How to clean the drain hose of a washing machine

Do-It-Yourself Troubleshooting

Having discovered a malfunction resulting from a blockage in the drain of the washing machine, the first step is to provide unhindered access to the drain system.

Filter cleaning

The filtration system is located at the bottom of the washing machine on the right side behind a small door with a hatch. To open it, you need to pry the edge of the hatch with your finger or a flat object. On some models, the panel is opened by pressing the latches or folding the swivel hooks.

Behind the door is a rounded filter, which must be unscrewed in a counterclockwise direction.

The filter is cleaned in the following sequence:

After unscrewing the screw, carefully remove the filter.
Having placed the structure at an angle, the liquid is drained, after substituting a container with low sides under it.
Having freed the structure from water, remove all stuck foreign objects. If the structural elements of the system are completely covered with scale, they will have to be replaced.
After removing the dirt by rinsing with water and wiping with a dampened sponge, inspect the location of the filtration system and remove the dirt accumulated on the walls.
They clean the pump system, then connect the unit to the power supply and turn on the "drain" mode. With proper operation of the pumping system, the blades and the rabbit will rotate smoothly.

The subtleties and nuances of cleaning the drain of the washing machine are presented in the video:

Dismantling the drain pipe

The flow of liquid can also be blocked if the junctions with the sewer system are clogged. To clean them, disconnect the hose.

The work is carried out in several stages:

Disconnect the unit from the power supply.
Shut off the water supply valve.
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the front bottom or side panel.
The remaining waste water is drained through the drain filter.
Using pliers, disconnect the end of the hose from the siphon or sewer pipe.

In machines with vertical loading of laundry, the hose is disconnected by temporarily dismantling the side panel, in models with horizontal loading - options are possible

In household appliances of the brands "Beko", "Ariston", "Samsung", "Candy", "LG", "Indesit" it is possible to get close to the drainage hose only through the bottom. Therefore, for convenience, it is better to put the machine on its side, after laying a piece of fabric under it. Opening the clamp with pliers, disconnect the hose from the pump.

In models of the Electrolux or Zanussi brands, the hose is located along the rear wall. To access it, you need to remove the back cover of the case. Having opened the locking latches, you must first unfasten the drain hose from the body, then unscrew the water supply hose from the valve. To completely remove the drain hose, you need to remove the top cover of the housing, after unscrewing the bolts holding it, and unclench the clamp fixing it.

In products of German manufacturers AEG, Siemens, Bosch, access to the drain hose can be obtained by removing the front of the housing. The sequence of actions:

The sealing gum is removed from the front of the case and the clamp is removed.
Remove the bottom panel of the case and the drawer for detergents.
After unscrewing the fixing bolts, remove the hatch door lock.
Remove the front case cover.
Opening the clamp, pull out the drainage hose.

Cleaning the drain hose

Clean the drain hose by washing and treating the inner walls using a special brush. Masters use for this purpose not a metal, but a Kevlar cable made of a synthetic polymer.

The end of the plumbing cable is equipped with a small brush, with which it is easy to remove all dirt.

To clean the inner walls of the pipe, the cable is inserted into the hose and pushed back and forth.After that, rinse the hose with running water. If necessary, the procedure is repeated 2-3 times.

The washed hose can only be fixed in its original place by following all the steps described earlier, but in reverse order.

What happens if the filter is not cleaned

A dirty filter trap creates serious problems over time:

Unpleasant smell from the machine and from the washed clothes
. Debris and dirt stuck in the filter is an excellent breeding ground for germs. The dirty lump begins to sour and smell bad. The smell can penetrate into the tank, and after washing, instead of a clean aroma, the laundry gets a very unpleasant amber.
Bad drain.
A blockage in the washing machine filter interferes with normal draining. If the garbage is not removed in time, the filter may become so clogged that the washing machine will completely stop draining water from the tank.
Failure or breakdown of the pump.
There is a possibility that a foreign body may slip from the filter into the pump. Because of this, the pump may jam, and it will stop pumping water. In some cases, metal objects break the impeller blades or damage the pump casing. As a result, repair or complete will be required.

How to clean the drain filter in the washing machine - step by step instructions

We will clean the trap filter in stages, as the masters do in our service.

1. For safety, we turn off the water supply and disconnect the machine from the network.
It is possible that you will have to lift the equipment or move it from its place. Agree that you don’t want to fill the floor with water or get an electric shock while working.

