We clean the drain hose in the washing machine

Often, when washing inside a washing machine, large debris disappears, which can cause serious problems or internal contamination. Therefore, you need to know how to clean the drain hose: this is one of the most common problems in the washing machine, which can develop into a serious breakdown of the pump.

Tube connection scheme

In most cases, the drain hose is connected inside the washing machine directly to pump. To clean the need to disassemble the washing machine. Even if the drain is connected directly to the back wall, it is better to disassemble, since there will be another tube from the pump itself to the back wall. From the car the drain tube is connected to sewer system.

Particular attention should be paid to places in which the hose is bent, debris accumulates in them especially actively.

Depending on the model of the washing machine, there are several options for accessing the pump, and therefore, for removing the drain pipe:

• access through the back wall;
• access through the bottom of the machine;
• access after dismantling the front cover;
• access after removal of the side wall.

In some models there is no need to additionally disassemble the housing of household appliances. For example, some manufacturers do not close the bottom of the machine with any plugs and if access to the tubes is made through the bottom, then even disassemble in this case, nothing is required.

Hose removal process

Despite the differences in the design of washing machines, the principle of dismantling is common. The hose is connected to the pump and exits through a special hole in the rear wall. Less often on the back wall can stand adapterto which the hose is connected. Technique disassemble in the following order:

1. Remove the desired wall. Depending on the manufacturer, it is necessary to dismantle the front, rear side cover or the floor of the washing machine.
2. Loosen the clamp securing the hose to the pump.
3. Disconnect the drain hose from the pump.
4. Remove the fastening parts to the rear wall.In some models, this is not required, since the back wall is removed when parsing to access the pump.

Before you disassemble household appliances, try to drain all the water to the maximum. To do this, you must disconnect the machine from the sewer, take an empty container and tilt the “washer” to drain the remaining liquid.

If you need to remove the front cover to access the pump, you must first carefully remove it. capacity for washing powder. As a rule, it is mounted on the plug, which will be available when opening the container for powder.

Hose cleaning

How to clean the drain hose? This will require brush. Alternately insert it into the tube, first with one hand, then with the other. This procedure is best repeated several times. Then we put the hose on the faucet, and under the pressure of the water we clean the tube for a few minutes.

After cleaning, you need to collect everything in reverse order. After collecting the washing machine, conduct a test wash. Add powder instead citric acid. It will free the internal container and all the pipes from scale. Instead of acid, you can use special tools.Some of them can be added also during washing for prophylaxis and water softening.

Prevention of blockages

Over time, dirt and hair accumulate inside the washing machine, and may occur unpleasant smell. This is the first sign that the machine must be cleaned. After this procedure, odors will be gone. The second sign is difficulty in draining water.

To further prevent clogging of the drain hose, you must:

1. Before washing, remove large debris from clothing.
2. When washing, use special detergents and detergents for water softener. With such preparation, cleaning the washing machine will be required much less frequently, and serious blockages can be avoided altogether.
3. You can also install additional filter At the entrance of water, it will help clean the water and extend the “life” of your household appliances.

The most important thing in self-repair is to perform all actions carefully. There is nothing difficult in these actions, so there should be no problems. It is enough to have only basic knowledge of technology. Tools will require screwdrivers, Phillips and slotted, pliers, and a set of wrenches.