Why does the washing machine take so long to wash?

The situation when the washing machine is washing for a long time is not at all uncommon. Many owners of this equipment eventually have similar complaints about their washer. In some cases, this may simply be an unreasonable panic and the washing time remains the same, but it began to seem to the owner that it had increased. In other cases, which happens much more often, it is some kind of malfunction that increases the washing time. We will analyze all the typical malfunctions that can cause the washing machine to wash for a long time.

Water supply problems

A similar problem happens quite often, and we have already written in detail about why is the washing machine not filling with water, but in this case I would like to analyze the water set in the context of our problem.

If the washing machine does not draw water well, then the washing process itself also increases, you may not notice this at all, but The problem could be due to poor water supply.. In order to eliminate this cause, open the faucet and check if the water pressure is good from the tap. Next, clean the mesh filter that is in the inlet valve and check that the water supply tap to the washing machine is fully open.

Also, the problem may lie in the water supply valve, if the water supply valve started to act upthen it needs to be replaced.

Water drain problems

The situation is similar to the above, only the washing process becomes longer due to the fact that water badly leave the washing machine. This can be caused by a blockage in the pipe, hose or water filter.In order to clean the filter, you will need to unscrew it and remove all debris from there.

If the blockage occurred precisely in the pipe, then the situation is a little more complicated. In order to clean the nozzle, you will need to turn off the power to the washing machine and lay it on its side so that the drain pump is on top. Next, you need to relax the clamp that secures the drain pipe with the drain pump and remove the pipe itself. After that, it is necessary to clean it well and install it in place.

There are situations when a blockage occurs in the drain hose itself. Over time, dirt can accumulate on its walls and its patency worsens. In this case, it is best to replace it completely.

Water is constantly coming in and out

More often, the washing machine began to wash for a long time due to problems with the supply and discharge of water at the same time. That is, the following situation is obtained: water is constantly supplied to the washing machine and immediately merges into the sewer, the machine cannot fill and heat the water, so the washing process can take hours. There may be several reasons for this, and we will list them all.

Wrong connection of the washing machine

The first thing that can serve as a similar problem is the incorrect connection of the washing machine to the sewer. If the hose is not raised to the desired level or a special siphon for the washing machine is not installed, then the water may leave the machine by gravity. i.e.water is drawn into the washing machine and immediately flows into the sewer through a hose.

To avoid this problem, you you need to connect the washing machine correctly. It is best, of course, to use a siphon. If this is not possible, then it is necessary to raise the hose entry into the sewer by at least half a meter from the floor, as shown in the image below.

The pressure switch broke

In any washing machine, the machine has a water level sensor that transmits data to the control module about the presence or absence of water, as well as its level. If it fails, the control module will not know that there is already enough water in the tank and will continue to draw it indefinitely, while excess water will go down the drain. It turns out endless water circulation, due to which washing will take a very long time.

To correct this situation, you will need to check the pressure switch for operationand, if necessary, replace it with a new one.

Water heating problems

The reason that the washing machine takes a long time to wash can be that the water in it heats up for a long time, and therefore the total cycle time increases.

Scale on the heating element

If the washing time of the washing machine increased gradually over several months or years, then most likely the problem is that on the heating element (heating element) scale has formed, which prevents the rapid heating of water. In order to eliminate it, you can clean the heating element with a wash with citric acid or even replace it with a new one.

The heating element is faulty

The next reason for a long wash is similar, but already related to complete failure of the heating element. In this case, most often the washing generally “freezes” and stops, while the washing machine may give a corresponding error. Some units freeze for a long time and when they cannot heat the water for a long time, they continue washing in cold water.

There is only one way out - this is the replacement of the heating element with a new one. Fortunately, this repair is not expensive and you can even do it yourself, on our website you can find the necessary manuals.

Broken temperature sensor

The washing machine has a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the water and transmits it to the control module.If the module receives an incorrect signal about the water temperature, the heating may take longer than expected, due to which the washing time will be longer.

To avoid the problem, you need to replace the thermostat.

The washing machine spins the drum for a long time or freezes

If your washing machine has no problems with supplying and draining water and the water is also heated properly, but the machine still erases for a long time, then there may be the following reasons:

• Faulty electronic control module - yes, this also happens, the module may fail by incorrectly executing the program, thereby increasing the washing time. You are unlikely to be able to solve this problem on your own, so call the wizard for an accurate diagnosis. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the module can be reflashed or replaced with a new one.
• Washer overloaded - if your washing machine spins the drum for a long time before starting the spin cycle, then the cause is probably an imbalance or overload of laundry. This happens in models where there is no control of the imbalance and the amount of laundry load. The machine simply does not have enough power, and it cannot spin the drum.She makes a sufficiently large number of attempts, due to which the washing program can stretch for a long time. To avoid this, distribute the laundry evenly over the drum, or wash in smaller portions.