was told that the water pressure into the machine is low even though the water rushes through the hose well, this is quite surprising. can anyone help me with tips on what to do? thanks
2006-07-20 00:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by Angelsinn 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Its possible that your hose is kinked, or even just bent enough to slow the water down. It might even be something is blocking the flow. Sometimes with new machines you'll find a thin plastic covering at the end of a hose system - probably put there for shipping, or not removed earlier as it should have been - this could restrict the flow without stopping it completely, and might not be noticed during installation. Did you contact the place you bought it? Did they install it for you?
2006-07-20 00:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by Crooks Gap 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's how I'd proceed if you called me in to look at the problem. First, is the problem with the hot supply or cold or both. Check that by changing whte water temperature setting on the panel (assuming you have one) while the machine is filling. Then, check to see that you have good water pressure at the lavatory, kitchen sink, and that the toilet fills reasonably rapidly. If the flow at those places seems adequate, then there may be a problem with the supply lines to the machine.
Disconnect the two lines to the machine one at a time with the faucets off, of course. Put the loose end of the hose into the tub of the machine and turn on the water. Do you get as much flow there as in the lavatory or sinks? If so, put that hose back on the machine and do the same with the other. Be careful here, one of those will have hot water and if the temperature is high, you may not be able to hold it in your bare hand. Is that flow good? If so, the problem is in the machine. Now, you should have isolated the problem. Now the decison is, do you live with it or do whatever you need to do to fix the problem. If the problem is in the machine, call the place where you got it. If it's in the lines or faucets, how much to do want to fix them? Life is full of decisions isn't it?
2006-07-20 08:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely your new washer, like most new washers, do not intake water anymore by the amount of water, but by time- what is really kinda stupid. But it means that depending on your amount of water per second, how much water you will have in the machine to actually wash. With some machines you can pre soak, and you may have to let 2 cycles of water in to get enough water. It's kinda a pain, but whoo hoo. the newest invention...
2006-07-20 07:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by georgia1402 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you checked the setting for load size? it could be where you live if in apartment plumbing is old or a lot of people using water at same time . i would have a plumber come out.
2006-07-20 08:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by cozjeanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