2. We find where the filter is near the washing machine and open the hatch cover, or remove the bezel from the bottom of the case.
The hatch is usually fixed with a latch, and the lid is held tightly. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or a round-edged table knife to pry off the lid. In some models, the lid is easily opened by hand.

The bezel is held on by latches or hooks and can be removed in two ways:

moving towards you (sometimes you first need to pry off the top of the panel with a screwdriver)
shift to the side, usually from right to left.

3. We prepare a rag and drain the remaining water from the washing machine.

Even if you used the emergency hose, there will still be some liquid left in the washing machine. To drain it completely, gently turn the drain filter plug 45-60 degrees counterclockwise and let the remaining water drain into a substituted container or onto a rag. If the cork is additionally fixed with a special screw, as, for example, in Candy Holiday 181 machines, then first loosen or unscrew it with a screwdriver.

4. Completely unscrew and pull out the filter.

For some brands, for example, AEG, LG, Electrolux, Zanussi, the plug that plays the role of a water stopper is first unscrewed, and then the filter is pulled out.

5. Clean and rinse the filter.
First, we take out large debris - wool, threads, foreign objects. Then we take an ordinary dish sponge with an abrasive layer and clean the surface from plaque. Then rinse the filter well under running warm water.

Be sure to check the hole in the machine and clean it of the remaining debris. At the same time, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge from dirt and plaque.

6. Check the drain pump.
Do not forget to look into the drain pump, dirt may also remain there. Shine a flashlight into the hole and remove debris that has slipped into the pump. To check, turn the impeller, nothing should prevent its rotation.

7. Put the filter in place.
We insert into the hole evenly, without distortions and tightly, but carefully. Screw on the filter plug clockwise. We screw in the fixing bolt, if it was (for example, in Candy Holiday 181). In some AEG, LG, Electrolux, Zanussi models, you must first insert the filter into the slot, and then tighten the locking cap.

8.
We turn on the machine in the network and check for leaks.
In order not to flood the floor during washing, we check the equipment for water leakage from the filter. We put a test rinse and see if there are drops or streams from under the filter cover. If everything is dry, close the hatch or put in place the bezel and the washer itself.

For information on how to properly clean the drain filter in your model of washing machine, see the user manual. If you forgot where it lies, use ours. For information on cleaning, see the "Cleaning and care of the washing machine" section of the manual.

How to clean the drain hose of the washing machine when it is completely clogged

During operation, the drain device of any washing machine accumulates small particles of dust, hair, soap solution, threads. After a few years, the hose accumulates so much dirt that the water can hardly find its way out. What to do in such a situation and prevent a flood at home? For this purpose, sanitary cleaning of the hose is carried out.

How to flush the drain device of the washing machine according to all the rules?

To begin with, turn off the cold water supply tap and disconnect the machine from the power source. Next, the drain filter is freed from possible water residues and the hose is disconnected from the sewer. The main difficulty lies in disconnecting the drain device from the body of the machine. It all depends on the model of the machine.

Next, using a thin cable with a brush at the end, they clean the inside of the hose by scrolling the cable from one side and the other. After the hose is freed from large particles of dirt, it is washed under the tap with hot water several times. Later, it remains only to put the device in place, fix it tightly and connect it to the sewer.

Where to find a drain pump

To clean the pump, it still needs to be found inside the housing. To do this, prepare a screwdriver, a wrench, a basin with low walls (to drain water into it) and a rag.

The easiest way to find where the pump is located in the washing machine is in Indesit, Beko, LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Ardo, Ariston and Candy brands.

In Bosch, AEG and Siemens cars
you need to dismantle the front of the machine. Necessary actions:

Take out the powder tray, unscrew the screw.
Open the door on the bottom panel of the machine, unscrew the screw and remove the panel.
Unscrew the screws, remove the clamp and disconnect the cuff.
Release the clamps and remove the housing front.
Unscrew the screw, substitute a basin and drain the water by removing the pipe, disconnect the wires.

If it's Zanussi:

Loosen the clamps and disconnect the drain hose.
Unscrew the screws and remove the back wall of the machine.
Disconnect the wire terminals and unscrew the drain pump.
Disconnect pipes. Everything is ready for cleaning.

First you need to figure out how the drain system works. From the drum, the liquid enters a special pipe (dense rubber pipe), it connects to a filter that traps most of the debris, then the water enters the pump, which drives it through the drain hose into the sewer. Anything can get clogged, but most often you have to clean the filter, so check it before removing the pump.

