A rating of breakdowns of household washing machines has been compiled. This is the identification of the most common causes that disable this type of household appliances.

80% of washing machines on the market have a horizontal axis of rotation, so we will now try to figure out the malfunctions of this particular type of machine. If competitions are arranged among the breakdowns, then the first places will go to the following parts of the machine: a heating element, also known as a heating element, a drum rotation drive belt, a drain pump.

Major breakdowns of the washing machine

Drain pump

Most often, the drain pump fails. The reason for its breakdown is that it is constantly in the water, which has a destructive effect on it. To prolong the life of the drain pump, drain all water from the machine. At least for the time when your car will be out of work for a long time.

Heating element (TEN)

Another common cause that leads to a machine malfunction is the failure of such an important part as a heating element (heating element). This is one of the main parts of the machine, so if it breaks, the operation of all equipment is immediately disrupted. It is not difficult to determine the cause of the failure of the heating element. If the water in the tank does not heat up, then in 90% of such a breakdown, the cause is a malfunction of the heating element. It should also be taken into account that a heater that has failed is practically not repaired anymore. You can buy heating elements, as well as other spare parts for washing machines, in specialized stores. Most likely it will have to be replaced with a new heating element, which will entail additional costs.

Drum drive belt

Well, the third place among the most rated breakdowns went to the washing machine drum drive belt. The malfunction is mainly associated with stretching or breaking the belt. The solution is very simple — replacing the old belt with a new one. This is the most common cause of failure, but also the most quickly resolved. It takes a little time to replace the belt, and the belt itself is not so expensive.

Ingress of foreign objects

Now we will consider how the ingress of foreign objects into the washing machine system affects. The ingress of foreign objects can damage the drain pump, the drum drive and the drum itself. Most often, it is for this reason that such breakdowns occur. And this happens because small objects go unnoticed and fall into the tank, and there they already leave their secret shelters, that is, pockets and begin to carry out their insidious plans.

But the most insidious, in committing sabotage against the washing machine, are the bones of women’s bras. Due to the mechanical impact on them during washing, the bones can pop out and penetrate into the washing machine system. This leads to clogging of the drain pump and disables it. To restore the normal operation of the drain pump, you will have to contact a specialist.

Sudden voltage drops

The last place in our rating was occupied by breakdowns associated with sudden voltage drops. Most often, due to a voltage drop, the power supply fails. Repairing a power supply costs a lot of money. In our country, the occurrence of such factors is not new to anyone. The voltage can rise sharply to a critical point, which disables the equipment or drop sharply, which disrupts the normal operation of the machine. It is impossible to insure against such voltage drops. Therefore, when choosing a washing machine, you should take this factor into account and check with the store whether you have surge protection in the machine you like.