Is the washing machine full of water and does not empty? It often happens, but the solutions are simpler than it seems. Here are the most common causes and how to intervene without panic or useless expenses.
It always happens in the worst moments: the washing machine ends the cycle but remains full of water. Washing machine full of water? Don’t panic. That’s why it happens, what are the most common causes and how to solve without immediately calling a technician. Who has never found themselves, at least once, with the blocked porthole and grilled clothes without knowing what to do?
A washing machine that does not download the water It can be a symptom of a small hitch, easily resolvable with a minimum of attention. And understanding the root of the problem can avoid unnecessary expenses. But where to start? And above all, when to really worry?
The most frequent causes: here’s what the washing machine unloading blocks
It all starts with an unusual noise or a porthole that does not open. The tank is still full and the laundry remains with it. A family scene, right? In reality, the reasons can be less dramatic than it seems. Often, the fault lies with foreign bodies which prevent the normal outflow of water. Coins, clips, pieces of fabric: small forgotten objects in pockets become silent enemies of washing. Another common cause is the blocked filter. If it is not clean regularly, it ends up collecting debris and blocking the passage of water. After all, who do you remember to control it?
Finally, a problem with the exhaust pump. Maybe it’s blocked or simply spoils. In both cases, the machine blocks and the cycle does not end correctly. This situation may seem like a nightmare, but often it is only small hitches. And just like in a road swarming, just remove the obstacle for everything to flow.
How to intervene alone (without doing damage)
If the washing machine refuses to empty, the first thing is to keep calm. A methodical approach makes the difference between a quick solution and a bathroom in the kitchen.
First, disconnect the machine from the current. Never start checks with active nutrition. Then, move on to the check of the filter: it is located in the lower front part, behind a door.
Opening it could cause stagnant water leakage, therefore better to prepare rags and a basin. Once removed, clean it carefully, eliminating hair, fibers and small objects.
If the filter is clean and the problem persists, check the drain tube. It could be folded, crushed or obstructed. In this case, it will be enough to straighten it or wash it with hot water and vinegar.
What if the tube is not the cause too? Then it’s time to listen to the washing machine: the pump makes noise? If it is silent, it could be blocked. If he buzzes but does not download, maybe it is to be replaced.
Here is a quick reminder:
- Turn off the car and detach the plug
- Place towels and container for residual water
- Remove and clean the filter
- Check the exhaust pipe
- Evaluate the noise of the pump
- Only in the extreme case, call a technician
Small actions, great results. After all, who has never had to improvise hydraulic for a day?
Other signals not to ignore in the washing machine (and what they really mean)
Sometimes, the washing machine warns before stopping. Small alarm bells that, if listened to, avoid disasters. For example, a still humid laundry at the end of the cycle can indicate unloading problems already in progress.
Another clue is the water that stagnates in the basket even between a washing and another. Or unpleasant odors reminiscent of a manhole: clear symptom that something obstructs the passage.
It also happens that the display signals an error code. Each brand has its own, but in general, if something appears like F05 of E21we are talking about unloading problems.
Finally, if you hear the pump stress or issue anomalous noises, it is better to intervene immediately. Better to prevent drying the floor with liters of water.
In some cases, calling a technician remains the wisest choice. But at least, to know where to look helps to speak the same language as the repairer.
And maybe, to anticipate it.
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