Why does the Atlant washing machine not drain water? What to do in this situation?
No matter how reliable the equipment is, malfunctions can occur with it. One possible situation is lack of drainage.
This can happen both after washing and after rinsing. As a result, the laundry in Atlanta ends up “hostage” in the drum, continuing to float in the water behind the locked hatch door.
Why the Atlant washing machine does not drain the water and what to do in this situation, we will tell you further.
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Reasons why the drain does not work
There may be many reasons why the Atlant washing machine did not drain. And this does not always indicate a serious breakdown requiring expensive repairs. In most cases, the reason lies in a banal blockage.
The main causes of drainage problems include:
- sewer blockage in the apartment;
- clogged drain system in the washing machine itself;
- user errors;
- pump failure;
- failure of the control module;
- wiring problems;
- water level sensor failure.
Some possible causes do not even require disassembling the washing machine, and can be solved on your own. But if the search for the faulty area is delayed, it is necessary to carry out an emergency drain of water and remove the laundry from the drum.
Diagnostics
Determining the cause of the failure is the key to resolving the problem. Experts advise following the scheme: from simple to complex. This means that you should first inspect and analyze the condition of more accessible Atlanta components that do not require serious disassembly of the machine.
Experts recommend the following diagnostic procedure:
- You should check whether the non-draining washing mode has been selected.
- Checking the operation of the sewer system in the apartment.
- Cleaning the drain filter.
- Checking the drain system.
- Checking the pump.
- Checking the water level sensor.
- Checking the functionality of the electronic components of the washing machine.
A good clue to finding the cause of the failure can be the error codes on the device display. Decoding them allows you to narrow down the search area for the source of the problem. If there are problems with the drainage system, this is usually F4. If the water level sensor breaks down - F15. But there may be other codes, and even their absence when the work freezes. If it is necessary to disassemble the case for diagnostics, you should turn off the water supply to the device and remove the plug from the socket.
Solution
By gradually checking all Atlas nodes that are involved in the water drainage system, you can determine the place that needs increased attention - cleaning or repair.
The sewer is clogged
Sewage problems are not uncommon. In this case, the device is simply unable to remove water.
You can simply determine the problem - pull out the end of the drain hose, which is connected to the sewer, and throw it into the bathtub or sink.
If water flows, then the cause of the problem is a clog in the drainage system of the apartment itself. The solution to the problem is to call a plumber or clean the drain yourself.
User error
Washing machine Atlant allows you to set washing modes without draining. If these settings were chosen, then the remaining water in the tank after the cycle is completed is a normal situation.
You can check if this is the case by selecting “drain”. If the water begins to drain, then the situation does not require additional intervention.
Kink/squeezing of the drain hose
Another possible problem for which the user himself is to blame is a careless attitude to the supply of communications. The drain hose in the Atlant washing machine is quite strong, but if it is accidentally bent or squeezed when moving furniture, the passage may be impaired. It is necessary to check the condition of the hose along its entire length: from the device to the insert into the sewer.
The drain filter is clogged
The drain system filter is a unit that should be cleaned regularly. It is designed to catch small debris from waste water that accidentally fell into the drum and further into the tank - scraps of thread, torn buttons, coins, paper clips, etc. It is accessed from the front of the Atlant washing machine below.
To clean, you need to open the door. The filter is a purely mechanical unit that has no contact with the electrical circuit. To clean it, carefully turn it to the left.
If there is still water left in the drum that has not been drained, it will begin to flow directly onto the floor under the washing machine. To avoid a flood, you need to prepare rags and low containers in advance to collect leaking liquid.
A filter clogged with debris may be one of the reasons for the lack of drainage. But if after unscrewing it the water does not flow, we may already be talking about a more serious blockage.
The video will show you how to clean the filter in Atlanta:
Pump or pipe clogged
After the Atlanta drain filter has been cleaned, you should proceed to cleaning the pipe and pump. If fine (and not very fine) suspension is not retained in the filter, it may collect in the pump. And even block the passage of water. To clean the pump and pipe, the washing machine is partially disassembled.
Pump fault
If the pump, which is supposed to drive water through itself and direct it into the sewer, burns out, the drain does not occur. Another possible breakdown is a deteriorated impeller, the blades of which must rotate when water passes through. If a part is broken, it is replaced with a new one.
Control module failure
The control module is the “brain” of the Atlant washing machine. If individual elements burn out, failures are possible precisely with those nodes that are connected to them, including drainage system. When a burnout occurs, the passage of impulses is disrupted.
Repair of the control module - on video:
Failure of the water level sensor
If the Atlanta water level sensor fails, it may send unreliable information to the control module or not send any information. This leads to the fact that the control module does not receive a command to drain, and the water remains in the tank.
Wiring violations
If there is a break or poor contact in the wiring that connects the nodes involved in the process of draining waste water from the washing machine, the signals may not pass through or may not always pass through.
In the latter case, the situation becomes unstable, and failure occurs from time to time. Solving the problem - analyzing the condition of the wiring and carrying out repairs.
Forced drain
Forced draining is an operation that is necessary to drain water from the device. After this, you can move on to diagnostics and repair. There are several ways to drain water.
Simplest:
- Place the basin on the floor.
- Pull the free end of the drain hose out of the siphon or the place where it taps into the sewer and lower it into the basin.
- Place the entire length of the drain hose on the floor.
Such actions activate self-draining. Electronics are not involved in this process. Another way to quickly drain is through a filter. But in this case, you need to be prepared for a large amount of water to pour out.
You can clearly see how to perform a forced drain in the video:
Call the master
If it is impossible to cope with a clog or breakdown of the Atlant on your own, it is recommended to call a specialist from a specialized washing machine repair company. Such companies are quite widely represented in each region, and they are not difficult to find on the Internet.
From all the variety, it is better to choose those that have been working on the market for years and are responsible for maintaining their reputation. The cost of remuneration for a master depends on the complexity of the situation.
The average prices in the capital are as follows:
replacement of the drain hose - from 1300 rubles;- replacement of the drain filter - from 1400 rubles;
- cleaning the drain filter - from 1100 rubles;
- replacement of the drain pump - from 1,700 rubles;
- finding a blockage in the drainage path and eliminating it – from 1200 rubles;
- repair of the control board - from 2500 rubles;
- removal of a foreign object - from 1400 rubles;
- pipe replacement – from 1600 rubles;
- replacement of the wiring harness – from 1600 rubles.
Replacement parts are paid separately by the customer.
Conclusion
If the Atlant washing machine does not drain water, this is a problem that requires a solution. In most cases, the cause of a malfunction is a blockage due to foreign objects entering the tank along with the clothes placed in the drum.
But if the breakdown is serious, then it would be better not to experiment and not try to perform complex repairs personally, but to contact specialists.
