19 common errors in washing machines - causes and solutions

 

Washing machines after a period of use will often have many errors due to many different reasons, causing your washing machine to lose performance as well as reduce its lifespan. Let's learn about the most common washing machine errors and how to fix them to make cleaning clothes in your family simpler!

1. The washing machine shakes and makes unusually loud noises

Cause:

Your washing machine may have damaged components such as shock absorber springs, broken or damaged shafts and bearings, or insufficient water supply to the washing machine.

Due to user negligence during the use of the washing machine, such as placing the washing machine on an uneven surface, objects falling off clothes and getting stuck in the drum, putting too many items in the machine causing overload or items being pushed to one side causing the drum to shift, etc.

How to fix:

First, you need to check if the washing machine is properly placed, check the washing machine drum to see if there are too many clothes in the machine, if the clothes are twisted together, if anything is stuck in the drum,... then rearrange the clothes, remove stuck objects from the machine.

Make sure there is enough water supply for the washing machine, avoid the situation where clothes rub against each other causing noise.

If the above measures are not effective, then at this time, your washing machine components may have a problem, specifically due to a damaged bearing or shock absorber spring. Please contact the warranty center or a professional repair center for support!

2. Even in overflow mode, water does not flow out of the drain pipe

Cause: The user does not follow the instructions correctly, setting the water level and pressure lower than normal.

How to fix: You just need to adjust the water level and pressure so that the water supply rate meets the standard of 15 liters/minute.

3. The machine does not turn off automatically even though the washing process has ended

Cause: The machine's power button is stuck, which is a common cause of this problem.

How to fix: You should contact the warranty center for support.

4. Washing water draining time is too long

Cause: It could be due to the drain pipe being connected incorrectly, being clogged or being deformed or distorted by external factors.

How to fix: Turn off the washing machine and check the drain pipe carefully

5. Washing machine does not take in water

Cause:

The error of washing machine not taking in water is usually due to damaged components in the machine such as water pressure sensor switch, board (control panel).

The filter of the water supply valve is dirty.

The user forgot to open the water supply valve or did not pay attention to the amount of water and pressure enough to supply the washing machine.

How to fix:

Check the water supply, whether the water supply faucet is open or not, whether the metal mesh inside the water pipe into the machine is clogged or not, ... to fix it promptly.

In case the above solutions do not work, call a repairman to check and repair the damaged components.

6. The washing machine does not spin

Cause:

The drain pipe, drain valve, and water inlet pipe are clogged.

Incorrect installation location or the washing machine door is not closed tightly.

The clothes are not placed evenly.

The belt and motor are broken.

The washing machine program is faulty.

How to fix:

Check carefully whether the washing machine lid is closed or not, whether the washing machine is placed appropriately.

Adjust the amount of laundry in the washing drum to balance.

Check again whether the drain pipe and drain valve are clogged or not.

If the washing machine still does not spin after performing the above operation, the belt, motor, or washing program may be broken. You should call a repairman to help you fix it.

7. The washing machine is not working even though it is plugged in

Cause: The error may come from the power source (voltage is too low) or you have not pressed the power switch and start button.

How to fix: You should prioritize checking the following important parts: the power switch (POWER) and the start button (START/PAUSE) to see if you have pressed it, the power cord and power source are really stable.

8. The washing machine does not clean clothes

Cause: It may be because the amount of water and the amount of clothes are not balanced or the cleaning of the machine and the washing drum is not thorough enough, affecting the clothes. In addition, putting too many clothes in the machine can also make the washing machine not clean.

How to fix: Just adjust, pay attention to observe and clean the machine and the washing drum more carefully, you can improve the washing efficiency of the machine.

9. Clothes still have tiny detergent particles

Cause: You may have used too much detergent, so the excess is still on the clothes or the water temperature is too low.

How to fix: You should add enough detergent and the temperature must be higher than 40 degrees Celsius so that the water can dissolve all the detergent.

10. The process of pumping water into the washing machine is weak

Cause: The water pressure supplied to the washing machine is not strong enough.

How to fix:

Place the washing machine in a place with stronger water pressure.

Pour water directly into the washing machine or use a booster pump to make the machine work faster.

11. The washing machine continuously drains water without stopping

Cause: The washing machine's drain valve is stuck because foreign objects enter the washing machine with the clothes.

How to fix:

Mild water leakage: You wash the machine normally, after a while the foreign objects will automatically flow out with the water and the washing machine will return to normal.

Heavier leakage: Ask a specialist from the warranty center for timely repair.

