Cleaning Cold Water Filter On Washing Machine

If your washing machine fills with a slow trickle you might need a fill inlet valve.

Cleaning cold water filter on washing machine.

This video is demonstrated on a bosch washing machine. Turn off the water to the washer. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to gently remove the screens for cleaning. Unscrew the hot and cold hoses on the back of the washer.

Next find your filter which will either be in the bottom right corner on the outside of the washer the bottom right hand corner of the inside of the machine or underneath the agitator. A how to video guide on how to remove and clean the washing machine mains water inlet filter. Drain this container down a sink or toilet. 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.

The water is then pumped out and the clothes are rinsed and then spun dry. To clean the water filters in the washing machine and avoid the problems follow the steps. When removing the filter some water will normally come out so it is advisable to have a low level container plate frying pan etc and a mop handy. If the filter cannot be removed clean it out with brush.

Let it stand for 2 5 minutes but no more to avoid wear and tear then drain the solution through the tap the cool temperature one if there are two and into a separate container. Washing machines pull in water from your home s water supply and mix it with detergent in the laundry tub. This system traps the sediment in your water before it reaches the inlet valve screen so you will never have to clean the valve screen again. Use a stiff acid brush to remove any remaining dirt or debris.

But chances are you have a simpler problem. Squirt the filters on the washer with water in a spray bottle. Wet a sponge to clean the inner surface of the water cooler with the cleaning solution. To clean filters on clothes washer water lines.

To clean your washing machine filter start by turning your machine off and unplugging it. Always use caution when working with water and electricity. Turn off the hot and cold water supplies and disconnect the hoses.