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We are looking for a malfunction associated with water

  • 1.Water is collected and immediately drained

Incorrect connection drain hose into the sewer pipe. The water is immediately gone!

The tip of the hose should be raised to a height of 60 - 100 cm from the level of the legs or freely led out into a pipe of a larger diameter.

Correct installation of the drain in the siphon under the sink of the bath or kitchen:

The most common and easiest way in the case of a plastic fan pipe.
We change the old siphon to a new one with a branch.

In the first picture, the drain is made incorrectly and the water that is gaining in the tank of the machine will immediately drain!

What is the mistake here - in height (should be from 50 cm to 1 meter).
Just in the second fig. this height is respected and the technique will operate normally.

Installing a tee in a pipe or installing a separate pipe:


It is important to ensure a height of at least 60 cm from the level of installation of the legs, if the machine does not have a check valve.

  • 2.Constantly collecting or not enough water


The pressure switch is responsible for the amount of water, which is also called a water level relay (sensor).

Remove the tube and purge the pressure switch. Switching clicks should be heard.

  • 3.Water is not drawn, the machine is humming

Unscrew the water supply hose and open the shut-off valve. The water jet should "escape" from the hose.

When you start the car, the control module supplies 220 volts to the solenoid valve.

Voltage is applied to the coil and an electromagnetic field is formed in it, which opens the valve itself and begins to supply water.

After the water in the machine has reached the desired level, the voltage supply to the valve coil stops and it closes.

Over time, the coil wears out and does not allow water to pass through well. In this case, it is necessary to replace the valve with a new one.

The function of the valve coil can be checked with a multimeter. To do this, measure its resistance, if it is in the region of 2-4 kΩ, then the coil is in order.

  • 4.Water is not drawn, the machine is silent

There is no 220 volt voltage at the valve when starting the wash program.

Let's look at the diagram:

It involves a solenoid valve that controls a triac on the control module and a pressure switch (water level sensor).

We are looking for and diagnosing a triac (relay) on the board. We need to ring the triac of valve control - on two legs it should give out resistance.

There is another reason - a leakage of a capacitor on the controller board. In this case, a false signal is sent to the control microcircuit that there is water in the tank.

  • 5.Water is drawn when the clipper is turned off

Due to the low position of the drain hose, water enters the machine. Needs to be cleaned fan pipe or lift the drain hose.

Diaphragm wear solenoid valve water seeps into the interior of the machine. Turn off the tap and change the valve.

  • 6.Water is collected, after a minute it is drained

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So, you started a big wash, loaded the drum, selected a program and turned on the automatic machine, but for some reason the water does not come out. For some reason washing machine does not work, but only hums, although you did everything right.

It very often happens that water is not drawn into the washing machine. It does not matter what brand of the machine - samsung, reliable bosch, lg or indesit - water is not supplied for washing. Try to fix this problem yourselfbefore you go call the master. But first you need to figure out on what principle the washing machine works, and why it can buzz, and the water is not collected.

Work begins with loading the laundry into the tub and selecting a program. We open the valve supplying
water, fill in the powder, select the program and press "start", but washer does not collect water, although there is no reason at first glance. After the start of washing, the program module must first lock the door, and then give a signal to the water supply valve. After the valve is triggered, water begins to flow into the powder receiver, from where it already enters the tank.

Each washing machine has a built-in water level sensor, which is triggered when the machine picks up enough water. As soon as the sensor is triggered, the water intake valve closes itself, and the machine starts washing. That's it, now water along with the powder has entered the drum of the machine and the process has begun. But sometimes something breaks in this chain, and the machine cannot take water. Why doesn't the automatics work and why isn't water being poured?

What is the reason for the failure?

Reasons why water may not flow into the drum washing machine, are different. First you need to check if there is any water at all. Maybe water does not flow into the vending machine due to too low pressure or also due to the fact that there is simply no water. Although some machines, for example, Bosch brands, can work with poor water pressure.

We solve the problem - external examination

Sometimes it is enough just to inspect the unit to find the reason why the washing machine does not draw water. The reason is very simple - the door is loosely closed and your machine does not work. Although sometimes the reasons are more serious.

Filter and water supply hose problems

Problems with the water supply hose can easily be another reason why the washing machine does not pick up water or does not pick up water well. It often happens that the valve on the supply hose was simply closed, but the hostess does not remember this, and water does not flow into the washing machine. It happens that the washing machine picks up water too slowly if the incoming hose is kinked or pinched by something. If everything is in order with the supply hose, then it is necessary to check the serviceability of the filter on the hose.

