Depending on the mode, washing can last from 15-30 minutes to 1-2.5 hours. It is also normal that the washing machine does not turn off 5 minutes after the start of washing. But when you set a program for 30 minutes, and the washing machine continues the process for more than 2 hours, this is not normal. In this situation, it is important to understand why the washing machine continues to wash much longer than it should according to the regime. In this article, we examined the eight most common reasons.
Fault table
| Symptoms of malfunction | Possible reason |
| The washing machine takes a long time to distribute the laundry through the drum, which increases the washing time | In this case there are no breakdowns - this is an overload of the drum. You just need to take out the excess laundry |
| It takes a long time for water to fill the washing machine, which causes the washing time to decrease significantly | 1. The valve on the water supply hose is not fully open, or the hose is squashed somewhere. 2. The filter on the inlet valve is clogged, so water is drawn in very slowly 3. Malfunction of the water supply valve. |
| Draining water after washing is very slow, so the process time increases | 1. There is a possibility that the machine was not connected to the sewer correctly and the water is slowly draining. The drain may be clogged. 2. The water level sensor is broken, and the machine simply does not understand that a sufficient amount has been collected. 3. The inlet valve is clogged with debris or broken. |
| The washing machine takes a long time to heat the water, so the washing time increases | 1. A lot of scale has appeared on the heating element, so its heating capacity has decreased and the washing time will gradually increase. 2.The thermostat sensor, which is responsible for controlling the water temperature, is not working correctly. |
| During the heating phase, the washing machine stops the washing process | The reason may be the failure of the heating element - it burns out and the machine displays an error. |
| During the process, the machine begins to “freeze” and then begins to wash again. | The electronic module works intermittently.. |
Prevention
If the machine does not wash clothes well, this most likely means that the operating rules are not followed and preventive maintenance is not carried out. You can improve the quality of washing and extend the life of your equipment if you follow these simple recommendations:
- if a filter is not installed at the entrance of the pipes to the apartment, it must be installed;
- do not load things without checking: they may contain foreign objects that will fall into the drain and clog the filter, causing dirt to get inside;
- do not overload;
- wipe with a dry cloth or clean the sealing cuff on the hatch in a timely and regular manner so that mold does not grow on it;
- After completing work, leave the door ajar;
- Clean the powder tray and drain filter regularly;
- Run a high temperature idle cycle with detergent from time to time;
- Always choose the appropriate washing program and add the right amount of detergent.
Washing machine overload
If you put more laundry in the drum than is written in the instructions, then it will be very difficult for your unit to distribute it evenly and gain the required speed, while the machine will constantly make a constant effort, and the housewife will feel like the laundry is being washed, but very slowly. Laundry stacked in a lump can also cause prolonged distribution on the drum.
The problem can be solved simply - try running the wash with less laundry.
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Problems with water supply
The wash does not start because the washer is unable to collect the required amount of liquid. The process takes longer. There are several reasons why this problem may occur:
- There is low pressure in the water supply pipes. If this is the case, then washing should be postponed for a while until the pressure is normal;
- The taps are not fully open. You just need to check and fully open the tap that goes to the washing machine;
- the filter mesh on the inlet valve is very clogged. In this case, it is necessary to clean the filter or replace it with a new one;
- The water inlet valve has failed and will have to be replaced.
Do I need to call a professional for repairs?
Without a technician, you will not be able to fix internal problems with your washing machine. If external causes are quite amenable to your independent verification and can be eliminated, then breakdowns inside the equipment can only be determined by a professional, a service center specialist.
Professional diagnostics and repair of a washing machine require an understanding of its structure and the interaction of its parts. If you do not have knowledge and skills in this area, then any actions will be useless and sometimes destructive. You will disassemble the machine, will not find the causes of the malfunction, perhaps replace the wrong parts and will not be able to start it. You can't save money this way.
The cost of repairing a washing machine depends on the type and number of spare parts that will have to be replaced. In most models of modern technology, only block repairs are provided - the faulty part is removed and a new one is installed in its place. Are you sure you have the right part? Substandard and used parts will only harm the car. If you install a part that is not specified by the manufacturer as recommended, there will be no effect.
Call a technician from the service center, who will carry out the work professionally and provide you with quality guarantees.
Slowly drains water (stuck on drain)
The washing process may take longer if the water drains from the machine very slowly. This may cause long washing times. We check the nodes and elements of the drain:
- we check and clean the drain filter, which is located at the bottom of the front panel of the washing machine, read how to drain the water from the washing machine.
