Often, most of the problems with washing machine is solved if cleaned or change the drain filter of the washing machine. Manufacturing companies do not advise to perform such a procedure with their own hands. In fact, you can not call in specialists, but to perform this operation yourself, this will require a little patience and direct hands, which will save some money on repairs. In order to prevent possible machine breakdowns associated with a clogged filter, it must be removed twice a year in preventive measures and cleaned of accumulated contaminants.
If you neglect this recommendation, then the machine will gradually begin to slowly collect and subsequently drain the water. As a result, there is a possibility of its complete failure. In order for the washing machine to start working normally again, most often it is enough just to clean its filter. How to do this correctly and what subtleties exist can be understood by studying this article.
Drain filter element
How to clean the filter element
In modern models of washing machines, you can find two types of filters. Dean of them filters the water supplied to the drum, and the second filters the garbage when draining the water.
- The first filter helps to eliminate the possibility of particles of rust, scale and sand entering the machine drum through tap water;
- At the same time, the filter mounted on the drain prevents the pump from breaking due to coins, buttons or debris entering it.
Often, it is the filter standing on the drain that undergoes cleaning. The filter in the washing machine, working on the drain, is often installed at the bottom of the housing behind a plastic protective cover. The protective cover is easily removed by hand without the use of any special tools. The process of removing such a cover is very simple:
- The lid looks like an ordinary round plastic stopper;
- Holding on to a special recess in the cork, you need to twist it counterclockwise, which will help to quickly and easily unscrew it.
In rare cases, in some models of cars, this part is fixed with a bolt that is unscrewed with a conventional screwdriver.
Recommended before how to remove the cover prepare a container where the remaining water will drain. The capacity should be low, but at the same time sufficiently voluminous. A deep metal tray is ideal.
Scheme of pulling and cleaning the filter element
Washing machine drain filter
After all the water flows out, it will be possible to get the filter element itself and clean it of debris. Before returning it to its place, the filter must be thoroughly flushed from the accumulated plaque during the operation of the machine.
Sometimes the filter blockage is so large that it cannot be unscrewed. In this case, you will have to put the washing machine on its side and remove the pump to gain access to the filter from its reverse side. It is also likely that such measures will not help and will have to deal with the complete dismantling of the entire structure.
So that there are no problems with unscrewing the filter, it is recommended to regularly clean it in order to exclude the possibility of its excessive contamination.
Important: Regular cleaning of the drain filter element allows you to find small items of clothing, coins, as well as lost buttons.
Paper clogged filter element
How to clean the water fill filter element
Not every washing equipment can be found jellied filter for a washing machine. The main task of this filter is to clean the water entering the machine from rust, sand and all kinds of pollution. Structurally, this filter element is a fine mesh, which gradually becomes dirty during operation. For this reason, it must be regularly cleaned of accumulated dirt.
Removing the inlet filter with a pair of pliers
The filter must be tightened to the stop. Otherwise, water may leak.
If you do not know exactly where the filter is located, then you need to know that this element is located directly next to the filling valve. A tap water supply hose is attached to this valve.
Inlet filter cleaning process:
- First you need to shut off the water;
- The next step is to unscrew the tap water supply hose;
- After that, with the help of pliers, the filter element itself is pulled out;
- To clean it, you can use a regular toothbrush with hard bristles;
- In the end, you will need to assemble everything in the reverse order.
If the water in your area is very hard, then you will need to do this procedure about three to four times a year.
Important: to extend the life of the washing machine and its filter elements, you can install a special external filtering device for water.
External flow filter
Cleaning the filter in an Indesit machine
One of the most common and popular brands of washing machines is Indesit. This Italian manufacturer managed to gain trust from consumers due to the high quality and reliability of its products. With proper care and proper operation, the equipment of this brand lasts 7-12 years without any problems.
It is only necessary to regularly clean the filter elements, as well as use special chemicals to prevent the formation of scale. In order to thoroughly clean the inlet filter element, you must:
- It will be necessary to shut off the water and unscrew the plastic nut securing the inlet hose to the valve. The hose is often mounted on top of the back of the machine;
- After the hose is unscrewed, the plastic filter itself can be released. For these purposes, you can use pliers or a flat screwdriver;
- In the next step, it must be thoroughly washed with rust and dirt. If it is very heavily clogged, then it still makes no sense to change it to a new one, because after cleaning and washing it will be able to fully perform its functions again;
- After this procedure, the filter device can be returned back.
It is also quite easy and simple to clean the drain filter of the Indesit washing machine. It is located at the bottom of the front of the machine. In different models, it can be either left or right, but at the same time it is always covered with a hatch.
To clean it, just open the hatch, unscrew the filter counterclockwise, remove all accumulated dirt and insert it back. True, it is worth considering that before such an operation, some preparatory work needs to be done.
Drain water into a separate container
This is due to the fact that when the cork is unscrewed, water will flow from the machine. Therefore, it is recommended to lay a rag near the machine before this. The cork should be twisted with extreme caution, because it is made of rather fragile plastic. After you finish cleaning the filter element, it must be tightly screwed in place to prevent water leakage.
Drain hose and filter under the hood
Washing the filter in a Samsung washing machine
In modern Samsung washing machines, two water-treatment filtering devices are installed at once.Due to the fact that plastic pipes are increasingly being used in apartments, the water supply filter is rarely clogged due to the absence of rust particles in tap water. You can periodically rinse this filter net as a preventive measure.
At the same time, the drain filter is clogged quite often. Most manufacturers advise users to inspect and clean the drain filter twice a year.
On Samsung typewriters, the filter device is hidden under a decorative cover located on the front of the machine.
In any case, getting it is quite easy and simple. The only obstacle may be its excessive pollution.
In all Samsung models, the filter element has a special recess that facilitates the process of unscrewing it. Always unscrew the cork counterclockwise and quite carefully so as not to damage it.
After the polyphosphate drain filter for the washing machine is cleaned, the lid should be tightened to the stop to prevent water from leaking. You need to make sure that the filter is tightened evenly and tightly, otherwise you can simply flood the neighbors when draining the water.
Important: The procedure for cleaning the filter element is carried out twice a year, as well as when an error is displayed on the screen of the 4E machine.
Pulling out the drain filter element
Cleaning the filter in the Bosch washer
In modern models of washing machines from Bosch, two filtering elements are also used immediately for filling the water and draining it. Each of these filter elements must be cleaned regularly, as they become contaminated during the operation and operation of the machine. To clean the pump filter in the Bosch machine, first you need to understand exactly where it is located. To do this, just pay attention to the decorative cover located at the bottom of the front of the washing machine.
If there is no separate hatch, then in order to get the filter you will need to unscrew the decorative panel at the bottom of the machine. This panel is easy to remove as it is mounted on just two plastic clips. Before you remove the drain filter, you must drain all the remaining water from the machine using a special drain hose. To do this, you need to prepare a separate container and a rag. After the water flows out of the drain hose, you can safely unscrew the filter device, because a lot of water will not flow out from under it.
Fixing bolts
If the filter element is rarely serviced, then it can literally stick to a threaded connection. In advanced cases, you will have to remove the entire pump. Such an operation is not recommended to be carried out independently, because it is possible to damage an expensive structural element.
Residual water from under the filter element
As for the cleaning of the filter element installed after the water supply hose, it is much easier to clean it. To do this, it is enough to shut off the water, unscrew the hose, remove the filter mesh and rinse it thoroughly under water. After it is cleaned, it can be put back.