A filter on the supply hose collects the weight of debris that may be tap water... If the machine is not picking up water, the filter may be clogged or coated. Water may either not enter the machine at all, or it may flow in a very thin stream.

Disconnect the hose. Examine the filter carefully. Rust or dirt can be simply scrubbed out with a high pressure. After washing the filter, be sure to rinse the hose through which the water flows. You may be able to fix the problem if the washing machine does not pick up water well for this reason.

The hatch is not closed

Modern washing machines are equipped with different systems protection, and there is a reason why the washer does not collect water, lies in the simply not closed hatch. Make sure you close the hatch firmly. Usually, a clicking sound can be heard when the door is closed.

If the door does not close, then it is possible that the locking tab or latch is broken. Check if the tongue in the clasp lock is skewed. The fact is that each mechanism wears out during operation - the loops become weaker over time. You may need to align the door a little and replace the stem. If the rod is broken, then you will have, alas, to change the entire lock.

The next reason why the washing machine does not fill with water is problems with the lock on the door. In automatic machines, the hatch is blocked during operation, which ensures safety during washing. If the machine cannot block the hatch, it will not start working.

Problems with UBL

UBL is a device that blocks the hatch. The machine may not close, or, conversely, not close. It can close, but it is very bad. Due to the breakdown of this device, the machine may not turn on. You will most likely have to replace the UBL.

Breakage inside the machine

Programmer errors

Water may not flow into the washing machine drum due to a malfunction in the programmer. In that case, if your machine is literally all stuffed with all kinds of electronics, be ready for trouble immediately... Usually, regardless of the brand, problems with cars that are electronically controlled begin as early as 3 years after purchase. Such machines require careful handling and strict observance of operating requirements.

In such cases, both the valve supplying water, and the supply hose, and the door lock are in good working order, but water is still not supplied. It's just that there was a malfunction in the "brains" of the machine.

Unfortunately, you are unlikely to be able to cope with problems of this kind on your own. It will be necessary to call the master. Taking on the repair of electronics on your own, you only risk worsening the situation.

Inlet valve breakage

If water does not enter the drum, the inlet valve may be broken, the role of which is to supply water to the drum. When the programmer in the machine sends a signal to this part, it opens and water begins to flow. Check that the inlet valve is working if your washing machine is not flooding.

Inlet valve failure is a purely mechanical fault. The reason
breakdowns may simply be a blown winding, a clogged filter, etc. if the problem with the water supply arose due to the coil, then it can be easily and simply changed.

It is very easy to check the valve for operability, and for this you don't even need to disassemble the machine. You will need a power cable with a switch and insulated contacts.

The device just needs to be connected to the network - a serviceable valve must first open slightly and then close immediately. If, after some time, the valve will "poison", then you have found why the machine does not fill with water. But only a specialist will help here.

Breakdown of the presostat

The volume of the supply water and the supply itself depend on the large part in the washer - the presostat. A wire runs from this part at the bottom of the machine, and you can check its performance by disconnecting the tube connecting the pressure switch and the wire itself, and blowing it.

When the washing machine is not used for a long time, the pressure switch is closed in the "full tank" position. Sometimes a cobweb even appears on this part, so after purging this problem you can solve. Several clicks can be heard during blowing.

Level sensor breakage

A malfunction may cause damage to the level sensor. heating element in a car called a heating element. But the level sensor itself can break. Unfortunately, replacing is enough complex device independently difficult.

If your car is under warranty, then in case of a serious breakdown, it is better to seek help from service center... Eliminate external faults, especially if there is no guarantee, you can do it yourself.

Breakdown of control

On your machine, the control unit may also fail. 2 resistors may burn out. However, they can only be replaced by a master. It often happens that due to malfunctions in the control unit, water does not flow.

Of course, problems with automatic washing machines happen often. But if you cannot find the reason, then the best way out is to contact the master.

To summarize, we present a table with a description of possible breakdowns.

After the usual start-up, have you noticed that the washing machine is not drawing up water? Or is the water being poured, but too slowly? The cause of the malfunction can be both in the blockage of the system, and in the breakdown of the CMA parts.

What if the washing machine doesn't work? Switching to hand wash is not an option. After reading the article, you will learn how to independently detect and fix a breakdown.

