As usual, as if nothing had happened, you loaded the laundry into your washing machine, started the wash, but as you walked by, you noticed a puddle near your washing machine?
- Step-by-step instructions. What to do if your washing machine is leaking?
- How can I now find out where the leak is in my washing machine?
- Leak from damage to the drain and inlet hoses
- Leak near the drain filter.
- The powder dispenser compartment is clogged and water is leaking near the dispenser.
- Washing machine leaking from under the hatch.
- If the washing machine is leaking from the bottom and you have completed all the steps described above.
Step-by-step instructions. What to do if your washing machine is leaking?
1. Carefully enter the bathroom, being careful not to step in the puddle formed by the leak. Quickly turn off the washing machine by removing the plug from the socket. If this is not possible and there is too much water, then turn off the power meter.
2. Immediately shut off the water by closing the water supply valve to the washing machine. If this is not possible, shut off all water supply in your apartment, in the main water supply building in your plumbing corner of the apartment.
3. Now you need to remove all the remaining laundry from the washing machine. If you notice a leak during the wash cycle and there is still water left in the machine, then unscrew the drain filter, after placing a container for water underneath, drain all the water from the washing machine and take out the laundry.
Next, you can easily find out why your washing machine is leaking and locate the leak.
How can I now find out where the leak is in my washing machine?
First, you need to look around. The leak may not be coming from the washing machine at all. Water could have simply leaked under the washing machine, or from pipes or hoses located near the washing machine. If everything is in order, we begin to inspect the communications that lead to the washing machine.
Often the cause of leaks can be the movement of the washing machine, pets, children, or you could accidentally touch the drain and inlet hose of the washing machine, which could cause a leak.
Leak from damage to the drain and inlet hoses
First, unscrew the hoses from the washing machine and inspect them for damage. The hose may be frayed or leaky, which could be due to unprofessional installation of your washing machine.
If the hoses are intact, try tightening them again, perhaps the connection in the thread was not tightened enough, if the problem is in the hoses, you can easily get them out replace it yourself, avoiding leakage andcall a technician.
Leak near the drain filter.
The leak may be because you didn't tighten it all the way. drain filter, try to unscrew it and screw it on again, tighten it tightly, but be careful, you don’t need to do it with all your force, you can strip the threads.
The powder dispenser compartment is clogged and water is leaking near the dispenser.
Sometimes the powder in the dispenser hardens and clogs the hole. To do this, thoroughly rinse the powder dispenser, pour hot water into it and thoroughly rinse this compartment.
Washing machine leaking from under the hatch.
1. Inspect the glass of the washing machine, wash it well with detergent, leaks are often caused by dirt accumulated on the glass.
2. Inspect the washing machine's rubber seal for damage. If it is damaged, you will need to replace it. Submit a request and we will help you.
If the washing machine is leaking from the bottom and you have completed all the steps described above.
Most likely, the pipes inside the washing machine are damaged and need to be replaced. To do this, you need to disassemble the washing machine, which can only be done by a real professional, such as Repair service
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