During the process of washing the laundry, the washing machine will drain the water at least twice. The first time - during the wash itself and again - when rinsing the washed laundry. There are modes in which the washing machine draws and drains water more than two times. If the washing machine constantly pumps in water and drains it, then something happened to it and it must be turned off immediately and the cause of the malfunction should be found out.
This problem can occur if your the washing machine is not connected correctly or a breakdown has occurred. This article will help you figure out the reason why the washing machine constantly draws water into the tank and immediately drains it.
Possible causes of malfunction
If your washing machine continuously draws water - this is a bad sign and this problem needs to be solved immediately if you plan to use your equipment in the future. There are many reasons why a machine stops working properly. It is necessary to understand all possible reasons, and, cutting off irrelevant ones, to identify the real reason that the washing machine does not stop pumping water.
Here are the main reasons for the inoperability of the machine:
- Errors were made when connecting the washing machine to the water supply and drainage system.
- During operation, the tank of the washing machine lost its tightness and began to leak water.
- The sensor used to determine the water level in the tank is out of order.
- The inlet valve, which regulates the water supply, stopped working normally
- the control unit has ceased to function normally.
If you just bought a car, then the presence of a problem may indicate a factory defect. Maybe the new washing machine has a defective part, or problems with the electronics.
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Washer not properly connected
If you have just bought a washing machine and are sure that it is absolutely working, but for some reason it constantly draws water, it means that the drain hose is most likely connected incorrectly.
If connecting the washing machine is conducted by a non-professional who is not familiar with the elementary laws of physics, the appearance of the so-called "siphon effect" is possible. This leads to the fact that the used water from the sewer will begin to flow into the turned off washing machine. And when the washing machine is running, it will constantly pump clean water, which will also constantly pour into the sewer.
You will immediately feel that your water consumption will sharply increase, the washing machine will either wash poorly or not at all.
To fix this problem, it is necessary to properly organize the drain system by raising the drain hose 50-60 cm from the floor level or installing an anti-siphon valve on the hose. It is preferable not to install a siphon valve, which requires periodic cleaning, but to properly organize the drain system.
Leaky tank of the washing machine
If a tank is leaking in your washing machine, it will immediately be noticeable through the puddles on the floor. The electronic unit will give a constant signal for pumping, but not the tightness of the tank will not allow the machine to work normally and its pump will constantly supply new water to the leaky tank.
In modern machines there are special systems "aqua-stop" that block the supply and drain of water in the event of a leak in the tank. Usually in this case, it is necessary to replace the tank. Welding or brazing modern tanks is often impossible due to the material from which they are made.
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The pressure switch is out of order
Another reason why the washing machine continuously fills with water is the failure of the water level sensor. A water level sensor is a device by which the electronic unit estimates how much water is in the tank. If the command from the sensor is incorrect, then the electronics considers that there is not enough water in the machine and gives the command to fill the tank. This problem is solved replacement of the pressure switch or fixing it. In this device, the following problems can be distinguished:
- The membrane rubber loses its tightness. In the process of work, all rubber parts gradually lose their properties and require replacement.
- The sensor contacts are oxidized. They need to be cleaned. If the contacts are badly corroded, they must be replaced.
- Cracks appear on the sensor tube. In this case, it is necessary to completely change the block. It is very difficult to fix such a problem qualitatively.
It is worth considering that the pressure switch is not a very expensive device, even for new modern cars. Therefore, if there are problems with it, the easiest way is to buy a new one and put it in the washing machine.
Inlet valve breakage
If the inlet valve has stopped functioning correctly in the washing machine, then this may also be the reason that the device constantly fills with cold water. If the valve has lost its technical characteristics, then water will continuously flow into the washing machine. In this case, it does not even matter if the machine is turned on or off. This will greatly increase the consumption of cold water. The inlet valve cannot be repaired. You need to purchase a new one from the store and install it in the system.
Breakdown of the control unit
If the washing machine constantly draws water and the reason for this is the electronic control unit, then it is imperative to consult a professional. Do not check and repair it yourself. You can permanently break electronics if you do not have the necessary knowledge and skills. If breakdown in the control unit, then most often it is not repaired, but a new one is installed.
If your washing machine constantly pumps water into the tank, then this is a serious breakdown, in which it is impossible to use household appliances. If you do not figure out in a timely manner what is causing the wrong work, then you can wait for the washing machine to fail completely, and its repair will become very costly, or even impossible. Therefore, at the first "call", immediately start looking for the cause of the breakdown and ways to eliminate it.
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