Problems with rinsing in a washing machine and their solutions

What to do when the washing machine does not rinse?

First of all, you need to check which functions have stopped working in the machine - only rinsing or also spinning and draining. Try running the machine in drain mode. If it does not drain the water, then these options also do not work. When the washing machine does not rinse or spin, first check the following:

• What position is the drain hose in? Perhaps it is twisted or pressed with a heavy object. Gently straighten the hose so that it is positioned freely.
• Is there a blockage in the sewer? Carefully disconnect the hose and start the draining program again. Did the water flow freely? This means that you need to look for where the sewer is clogged.
• Unplug the appliance to turn off the power, and try turning on the program again after 10-15 minutes. There may be an electronic failure and the machine will work again.

If the machine still refuses to drain the water and is left with a full tank, you need to look for a breakdown in it itself. Drain the water using the drain filter, which is located on the front panel of the washing machine at the bottom, and empty the tank of laundry.

For diagnostics and repairs, it is better to call a specialist to your home. If the washing machine does not rinse, the cause of the breakdown should be determined by a specialist, since the same symptom may indicate malfunctions of different parts of the unit.

Features of breakdowns in different brands of washing machines

As mentioned earlier, different models of washing machines behave differently when not rinsing:

• If the Indesit washing machine does not rinse or spin, then washing proceeds normally. The engine rotates the drum, observing the reversibility of rotation. But the whole cycle continues for quite a long time. At the end of the wash, the laundry remains soapy, and there may even be water left in the tank;
• If the Bosch washing machine does not spin or drain the water, then the reason for this will be a faulty pump or a clogged drain system. In this case, the car will leave the hatch locked at the end of the program. To remove the laundry, you will need to unplug the machine and wait a few minutes;
• An LG washing machine, if it does not turn on the rinse mode due to a burnt heating element, will constantly wash. In this case, the timer on the panel display will show the same time.
• If rinsing does not start due to a faulty pump or clogged drain hoses, the device will stop and the corresponding error code symbols will appear on the display.

Causes of malfunction

Most often, the machine does not rinse clothes for the following reasons:

• The filter of the drain pump or pipe is clogged. During the washing cycle, dirty water is drained, which may contain various lint, suspensions, threads and even small objects from pockets that were forgotten to be emptied. The drain system and filter need to be cleaned. Larger debris may get stuck in the pipe; this also needs to be cleaned.
• Incorrect operation of equipment. The drum is overloaded with laundry, the machine cannot cope with a large volume and stops during the cycle or does not rinse things well.
• Failure of individual parts and components of the machine. It will not be possible to determine the breakdown on your own, as you need special equipment.

When the technician determines why the washing machine is not rinsing the clothes, he will be able to give the exact cost of the problem. Typically, automatic machine repairs start from 1,200 rubles.

Possible malfunctions when the machine does not rinse clothes

We remind you that we are talking about cases when the washing goes well, but the SMA categorically refuses to rinse. The machine simply goes into standby mode and, perhaps, writes some kind of error or wants to erase endlessly out of “love” for the process. Most often, the following nodes are to blame for such “tricks”.

Water supply valve - from 1400 rubles*

The machine draws water through the inlet valve. When it is divided into two or three sections, then one or two sections are responsible for filling the tank during washing, the remaining section is responsible for filling the tank during rinsing. If it fails, the machine cannot add rinse water, and the washing machine does not rinse items after washing. If it breaks down, a water intake error may pop up.

The part cannot be repaired; a new valve must be installed.

Heating element - from 1300 rubles*

A faulty heating element is confusing. The washing machine either does not complete the rinse cycle and displays a water heating error, or washes in cold water without stopping, waiting for the water to heat up. In both cases, the machine does not reach rinsing and spinning.

It is necessary to replace the heating element to return rinsing to normal.

Control unit - from 1800 rubles*

If the heating element is working properly, but the washing machine still does not finish rinsing, writes a heating error, or endlessly washes in cold water, then perhaps the problem is in the control module. Its elements in the heating circuit have failed. Also, the cause may be a failure of the firmware (memory) of the unit, which contains the operating algorithm of the washing machine.

If the board is damaged, you will have to restore burnt or oxidized tracks and/or replace radio components. A firmware failure can be “treated” by unsoldering the memory, reprogramming it, and installing the chip in place.

