The performance and time of the washing cycle depend on many factors. However, we rarely pay attention to something as seemingly trivial as the water supply hose. It is this element that is the first link in the entire washing process. Dr inż. Piotr Nowacki explains that The washing machine starts washing by filling the drum with water.
If the hose is partly blocked by mineral deposits or other impurities, the water pressure drops. This makes filling, which should last 2-3 minutes, can take up to 15 minutes.
Mineral deposits are the main reason for the drop in water pressure in the hose. Hard water, containing dissolved salts of calcium and magnesium, after flowing through the hose accumulates on the walls, especially if the water flows slowly. Over time, small pollution particles, deposits and microscopic mineral residues They begin to clog the strainer and rubber seals located at both ends of the hose. Even a small reduction in water flow can affect the functioning of household appliances, shortening their service life and efficiency.
This means that if the water supply hose is contaminated, the washing machine must “work harder” to fill the drum. The pressure drop affects not only the filling time, but also the effectiveness of rinsing – detergents and residues of dirt may not be properly removed, which reduces the quality of washing and extends the washing machine’s operation by up to 40-50 minutes.
A service technician with 20 years of experience, Adam Wiśniewski, shared a simple but effective solution that allows you to restore full washing machine performance. Here is step by step how to do:
- Disconnect the washing machine from the electricity. Disconnecting the device from the electrical network prevents unforeseen electric shock.
- Turn the water valve water supply to the washing machineto avoid flooding.
- Unscrew the hose from both the washing machine and the wall. Remember that in some models this may require the use of the key, but manual speed will often be sufficient.
- Check the filters at both ends of the hose. At the ends of the hose there are rubber seals with small strains. They stop greater pollution before the water gets into the washing machine. If they are contaminated – they reduce water pressure.
- Rinse the hose in both directions under a strong stream. This will help remove loose deposits and pollution from the inside of the tube.
- Use a toothbrush to thoroughly clean the strainer. Gently brushing will allow you to remove deposits that could remain after rinsing.
- After thoroughly cleaning and rinsing, connect the hose again – make sure that all connections are tight and well tightened.
A clean hose supplying water to the washing machine provides optimal pressure, translating into more accurate rinsing and lower consumption of detergents. Regular maintenance of the snake cleaning allows you to shorten the washing cycle, reduces energy consumption and benefits both the household budget and the environment.
Removing mineral sediments prevents corrosion and internal damage to the washing machine components, thus extending its service life. The washing machine working under optimal conditions less often displays errors messages, reducing the risk of failure and eliminating the need for expensive repairs.
It is also worth remembering that the systematic removal of pollutants from the pump filter, usually placed behind a small door at the bottom of the washing machine, significantly reduces the time of the laundry cycle. When the filter is clogged, the pump must work more intensively, which translates into extending the water drainage process.
