How to check a washing machine without connecting it to water

Testing washing programs in an automatic machine is only possible when it is connected to a water supply. However, the question arises of how to check a washing machine when purchasing or when delivering it home, because if this is not done, you can purchase a non-working product. In fact, you need to pay special attention to checking the washing machine; let’s discuss how to do this.

What should I check?

The first check of the washing machine should take place in the store where you buy it. Need to check:

• housing for damage and defects;
• drum;
• operability when connected to the network;
• availability of a warranty card and its correct filling.

When delivering a washing machine, store employees also check:

• availability of all components;
• legs;
• integrity of the drain and inlet hose;
• presence of transportation bolts in their places;
• body for defects.

If you will be delivering the machine to your home yourself, then pay attention to the above points immediately at the point of purchase.

Visual inspection

When choosing a washing machine in a store, the first thing is to inspect it from all sides. The body of the machine should be free of scratches, dents, stubborn stains and dirt. Inspect the drum hatch, close and open it. It should close well and open without problems. Check the cuff to see if it is torn.

Be sure to check the detergent tray, try to pull it out and inspect it. Smell what the hole under the tray smells like. There should be no smell in a new car. There may be a smell of powder or rinse aid in a used car. But if you smell mold or other putrid odor, then you should not buy such a machine.

When examining externally, do not forget to pay attention to the drum of the washing machine. Its inner surface must be perfectly smooth so that washing delicate and silk items does not result in problems in the form of torn items. This test can be carried out using a woman's nylon stocking. Having put it on your hand, move it along the surface of the drum; if the stocking remains intact, without puffs, then everything is in order. Also, rotate the drum by hand to see how it rotates, whether there is any play, whether it is well centered, whether the bearings are in good condition.

Important! Inspect the buttons on the control panel and try pressing them. They shouldn't sink.

When delivering the machine home, immediately check for the presence of shipping bolts; only with them could the machine be delivered to you. Check to see if the transport bolts have been removed; it is possible that the machine has been repaired. In addition, you need to check the presence of all legs and their integrity. When buying a used washing machine, you can ask to check the pipes. Coarsened pipes may soon burst, and then repairs cannot be avoided.

Checking documents and components

The next stage is checking the components. In this case, the presence of hoses is checked: drain and fill. See in advance whether the length of the factory hose is enough for you or whether you should buy another longer one. Also, plastic plugs for the holes for the transportation bolts should be supplied with the machine.

Documents for the washing machine include instructions and a warranty card. The coupon must indicate the date of purchase and be stamped.If this document and any components are missing, warranty repairs will be denied.

Checking functionality

You cannot check the performance of a washing machine in terms of washing in a store, but you can check the operation of its individual components. This does not require a water connection. First of all, they check whether the machine works when plugged into the network. You need to select the “Spin” mode and watch how the drain pump works and the drum rotates. In this way (without water), you won’t be able to check whether the heating element is working, but you can find out whether the pump starts.

Important! You should not start the washing machine at home in the presence of a delivery person in winter; wait until the equipment warms up in the room.

The further performance of the unit must be checked after connecting to water, testing the machine in different modes. The sooner a serious breakdown is identified, the greater the chance you will have to get money for the product or exchange it for a similar one.

If you carefully inspect your washing machine, according to our recommendations, the risk of buying a low-quality product is reduced. For details of checking a used washing machine when purchasing, read the article How to choose a used washing machine. Happy purchasing!

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