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Beko washing machine - 9 years old. Model: ECOWMB81445LW_WH

Turns on but has the sound of draining water, then it stops and whirs, then drains a bit mroe water, then stops and whirs. Does this for about 15 mins before saying "end".

Any clues? It was a cheap machine so wondering if it's even worth getting repaired.

Video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cH7oD72hL6YwohMf7
 
foxhole said:
Crap in pump filter or blocked waste hose ,cleaning should fix it .
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Thanks but checked that - also direct at pump and it's all clear. So is water inlet.

It's basically in a cycle of taking water for 10 seconds then draining for 10 seconds.
 
Most machines have a pressure-sensitive switch to detect water level. This switch has a thin tube going from the drum up to the switch at the top of the machine. If the tube gets blocked by crud the machine may think there is water in the drum when there isn't, or vice versa, and may behave as you are experiencing. Blowing down the tube usually clears it. Worth a try.
 
Alec_t said:
Most machines have a pressure-sensitive switch to detect water level. This switch has a thin tube going from the drum up to the switch at the top of the machine. If the tube gets blocked by crud the machine may think there is water in the drum when there isn't, or vice versa, and may behave as you are experiencing. Blowing down the tube usually clears it. Worth a try.
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Sometimes it is mounted direct to back of drum assy., and sometimes the pipe goes to the drain pump rather than the drum.
Have you tried running a spin only programme?
 
Pull filter and shine light in, Is it clear?
I had elastic band around impeller however clearing out got it going but then trouble again.
Also try turning impeller. Should turn OK.
They really need to spin on full power so
Tbh at 9 years old that pump will be on borrowed time and worn out.
Buy new pump. Easy job.
Lay machine on side.
Pull the two wires off and pipes.
Swap pump although some come with slightly different filter housing, so 4 screws and swap the lot.
Two yellow wires fit on and I needed to extend mine as a tad short for new pump. Don't matter which way the yellow wires attach.
Push pipes back on.
Stand back up and try.

My pump and housing was £27

It's easy job so watch YouTube for demo.

Re pressure switch.. I swapped mine first after blowing through pipes to clear but never worked..
If you can't here the pump rocking back and forth or its just not pumping it the pump.

Oh. Never blow in the pressure sensing switch. Pipes yes. Switch no!

If pump starts to get worn machine starts to smell with the lack of water flow. This blocks up pipes including the pressure sensing switch pipe that connects to the drum which is what you got a blow down to clear.
Take machine lid off for that.
I'd go straight for new pump myself.
Pressure switch next
 
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I'd look at the main motor carbon brushes first. 9 years old they are bound to need replacing.
New set should cost no more than £20 and can be fitted easily.
Machines only pump for a short time at the start to expel any old water before filling with fresh. While it's pumping it also runs a self-diagnosis to check everything else is ok to go. If the main motor brushes are worn they will not be completing the test circuit.
I would rather spend £20 on these before thinking about new pumps, switches etc. If, by some miracle, the brushes are ok, (i.e. firmly touching the commutator on both sides and sliding easily in the brush boxes), then you will at least have a spare set for when they do go.
 
conny said:
I'd look at the main motor carbon brushes first. 9 years old they are bound to need replacing.
New set should cost no more than £20 and can be fitted easily.
Machines only pump for a short time at the start to expel any old water before filling with fresh. While it's pumping it also runs a self-diagnosis to check everything else is ok to go. If the main motor brushes are worn they will not be completing the test circuit.
I would rather spend £20 on these before thinking about new pumps, switches etc. If, by some miracle, the brushes are ok, (i.e. firmly touching the commutator on both sides and sliding easily in the brush boxes), then you will at least have a spare set for when they do go.
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I think it's a brushless motor on this model.
 
Not come across one of them on a washing machine before, mind you, it's been a few years since I have needed to repair one.
 
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