The reasons why the washer is pouring too little water can be very simple. Before proceeding with disassembly and repair, check the following parts:

Have you checked everything but found no problems? How much water should a washing machine draw in general? It all depends on the selected mode. For delicate fabrics and baby clothes, more water is usually added. For any program, it should be sufficient for washing.

Malfunctions leading to slow water intake

The simplest problem can be a clogged intake filter. All small debris that comes from the water supply is stopped by a filter. It protects the filler valve. But there are also more unpleasant breakages:


Troubleshooting yourself

What to do if a Siemens, Hansa, Samsung car stopped taking water? Start inspecting parts and troubleshooting.

Cleaning the intake filter

Close the inlet valve, disconnect the machine from the power supply. Prepare the container and unscrew the intake hose. You will notice a mesh filter just behind the hose. Remove it with pliers and rinse under pressure from the tap.

Replacing the filler valve

To check the valve performance in washing machines of different brands - Ariston, Indesit, Electrolux, you need to remove the top cover from the body. Have back wall the inlet valve is located.

Inspect the valve for damage. To check the correctness of its operation, alternately apply current to the coils. In this case, the valve turns on and opens in working condition. If nothing happens, you need to replace the part.

  • Disconnect the wiring from the valve.
  • Release the hose clamps and remove them from the valve.
  • Inspect hoses for blockages. The reason for the slow intake may be a reduced bandwidth hoses.
  • Unscrew the valve fixing screw and remove it from the body.

Replacing the level sensor

A broken pressure switch cannot be repaired. To replace it, you also need to remove the top panel. Depending on the model of the machine, the sensor can be attached to the body with bolts or latches.

  • Disconnect all wires to the sensor as well as the hose.
  • Remove the sensor from the housing.

You can check the pressure switch in this way:

  • Replace the removed hose with a short tube.
  • Blow into the tube.
  • If you hear clicks at the same time, then the sensor is working.
  • If nothing is heard, it needs a replacement.

Sunroof lock

Broken hatch lock? It's easy to replace yourself:


If the washer is gaining less water due to problems with the module, then you should contact the service center. It is not recommended to repair the board yourself.

Is the washing machine drawing up water too slowly or has it stopped doing it altogether? Have different manufacturers this error can be indicated by the codes "IE", "F5" or "E1" on the display.

It is better to start searching for the source of the problem with the simplest reasons:

There is no water or insufficient pressure in the water supply;
- malfunction of the hatch lock;
- the water supply system does not work;
- damage to the intake valve;
- defect of the drain pump (pump);
- self-unrecoverable breakdowns.

There is no water or insufficient pressure in the water supply

Open the washbasin tap and check the water pressure. If it is insufficient ( water goes thin stream), which means that the washing machine does not have time to gain the required level in installed by the program time and signals an error. In this case, only a plumber can help.

Door lock malfunction

Check if the door locks when turning on the clipper. If not, the hatch blocking device is damaged, and the automation does not allow starting the water intake. Replacement of the locking device is required.

Water supply system does not work

Check if the water supply valve is open, it may be located in the plumbing cabinet or on the water supply pipe. Make sure that the water supply hose is not kinked, pinched or pinched anywhere. To do this, close the water supply tap to the device, disconnect the water intake hose from the washing machine and lower it into a bathroom or other container, then open the water. If the pressure is weak, turn off the water, carefully remove the cleaning mesh with pliers, rinse it and reinstall it.

You should also check the hose itself for possible blockages. If the water is flowing through the hose at a normal pressure, the problem may be in the inlet valve.

Intake valve malfunction

Remove the top cover from the washing machine. Inspect the water intake valve for signs of blackening, plastic melting or a burning smell, it should be located at the connection of the water supply hose. If there are no such problems, you should measure the resistance on the electromagnetic coil, it should be 3.6 kOhm. If it is significantly less than expected or is completely absent, the intake valve will need to be replaced.

Drain pump (pump) defect

Remove the drain filter at the bottom of the machine and drain off any remaining water. Unscrew the volute and carefully pull out the pump, clean it and measure the electrical resistance at the terminals. It is also recommended to check if the pump wings are broken or not. If something indicates that the pump is not working, it is better to replace it.

Self-fatal breakdowns

If all the previous points have been completed, and the washing machine is still not functioning, the problem may be in a faulty water sensor (pressure switch) or control module. Only a specialist can replace or repair them.

