How to clean the drain hose in an Indesit washing machine?

In order to properly remove dirty water from the drum during the cleaning process, the drain hose in your Indesit washing machine is essential. But over time, debris, lint, and detergent residue can clog this hose, causing drainage problems and even offensive smells.

It may be time to give the drain hose some attention if you’ve noticed that your washing machine is having trouble emptying the water or if a cycle is taking longer than usual to finish. It can be easily cleaned, which will help your machine work better again and shield it from further harm.

We’ll walk you through the process of effectively and safely cleaning the drain hose on your Indesit washing machine in this guide. The procedure is simple to follow and well worth the effort, regardless of your level of experience doing repairs yourself or with appliances.

Step Action
1 Unplug the washing machine from the power supply.
2 Locate the drain hose at the back of the machine.
3 Detach the hose from the machine and the drainpipe.
4 Inspect the hose for clogs or debris.
5 Rinse the hose with water to remove any blockages.
6 Reattach the hose securely

Chemical cleaning

Scale, grime, and soap scum are examples of natural blockages that can be cleared out without taking the washing machine apart. Chemicals added during washing that corrode the resulting blockage will serve as the "tool." The benefits are clear: quick response time, effectiveness, and energy conservation. Since the integrity of the unit is maintained, this method is also employed in cases where the warranty has not expired.

If you fill the dispenser with citric acid instead of detergent, the hose will be perfectly clean.

You’ll need an appropriate cleaning solution before you can begin cleaning the washing machine’s hose and other components. Hypermarkets and other retail establishments that sell household chemicals carry them. Citric acid is a great substitute since it effectively removes limescale and keeps the "insides" of the machine free of mold and fungus. After using it, there will be a nice "bonus" of citrus scent.

After selecting the type of cleaner, we start cleaning.

  1. Turn on the machine.
  2. Check that there is no laundry in the drum and slam the hatch door.
  3. Pour 2-3 packets of citric acid into the powder receiver, distributing the dose between the two main compartments.
  4. Select the highest temperature mode (for most Indesit models, this is the “Cotton 90” program).
  5. Set the minimum spin and start the cycle.
  6. After the end of the cycle, without opening the hatch door, turn on the second rinse.
  7. When the machine stops, open the door and wipe the glass with the drum with a clean dry cloth.
  8. Remove the tray by pulling it towards you, rinse, dry and return it to its place.

Numerous producers of household chemicals for washing machines provide unique cleaning agents with multifaceted effects.

It’s important to realize that cleaning with baking soda, vinegar, and other common household chemicals works best to get rid of organic pollutants. You will need to take alternative action if, after such a cycle, the stagnant water issue is not resolved: unplug the drain hose and manually remove the obstruction. Step-by-step instructions are provided below.

Remove the hose and clean it

Dry cleaning won’t work, so you’ll have to use "physical" methods instead. Here, it’s as easy as pulling off the hose and giving it a good hand rinse. However, it is not as simple as it sounds.

Simply turn off the water and loosen the clamp to remove the inlet hose. To disconnect the drain hose, turn the unit over on its right side and disconnect the utilities.

The following actions are required in order to deal with the drain hose.

  1. Disconnect the machine from all utilities (electricity, water supply and sewerage).
  2. Move the unit away from the wall and carefully lower it onto its right side.
  3. Loosen the plastic latch-lock holding the hose on the back wall of the case.
  4. Loosen the clamp securing the hose to the drain snail fitting.
  5. Unhook the hose from the snail.
  6. Pull the "sleeve" out of the washing machine.

Be ready for the machine’s leftover waste water to pour out of the drain hose. You can start direct cleaning as soon as you have the rubber in your hands.

Removing a strong blockage

There won’t be any surprises or problems when cleaning the hose. It’s really that easy: just measure out a container that fits the "sleeve," fill it with 70°F water, and add a little detergent. If more specific, we proceed as follows.

  • Carefully inspect the rubber surface for cracks.
  • Find a long wire and bend a “hook” at one end.
  • Punch through the wire and remove the blockage.
  • If the “hook” did not work, proceed to soaking.
  • Immerse the hose in a basin, fill it with 70-degree water and an aggressive cleaner (for example, a grease remover from the stove is perfect), and leave for 40 minutes.
  • Prepare gloves and a sponge.
  • Thoroughly wipe the walls of the hose with a sponge, rinsing it under a strong stream of water.
  • Having strung a sponge on a wire “hook”, clean the hose from the inside.
  • Leave the sleeve for another 20 minutes without water and detergent.
  • Once again, treat both sides with a sponge, then rinse thoroughly under the tap.
  • Wipe the rubber with a dry clean cloth and leave dry out.
  • Attach the hose to the snail fitting, tightening the clamp.
  • Return all previously removed elements to their places, remembering about tightness.
  • Start a test wash (select the fastest cycle or rinse).

An expedited method for cleaning the hose is also available. Turn on hot water under pressure almost to the maximum by attaching the free end of the hose to the tap. Use your hands to compress and stretch the rubber while it’s being washed. An unpleasant odor and the removal of dirt and deposits indicate that the cleaning was successful.

Maintaining the optimal performance of your Indesit washing machine requires routine cleaning of the drain hose. Blockages can cause your machine to smell bad, have poor drainage, and possibly even break down over time.

The procedure is simple and requires only a few tools to complete. You can quickly fix your machine’s inefficiency by unplugging the hose, flushing it with water, and looking for any obstructions.

By including this in your regular maintenance, you’ll avoid costly repairs and unplanned breakdowns. Your laundry will always come out clean and fresh if your washing machine is kept in good working order.

First, unplug the machine and find the drain hose located at the back of the machine to begin cleaning the Indesit washing machine. After carefully removing it from the machine, look for any obvious obstructions. To get rid of any buildup, give the hose a thorough rinse with warm water. For tough debris, use a small brush or wire. Reattach the hose firmly after cleaning, making sure there are no kinks that could lead to further blockages, and run a test through the machine to make sure the water drains correctly.

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