Major breakdowns due to which the washing machine does not rinse clothes

A possible source of the problem is the breakdown of the following parts of the washing machine:

A heating element

If the heating element fails, the wash often does not reach the rinse cycle, since the temperature sensor will indicate insufficient heating during washing. The machine may wash in cold water without stopping or will display a water heating error.

Pressostat

A water level sensor is necessary to determine how full the tank is with liquid. Based on information received from the pressure switch, the control module gives commands to drain or add water when it is time to rinse or spin. If the sensor is faulty, the corresponding commands are not received and the wash cycle stops. In this case, the problem is solved by replacing the pressure switch, the cost of repair is from 1,500 rubles.

Water supply valve through which liquid enters the tank

It is usually divided into 2-3 sections, which are responsible for filling the drum during washing and rinsing. The water supply does not occur and the machine refuses to work.

Drain pump

This is also a common reason why the washing machine does not switch to rinse. The pump may burn out due to prolonged use or small objects getting into the pump. Repairing the washing machine will consist of replacing the pump with a new one.

Control module

The entire washing process depends entirely on the commands received from the unit’s motherboard. If the module is burned out, no commands for spinning, draining or rinsing are received. The running cycle is disrupted and the operation of the equipment is suspended. In this case, you need to replace or reflash the motherboard.

Sometimes the control module may fail periodically - after disconnecting from the network and rebooting, the next new cycle will run normally. But if such problems have already begun, it is better to prevent the washing machine from completely failing.

If the washing machine does not rinse, spin, or drain

It happens that the machine fails to drain, rinse and spin at the same time. In this case, the primary problem is related to the drain. Since the washer cannot change the water in the tank from soapy to clean, the rinse does not turn on. The spin also does not work due to a failed drain; with water in the tank it is physically impossible to spin anything.

In such a situation, see the information in the material “7 reasons why the washing machine does not drain water.”

Error codes

The main error codes that appear on the display when the washing machine stops rinsing:

Let's sum it up

If the washing machine does not rinse after washing, the reason is often problems with drainage, clogged filters, or malfunction of individual components of the unit. You can clean the filter or blockages in the sewer yourself at home; in other cases, seek help from professionals.

To find a qualified craftsman, contact the Tandem service. Specialists who offer their services through our service come to your home at any time convenient for you. Finding a mater will not take much time - leave a request on the website or call the service.

The washing machine stopped rinsing and spinning

Circumstances often arise in which washing equipment stops not only rinsing, but also spinning. In such situations, the machine simply stops in the middle of a given cycle.

Most often, this occurs due to improper operation of the drain system or its clogging. The drainage system includes:

• drain hose;
• drain pump;
• siphon;
• accompanying tubes.

Clogging of at least one of the components leads to the fact that the washing machine cannot fully drain the water down the drain. As a result, the pump stops working fully, stalls and turns off.

You can find out why the washing machine does not drain water here.

Let's look at how to troubleshoot problems that arise during the draining process. If a blockage occurs in the drain hose, the hose must be removed from kinks. Then clean and rinse with water. After this, you can try to start the car.

If the machine is still not working properly, check the following elements of the drain system.

The hose is connected to the siphon pipe. These parts also need to be tested for water permeability. To do this, the siphon and pipe are removed and water is passed through them. If water passes freely, then the cause is another component.

The next step in checking the system is to examine the drain filter. To do this, you need to open the front panel cover and unscrew it.

It is necessary to unscrew the filter with caution, as it is possible that water may flow out. To avoid this, it is better to pre-install some kind of pallet.

Very often, various small elements get into the filter. These could be buttons, small coins, animal hair, scraps of fabric. Anything that contaminates the filter, of course, must be eliminated and in the future, try to avoid the entry of clogging elements.

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While checking the filter, you should also inspect the drain pump. Very often the pump burns out. Checking is done using a multimeter. If the drain pump is faulty, it must be replaced. It is always better to replace all components of the washing machine with original ones.

This video explains how to check the drain pump in a washing machine.

Recommended reading: How to replace the drain pump in a washing machine.

After a thorough inspection of the entire drain system, it is worth examining the pressure switch, which also affects the correct operation of the washing machine. Pressostat is a regulator responsible for the level of liquid entering the tank.

Never repair or disassemble a washing machine while it is connected to the electrical network!