The washing machine is taking a long time to wash

A wash cycle can last anywhere from 20-30 minutes to several hours. Its duration depends on various factors, such as the program you set, the type of washing machine you have, and so on. It's perfectly normal for a wash cycle to take more than five minutes to complete. It's a completely different matter if you previously set a program and the washing machine completed the wash cycle in 40 minutes. Now, it's taking two hours to complete the same wash cycle on the same program. This is no longer normal. In this case, it's important to understand what caused this change.

In this article, we'll look at the main reasons why your washing machine suddenly takes much longer to wash than before.

Incorrect connection during installation

This is one of the common causes of such a malfunction. It occurs when you install new household appliances or when you move old ones to a new location. Incorrect connection may cause self-draining. In other words, water fills the tank and immediately drains into the drain. The level switch signals the control module that there's too little water for washing. It, in turn, commands more water. Meanwhile, the water that washes in continues to flow out. This can continue for a very long time. Therefore, some people may think the machine just keeps washing and won't stop.

To solve this problem, you can purchase and install a special drain hose trap. It's also worth checking that the drain hose is installed correctly. You can find recommendations on the proper height for it in the instructions. If you extended the hose yourself, this problem is also likely to occur. Another possible cause is a faulty drain pump.

The drain hose or pump filter is clogged.

If the hose or filter is heavily clogged with various debris, the water will not leave the washing machine tank as quickly. Often, blockages occur due to foreign objects getting into the machine. For example: coins, safety pins, bra underwires, and other small items. Various skeins of thread, hair, and other debris can also obstruct drainage.

To prevent this kind of trouble from catching you off guard, you need to clean these parts of your washing machine regularly!

Heating element (TEN) malfunction in the washing machine

Another reason why your washing machine is taking longer to wash could be a faulty heating element. If the heating element is completely broken, it simply stops heating the water. If it's simply malfunctioning, the time it takes to reach the desired temperature increases.

Most machines won't continue washing until the water temperature reaches the required level. If the water temperature heats up too slowly, the wash will take longer.

If the heating element is faulty, it needs to be replaced with a new one. You can call a washing machine repair technician for this. Or you can replace the heating element yourself. On our website, you can easily find instructions for replacing this part yourself. We have a lot of useful information on this topic.

Other reasons why your washing machine is taking too long to wash

There are other reasons why washing takes too long:

• The hoses inside the machine may be clogged. If this happens, you'll need to find them and clean them.
• One of the hoses is kinked or pinched. Inspect the drain and inlet hoses and straighten them if necessary to allow water to flow better.
• It's also possible that the water pressure in your water supply is simply weak. To check, open a faucet and see how fast the water flows. If it's barely flowing, you might want to check with your neighbors about the issue. If the pressure is weak throughout the entire building, call your utility company and ask when it will be restored.
• The wiring may be damaged or the electronic control module may be acting up. If the wiring is the problem, it needs to be repaired. If the module is the problem, we recommend calling a specialist. The module is a very expensive component, and we don't recommend tinkering with it without the necessary experience and skills.

You can find more detailed information on how to fix each specific problem on our website! Good luck!

   

2 reader comments

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