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Water in washing machine
I have a new Hotpoint washer / dryer. It's only about a month old.
Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Could it be a water pressure problem? I have had several washing machines / dishwashers in this house and never had this problem before. Steve........ |
Water in washing machine
On 2008-01-27 14:34:37 +0000, dog-man said:
I have a new Hotpoint washer / dryer. It's only about a month old. Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Could it be a water pressure problem? Could be, but more likely either a faulty solenoid valve or perhaps some crud stuck in it. Try taking out the filter in the valve inlet and checking that before calling the repair man. I have had several washing machines / dishwashers in this house and never had this problem before. Steve........ |
Water in washing machine
On 27/01/2008 14:34, dog-man wrote:
it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Could it be a water pressure problem? Should be designed to cope with any water pressure it is likely to meet, more likely a dodgy inlet valve, or something has got into the valve preventing it sealing. |
Water in washing machine
On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:34:37 -0800 (PST), dog-man wrote:
Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Could it be a water pressure problem? Unless your water pressure is very high then no. I have had several washing machines / dishwashers in this house and never had this problem before. Which indicates that your water pressure is not a problem. It's new FFS! Stop faffing about and get onto your supplier to sort it out for free under the warranty. -- Cheers Dave. pam is missing e-mail |
Water in washing machine
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dog-man writes: I have a new Hotpoint washer / dryer. It's only about a month old. Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Could it be a water pressure problem? I have had several washing machines / dishwashers in this house and never had this problem before. Inlet valve letting past is most likely as others have said. Another possibility is the waste plumbing. If it's been done incorrectly, you might have the sink and/or other waste entering the machine via the waste hose. This will usually start to pong eventually as it's not clean water. -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
Water in washing machine
Can't be the waste outlet as it is a standpipe and that was the first
thing I checked. No blockages or anything wrong there. The water that comes into the machine seems to be clean, so I believe it is coming from the water inlet. I think I will contact the supplier as I don't see why I should concern myself with it after only a month or so. Steve.......... |
Water in washing machine
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@s8g2000prg.googlegroups.com, says... Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Flake of scale in the solenoid valve. Take it apart and fettle it, or replace with one scrounged from a dead machine. -- Skipweasel. Never knowingly understood. |
Water in washing machine
On Jan 27, 11:34*pm, Skipweasel wrote:
In article 31f486ec-3d6a-44ff-b930-05ddc9b4d376 @s8g2000prg.googlegroups.com, says... Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Flake of scale in the solenoid valve. Take it apart and fettle it, or replace with one scrounged from a dead machine. -- Skipweasel. Never knowingly understood. Yes if it's some grit from the water supply or some scale that was loosened by installing the new machine, which is now blocking the inlet valve from completely closing, the supplier may not consider it warranty? However if it's a faulty inlet water valve one would consider it to be the suppliers responsibility for the warranty period? |
Water in washing machine
On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 20:34:20 GMT, Skipweasel wrote:
Flake of scale in the solenoid valve. Take it apart and fettle it, or replace with one scrounged from a dead machine. Possibly but this a new machine, less than a month old. As I said stop faffing about and get it fixed under warranty. If you (the OP) start piddling with it they'll just say you borked it and bye bye warranty... -- Cheers Dave. pam is missing e-mail |
Water in washing machine
On 2008-01-27 22:12:21 +0000, terry said:
On Jan 27, 11:34*pm, Skipweasel wrote: In article 31f486ec-3d6a-44ff-b930-05ddc9b4d376 @s8g2000prg.googlegroups.com, says... Before I shout a t the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Flake of scale in the solenoid valve. Take it apart and fettle it, or replace with one scrounged from a dead machine. -- Skipweasel. Never knowingly understood. Yes if it's some grit from the water supply or some scale that was loosened by installing the new machine, which is now blocking the inlet valve from completely closing, the supplier may not consider it warranty? However if it's a faulty inlet water valve one would consider it to be the suppliers responsibility for the warranty period? The damn thing is a month old. It was installed and is now faulty. That's it. Why are you even contemplating dicking around with it? All you need to do is to call the supplier and insist that they come and fix it, and not get into a discussion with them as to why it may have a problem. The solution is almost certainly that they would replace the solenoid valve, a component costing ten pounds at the most. They are highly unlikely to take it apart and look - it would cost more than the part and attendance cost. |
Water in washing machine
"Skipweasel" wrote in message .uk... In article 31f486ec-3d6a-44ff-b930-05ddc9b4d376 @s8g2000prg.googlegroups.com, says... Before I shout at the supplier, has anyone any ideas why after use and being empty (dry), it will gradually fill up with water even when powered down. Flake of scale in the solenoid valve. Take it apart and fettle it, or replace with one scrounged from a dead machine. -- Skipweasel. Never knowingly understood. As the valves tend to be sealed you cannot get to their innards. I believe that the water pressure is used to shut off the flow. Would it be possible to electrically open the valve and back flush it somehow??? |
Water in washing machine
On Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:26:30 +0000, Dave Liquorice wrote:
It's new FFS! Stop faffing about and get onto your supplier to sort it out for free under the warranty. The *only* reason to pay over-the-top new prices for anything is the warranty. Make use of it! |
Water in washing machine
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