To begin with, the pump needs to be disassembled, to do this, unscrew the screws, you will get two parts - a “snail” and a pump. Initially, it is worth inspecting and, if necessary, cleaning the pump impeller, then check the “snail”. Collect everything and test the machine in the "rinse and drain" mode.

If all else fails - most likely, you will have to change the pump.

So, for example, how to clean the pump in LG washing machine
:

Unplug the machine, check if there is water in the powder tray.
At the bottom of the machine, find a special panel and open it with a flat screwdriver.
Unscrew the self-tapping screw, disconnect the filter from the housing.
Tilt the machine back and place a basin, open the filter cover and drain the water.
Unscrew and clean the filter counterclockwise.After that, you can check if it was this pollution that caused the breakdown, turn on the machine in the “drain” mode, you should hear the operation of the pump blades.
By gently pushing and turning the pump counterclockwise, you can get it from the bottom of the machine (it would be better to put it on its side, if possible).
Disconnect the wires and pipes, loosen the clamps. Everything is ready to be cleaned.

How to restore the whiteness and freshness of the toilet with folk remedies

If going to the toilet has become unpleasant because there are conspicuous stains and an unpleasant smell inside, try cleaning the toilet with a brush. If the result did not please you, move on to more serious cleaning methods. Folk remedies are well suited for cleaning minor and old deposits in private houses and apartments that have a plastic pipeline or a local sewer / cesspool system.

How to clean the toilet from heavy limescale with vinegar

With prolonged exposure, vinegar is able to dissolve hard urinary stone spit and lime without damaging the surface of the toilet.

To clean the toilet:

Use a plunger to clear the sewer system and pump water out of the toilet.
Wipe dry areas that require treatment.
Moisten a washcloth liberally with vinegar and apply to the plaque.
After 6 hours, flush the toilet and remove the remaining plaque with a non-metallic scraper.

To enhance the effect, you can use heated vinegar essence or vinegar-soda solution (for 1 tablespoon of acid, 1 tablespoon of soda). The processing mechanism is the same as when washing with pure vinegar.

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Flush the toilet with water, pour the product and flush by pressing the button on the tank.

Folk remedies are no less effective: ½ pack of soda, pour 1 tbsp. water (previously scoop out water from the toilet). After 15–20 minutes, pour a kettle of boiling water into it so that the dissolved blockages go into the sewer or street cesspool.

If there is a problem, than to clean the contaminated toilet bowl, use special or folk remedies. Use aggressive ones, like hydrochloric acid and autoelectrolytes, in extreme cases, because they are dangerous for the drain system.

For complex household appliances, which include a washing machine, prevention is necessary. Otherwise, active operation will quickly disable the machine.

One of the types of regular maintenance of the equipment is cleaning the filter of the washing machine. It is necessary for the normal operation of the drain pump. The filter serves as a barrier that protects the pump from foreign objects entering the tank, lint from fabrics, wool, hair and other debris. A clogged filter makes it difficult to pump water out of the tank and can cause damage to the pump.

Therefore, we have prepared an article-instruction on cleaning the filter and the main problems that washing machine owners face during cleaning.

How to clean the drain hose if it is partially clogged

Often this is due to clogging of the drainage system. There are two ways to solve this issue, and you can do it yourself. The first way is to clean the drain hose without disconnecting it from the washing machine. With partial clogging, when the water began to drain more slowly, it is possible to eliminate this problem without disassembling the drainage system. This is usually caused by the settling of detergent particles and fine fluff and fibers that have passed through the drain filter.

Various agents are commercially available for dissolving deposits that form on the inner walls of the drain hose. Before use, it is necessary to study the instructions for use, usually it is a powder or solution, sometimes found in the form of tablets. You should not worry that the use of these drugs can damage gaskets or seals. Washing machines produced by well-known world manufacturers have high quality components.

If there is any doubt about the quality of the connections and gaskets, you can rinse the drain hose with baking soda. To do this, you need to fill up 100-150 gr. soda directly into the drum and turn on the washing machine without linen in the "cotton" mode.

In the event that the removal of water from the washing machine completely stops, a second cleaning method will be required, in which it will be necessary to completely disconnect the hose from it. The tool for this will require the simplest - a flat or curly screwdriver and pliers. The sequence of actions in this case is quite simple:

Disconnect the washing machine from the mains.
Shut off the water supply.
Carefully disconnect the hose from the machine, after substituting a container to drain the remaining water.
Disconnect the drain hose from the sewer, clean it.

