How to change a hose in a washing machine?

A worn out or clogged hose can cause serious problems. The machine will simply refuse to work normally - it will not be able to fill the tanks with water or, on the contrary, drain the waste liquid into the sewer. Usually, such a situation ends with the equipment freezing and the corresponding error code being displayed on the screen. You can replace the hose of the washing machine yourself, without resorting to the help of a specialist. To do this, you need to find out which of the hoses is damaged. Let's figure out where the tubes are located and what functions they are responsible for.

Where are the pipes located?

The design of modern washing machines is similar. Any machine, regardless of brand, has a filler and drain pipe, as well as a dispenser hose. Three pipes work in harmony, ensuring water circulation in the system. Let's figure out what the function of each element is.

The inlet pipe connects the inlet valve and the powder receptacle of the automatic machine. Water passes through it very quickly, enters the cuvette, where it combines with the detergent. Afterwards, the soapy liquid flows through the dispenser hose into the washing machine tank. When it becomes necessary to remove waste water from the tank, the drain pipe comes to the rescue. It is through it that the liquid flows into the sewer, passing further through the garbage filter and the drain hose.

New models of washing machines have very strong and flexible pipes. However, over time they begin to harden, so they can crack and leak. In the pipe connecting the detergent drawer and the tank, plaque from poorly soluble powders can accumulate and settle. Granules quickly petrify, creating obstacles to the free "movement" of water.

The drain pipe is the most vulnerable. It is where all the waste contained in the waste water is collected, and this includes threads, hair, lint, sand, etc. Also, items forgotten in pockets of clothes can get stuck inside the hose: coins, keys, hairpins, toothpicks. Sometimes it gets clogged with a sock that has fallen from the tank into the drain system.

To understand which pipe needs to be replaced, you need to monitor the operation of the washing machine. When water does not flow well into the tank or does not flow at all, you will have to inspect the inlet hose and dispenser tube. These same elements should be paid attention to if the machine starts leaking immediately after starting the cycle. You need to "blame" the drain pipe if the machine cannot remove waste water from the tank. You will also have to inspect it when a leak appears just after starting the drain. Let's figure out how to do the job yourself, where to start.

Turn off the machine and clean the filter.

It doesn't matter which pipe needs to be replaced, in any case, you can't do without disassembling the machine body. Before starting work, be sure to de-energize the washing machine, close the shut-off valve responsible for the water supply. It is also important to drain the remaining liquid from the system, to do this:

• Prepare a shallow container,
• Cover the floor around the machine with dry rags,
• Get to the trash filter. On front-facing machines, it is located in the lower right corner. To access the plug, you either need to remove the false panel or open the technical hatch, depending on the model of the washing machine,
• Tilt the machine back, place a basin under the body in the area where the filter is located,
• Unscrew the plug half a turn, collect the flowing water in a container,
• Remove the coil from the hole and wait until all the liquid has drained out.

Here it is better to clean the filter right away, wash it in warm soapy water, remove dirt from the walls of the hole. Now you can proceed directly to the repair. You can inspect the filler pipe and dispenser hose by removing the top cover of the housing. To check the drain pipe, you will have to lay the machine on its side.

Dispenser nozzle

Having noticed that clean water is collecting under the machine body, the first thing to do is to inspect the dispenser pipe. To check the element, you need to remove the top cover of the washing machine body.

It is quite difficult not to notice the hose. It is secured with clamps on both sides. You can make sure that the dispenser pipe is in good condition as follows:

• Use pliers to loosen the clamps,
• Move the clamps to the center of the pipe. You need to work with the clamps carefully, they will be useful for subsequent fastening of the hose,
• First remove the tube from the inlet valve, then from the outlet of the detergent tray,
• Inspect the pipe for cracks and make sure there are no blockages inside.

When everything is in order, all that remains is to rinse the dispenser hose under running warm water and put it back. It is advisable to clean it with a bottle brush. If you find cracks in the rubber, buy a new pipe that matches the model of your washing machine. Fix the whole hose in place with clamps. You will also have to replace the part if the previously soft tube has hardened and has become “oak” to the touch.

The water supply pipe is leaking

On some models of washing machines, for example, LG brand, it is easy to remove the branch pipe responsible for water supply. To do this, you need to remove the top cover, loosen the clamps and dismantle the hose. However, sometimes it is difficult to get to the pipe, you have to remove the front panel of the machine. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• Turn off the power to the machine,
• Turn off the water supply tap,
• Remove the top cover by unscrewing the screws that secure it,
• Remove the powder receptacle,
• Unscrew the control panel fasteners,
• Unhook the dashboard and place it on top of the washing machine,
• Remove the lower false panel by releasing the latches,
• Pull out the outer clamp of the hatch cuff. To do this, use a screwdriver to pry up the latch and remove the "ring",
• Tuck the sealing rubber inside the drum,
• Unscrew the 2 bolts securing the hatch locking device,
• Remove the front panel of the front camera case.

The water supply hose runs from the dispenser to the tank. To remove the hose:

• Remove the retaining clamps located at both ends of the hose,
• First unhook the tube from the cuvette outlet, then from the tank.

Next, you will need to carefully inspect the element. If you notice damage, you will have to buy and install a new branch pipe. If the hose is clogged, clean it with a long, thin brush or simply replace the part.

Pipes between the tank and the pump

Most often, washing machine owners are faced with the task of replacing the drain pipe. This is a fairly vulnerable part, through which tens of litter of soapy, dirty water pass during each wash. It is not surprising why the hose wears out first.

Some washing machines have an open bottom, so the necessary tube can be seen immediately only after laying the machine in a horizontal position. If the machine has a tray, you need to unscrew the screws and remove it. The drain pipe is connected to three elements at once: the tank, the pump and the pressure take-off hose.

To remove the pipe, you need to deal with the clamps at all three points and pull the hose to the side. Inspect the rubber corrugation - if it is intact, clean the part with a brush, rinse under running water and put it back in place. If you find cracks, replace the element immediately. If the old hose is intact, but very dirty, soaking it for two hours in water with the addition of citric acid can help. Only 100 grams of "citric acid" will be needed for two liters of liquid. After the procedure, the pipe must be rinsed under the tap and put back in place.

Everyone can prevent clogging of the pipes. It is better to immediately install a deep cleaning filter before the entrance to the machine - then the water will enter the system without any impurities. It is also important to buy only high-quality detergents so that they dissolve completely and do not settle inside the hoses. You also need to inspect the pockets before loading things into the drum and do not forget about the need for preventive cleaning of the drain filter (once every six months).