How to clean an LG washing machine filter
LG washing machines are quite common in the CIS countries, and this is not surprising. These washing machines rarely break down, wash well, and are relatively inexpensive. However, even such high-quality equipment requires regular maintenance, otherwise it can break down, yet users often forget about this. One of the most basic maintenance procedures for an LG washing machine is cleaning its dust filter. We'll discuss how to do this in this article.
Where is this element located?
According to a cursory social survey conducted by our company's specialists, approximately one in twenty washing machine users doesn't even know where their "home helper"'s dust filter is located. Clearly, these users have never even considered cleaning the filter. For those who are not in the know, we will explain what a washing machine's dust filter is LG is located in the lower right part of the case (almost in the corner), hidden by a special folding cover.
The lid opens very easily—just hook it with your thumb and gently pull it toward you—and it pops open! Just underneath the lid, you'll see two components: a large, round filter (the visible part) and a thin, black hose for the emergency drain. The hose is securely sealed with a plastic plug, which you'll need to remove if you need to drain the water from the drum in an emergency if the washing machine breaks down. Water flows slowly from such a hose, which means that an emergency drain will take a long time, but it’s better than nothing.
The LG washing machine's dust filter is removed by twisting it, which is why it has a convenient handle that allows you to easily grab it and remove it.
Preparatory procedures
You shouldn't immediately unscrew the LG washing machine's dust filter to clean it. The reason is simple: unscrew it, and water will gush out through the hole onto the floor. In this case, the water flows quite briskly, quickly emptying the washing machine's tub. A relatively small amount of water remains in the tub after a wash, but it's dirty. And if, for example, you have a rug next to your washing machine and you don't remove it before cleaning the filter, you'll also end up washing the rug.
So, no matter how you look at it, even something as simple as cleaning the filter in an LG washing machine requires some preparation. This preparation involves the following steps.
- Just in case, disconnect the washing machine from the power supply.
- Keep rugs, carpeting, and any other items that could be damaged by water away from the machine.
If you have moisture-sensitive flooring underneath your washing machine, take precautions to prevent water damage. It's best to lay down plastic sheeting and a drop cloth on top.
Stock up on rags and a suitable shallow container, such as a plastic trough or frying pan. When specialists unscrew the waste filter, water flows not onto the floor, but into a pre-prepared container.- Tilt the washing machine back slightly so that its front feet are off the floor and place a container under the machine, just under where the filter is located.
- Place rags around the container and you can begin the process of cleaning the LG washing machine's dust filter.
The cleaning process
To clean your LG washing machine's filter, you first need to remove it, or rather, unscrew it. It's easy. Grasp the filter handle and turn it counterclockwise half a turn. Then, pull it toward you, and there you have it. You'll see dirty water flowing from the drum directly into the container you placed underneath, but the problem is, the plastic cover prevents it from draining properly. That's why you need rags. If any water spills past the container, the moisture will immediately be absorbed by the rags.
Now you need to clean the filter. First, remove any large pieces of dirt, lint, and hair from the part. Next, take the part to the bathroom and rinse it under running hot water. If you notice some limescale deposits on the filter, this will help. cleaning with citric acid. To clean the filter from scale, you need to dissolve about 50 g of citric acid in a small basin and place the spare part there for 6-8 hours. Any dirt and scale will come off without any problems.
The next step is to look into the hole where the filter we removed earlier was. A flashlight may be helpful here. Remove any dirt and debris that has accumulated there over time. Then, use a cloth to wipe down all accessible internal surfaces. Congratulations, we've successfully cleaned the LG washing machine's debris filter.
We screw the filter back into place, take out the container with water from under the machine body, remove the rags, make sure that water is not leaking anywhere, close the lid and finish the job.
What happens if you neglect cleaning?
Some inexperienced users of automatic washing machines ask us questions along the lines of, "What happens if I never clean the dust filter?" In fact, it's not uncommon for users to go years without cleaning their washing machine's filter, and nothing happens. But eventually, the filter will become so clogged that, firstly, it will be difficult to unscrew it, and secondly, the waste water will no longer drain normally into the sewer. The machine will first periodically generate errors, and then will refuse to work altogether.
It's important to understand that wastewater flows from the tank into the drain pipe, through the debris filter and pump, and into the drain hose, and from there into the sewer. If the debris filter is clogged with dirt, this blockage will block the wastewater's path. You won't immediately know whether the water is flowing normally or not, as the pump will be working hard to pump out the water according to the wash program.
In conclusion, it's up to you to decide whether or not to clean your LG washing machine's dust filter in a timely manner. However, be aware that your laziness will result in a broken washing machine and costly repairs. If you're not lazy, but simply don't know how to clean your washing machine's filter, read the instructions in this article. Good luck!
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Very useful information.
Where can I buy this filter? The rubber band is leaking. Khabarovsk, hello!
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Thanks for the information.
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