To de-energize the washing machine, simply remove the plug from the socket. On the hose that supplies water from the plumbing system, there is usually a tap, it should be closed. Basically, the drain hose is attached to the nozzle, which is located on the back of the washing "unit". Using a screwdriver or pliers, you need to unclench the retaining clamp and remove it. For ease of access and work with the washing machine, first put it on its side, laying a floor or other rag under it. Sometimes users do not connect the drain to the sewer, but simply place the other end of the drain hose in the bathroom or sink.

Cleaning is carried out with a Kevlar cable, at the end of which there is a small brush; it is impossible to clean with metal objects. After cleaning the hose in one direction, the operation should be carried out in the other, then rinse well under running hot water.

To be sure that the hose does not have to be removed again, it is recommended to inspect the filter as well. Perhaps it also needs revision and cleaning.

Different manufacturers have their own housing designs and filter mount, which will require access. Trademarks LG, Veko, new Indesit models, the bottom is closed with a lid, which is easy to remove with a flat screwdriver. Zanussi, Electrolux To access the filter, you will need to remove the back panel. German manufacturers of washing machines - Bosch, Siemens, made the front panel removable. Then, depending on the design, the filter is removed. It is attached to the body with latches or on a screw connection (bolt, self-tapping screws), sometimes it is screwed into the drain pipe. It may be necessary to remove the neck to which the drain hose was connected to dismantle it. Work must be carried out carefully, without damaging the gaskets and seals.

The filter should also be thoroughly cleaned and rinsed under running hot water. Then the assembly is carried out in the reverse order. All connections must be well tightened, especially the hose clamp itself. The pressure during the withdrawal of water is small, but still it is.

After the machine is assembled and connected to the power supply, it is advisable to wash it with a cleaning agent to completely remove small particles. In addition, the connections should be inspected for tightness, if necessary, tighten the clamp.

For prevention, once every 1-2 months it is advisable to flush the machine from clogging and scale, in areas with increased water hardness, use means to soften it. It is also recommended to use a special bag for washing.

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We clean the hose when it is completely clogged

In the event that the removal of water from the washing machine completely stops, a second cleaning method will be required, in which it will be necessary to completely disconnect the hose from it. The tool for this will require the simplest - a flat or curly screwdriver and pliers.The sequence of actions in this case is quite simple:

Disconnect the washing machine from the mains.
Shut off the water supply.
Carefully disconnect the hose from the machine, after substituting a container to drain the remaining water.
Disconnect the drain hose from the sewer, clean it.

To be sure that the hose does not have to be removed again, it is recommended to inspect the filter as well. Perhaps it also needs revision and cleaning.

During automatic washing of clothes, not only waste water sometimes gets into the drain, but also garbage, items forgotten in pockets

Therefore, it is important to regularly clean the system of blockage. How to clean the drain hose of the washing machine without resorting to the help of a master? The main thing is to know the sequence of actions that we will tell you about.

Causes of urinary stone and limescale

If dirt and scale build up in the toilet, take immediate action to prevent bad odors and buildup of deposits.

Inside the toilet, the following types of pollution are formed:

Urinary stone is the result of laziness and negligence of the owners. Most often, yellow inconspicuous spots form on the plumbing of people who forget to flush after themselves. Initially, drops of urine dry up and form a thin hymen. With repeated absence of flushing, a stronger film is formed - urinary stone. You can get rid of it only by special methods, but it is better to prevent its occurrence by carrying out prevention.
Limescale - minerals contained in water (borehole or river, tap water). The more often you wash away after yourself, the more actively the film forms. You need to get rid of it regularly, because over time it clogs the holes that supply water to the toilet, which leads the plumbing to a complete malfunction.

Enameled plumbing is less prone to the formation of plaque that cannot be removed, but on rough surfaces it appears more often and more intensely.

How often do you need to clean the drain filter in the washing machine

Manufacturers recommend cleaning the filter once every 2 - 4 months
. Focus on the frequency of washes. That is, the more often we use the machine, the more often we clean the filter. For example, if you use the car every day in a large family with children, it is better to clean the filter once a month.

In addition, according to the experience of servicing washing machines, it should be noted that the frequency of cleaning the drainage trap also depends on the type of fabric. For example, in winter, woolen and pile fabrics are washed more often: flannel, baize. They give a lot of tissue substrate in the form of villi, which clogs the filter. Therefore, the trap should be cleaned more often.

If you are washing something completely “garbage”, for example, a feather pillow or a down jacket with natural down, we recommend that you clean the filter immediately after washing.