How to clean the drain and filler filter washing machine

All household appliances need proper care. Washing machines are no exception. To the service life of the washing machine was not less than that specified by the manufacturer, it is necessary to know how to clean the filter in the washing machine. For a simple user, determining the location of the filter is a difficult task. Guided by logic, a caring owner is trying to find a filter near the water supply system, or rightly suggests that the drain hose must be cleaned.

It should be noted that both solutions are correct. The technical design of the washing machine involves the purification of water at the inlet before washing and at the outlet after, in connection with this, many models are equipped with two filters: inlet and drain. Perhaps the existence of additional cleaning structures that are not installed at the factory, but at the request of the owner in the service center. Their service will not be considered now.

How to clean the drain filter

Speaking about the need to clean the drain system, the owners of washing machines usually imply there is a filter. It is located in the lower front of the machine under a special cover or behind a plastic panel, which is easily removed with a screwdriver.

Structurally, the detail is presented in the form of a screw cap. The filtering element comes out without problems, by turning it counterclockwise or removed after unscrewing the counter screws - it all depends on the model of the machine. Before the start of manipulations prepare a special dish to drain the remaining water in the system. Put it under the flap.

Carefully remove the filter, wait for the water to drain, and carefully clean the nest from the accumulated debris. To clean the filter element itself, use a stiff brush and running water. Return it to the place after complete removal of dirt, turning it clockwise until it stops. Do this carefully so that the part does not twist, not dangle. If the cleaning device is properly secured and tightly closes the hole, close the flap or attach the access panel.(See also: How to clean the washing machine from scale and dirt)

Problems with dismantling the filter

Under the influence of some factors, the filter can become clogged or clogged so that it cannot be removed using the method described above. It is necessary to act as follows: having put the machine on a lateral surface, take out the drain pump( pump) and try to pull out the filter element from the inside. Sometimes such actions do not bring results. Then remove the drain construction entirely and in a convenient place to deal with the problem.

In addition to dirt and scale in the drain cleaning device can be found fines, clothing accessories, which accidentally fell into the tank cars. Systematically clean, and there will be no difficulty in dismantling.

How to clean the intake filter

Not all models of washing machines are equipped with an inlet filter, whose role is to purify the incoming water from large mud inclusions. It usually has the form of a small mesh cylinder, which, while performing its functions, becomes polluted and if it is not cleaned, water will be poorly supplied or it will stop altogether.

In the washing machine, according to logic, the inlet filter is located near the inlet hose. Before cleaning it, disconnect the machine from the central water supply, unscrew the hose and use the pliers to remove the necessary part. Do not make sudden movements, do not jerk, slowly twist in different directions, then pull towards yourself. To thoroughly clean the item, use a toothbrush. Well removed the remnants of rust and sand under strong water pressure. If the mesh is very dirty and it cannot be cleaned, you can purchase a new one in the spare parts department of household appliances.

Install well cleaned or new part into the inlet window. That she sat tightly in its place, gently press down with a screwdriver. After that, connect the machine to the water supply and check the quality of the connection.

The state of the input cleaning device must be constantly monitored. The frequency of cleaning depends on how much water is polluted.