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What is the washing machine filter for? How to do proper maintenance?
The filter of a washing machine is a normally cylindrical body that fits into the drain of the appliance.
Practically, the filter of any brand of washing machine has the same characteristics and functions .
This piece is in charge of preventing large or inappropriately shaped objects from reaching the body of the pump and causing a breakdown, a blockage, or a problem in the drains of the houses.
So... How often is it convenient to unclog and check my washing machine's filter?
It all depends on the use that is given to the appliance, but there are always some ideas that we must take into account to avoid breakdowns in the drain pump of the washing machine:
- It is not necessary to spend all day disassembling and cleaning the filter. Only large bodies arrive at it, it is not normal for there to be traffic jams .
- It is advisable to check the state of the filter every 6 months if the use of the washing machine is high.
- It is very important to prevent jams by checking pockets well before washing (avoiding coins or Kleenex papers) and parts of clothing that may come off: rivets or poorly sewn buttons, somewhat loose bra rings.
- If very small garments or with loose items are going to be washed, it is advisable to put them in a washing bag first.
- If the washing machine makes strange noises when it is draining, the first thing to try is to remove the filter from the washing machine and see if any body is blocking the pump turbine.
- If the clothes come out very wet or there is water left at the end of the wash, it is likely that there is a blockage in the filter that can be undone, or that there has been a failure in the pump and a repair is needed.
**** Sometimes, if a long time has passed since the last time we disassembled the filter, it is possible that it remains blocked and it is difficult to remove it in the usual way, by screwing. This happens especially in places where the water has a lot of limescale or is not of good quality, since, over time, bodies of impurities form around the filter, causing it to remain immobile. On these occasions, it is advisable to try to clean the entire device with a special product for this purpose, and then apply a lubricant to the filter thread to make it easier to unblock the thread.
Taking these simple points into account, it is likely that the filter in the pump of our washing machine will last longer and work better, but, in any case, sometimes it must be replaced to avoid major breakdowns.
We hope we have been of help to you, however, if you have any questions about filters or washing machine pumps you can contact us at the customer service email of our online store electrotodo.es , or leave it in the comments.
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