If the filter is clogged, your washing machine may not drain properly, so your clothes may be wet when the cycle finishes or the cycle may take longer than expected to finish. In some cases, the washing machine might not spin properly or may by noisy or vibrate excessively.
There are three recommended methods of unblocking a washing machine drain yourself. These are to use baking soda and vinegar, a chemical drain cleaner, or do it manually. You can also potentially fix the issue by straightening out the washing machine drain hose if it has become twisted.
Most front-load washers have the filter behind a small panel on the bottom front of the machine. Look for a designated access panel, often hidden behind a kickplate or covered by a cap. Top-load washers often have the filter inside the machine, accessible through the agitator or under a panel in the back.
Clothing That Feels Heavy After a Cycle: When your clothes are unusually damp even after a spin cycle, it's a sign that the machine isn't draining effectively, which usually points to the filter! Water Leakage: Unexpected puddles around your washing machine might indicate pressure buildup caused by a clogged filter.
Slide the water filter out and remove any debris that might be stuck on it. You might find debris, mold, or algae, so wear gloves when cleaning the filter. Finally, soak the filter in soapy, warm water for about 10 minutes. Clean the inside of the caps and casing with a sponge.
If your washing machine can't drain due to a clogged filter, excess water can build up and cause overflows and leaks. That's why you need to clean your washing machine filter regularly – we recommend doing at least once a month.
Equally, if your washing machine's filter is blocked, this can also stop your machine from spinning. If you are still experiencing issues after following the instructions in our guide, please contact Beko's Customer Service at 0333 207 9710 for assistance.
The most common reason is a problem with the water supply, or a blocked or kinked water supply hose. In this situation, the washing machine will drain for 3 minutes and the power button will be inoperative. In this case, please clean the debris filter and mesh filter.
This could be due to lint, debris, or even small items of clothing becoming lodged within the hose. To check for blockages, remove the drain hose from the drain outlet and visually inspect it. If you find any obstructions, remove them, and reattach the hose, ensuring it's securely in place.
Remove all the filters in a worksheet
If you want to completely remove filters, go to the Data tab and click the Filter button, or use the keyboard shortcut Alt+D+F+F.
Clear things out by mixing equal parts of hot water and vinegar and pouring the mixture through the drain pipe. Wait half an hour, then reconnect the drain pipe, plug in your machine and run a wash cycle.
Open the filter housing and wipe away lint and debris using paper towels. Depending on the placement of the filter, you might want to put down a shallow basin or an old towel to catch any water that pours out when you open the filter housing.