Replacing the drain hose in a washing machine yourself

In many cases, replacing the drain hose of a washing machine requires access to its body.

Typically, the drain hose is made of corrugated tubing, i.e. it is corrugated, and is installed in the middle of the machine near the drain pump.

Afterwards, it is located along the walls of the washing machine body and is led out through the rear panel, sometimes from below, sometimes from above.

How to get to the drain hose

That is why to replace the machine hose you need to disconnect the hose from drain pump, and then from the body of your washing machine itself.

For your convenience, you can detach the top hatch of the machine.

Let's look at a few options for accessing the connection. drain hose, based on the individual characteristics of each design from different groups and subgroups.

Replacing the drain hose in an AEG, Bosch, and Siemens washing machine

In these cases, the inlet to the drain hose mount on washing machines of this group can be obtained through the front panel.

How to remove the front panel

• Release the clamp and carefully disconnect hatch cuff from the front panel of the washing machine body.
• Remove the dispenser.
• Detach the decorative panel at the very bottom.
• Pour the remaining water through filter element for the pump, having first placed a rag underneath it.
• Remove the screws securing the front panel to the device body. One screw will be at the top, and two at the bottom.
• Pull the bottom part of the panel slightly towards you, then move it down and detach the entire panel by about 5-8 cm.
• Disconnect the cords from the hole blocking that are located on the wall.

How to remove and install a drain hose

• Once you finally have access to the inside of your washing machine, remove the clamp with the fastener drain hose and disconnect the hose from the drain structure.
• Insert the new hose tightly in place of the old part and clamp it all with a clamp.
• Next, we run the hose along the walls, attach it to the device’s casing and lead it outside.
• Connect the end of the hose (outlet) to the drain and check your installed part for leaks.

Replacing the drain hose in Ariston, Indesit, Samsung, Ardo, BEKO, LG, Candy and Whirpool washing machines

In washing machines of this group, access to the hose, or more precisely its fastening, can be found through the bottom of the structure.

• Disconnect the very bottom panel that covers the pump filter.
• Pour out the remaining water, while twisting it out with the utmost caution. filter.
• Pull the washing machine forward and when you tilt it back, place it against the wall.
• Starting work on the bottom of the device, unscrew all the screws securing the “snail”, remove it from the housing and lower it.
• Once you have access to the drain hose, disconnect it from the drainage system by first loosening the clamp with round-nose pliers.
• Try to remember the location of your old drain hose in the middle of the housing, then disconnect it and remove it. For ease of removal, we recommend removing the outer cover.
• Connect the newly purchased hose and reassemble the machine in reverse order.
• Connect the hose to the drain and check the tightness of the drain hose connections on both sides.

Replacing the drain hose of Electrolux and Zanussi washing machines

In washing machines from Electrolux and Zаnussi, access to the internal components is achieved by opening the rear panel wall, as the bottom is practically impossible to open, and the front panel does not open at all.

How to remove the back cover

• Remove the outer cover of the washing machine. To do this, unscrew the two mounting screws on the rear panel, slide the cover back in, and remove it.
• Next, you should start unscrewing the screws on top and a couple on the sides (they can be found under the plugs), and two or three on the bottom.
• We separate the plastic fasteners of the intake valve from the rear panel and carefully detach the rear wall.

How to remove and install a drain hose

• After removing the rear panel, we gained access to all the components. Now we need to drain the remaining water through the drain hose. To do this, lower it as low as possible and place a cup and a rag underneath for support.
• Next, we look for the fastening of our hose and disconnect it by loosening the clamp.
• We disconnect the hose from the body, having first remembered its location.
• We attach the new part in place of the old one and secure it with a clamp.
• We connect the free end to the sewer and check the level of tightness.
• We assemble the rear panel in descending order of all the steps described above.

Replacing the drain hose top-loading machines

To access and replace the drain hose in vertical washing machines, simply remove the side cover.

• To remove the side panel, remove the screws from the end of the rear panel, one screw from the end, one from the front panel, and one from the bottom panel. Next, slide the side panel away from the rear panel, lower it, and remove it.
• Once you have access to the hose mount, loosen the clamp and remove it.
• Remove the hose from the housing and pull it out of the washing machine.
• Install the hose in reverse order.