Manufacturers of washing machines produce complex electronic devices with a variety of features that makes life easier for their owners. They can be everything from washing to drying, and thus remain vulnerable to stiff and rusty water pipe.
Therefore, when the set stiralku, once assembled and the filter for a washing machine that protects the last parts of the harmful effects.
The content of the article:
- Effect of raw water to the details stiralki
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To clean the drain and water inlet filter
- Overview filler cleaner and its service
- To clean the filter drain varieties
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Features additional filters
- Types of additional cleaning devices
- # 1 - polyphosphate device for cleaning
- # 2 - filter for iron removal
- # 3 - magnetic type cleaner
- What to look for when choosing?
- Conclusions and useful videos on the topic
Effect of raw water to the details stiralki
Rumor has it that stiralka can function smoothly and without filters for many years. However, in today's reality is far from it. The reason for this are the different impurities which contaminate the water. What can they be?
Mechanical impurities (dirt, sand, debris), if not remove, may eventually clog the inner substantially cleaner.
The pressure that is necessary to run the water will gradually fall that can cause damage to the pump, and the device will cease to draw water.
Rust has a detrimental effect on the result of the wash, because things fade, get new patches or do not wash out.
If you do not conduct timely cleaning the water filter in the washing machine, the cleaner is clogged. This may entail damage typewriter
It is also dangerous for the unit is hard water. When heated, mineral deposits from the water are deposited on the walls of the apparatus and PETN as impenetrable scale. This can cause increased energy consumption for heating water to the required temperature.
In addition, hard water provokes the appearance of corrosion - that it is a key reason for the rapid wear of critical parts and reduce the life of the machine.
Also, raw water is often the deciding factor depressurization machines due to lower elasticity of the rubber seals.
Situation, indicating that it is necessary to clean the clogged filter:
- After washing or rinsing water draining process is unrealistic slowly.
- The machine completes the washing cycle and does not continue it even after you restart the processor.
- Flashes on the monitor failure code, the direct cause of which can serve as raw water.
- Do not start the rinse or spin modes.
If such malfunctions stiralki happen often, it is necessary to reflect on the quality of water filtration.
To clean the drain and water inlet filter
Initially, all the washing machines for their productivity and safe operation of the factory has two factory-provided filter: jellied (Or inlet) - mounted immediately after the inlet; draining (Or outlet) which displays the water after washing \ rinse.
Overview filler cleaner and its service
filters inundated It is built at the junction of the inlet hose to the machine. And at the bottom of the device is the drain filter, in a variety of models, it is either the left or right side and is covered by a special rectangular lid.
Its main function is to arrest the large and medium-sized debris that can cause a malfunction or damage to the machine.
The instructions to the washing machine, it is said that for cleaning the filters need to call a specialist. But if a user on the "you" with the tools that will be able to independently perform these simple steps.
Clean filler filter for all makes and models on the same principle - the need to carefully remove the device, like a thimble, using pliers
For a start, disconnect the device from the mains, cut off the water and free access to the rear of the unit. Under the bottom stiralki sure to enclose a piece of thick cloth to prevent water from stiff back, and gently remove the fill with water hose.
Then gently remove the cleaner (in appearance it looks like a thimble), using a pair of tweezers or pliers. It is necessary to wash the metal filter screen under a stream of warm water, using a toothbrush to remove dirt.
After the wipe cloth (do not use fabric with a very long nap). Then set the piece in place and screw the hose.
To clean the filter drain varieties
drain filter. A variety of brands of devices for washing slightly different from each other in design, different and drain cleaners.
The washing device brands IndesitFor example, the drain filter is cleaned in this manner:
- should carefully open the panel to the left or right at the bottom of the unit;
- remove the inner part by unscrewing the cap counter-clockwise;
- after removing dirt and debris need to tightly screw element all the way clockwise.
During purification machine filter Samsung be sure to note the location of the screw handle.
In some models, for a tight seal, it must be fixed in the correct position. If this is not done, the water at the time set for the wash, will flow from the drain cleaner.
Filler strainer to purify water in a washing machine - a small detail that after frequent washing should be cleaned as often as every 3 months
To avoid contamination of the drain filter can be, if you follow simple rules of its operation. It is necessary to regularly wash detail to accumulate dirt.
If you wash a couple of times a day or 1 every 2 days, it is sufficient to carry out cleaning only 1 in 3 months. In addition, pockets and other cavities should be checked carefully in the dirty linen in order to prevent the ingress of dirt into the drum, hair and fine details.
Try to use only approved detergents. A better test new hand-washing, as large particles of the powder can be only partially dissolve in water and clog the cleaner, especially if the program involves the use of cold water.
Features additional filters
To secure the parts of the electric device from mechanical particles and chemical contaminants, users install a special water purifiers for a washing machine.
Types of additional cleaning devices
Some of the filter devices are categorized trunkThat is mounted on a common water pipe.
Functionality of the main unit is similar to the filler cleaner. It is mounted on the inlet pipe for the purification of water coming from rust, sand and coarse particles.
Please note that this type of filter does not affect the chemical and biological composition of the water.
Bulk filter needs for deep water purification from mechanical impurities (dirt, dust, sand), it looks like a bulb-filled with active
Strainer It performs functions similar to those of the trunk, and thus necessarily be mounted in front of a washing machine.
For mounting of the main filter is necessary to make a separate box in the pipe. Overall cleaner is mounted immediately after the meter and to a filling hose.
Note that the filters become clogged rather quickly. Therefore it is necessary to clean them regularly and change the removable cartridges to stiralka worked for as long as possible.
