How to drain water from a washing machine

The automatic machine was able to make a miracle come true: now we can do laundry without getting our hands wet! But sometimes an automatic washing machine requires our intervention and manual work.

A malfunction occurs and the water stops leaving the machine drum on its own. What to do? First, let's look at the reasons.

Reasons for incomplete drainage of water from the washing machine

No matter what brand of machine you use, no brand protects you from the problem. Don't despair. First of all, you need to understand why this became possible.

Professionals suggest that the reasons for incomplete drainage of water are most often associated with blockages. The following parts of the machine can become clogged and stop draining water:

Filter

During service, the machine's filters may become clogged. Threads, lint, pieces of paper, and small parts that accidentally end up in the drum can clog the filter. If the clog becomes very dense, water can barely pass through the plug. In this case, the solution to the problem is to clean the filter.

Drain hose

Such a blockage can occur not only in the filter. A clogged drain hose becomes an obstacle to draining water. You should also make sure that the hose is not kinked so that water cannot flow freely through it.

Pump

Threads and hair caught inside the pump wrap around the pump impeller blades and interfere with its operation. Removing foreign fibers and cleaning the engine will return the unit to working condition.

How to drain water from a washing machine

When using a washing machine, sometimes cases arise when the washing process needs to be interrupted for various reasons, but water remains in the drum. Let's consider what to do in this case, how to free the drum from water.

For example, let's look at some models.

LG

In LG washing machines, the draining process starts with the "Power" button. To set the program after this, select the spin function. In the proposed spin options, select “No spin.” The final step is the “Start” button. The LG washing machine will drain the water according to the task.

Indesit

If you need to drain the water from the Indesit machine to reload, you should use a program called “Drain only” or “Drain without spinning”. In most models of the Indesit brand, for this purpose the switch handle is set to the “Drain” position. It is also possible to install the handle in the “Spin” position.

Samsung

Water is drained in a similar way in Samsung machines. The selected “Drain” or “Spin” program allows you to empty the drum of water, after which it will be possible to open the machine door. Following the instructions, you can also perform an emergency drain of water from your Samsung machine using the emergency drain option.By opening the emergency drain filter, you can remove water using a special tube available in the machine.

How to drain remaining water from a washing machine

It is not always possible to empty the machine of water using automatic draining without performing the spin function.

There are several options with which you can manually drain the water.

Methods of draining

Using a drain hose

If you use a drain hose, you can remove water from the machine quite easily. Carefully study the device of your machine according to the instructions. If the drain hose is not secured inside the machine in the form of a loop, this method can be used. Release the hose from the fastenings on the rear panel and place it so that it is below the water tank. The hose must be disconnected from the sewer, so you need to prepare a container to drain the water.

We use a drain filter

The user manual will tell you where the filter used when draining the water is located. This way it will be easy to find even behind the decorative panel.

By opening the panel and slightly opening the filter itself, you can drain the water from the washing machine. Don’t forget: turn the filter handle counterclockwise to open it. Water will pour out even into the slightly open hatch; there is no need to open it completely.

Attention! Before opening the filter, you should prepare a container for water and make sure that water does not flood the floor surface. Often you have to tilt the machine backwards to use the basin. In this position, the basin is installed in the right place, and the machine returns to its previous position.

Using the drain pipe

If you decide to use the drain pipe, have done all the manipulations, and water does not flow out of the filter even when it is fully opened, this is a signal! This is how the machine tells you that the drain pipe is clogged. In this case, you cannot do without cleaning it. To access the pipe, first of all, you will need to remove the back panel of the machine. Drain pipe - a small corrugated tube located under the machine drum.

Attention! Prepare in advance to drain the water! Place a basin under the pipe, and if this is not possible, place a rag to absorb water.

Now you need to disconnect the pipe from the pump. A clamp is used for fastening; when removing it, the pipe can also be removed without much difficulty. Free the pipe from blockages, so you can drain the water and return the machine to working order.

Using the "Emergency drain" option

Manufacturers of some washing machines (for example, Samsung) have prudently equipped the unit with an emergency drain program. In this case, it is also necessary to open the decorative panel hiding the special drain pipe. The tube easily pulls forward, and water begins to come out immediately after removing the cap.

Directly from the drum

If the washing machine is designed in such a way that the drum door does not block when there is water there, then you can remove it by opening the door to load the laundry.

In machines with vertical loading, we use some kind of container to scoop out water: a jar, a ladle, a mug. When loading horizontally, this method is possible, first of all, with a small amount of water remaining in the drum.

Important! If there is a lot of water left in the drum and you realize that when the door is open it will literally “gushing” at you, tilt the machine back a little so that it rests on the wall with the upper part of the back surface.

Procedure

Regardless of which method you decide to use to drain the water from the washing machine, you should proceed in a certain order. Compliance with this will allow you to perform the water draining procedure safely.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Disconnecting the machine from the electrical network.
2. Preparation of available means: basin, rags.
3. Study the instructions to determine whether the “Emergency Drain” option is available.
4. If the emergency drain function is available, the necessary actions are performed in accordance with the instructions in the instructions.
5. In the absence of emergency drainage, one of the following methods of draining water is selected:
   — through the drain hose;
   — through the drain filter;
   — through the drain pipe;
   — through the open door, directly from the tank.
6. Thoroughly wipe the inner surface of the drum.
7. Dry the washing machine thoroughly.
8. Starting the washing machine without laundry to check its performance.

If the household appliance is functioning normally, you can continue to use it. If any problems are noticed in the operation, you cannot use it! You should contact a specialist who will return the machine to its functionality.

Expert advice

The washing machine will work reliably, washing your clothes efficiently with repeated changes of water, if you follow simple rules and follow the advice of an expert professional.

To ensure that your washing machine performs the water spinning function, do not forget to do the following:

• Preparing items for washing;
• Preliminary inspection of clothing items and emptying pockets of their contents will prevent the filter from clogging.

Cleaning the filter

Systematic cleaning of the filter and freeing it from small parts will allow the machine to drain water without failure.

Conclusion

It is impossible to imagine modern life without a powerful and reliable washing machine. But even the most reliable equipment has breakdowns.

One of them is that the machine stopped draining water. Read the article carefully to make sure that this problem is solvable! With our help, you will be able to determine the cause of the water remaining in the car and eliminate it!