Why is there leaking from the LG washing machine tray, how to deal with the problem yourself?
During operation of the LG washing machine, defects may appear. One of these situations is water leaking from the powder receiver tray.
You can solve the problem on your own or invite a specialist. The problem will not go away on its own.
Why water flows from the tray of the LG washing machine and what to do about it, we will tell you further.
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What to do?
Before starting repair work, you should determine the cause of the unpleasant situation.
Another situation is when water literally “gushes out like a fountain.” In this case it is necessary:
- the washing machine must be stopped;
- Turn off the water supply tap;
- washing machine - turn off the power.
Otherwise, there is a danger of not only flooding the floor, but also damaging the internal structure of the machine itself if water partially gets inside the body.
Procedure in case of very severe leakage:
- Water spilled on the floor must be collected with rags.
- Drain the water from the tank.
- Remove laundry from the drum.
Diagnosis of the condition of the washing machine, and even more so its partial disassembly, should be carried out only when there is a complete power outage and the water supply is cut off.
Reasons for leakage from the powder compartment
Leakage from the powder receptacle compartment can have various causes.. To determine the nature of the malfunction, you should carry out sequential diagnostics of the washing machine. The defect may be a manufacturing defect or appear as a result of use.
Manufacturing defect
In the case where a new machine leaks from the powder receptacle, this is probably a manufacturing defect. It is extremely rare, but such a situation can arise.
The problem may be an uneven surface of the powder receiver tray, poor fit of the tray to the hopper into which it is inserted, etc.
In this case, you should not correct the defect yourself., since the machine is still under warranty.
High water pressure
If the water supply system has very high pressure, then water enters the washing machine at a pressure that the dispenser is often not designed for. It is necessary to check that the washing machine is installed correctly and ensure that it is not tilted forward.
If there is a slope, the position of the washing machine is leveled. Too much pressure also needs to be corrected. To do this, the water supply tap can be opened not completely, but partially.
Foreign object in the powder receptacle compartment
The release of water from the tray may be due to a foreign object entering the cuvette, which blocks the drain into the drum. It could be a dried lump of washing powder or even a toy tucked in by a child. To ensure the condition of the tray, it is better to take it out and inspect it.
An example of a tray inspection is in the video:
Problems with the bunker
The box in which the detergent tray is placed can also cause water to leak out. The problem is in the holes overgrown with scale through which water flows. Clogged holes interfere with proper water flow, causing it to splash and may even leak out.
How to solve the problem is shown in the video:
Clogged pipe
The water that enters the tray, washing away the powder, passes through the pipe and flows into the drum. If the tube is obstructed, fluid may leak out.
The pipe may become clogged with undissolved lumps of detergent, mucus, dust and grease. To check the condition of the washing machine needs to be partially disassembled:
- Remove the back panel and top cover, gaining access to the internal structure of the machine.
- Disconnect the pipe. If necessary, clean it.
If the leakage is not strong, then such a defect may not even be immediately noticeable. But at the same time, the parts inside the washer begin to rust, and the electrical contacts begin to oxidize.
Violation of norms for adding detergents
If too much washing powder has been poured into the compartment, it may not have time to be rinsed quickly into the drum with water. In this case, water and sometimes foam will flow out of the tray.
When pouring powder into a tray, you need to control its consistency. If the detergent has caked and formed lumps, then in this condition it cannot be placed in the cuvette.
Tray damage
The cause of leaks may be a crack or chip on the tray itself. In this case, water supplied under pressure may leak into the cracks. The solution to the issue is to repair or replace the tray, which is relatively inexpensive and is selected based on the model of the washing machine.
Do-it-yourself repairs or call a professional?
The simplest inspection of the powder receiver tray can be carried out independently, without calling a specialist. But if you need to disassemble the washing machine, but there is no time or opportunity to carry out repairs, you can ask a specialist for help.
You can find a specialist in companies that repair washing household appliances. Such companies are widely represented on the Internet. Contacting a company that has been providing repair services for years allows you to receive quality service.
The cost of work depends on the complexity. If repairs are also required to adjacent units, the service fee will be higher.
The average prices in the capital are as follows:
- replacement of the inlet hose – from 1,200 rubles;
- pipe replacement/repair – from 2,000 rubles;
- replacement of detergent dispenser – from 1,200 rubles, etc.
Prevention measures
To avoid the problem of leakage from the powder tray, It is advisable to remember about preventive measures:
- The washing machine must be installed according to the rules, using a building level tool.
- The powder tray must be washed periodically to avoid clogging.
- The powder receptacle should be protected from children's pranks.
- For washing, only special products intended for automatic washing machines should be used. You cannot pour, for example, soap shavings into the cuvette. This can not only lead to clogging and leakage of water from the tray, but will also lead to other, more serious damage.
Conclusion
If the washing machine is leaking from the tray, then in most cases you can fix the defect fairly quickly on your own. But in case of a serious breakdown, you should call the specialists of a household appliance repair company for help.
