Why is there too much foam in the washing machine and what to do

Published: 02 Jul 2020

You put the laundry on, went about your business, then returned to the bathroom or kitchen to find that the washing machine was sudsing. Its shreds come out of the tray or directly from the body. The washing machine works or shows a leakage error if it has a leakage protection system for the housing.

What do we have to do?

What should you do when foam comes out of your washing equipment? Is it harmful to the machine?

If water gets on the control module, it can cause a short circuit and failure of the device.

Therefore, it is necessary to immediately take the following measures:

1. Stop the washing program. Next, you need to disconnect the machine from the electrical network.
2. Drain the water from the container. This is done through the drain hatch located on the front panel, in its lower part.
3. Open the hatch door. Remove all items from the drum.
4. Skim off the remaining foam by hand. Thoroughly clean the drum of the machine.
5. Turn on rinse to reduce the amount of foam.
6. Rinse and drain until the foam goes away.

When the equipment returns to its normal state, you can diagnose the malfunction.

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• A technician will visit your home at a time convenient for the customer.
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Main reasons

You should not immediately start the laundry process after getting rid of the foam. You need to find out why the malfunction occurred.

There are several reasons why excess foam may form:

1. First of all, you need to check the powder that was used for washing. You may have accidentally selected a powder intended for hand washing. This may cause a lot of foam to appear. The fact is that powders that are not intended for machine washing do not contain defoamers. This is why the powder foams strongly during intensive washing.
2. The dose of powder was exceeded. To prevent this from happening, use measuring spoons and follow the instructions.
3. The drum contained things that whipped foam. Do not load the machine drum to capacity with light and porous items. Such things include down jackets, tulle, curtains. Bulky items should be washed separately. And if things are made of light fabric, the drum only needs to be filled halfway. In this case, you can reduce the dose of washing powder. Otherwise, the laundry will rinse with foam.

Another reason is that the water has become softer. This can happen when installing a cleaning filter or after moving to another place. For this reason, excess foam appears, which is not washed off even after rinsing. The fact is that when using hard water, less foam is formed. In such a situation, it is necessary to reduce the dose of powder by half.

If you do not find the reasons listed above, then the reason for the formation of a large amount of foam is due to a malfunction.

Drain clogged

A full repair of the washing machine will be required if a puddle consisting of foam mixed with water forms under the appliance. This usually occurs due to a clogged drain system or breakdown of its components. The drain pipe is often damaged or the hose is loosened. Only a specialist will be able to conduct a full diagnosis by examining the main details of the system:

• pump;
• drain hose;
• pipe branch;
• filter.

Vladimir Karpin

plumber

Particular attention is paid to examining the condition of the connection between the hose and the sewer system to accurately determine the location of the leak.

Repair and maintenance work consists of the following:

1. Twisting, tightening parts with loose fasteners.
2. Replacement of worn elements - drain hoses.

Removing the blockage and restoring the functionality of the drain system will eliminate the failure, which manifests itself in the form of foaming and leaks.

Troubleshooting

When washing clothes, enough foam should be formed to wash the clothes. However, if the foam begins to come out through the top of the machine, then the cuff has failed.

The main function of the sealing rubber is to seal the hatch and protect against leaks. The cuff may be torn during washing by some foreign object or simply become worn out. Rubber is also affected by fungus and mold.

If foam flows out from under the washer or through the top, then the inside of the cuff is torn. In this case, its urgent replacement is required.

You can purchase the cuff through the online store. To do this, you need to know the model of the washing machine.

The cuff is replaced as follows:

1. First you need to open the hatch door,
2. Next you need to unscrew the screws securing the UBL lock,
3. Bend the cuff and remove the outer clamp,
4. Then you need to remove the top clamp. To do this, you will need to remove the top cover of the washing machine by unscrewing two fasteners from the back.
5. Remove the cuff from the tank.
6. Next, you need to clean the grooves in the places where the rubber is located and install a new cuff.

If soapy water appears under the machine, the cause may be a problem with the drainage system.

In this case, you need to proceed as follows:

1. First of all, the water is drained from the tank. Next you need to remove the foam.
2. Carefully inspect the entire drainage system.
3. Remove the back panel of the machine. To do this, you need to unscrew the fasteners located on the back side.
4. Check the condition of the drain pipe. The damaged part will leak foam.
5. Unscrew the bolt and then loosen the pipe clamp.
6. Disconnect the pipe and replace it with a new one.

