Electrolux Washing Machine Drain Pump Filter Leaking

Clean the filter and pump housing under running water and refit the filter.

Electrolux washing machine drain pump filter leaking.

If you re still having trouble with your electrolux washer leaking from the bottom there may be external causes such as a rusty nail puncturing the drum or a backed up drain pipe in your home. Close the drain hose and put it back in its original place. Drain pumps have a seal on the pulley that will often leak due to wear. Then slide the tub filter into the tub to pump hose.

Troubleshooting if the washer drain pump is causing the leak. Changing the pump in a electrolux front load wash machine model eifls60lt1. Many pumps are designed with a weep hole allowing the water to drip out as the seal begins to fail. The quickest way to clean out your filter is to remove it from the unit and soak it in hot water loosening any clog or trapped residue.

You may want to reach out to electrolux product support for more specific advice or to find a place where you can have it serviced. The drain hose most commonly leaks from the connection between the pump and the back of the washer. Close the flap to the fluff filter. The drain hose may be leaking.

The drain hose most commonly leaks from the connection between the pump and the back of the washer. To fix a leaking water hose on the drain pump tighten it to stop the water leak. If the washer is pushed too far against the wall the hose can rub. If the drain hose is leaking replace it.

Empty any water out of the machine by opening the drain hose next to the filter. Once the filter is in place reinstall the hose to the tub opening. Check the drain pump area for any type of leak. The pump will need to be rebuilt or replaced.

Inspect the water hoses going to and from the drain pump. Remove the filter by turning it anti clockwise several times firmly by hand. The tab on the filter should line up with the small slot inside the hose. If the washer is pushed too far against the wall the hose can rub against the wall and form a leak.

A clogged filter limits the washing machine s efficiency and can also lead to more lint deposits on clothes as well as poor drainage. Inspect the drain hose for leaks. So whether you find a small amount of water or a flood near your drain pump you may have uncovered the source of the leak. If the filter cannot be removed clean it out with brush.