The washing machine constantly fills and drains water

There are situations when the washing machine is functioning and executing a program set by the user, however, the washing process is not carried out as it should. The washing machine automatically draws water and drains immediately, while the washing quality is very affected. What is the reason for this specific problem, let's try to figure it out.

The main causes of failure

To solve the problem caused by the fact that the washing machine draws and drains the water, you need to find its cause. And for this you need to determine the list of typical breakdowns that occur in the constant discharge and filling of water into the tank, we list them:

• The drain hose is not connected correctly to the sewer system.
• Poor water inlet valve.
• The water level switch does not function.

The drain hose of the washing machine is connected in different ways. The most common way is to connect a hose to a siphon. There is a special conclusion on the siphon - a hole for draining dirty water from the washing machine, which is quite high from the floor. Such a connection is considered the most correct and does not create problems with the drain system. But if you drain the drain hose directly into the sewer pipe - this sometimes causes the water to drain in the washing machine.

Note! If the machine constantly collects and drains water, it is difficult not to notice, since this process is accompanied by a specific sound.

The water inlet valve may not work well due to a damaged membrane (or its gasket), as well as a sensor that controls its operation. After the control unit of the washing machine issues a request for water injection, the system begins to draw water into the tank. But since for some reason the valve does not close in time, overflow occurs, protection is triggered, the electronic system gives a command and drains the water into the sewer. And so in a circle.

Repeated drainage of water from the washing machine tank may cause a malfunctioning pressure switch. This sensor allows the system to find out about the amount of water that it collects in the tank, respectively, if the sensor is faulty, the system will fill the water until there is overflow and subsequent emergency drain of water. Naturally, as in the above situation, the cycle will be repeated from time to time.

How to quickly find and fix a malfunction?

If the cause of the malfunction is in the incorrectly connected drain hose, how can I check this? Disconnect the hose from the siphon or sewer and drop its end into the sink.

After this, you need to start the wash again, if the machine still constantly fills and drains the water, do the following.

1. Launch any washing program.
2. Let the machine draw water into the tank, and you wait for the completion of the process.
3. Stop the washing process by pressing the stop button.
4. Run a forced drain of water by pressing the appropriate button.
5. Stop the process again.

If, after stopping the drain, the water continues to slowly go through the pipes, then the drain is done incorrectly. Install the elbow onto the sewer pipe as shown in the figure, and then connect the drain hose to it.

The situation with the water inlet valve is more complicated. You must first remove it and inspect. Finding this valve in the washing machine is the easiest thing to do. You need to see where the inlet hose fits, so the inlet valve is located there. To remove it, remove the upper wall of the washing machine by unscrewing the two fasteners, and then unscrew the fastenings of the valve itself. First you need to remove the hose clamp and the hose itself.

Inspect valve and sensor for malfunctions. There may be a problem in the rubber gaskets or in the poor contact of the sensor. Because of this, the machine collects and drains water without stopping. Call the valve sensor with a multimeter, and if the problem can be identified, replace the sensor with a similar new one.

If everything is fine with the drain and the water inlet valve, then the problem is with the pressure switch. For details on how to test and replace the water level sensor, read the article on checking the pressure switch of the washing machine.

What happens if the breakdown is not fixed in time?

Any problem needs to be solved on time and not be put off the bat. Some argue like this: "the machine erases, which means we will not go to it until it breaks." In fact, if the washing machine constantly self-drains, it will very soon turn into even more serious troubles.

1. The washing machine will constantly produce various errors and pause the wash program.
2. Significantly increase the cost of electricity and water. Essentially, the water during the washing process will go into the sewer without stopping, and the heating element will be constantly on.
3. The load on all units of the washing machine will increase, and as a result, they will fail much faster.
4. There is a high risk of flooding the apartment or house.

In conclusion, we note that you must, at least sometimes, listen and take a closer look at how your automatic washing machine works. If you notice that it constantly drains and fills water, then this is a very alarming symptom that should encourage you to immediately start looking for the cause of the problem. Act systematically, according to the instructions offered by experts, and you will succeed!