Why the Indesit washing machine does not drain and squeeze

It often happens that the washing on the Indesit washing machine suddenly stops, the washing machine freezes in the middle of the program, and there is no drain or spin. Why the washing machine does not drain the water and does not wring Indesit, Ariston, Samsung or another brand, does not matter much, but there is still a difference. In this article, we will talk about breakdowns that cause this symptom specifically on Indesit washing machines, focusing on the technical weaknesses of this brand's washers.

The root causes of the problem

Without delaying the matter “in the long run”, we immediately begin to discuss the main reasons why the “home assistant” of the Indesit brand refuses to merge and wring out. Much will depend on the condition of the washing machine itself. If the equipment is old, and, moreover, almost any malfunction can come up, it’s necessary to check up all the internal elements one by one until we run into a breakdown. If the technique is relatively new, then we recommend focusing on the most typical “sores” that are characteristic only of Indesites.

However, first of all, check the filter of the washing machine for clogs and things that accidentally get there. Even if you regularly clean the filter of your Indesit brand washing machine, there is no guarantee that the sock, handkerchief or women's panties are not pulled under the cuff in the last wash.

A crumpled sock, stuck in the drain pipe or an axle in the filter, will necessarily prevent the drainage of water, and if there is no discharge, then the spin will not start.

In any case, we need to drain the water from the tank, which means that we can’t do without twisting the filter. Lift the front of the washing machine housing, tilting it back, and place the edge of a shallow container under the housing to drain water into it when you unscrew the filter. Unscrew the waste filter and drain all soapy water from the tank. If the filter turned out to be clean, this does not mean that there are no blockages in the machine, then, in the course of disassembling the machine, we will also check the nozzles, but this will be later. Now we need to determine the list of parts that need to be checked for breakdowns. These are the details:

• drive belt;
• water pump;
• tachogenerator;
• engine;
• brushes;
• control module.

Drive belt

The Indesit brand budget washing machine has two main weaknesses: the engine and the drive mechanism. Moreover, both the design and quality of these two elements leave much to be desired. According to statistics, already in the first year of operation, every fourteenth car of this brand has problems either with a motor, or with a drive belt, or with a tachogenerator.

In our case, this is very important, since each of the above problems potentially leads to the fact that the Indesit washing machine stops draining water and squeezing laundry. We begin the test with a drive belt.

• We take out the machine to where there is more free space.
• We unscrew the corresponding screws and remove the back wall.
• Inspect the inside of the washing machine.

Our eyes revealed the internal details of the washing machine, namely: a large and a small pulley, a drive belt stretched between the pulleys, the back wall of the tank, the central bolt of the large pulley, the engine, a heating element, a drain pipe. We will be primarily interested in the drive belt. We take up the large pulley with both hands and begin to rotate it in one direction or the other.

The pulley should rotate with some effort, while the belt should be tensioned as it should. If the belt bends or shifts when the pulley rotates, it must be changed. Some masters, trying to tighten the weakened Indesit washing machine belt, loosen and then tighten the engine mounts, thereby shifting its pulley by a few millimeters. As a result, the problem is solved and the machine works for 1-1.5 months, then the problem is repeated again.If you want the machine to work for a relatively long time, replace the belt. How to do this, read the article How to put a belt on a washing machine?

A loose belt prevents the motor from making the drum spin at high speed. From this, a system error occurs, which leads to the hang of the washing machine.

Drain pump

Some units of the Indesit washing machine are not very reliable and efficient. In particular, her pump has a very limited resource of work, especially this statement, is applicable to washers collected in Russia. Just a few days ago, our masters were faced with a rather interesting case. The Indesit washing machine worked for 3 years without interruption, then stopped draining and squeezing. The master checked the pump and, making sure that the electric motor failed, replaced it.

However, the new pump also began to work with a load above the norm of about 2 times, which will inevitably lead to its breakdown in the future. As a result, it turned out that the main reason for the very limited service life of the pump is the too long drain hose. The fact is that the longer the drain hose, the greater the load on the drain pump, which is forced to push through it a larger volume of water. And if the hose is also connected incorrectly, then the load on the pump may increase not just 2 times, 3 times.

In the case described by us, when the owners connected the washing machine, it was far from the sewer pipe. I had to lay a drain hose with a total length of almost 8 meters. There was no other way to connect the washing machine. This is a lot, considering that the pump is designed for a hose with a length of not more than 3 meters. In general, there are 2 options, either change the pump more often, or put the car closer to the sewer pipe, decide, as they say, to the owners.

How to check the drain pump at the washing machine Indesit, and then, if necessary, replace it, you can learn from the same article. We just say that this is done in much the same way as on the washboard of any other brand, and you will not have to deal with any incomprehensible nuances.

Motor, tachometer, brushes

To check the motor, tachometer and brushes of the Indesit washing machine, you have to climb into the washing machine through the bottom. However, if you have already checked the pump, it means that the machine lies in a horizontal position, and some of the parts are removed, including a drain pump with a nozzle. We have to remove the check with a bundle of wires from the engine of the washing machine, unscrew the screws that hold the motor “in the paws” and pull out the motor itself.

To make the motor easily come out of the mounts, first push it so that it moves a little back, then pull it a little down, and then pull it towards you. All this is done without unnecessary efforts, so as not to damage the mount.

After removing the engine, we find on it a small sensor that looks like a ring, remove it and check the resistance with a multimeter. If everything is in order with the sensor, remove the brushes and visually check the degree of damage. Change the brushes, if necessary, and in the end, check the resistance of the motor winding. If necessary, you can change the brushes or tachometer, if there are problems with the winding, it is more advisable to change the whole engine.

Control board

The control module can also cause drain and spin problems in the Indesit washing machine. True, he breaks down, showing similar symptoms, quite infrequently, however, it cannot be excluded from the list of potential culprits. The main problem is that few people know how to properly get to the electronic part of the washing machine so as not to damage anything. Indeed, for the amateur it is a serious difficulty, and for the professional a couple of trifles.

We will not risk the expensive module of the washing machine and turn to the master. Of course, the master will take money for his work, but you will save time.By the way, if you break the control module, then to replace it, you will have to pay even more, so it may be better to pay a professional than to throw money away.

In conclusion, we note that the Indesit brand washing machine is far from the most reliable washing machine, rather the opposite. For this reason, the owners of these machines have to deal with various breakdowns. One of these failures is manifested by the machine’s refusal to drain water and squeeze out laundry. Can I solve the problem myself? Almost always possible. How? Check alternately all the parts of the washing machine listed in the article, and you will definitely get to the bottom of the reason.