Before washing or during, you may notice that the washing machine is not picking up water. This can indicate both minor failures and serious problems. To find out, you must first establish the cause.

Common causes of breakage

There may be several reasons why the washing machine does not collect water, but the most popular ones are presented below:


Also, quite often the wire that goes from the pressure switch to the bottom of the machine is exposed to wear. As a rule, it begins to leak air. The door lock is also important, because if it is jammed, the washing machine detects that the door is open and therefore does not supply water.

The next problem, due to which water does not start into the car, is a pump malfunction. If the pump burns out, this is a reason to contact the repair service. household appliances, since repairing the pump with your own hands is quite problematic.

If the machine has a digital display, it will show a flashing error code and the instructions for the washing machine will tell you what it is pointing to.

What if the washing machine does not draw water?

Of course, if such a situation occurred immediately after buying a car, it makes sense not to do anything and go straight to the service center with a receipt and a guarantee, or even hand it over.

But if the car served you faithfully, you should establish the cause, and then take the necessary steps to fix it. The first step is to check the water supply tap and hose, and only then, if there is no result, you can open the lid and start working with internal elements cars.

First aid in the absence of water supply

The main thing to remember is that all the actions to repair the machine that you perform should take place with the water supply tap closed and the washing machine disconnected from the network.

If the machine does not collect water and you hear a faint buzzing, initially you need to:

  1. Check that the tap through which the water is supplied is open.
  2. If it was open, then you need to block it. Then disconnect the water supply hose (located at the back of the machine) and lower it into a plastic container. Water will pour out of it.
  3. Look for kinks in the hose and straighten kinks along its entire length.
These are the first measures when there is no water supply from the machine. If you noted that everything is fine and nothing is stopping the machine from drawing water, the next step is to check the filter in the inlet hose.

In many models of washing machines, the filling hoses come with an additional filter, which is a small metal mesh. It often clogs up, let's check it:

  1. We unscrew the hose from the washing machine.
  2. A valve system appears in front of us, into which a mesh filter is inserted. The filter has a special indent, so we take the pliers and, grasping this indent, pull out (do not unscrew) the mesh filter.
  3. The mesh can be cleaned with a needle under the pressure of water and inserted into the valve using pliers
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The next problem due to which washing water may not collect water - this is a hard filter (and again there is a mesh).

If you have a meter, as a rule, a filter is placed after the tap. In order to cope with the problem, you will need two keys: with one you need to hold the connection with the tap, and the second - unscrew the bolt, and then put the container down and open the tap. The filter is cleaned with a stream of water and can be twisted, also holding the connection with the tap with a key.

Surgical method or second aid to the washing machine

Car repair - pretty expensive pleasure, which depends on its brand as well, because often the master increases the price several times, only after hearing the brand. In reality, the parts are not that expensive. For example, a water supply valve with an application for Italian costs within 500 rubles. If a master takes over its replacement, you will give him about 5,000 rubles for the work .

The most common problem when the machine won't fill with water is a valve problem. And most often it needs to be replaced:


The heating element in the washing machine is faulty, therefore water does not enter the tank. To replace this element, follow these steps:

  1. We open the back cover of the washing machine.
  2. A temperature sensor, a ground terminal are connected to the heating element. To remove these wires, use pliers to pull out the connectors.
  3. And then we take the socket wrench and unscrew the nut that holds the heating element.
  4. Then with a screwdriver, well, then with our hands, with up and down movements, pull the heating element towards ourselves, and together with the heating element, you need to pull out the rubber seal. Here again a screwdriver will help.
  5. When we insert a new heating element, be sure to pay attention to its guide, that is, look into the hole formed from the past heating element. There will be grooves for tight fit of the part.
  6. It is best to lubricate the rubber seal of the new heating element with dishwashing gel before inserting it in order to insert it quickly and easily.
  7. Then we insert the temperature sensor, tighten the nut and connect the wires.
Another problem is problems with the washing machine door or with the fact that the door lock does not work. Both the one and the other factor affect the fact that water is not supplied to the machine. The following video will help to fix such malfunctions:

Why isn't water being collected? (video)

In the next video, the master will tell you why the washing machine does not want to draw water. He will also indicate how accurately you can diagnose this or that cause.


The washing machine is an assistant who also sometimes needs help, which you can organize yourself without resorting to the services of a master. If the machine does not draw water, almost everything possible problems you decide for yourself: the filter, and the valve, and the door - all this is mounted using pliers and a screwdriver with your own hands.