Water does not flow into the washing machine - what to do?
Have you started washing and noticed that the water is not getting in or is getting in, but very slowly? Such troubles sometimes happen. More often this happens after a certain number of years of using the washing machine. Or after problems with cold water. How to identify this malfunction?
Usually everything is visible to the eye. You turn on the washing machine, set the program and press start. After this, water should begin to accumulate. But what to do if water does not enter the washing machine, or it does, but very slowly? In this article we will analyze the main causes of this breakdown and independent ways to eliminate them.
Causes of failure
The first reason will be the lack of cold water or weak pressure. If the whole point is low pressure, then the water will pour in very slowly. Because of this, the process of washing clothes can last for hours. Try turning on the cold water in the mixer to full and check the intensity of the flow. 
If it is very weak or water does not flow at all, then we have found our problem. Of course, we cannot solve it directly. After all, we do not control the water supply to the house. There are two options to get out of this situation:
- Just wait for the water to appear. It happens that during various repair works the water is turned off.
- Call the housing office and ask them about the causes of the malfunction and the time frame for their elimination. There is also a possibility that the housing office does not know that there are problems with the water supply in your house. Therefore, just in case, it is better to call.This will increase the chances that the water supply will again please you with normal operation in a short time.
Water supply is closed or not fully open
Check the position of the tap that controls the flow of water into the washing machine. If it is closed, or open but not all the way, then all you need to do is bring it into the open position. Perhaps this will answer the question why water does not flow into the washing machine? And this action will help solve the problem. The tap itself may also be faulty. In this case, it may not open (stuck) or the valve may simply rotate. In this case, it is necessary to replace the faulty faucet with a working one. Such taps are sold in plumbing stores.
The hatch is not closed tightly or the lock is faulty
Try opening and closing the hatch by pressing it harder. There is a possibility that the whole point is that it was not closed. While the washing machine is open, washing cannot begin.
Locking malfunctions or problems with fixation are also possible. If the washing machine door does not lock in the closed position, the guide, which is located under the locking tab, may break. This can happen when using the machine for a long time. Due to repeated opening and closing of the door, the hinges may become damaged. In this case, the hatch becomes skewed.
You can watch instructions for replacing the lock in video format:
Another damage is also likely - the tongue (latch), which looks like a hook, may change its position.
That is, to skew. In a skewed position, it does not fit into the required hole and does not fix the closed position of the hatch.This malfunction occurs when a metal rod falls out.
This rod is located on the inside of the washing machine hatch. It should hold the tongue in the required position. Accordingly, if it falls out, the tongue will no longer be in the desired position. In order to eliminate these malfunctions, it is necessary to disassemble the hatch and return the rod to the correct position.
Filter or inlet valve malfunction
Another possible cause of malfunction is that the filter may be so clogged that it does not allow water to pass through. In this case, we turn off the water supply and remove the inlet hose. At the point where our hose connects to the washing machine. The intake valve filter is located at this location. It looks like a fine mesh. If this mesh is clogged, it must be cleaned and washed. And if everything is fine with her, then we will continue to look for the cause of the poor water supply.
Perhaps your intake valve itself has become damaged. The valve can be repaired. But it will be much easier to buy a new one and replace the one that does not work.
The most unpleasant thing, perhaps, will be a breakdown of the control module. In this case, you cannot do without special skills. Independent repair or replacement of the module is not recommended for persons who do not have special knowledge and skills. Therefore, in this case it is necessary to contact specialists. The module is one of the most expensive parts of a washing machine. Most home appliance repair services prefer not to repair the module, but to replace it. Such repairs can be quite expensive. But often, it’s still cheaper than buying a new washing machine.
Heating element and level sensor
Another problem that causes this breakdown can be the failure of the heating element, which is also called the heating element. You can see how to replace it in the following video:
A broken level sensor could also be the cause. This device is necessary in order to stop the intake of water when it has accumulated as much as is necessary for the operation of the machine. If the level sensor breaks down, you must replace it with a new one. Video instructions for the entire replacement process are attached below:
Good luck with your appliance repair!
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30 reader comments
We couldn't get the filter out. They tried to rinse it off with a small enema. Happened. Pours like Niagara.
How to do this, with an enema?
break it!
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