What are the reasons for water flowing from below the LG washing machine, how to find the problem and fix it?
Leaking a washing machine is a fairly common problem for which no equipment, including LG, is insured.
Even a small leak requires diagnostics and troubleshooting. You can try to solve the issue yourself, but some problems cannot be solved without the help of a specialist.
What are the reasons why water flows from below the LG washing machine, how to find the problem and fix it, we will tell you in the article.
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What to do if a leak is detected?
If you find a puddle under the washing machine, you should act quickly - without waiting for the end of the washing process. The algorithm of actions includes the following main stages:
- You need to turn off the power to the device as quickly as possible. To do this, remove the plug from the socket. This must be done without stepping into a puddle of water. If you can’t reach the plug, you will have to turn off the power to the entire apartment.
- After the washing machine is de-energized and the plug is removed from the socket, it is necessary to turn off the water supply tap to the appliance. If you cannot use it, you need to turn off the tap at the cold water inlet to the apartment.
- Place rags on the floor around the machine and try to collect all the water.
- If there is still water in the washing machine, you should use the emergency drain. Access to it is from the front side.
Why did the leak occur?
After turning off communications and draining the water from the LG machine, you can proceed to diagnostics. A puddle on the floor does not always indicate serious problems, and in some situations it is not even related to the device itself.
It is recommended to inspect all water supply lines in the premises and the sewerage system. Water on the floor may be due to leaks that are not related to the washing machine. If the source of the leak is determined visually, solving the problem is easier than when water simply appears under the washer.
The following events can lead to a puddle of leakage from below:
- clogged or unusable filter;
- pump breakdown;
- tank damage;
- wear or poor fastening of the pipes inside the machine;
- damage to the rubber of the hatch;
- Leaking hoses at the entrance to the washing machine.
After carrying out urgent measures, you should inspect the communications, and only after that proceed to diagnosing the washing machine.
DIY repair
Some malfunctions of the LG washing machine, which lead to a puddle under the household appliance, can be eliminated even independently, without turning to the help of a specialist. But in difficult cases it will be impossible to do without the help of a specialist.
Drain filter
There is a drain filter at the bottom of the front of the washing machine. If it is not working properly or is not screwed tightly, then water may leak through it, leading to the appearance of a puddle under the machine.
To make sure the unit is working properly, you should do the following:
- Open the panel.
- Remove the filter.
- Clean the removed part.
- Check the condition of the filter.
- Reinstall the part in its original place if there is no damage. Otherwise, the filter is replaced with a new one.
- Close the panel.
Pipes and pump
Even when water collects under the LG washing machine, the cause may be a problem in the pipes that are located on the top of the machine. To get to them, you will need to partially disassemble the device.
If the problem with water leakage occurs while pouring water, then special attention should be paid to the supply hose and pipes, leading to the powder receptacle.
When the hoses are worn out, they are replaced with new ones. If the problem is that the hoses are loose, then the pipes should be better secured.
Also, the cause of the appearance of a puddle may be a malfunction of the water drainage pipes, as well as the pump. In this case, a puddle will form during the draining process.
Failure of the drain pump can also lead to leaks at the draining stage. In case of complex breakdowns, the entire part is replaced.
Tank
The tank of LG washing machines is made of very durable material, but it can also be damaged. Typically, the cause of damage to the container is a violation of the rules for using the device.
First of all, this concerns the entry of foreign objects into the drum.. These could be paper clips, coins and other small items forgotten in pockets, as well as buttons, rivets, zippers, etc. that came off during washing.
If a defect appears in the tank, then the repair will be difficult. It is possible to carry out work to restore the tank by completely disassembling the washing machine.
Hatch cuff
The rubber seal on the LG can be damaged as a result of prolonged or careless use.
Depending on where the defect occurs, the seal can allow water to pass through both the outside of the washing machine and the inside.
In the latter case, a puddle will form on the floor under the device itself, and the source of its problem will often not even be immediately determined.
To ensure the integrity of the seal, it is necessary to inspect the rubber around the entire perimeter of the hatch. If a part wears out, it should be replaced. The part cannot be repaired.
Calling a specialist: where to find and how much will it cost?
If water appears under the washing machine, it is necessary to determine and eliminate the cause of the malfunction of the device. In cases where it is not possible to carry out repairs and diagnostics on your own, or there is simply no time for this, you need to seek help from a washing equipment repair company.
You can select a company on the Internet. There you can also find prices for services and read reviews about the company.
The cost of work does not include the price of parts requiring replacement. The average prices for repairs in the capital are as follows:
- replacement of the drain hose - from 1,600 rubles;
- replacement of the inlet hose – from RUB 1,200;
- replacement of the drain filter – from 1,300 rubles;
- tank replacement – from 4,600 rubles. etc.
Video on the topic of the article
Consistent determination of the cause of the leak and methods of elimination are on video:
Conclusion
Even a slight leak of water from the bottom of the washing machine cannot be ignored, since this affects all the nodes associated with the leak. They rot and wear out faster. If you ignore the problem, then over time it will only become more serious, which, in turn, will lead to more complex and expensive equipment repairs.