12. The washing machine suddenly supplies water in the middle of the washing or rinsing process

Cause:

The amount of water you supply to the washing machine is not enough

You add more clothes to the machine.

How to fix: Check and adjust the amount of water you supply to the washing machine. In addition, you should also separate the laundry into separate batches, limiting intervention during the washing process.

13. Washing machine does not run

Cause:

The problem of the washing machine not running can come from some errors during use such as the washing drum being tilted, the washing machine lid not being closed, the amount of clothes being overloaded.

The washing machine is not supplied with enough water.

The washing machine lid is not closed tightly.

Broken belt or errors in components, control circuits, sensor systems, etc.

How to fix:

When this happens, you need to carefully check the status of the washing machine to see if it is powered on, if the power cord is loose, if the washing drum is straight, if the detergent compartment and the washing machine lid are closed, if enough water is pumped in to find a way to fix it.

In case the washing machine still does not run even though you have performed the above operations, there may be a problem with the components and control system of the washing machine. You will need the intervention of professional repairmen.

14. The washing machine does not drain water

Cause:

The drain pipe is clogged, the lint filter is clogged with too much residue, or the washing machine lid is not closed tightly.

In addition, some component errors such as a broken belt are also common causes of the washing machine not draining water.

How to fix:

Clean the lint filter if necessary, check the drain pipe for kinks or blockages, or make sure to close the washing machine lid tightly if it is still open.

In case the belt is broken, you can replace it yourself or call the warranty or repair center for better support.

15. The washing machine cannot press the Start button

Cause: Due to unstable power source, faulty machine components, the door lock is not closed tightly or is broken, the control panel is disabled or due to errors during use that cause the machine to be damp or wet.

How to fix:

Make sure the power supply to the machine is stable.

Check if the child lock function is on or not, if so, turn it off.

Limit the control panel area from getting wet or wet. If you accidentally get them wet, use a dryer and slowly dry the control panel area; at the same time, move the washing machine to a dry, low humidity place.

If the washing machine door is not closed tightly, open it and close it again. In case the machine still cannot press the Start button, the lock door is likely to be damaged. Please contact the washing machine repair or warranty center.

16. Washing machine overflows foam

Cause: The main cause of foam overflow is the detergent. When you put too much detergent in a wash, the machine will overflow. In addition, not using a specialized detergent for washing machines can also cause this problem.

How to fix: When encountering a situation where the machine overflows foam, stay calm and follow these instructions:

Turn off the machine and wait for the soap to dissolve, then turn it back on and select the non-spin wash mode. When the machine stops, press the drain button to clean the water in the washing machine. Remove all the clothes and repeat the cycle.

Use a specialized detergent or liquid detergent for washing machines.

Use a moderate amount of detergent.

Clean the washing machine regularly.

17. Clothes are torn after washing

Cause: When you forget to remove metal objects, items placed in your shirt or pants pockets such as: hairpins, paper clips, keys, sharp iron objects mixed with laundry will easily tear your clothes.

How to fix: Carefully check personal items, keys or sharp iron objects mixed with clothes, and remove all of them from the washing machine before washing to avoid tearing clothes and most of all, your washing machine will avoid unnecessary damage.

18. Washing machine supplies water during spin cycle

Cause: This problem is usually caused by your washing machine being unbalanced, the machine shaking violently during spin cycle, or the clothes inside the drum being pushed to a corner.

How to fix:

Check if the laundry is unbalanced: You need to put the clothes in the washing machine one by one, arrange the clothes evenly in the washing machine to avoid them rolling together.

Check if the machine is on the rack or check if the washing machine is off the rack.

Shake the machine to see if the machine's feet are unbalanced, if so, adjust the machine's feet to balance.

Check the 4 washers of your washing machine to see if any are damaged and replace them if there are signs of damage.

19. Washing machine leaks electricity

Causes:

The machine may leak due to the following reasons:

The plug is plugged into the wrong outlet.

During use, the power cord may be bitten by mice or other rodents.

During the installation of the washing machine, the technician skipped the step of grounding the washing machine.

How to fix:

It is necessary to ground the washing machine to avoid electric leakage. Please contact an electrician or washing machine installer for quick support.

Do not install the washing machine in the bathroom or in damp places, or places where the washing machine can be affected by environmental impacts such as direct sunlight, rain, wind, etc.

When not using the washing machine, unplug it so that the control circuits are not damaged due to being soaked in electricity for a long time.

You should use good washing machines with anti-rat mode or use anti-rat measures such as setting traps, spraying rat poison, etc.