- check whether the impeller is spinning;
- clean the pipe that is attached to the pump. Disconnect the washing machine from the electricity and turn off the water. Carefully place it on its side so that the drain pump is accessible. Then we loosen the pipe clamp; if there is a blockage, we clean it and install it back;
- We check the drain hose, perhaps it is clogged. Clean it or install a new one.
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Constantly collects and drains water: the washing process does not start
If there is good pressure in the system, you have cleaned all the filters and the pump is running, but water is drawn in and immediately leaves, there are two reasons for this:
The washing machine is not connected correctly
If the connection to the drain is incorrect, the following happens - water accumulates to a certain level and begins to go into the sewer. As a result, the required amount of liquid does not enter the machine - the wash does not start. You need to raise the hose 60 cm from the floor. Many models have a mount on the back wall into which the hose snaps into place. Check the position of the drain hose relative to the level of the washing machine.
The pressure switch is faulty
Pressostat is a sensor indicating the water level. His task is to give a command to the machine that it is time to start washing when there is enough water in the tank. If it fails, then the unit does not understand whether enough fluid has accumulated or whether it is there at all. The process will be endless - if the tank is full, water flows into the sewer, and the machine will begin to draw water again. This problem can be corrected by simply replacing the water level sensor.
Intake valve malfunctions
With this breakdown, the valve may work intermittently - not open completely, or even freeze. The problem can be solved by replacing it with a new one.
Wrong washing mode selected
If things are heavily soiled, they must be washed in a special mode - at a water temperature of 90 C. But before subjecting things to heat treatment, be sure to read the label on the clothing, which indicates the permissible temperature and mode.
If high temperatures are contraindicated for items, then wash them in special modes such as “soaking” or “hand washing”, depending on the fabric from which the product is made. If you are faced with problems with stains on clothes, set the special “stain removal” mode or add components intended for this purpose to the detergent.Malfunctions of water heating (heating element, thermostat)
This group of reasons occurs very often - serious breakdowns requiring specialist intervention. Various parts will have to be repaired or replaced. In this case, the water takes much longer to heat up, which means the washing process increases.
Scale has formed on the heating element - it takes a long time to heat the water
Of course, the breakdown is not as global as shown in advertising, but the quality of the water leaves much to be desired and over time scale appears on the heating element. The first sign is a gradual increase in the water heating time. Try cleaning the machine with a special anti-scale agent or citric acid. If after this no changes occur, then you will have to change the heating element, or remove it and clean it manually.
Freezes at the water heating stage (heating element burnt out) - the washing machine freezes while heating the water
Usually, with this breakdown, the washing machine does not even start to spin the drum, and the corresponding error code is displayed on the display. In this case, you need to replace the heating element with a new one. Be sure to check the heating element with a multimeter before replacing.
Thermostat is faulty
In this case, there is no information that the water has heated to the required temperature, since the sensor cannot detect it. As a result, the wash either does not start or continues for a long time, since the “brain” of the machine decides that it needs a little more time to heat the water. The unit can wash for a very long time - waiting until the temperature reaches the desired level. We check the thermostat, if there is a problem, replace it with a new one.
Problem with the control module or programmer (the drum spins for a long time or freezes)
If the control module fails, the machine begins to set programs incorrectly, or turns them on one after another, or simply does not turn on. In this case, the washing continues indefinitely or stops right in the middle of the process. You won't be able to solve this problem on your own. Only a specialist will be able to determine whether the module can be repaired; it may require a complete replacement.
User errors
The simplest, but quite common reason for the Indesit automatic washing machine to freeze is an incorrectly selected washing mode.
Here we should again remind you that before starting the washing machine, it is important to study the instructions for the equipment. In the user manual, the manufacturer describes in detail the features of special washing programs, options and add-ons recorded in the intelligence
Therefore, if the machine stops precisely when performing a specific mode, it makes sense to re-read the instructions.
For example, if a modern washing machine is tasked with soaking and washing with bleaching, then the machine will probably stop in the middle of the cycle. You cannot set the Soak and Whitening functions at the same time.
Solving such problems on your own will take a lot of effort, time, and is not guaranteed to lead to positive results. The technician will diagnose the SMA, test the elements of the unit with a multimeter, identify the problem and deal with it professionally.
