Trouble with washing machine drawer?

Question

The fabric conditioner tray keeps filling up with water so I cant use it. I regularly remove the drawer and clean it out and also clean the filter at the bottom of the machine so I cant understand what could be wrong. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Is it the little tube that gets blocked up with gunk thats the problem? I clean mine with pipe cleaners that I get from a local cheapjack shop, they're meant for kids crafts. If you can't see through it, its blocked.

Answer 2

I have the same problem. It think the only way is to regularly remove the tray and give it a good scrubb with hot water.

Answer 3

I think most machines do that, I still use mine, because the softener is more dense than water the softener will sink to the bottom and the water will flow over the top.

Answer 4

You CAN use it, just pour the softener liquid in ............................... .you will find it disperses the water back into the machine and you have a compartment full of softener !!!! Go for it .................Good Luck.
If you use a dryer, another alternative is:- Buy 2x solid balls, specifically made for use in the dryer. you place them in the dryer WITH your washing straight from the W/Machine. They tumble with the items to be dried and soften the fabric as they come in contact. I use these little balls and have had very good results. Saves buying Softener, they cost around £5 initially.

Answer 5

your cold water pressure is to high turn it down a bit use the blue tap on the inlet

Answer 6

The same thing happens to me!!! I still use it though, I just take it out alot and clean it. :-) xx

Answer 7

sarah c has you covered.