Replacing the drain pump in an Indesit washing machine

It is a very unpleasant situation when you discover that the washing machine has finished the cycle and all the water remains inside. This is a sign that there is a problem with the system. In fact, you can diagnose the cause of such a breakdown yourself. Maybe, of course, it's just a banal blockage. But if the pump fails, then you cannot avoid replacing the drain pump in the Indesit washing machine. Read the instructions below and safely complete the repair yourself.

Failure identification

First, let's determine the reason for the washing machine's refusal to drain water. Most often these are problems with the pump. For diagnostics, let's look at how the drain pump works and what breaks in it.

In any washing machine cycle, used water must be pumped out to move to the next stage. This is what the pump does based on a signal from the control module. It pumps water into the drain pipe, and from there into the sewer. Naturally, if this does not happen, then all the liquid remains in the tank. The Indesit washing machine is equipped with a self-diagnosis system. In models with a display, you will see error F05, which indicates a pump malfunction.

If your machine does not have a screen, then the combination of lights will indicate the problem: Super wash + Extra rinse + Soak + Spin

If the self-diagnosis does not give any signals, then it is worth observing the washing cycle. For example, water drains, but very slowly. Check the drain pump to prevent major damage. The following symptoms also occur:

• The machine has finished washing, but the water remains in the tank;
• the water does not drain and the set program is not completed;
• The water is leaving, but the SM is buzzing a lot.

There may be several reasons for the problem: clogging of the drain pump itself or its parts, malfunction of the electrical part of the pump. Do not discount trivial problems associated with a clogged drain hose, siphon or sewer. In any case, for an accurate diagnosis you need to look inside the device.

Instructions for replacing the pump

Before you begin any DIY repairs, pay attention to observing all safety precautions. First, unplug the washing machine. Then turn off the water flowing inside. Most likely, the tank is full of water and you will have to drain it. Prepare a container for used water and a rag in advance to avoid flooding your neighbors. Unscrew the filter cap and try to carefully drain all the liquid.

Pull out the machine so that it is easily accessible from all sides. We prepare all the tools necessary for repairs and a large piece of fabric to put the washing machine on. Only after these preparatory work, we disconnect the decorative panel to get to the place where the pump is located.

Be prepared for the fact that the washer is quite heavy and it is not easy to lay it on its side. You can simplify your work by unscrewing the bottom from the machine, if your model has one. This can be done by removing the screws.

1. First, check the drain pipe. You can feel the blockage in it.
2. Then carefully remove it from the pump by loosening the clamp.
3. Near the filter plug you will find retaining screws. They need to be unscrewed. Unfasten the wiring and remove the drain pump.

The easiest way is to clean the pipe under water pressure.But if, after examining it, you do not find any signs of blockage, then this is not necessary. Let's proceed to further verification.

To do this, unscrew the fastening screws and remove the pump from the cochlea. Let's move on to inspecting the impeller. As a rule, the causes of the problem can be threads, ropes, or hair wrapped around it. In this case, we simply get rid of the garbage. If you removed the pump from the Indesit machine and diagnosed its malfunction, you will have to buy a new one and replace it.

You are afraid that you will not be able to select the right pump yourself. You can do this: take the faulty part and show it to a specialized store. Or simply tell the seller the model of your washing machine. We are confident that there will be no problems with purchasing a new part, and the washing machine, after high-quality repairs, will serve you for a long time.

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