Replace the cartridge main purifier is very simple - enough to block the water, carefully unscrew the flask and put a new cartridge to replace the old
pre-filter for the machine, the user can deliver without the help of experts. You do not need to use any sophisticated tools.
Enough to take a wrench and tighten the filter to the machine. The bulb is mounted in front of the inlet hose.
For installation, you must do the following:
- Shut off the water.
- Unscrew the inlet hose from the pipe to which it is attached.
- To establish in its place a filter for cleaner water.
- Then screw the hose itself.
The purifier uses a standard thread, suitable for pipes for three quarters of an inch. Exactly the same thread also have a washing machine hose.
Quality of water purification will depend on the type of filter and how heavily contaminated tap water flowing through the pipes.
For water treatment at the biological level, filters, softeners: polyphosphate and magnetic. Devices of this kind are cleaned from notorious water hardness, particularly calcium carbonate salt.
The basis of their action are chemical or magnetic methods of cleaning. Note that after this filtering through the pipes will be supplied industrial water and can not be used for drinking.
# 1 - polyphosphate device for cleaning
Polyphosphate filter - a flask with a large transparent specks, like salt. It affects directly on the biochemical composition of water. Water purification after this filter becomes technical.
The principle of operation is based on the slow passage of fluid through sodium polyphosphate. When the active element is reacted with water, it binds carbonates (base hardness) and closes the way for them to TENu stiralki and other parts.
Such filters are connected to a cold water pipe, as at a temperature above +50 ° C begins to break the salt itself, and no effect in this case will not be present on the filter.
From time to time it would take to fill up polyphosphate filter flask, as its components are dissolved.
Manufacturers recommend that you change the filter, filler, if the content of the flask was reduced to 50% or the content of the container has not changed in a long time. As practice shows, the crystals retain their cleaning functions within six months.
Polyphosphate filter protects the heating element from stiralki scale. Note that after such cleaning water may be used for technical purposes only
Sam polyphosphate filler can be produced in various forms. Most often, it can be seen in the form of translucent pellets. Less powder is screwed variant which is manufactured as a pressed white tablets.
Experts recommend using stiralok for the first option, because it dissolves more efficiently and quickly, covering a large area. Sometimes sodium polyphosphate hiding entitled "Graham salt".
Features installation of polyphosphate cleaner. Fits device in the same manner as the deep-filter. It must be installed before the machine. With the installation and replacement of the filter of the active substance can be handled without professional assistance.
# 2 - filter for iron removal
To work the washing machine the presence of iron has no effect, since the iron removal process occurs at pumping stations of the city. But what if you live in the country or in the country?
First we have a experience. Fill the glass jar with clean water. Place in a bright place approximately 3 days. If after this period the walls covered yellow coating (rust) and water acquired hue of the same color, it is necessary to carry out removal of iron.
To put such a device for iron removal of water in the country does not make sense, but the inhabitants of country houses needed
In this situation, you need a special filter - a rather bulky device, filled with "green sand".
In simple words, the principle of action is in "transition" ferrous iron to ferric.
Features of the device for the installation of water deferrization. Before installation, which can be carried out only by specialists, necessarily required to conduct water analysis. To install this device is required to allocate a special place.
# 3 - magnetic type cleaner
The principle of operation of the magnetic filter is based on the effect of magnetic field on the structure of water in the pipe through which it flows.
In simple words, the cleaner dissolves calcite. That makes it more rigid and water, respectively, provokes the formation of scale on heating PETN.
Magnetic cleaner mounted directly onto the pipe feeding water to the machine, it does not require regular replacement of the cartridge
Calcite particles in the natural state adhere to each other, thereby creating a chain, so a precipitate substance on machine parts.
The magnetic field breaks these connections and, therefore, water purified in this filter, indeed softer. A scale which has adhered to the walls of the machine, and it disintegrates particles entering the water, lose the ability to re-deposit on the surface.
That is why the treated water has the ability to release the walls of the washing machine on a variety of other precipitation. Laundry in such water will require less detergent, and the filter does not need to be cleaned.
Nuances mounting magnetic filters. Some models of magnetic cleaners consist of two elements, which are mounted directly on top of the pipe through which water is fed into the machine. Both parts of the magnetic filter are bonded together by means of screws.
What to look for when choosing?
If tap water with visible impurities to precipitate, it is appropriate to establish a common trunk cleaner.
When this is not possible, the filter must be installed directly in front of the washing machine.
If you are confident in hardness of the tap water, it makes sense to establish a polyphosphate (economical option) or magnetic cleaners (more expensive purchases)
If in doubt, whether the softening filter is needed for the water, just order laboratory tests. It shows the chemical composition and the level of rigidity. Based on these data, decide what kind of cleaner should be purchased.
To know the water hardness in the home, it is necessary to conduct an elementary experience. For that hand soap or soap small rag (72%) and rub them.
If the image of fluffy foam, the water is soft, and the filter is not needed, otherwise, should think about installing the softener.
Conclusions and useful videos on the topic
If you intend to independently clean or install filters, it is better in advance to analyze the experience of other users by viewing the small but informative videos.
Videopomosch those who wish to self-clean the filter in the machine:
Detailed advice on selection and correct installation of the main cleaner stiralki:
What is the main privilege polyphosphate filter for water softening, how it functions? Answers to all questions can be found in the video tutorials:
The choice of the degree of protection, of course, up to you. However, experts believe that full protection of the washing machine provide two filters: one for removal of dirt, sand, rust, the second - water softener. This tandem will prolong the age of expensive equipment and will save owners time and money.
