closing it with a moisture-resistant glue and rubber patch. You can also purchase a special boat patch at a specialized fishing store. After closing the hole, the manhole cuff should be installed so that a piece of patch rubber is placed on top - this will reduce the pressure on it, and therefore increase its service life. Since the cuff can also be damaged from the inside, we recommend dismantling it to seal holes.
- Replacement. If the damage caused is too large, full replacement of the cuff of the washing machine hatch, why do the following: dismantle the defective cuff and install a new one instead.
Tank filler pipe leaking
It is likely that the reason why water began to flow from the water supply hose is the weakening of the attachment of the nozzle to the tank of the machine. To find out if this is the case, a thorough examination of the tank is required. If you see traces of smudges from the water, then the problem is found.
For repair or replacement of the inlet hose of the washing machine you need to remove the pipe, then clean all sections of the joints from the remaining glue and drain them. Then you can fix the pipe again, for fixing which you will need an epoxy resin or high-quality moisture-resistant adhesive.
Washing machine tank leak
If you saw that it is the tank that gives the leak, there can be two reasons for such a breakdown, we will consider them in detail.
Buck cracked. Tanks in automatic machines are most often made of plastic, which is why their reliability is quite low. If you forgot to empty the pockets of clothing, during the operation of the unit, one of the items in them could fall out of the pockets and damage the tank.
If the tank is cracked, it will need to be replaced, and this is a very expensive and complicated process. Of course, you can try to fix the crack yourself using waterproof glue, but this is unlikely to help you for a long time, because the tank will most likely need to be changed, and you will have to do it with the help of a specialist.
Connection points of tank parts. As a rule, the tank of an automatic machine includes 2 elements attached to each other with metal brackets or screws, and in the space between them there is a rubber gasket. Similar linings dry over the years and begin to leak. To change the gasket, you need to almost completely disassemble the device.
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Leaking Bearing
If the washing machine leaks from the bearings, the reason is the wear of the oil seal, which means that you cannot do without replacing it. Most often, with such a malfunction, the main volume of water flows out during the spinning process.
If an oil seal leak is found, you must immediately turn off the machine, because due to water, the bearings can rust and also break, and this will lead to more serious problems.
Changing the oil seal is not so easy for a layman, since the process will also require replace washing machine bearings... That is why we advise you to turn to professionals to repair such a breakdown. If you still want to repair the unit on your own, before that you will need to understand how the bearings are replaced.
Tips
If you have been cleaning the drain valve not so long ago, it is possible that after the end of the procedure you forgot to carefully screw it in, and as a result, a leak has formed. Take out the bottom panel and make sure that the valve is screwed in completely. The main reason for the appearance of a leak in the washing machine is mistakes made during its operation. Therefore, in order to avoid such damage, we recommend that you always check the pockets of clothes before loading into the machine, and timely carry out repair work at the first detection of any malfunction.
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