A modern apartment is unthinkable without the use of an automatic washing machine. These household helpers significantly save time for housewives, which allows them to more rationally deal with other household chores.
The principle of operation of such equipment is simple: put in washing powder, loaded dirty laundry, selected the desired washing mode, turned on the machine. The unit will do the rest of the work on its own.
To ensure continuous operation of the device, it is necessary that dirty water be periodically drained from the unit. This is exactly what the hose does. Like any part, it needs to be replaced from time to time. And if it is not possible to call the master, it is useful to know how to change the drain hose in the washing machine with your own hands.
Purpose and types of hoses
The main function of the hose is to carry dirty water out of the car into the sewer. During washing, depending on the selected mode, the water is drained several times.
Water removal sleeves are usually supplied with new equipment. But if the length of the hose forconnection is not enough, you will have to look into a specialized store selling household appliances and accessories.
In the washing machine, changing the drain hose is not difficult, the main thing is to choose the right one.
There are three types of drain sleeves:
- Fixed length hose. Standard sizes of a conventional hose: 1 - 5 meters. If you need to lengthen the sleeve, two hoses are connected to each other with clamps.
- Telescopic hose is considered a universal device. Sleeve length 60 cm can stretch up to two meters. The main disadvantage of corrugated hoses is their susceptibility to clogging.
- Very convenient hoses in the bay. Such a constructive solution allows you to cut the hose of the required length according to special notches.
Reason to replace the hose
Before you change the drain hose in the washing machine, you need to carefully visually inspect the integrity of the sleeve and decide on the need for work.
There are several reasons to replace the hose:
- often after purchase it turns out that the length of the hose is not enough for a proper connection;
- if, over time, an unpleasant odor has appeared and it cannot be removed, then the sleeve is clogged (scale or dirt);
- The presence of a broken hose indicates the need to replace it, as taping the damaged area for a short time helps to extend the life of the hose.
Unlike the filling device, before the drain hose is changed towashing machine, you will have to disassemble the unit.
Hose location
Before disassembling the case, it is necessary to determine which side the pump is located on. You can change the drain hose in the Samsung washing machine by penetrating into the housing through the bottom of the unit. Many manufacturers of other models use the same principle for the location of this part.
In some units, the drain hose is located at the back of the unit body. For top-loading units, the hose can be located on the side of the unit. Therefore, determining the place where the drain hose connects to the pump is the main condition for a quality repair.
General rules of work
Each machine has its own characteristics, but the principle of replacing the drain hose remains the same. You can change the drain hose in the Indesit or Ariston washing machine like this:
- Since the washing machine is a complex electrical appliance, the first priority is to disconnect it from the mains. This requirement must be observed to ensure the safety of work. In case of incomplete washing, you cannot proceed with the replacement, you must wait for completion.
- The next step is to disconnect the unit from the water supply. When doing this, try not to damage the sealing gasket, which will be needed to reinstall the sleeve.
- Next, the body is dismantled at the location of the sleeve in order to get inside the washing machine, where the drain pump is located.
- The drain is disconnectedpipe from the pump. Most often, fastening is carried out using clamps, so you need to loosen the clamp.
- Next, you need to disconnect the sleeve from the sewer and remove the remaining liquid.
- After that, a new hose is installed.
Features of replacing the hose in the cars "Indesit", "Ariston", "Samsung"
To change the drain hose in the LG washing machine, you need to get inside the unit through the bottom.
The main stages of work on replacing the sleeve in the units of this group:
- Remove the cover covering the drain pump filter.
- We remove the remaining water by unscrewing the drain plug of the filter.
- Carefully move the unit away from the wall and tilt it back to a secure support.
- After performing these operations, we get access to the hose. After loosening the clamps with pliers, remove the damaged element.
- Install a new hose by following the list of steps in reverse order, and secure it with clamps.
- We connect the second end to the sewer system.
- Checking the reliability of the docking points.
How to change the drain hose in the Ariston washing machine? It is not difficult, all actions are similar to the previous ones. The main thing is to strictly observe the technological process of doing the work.
Replacing the drain pipe inTop Loaders
The principle of working with vertically loaded machines is the same as with horizontally loaded ones.
- Before you change the drain hose in the washing machine, you need to remove the side of the unit. It is necessary to unscrew the bolts around the perimeter of the side wall and push it back. By pressing down, disconnect it from the unit.
- Having gained access to the hose connection, remove the clamp.
- Remove the damaged sleeve and install a new one.
- After replacing the sleeve, we assemble the body. Then we connect the other end of the hose to the sewer.
As practice shows, there are usually no difficulties with replacing the drain pipe. The main thing is to do everything carefully, because with a slight inaccuracy, the neighbors below may suffer if a water leak occurs, as well as the flooring in your own apartment.