Then you need to check the serviceability of the drain pump and the condition of the drain hose. You also need to inspect the attachment of this hose to the sewer. Loose connectors must be secured.

Pay attention to Miele dryers

In addition to washing machines that provide the highest quality washing and the highest level of laundry cleanliness, Miele produces unique dryers that help avoid unnecessary work on drying wrung out clothes. The user has access to models designed to load from 6 to 9 kg of laundry, which is quite enough to satisfy the needs of even the most sophisticated users. Dryers have intuitive controls and are equipped with a variety of different programs that allow you to perfectly dry even the most unusual items.

In addition to models for home use, the Miele brand produces ultra-reliable drying machines from the professional line. These devices have increased reliability and a huge resource. They can be used in hotels and restaurants, laundries, dry cleaners, and small businesses. A professional dryer from Miele will become an indispensable assistant at a camp site or in a beauty salon, in a dental office or fitness center. Professional Miele appliances can also be used at home if your family needs to frequently wash and dry large amounts of laundry and clothing.

The machine produces little foam

In some cases, the opposite situation occurs: foam does not form in the drum of the machine, as a result of which things are washed poorly.

This may happen for the following reasons:

1. The water used for washing is too hard. Such water has a high concentration of salts. This is why little foam is formed. To eliminate this reason, you need to install a purification filter to soften the water.
2. Poor quality or unsuitable washing powder. In this case, a different powder should be used.
3. The heating element is faulty. If the water is cold, the powder will not dissolve well. As a result, insufficient foam will be produced. Instead of underwear there will be white stains. Here you need to check the heating element. If it is faulty, replace it with a new one.

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Preventing foam clouds

To ensure that a lot of foam does not form in the washing machine, the following rules must be observed:

1. Do not use washing machine detergent intended for hand washing.
2. Use quality washing powder.
3. Do not pour excessive amounts of powder into the washing machine. According to experts, it is better to slightly reduce the dose of the drug than to exceed it.
4. If soft water is used to wash clothes, then the dose of powder specified by the manufacturer should be reduced by half.
5. When washing bulky items, you need to add one third of the amount of washing powder.

How to fix a hardware problem

We do not recommend that you fix hardware breakdowns of household appliances yourself. The first problem you will encounter is the lack of the necessary tools and components (selection of high-quality spare parts takes a long time). Partial unskilled disassembly of Zanussi, Hansa, Ardo, if foam from the washing machine goes through the top, can cause even greater damage to the equipment. Assembly and disassembly must be carried out in strict accordance with technical standards, safety and operating rules.

Prevention

To avoid breakdowns and troubles, you need to take preventive measures:

• Add fabric softener along with the powder. Its active substances not only soften things, but also minimize the formation of foam.
• Use less powder than indicated in the instructions. A couple of teaspoons won't make your laundry cleaner, but it will ensure there are no problems.
• If you don't have conditioner, you can easily replace it with baking soda. When the drum is fully loaded, add 2 tbsp. spoons. The fewer things there are, the correspondingly less soda, since in its pure form it can also corrode internal surfaces.

Also follow other standard recommendations from manufacturers AEG, Hansa, Miele and others. Then the device will last a long time without the need for expensive repairs.

The main preventive measure to increase service life is timely contact with specialists and refusal to repair yourself. Employees work in Moscow and the region, and are ready to offer qualified assistance. We have our own spare parts database and professional tools. Therefore, your equipment is in good hands, and the sooner, the cheaper the repair will be.

Where to go?

If you are interested in the subsequent high-quality operation of your washing machine, choose the services of professional technicians. You can submit an application for qualified troubleshooting and the consequences of foaming in the LenByt workshop at +7 (812) 324-97-77 or online. By contacting us, users receive significant benefits:

• Qualified personnel. Our employees have a narrow specialization and extensive experience within our company. We are confident in specialists.
• Spare parts for common devices from popular brands, including Samsung, LG, Miele, Ariston, Bosch, are available in our own spare parts warehouse.
• We use original components, high-quality analogues from trusted manufacturers.
• Transparent pricing policy. The client personally sees the progress of diagnostics and repairs and can verify that the parts are faulty.
• We cooperate officially with the issuance of a guarantee.

The cost of restoration depends on the fault, the components being repaired, and the complexity of the repair. You can get additional advice from managers at the indicated phone numbers. When submitting an application, please indicate the brand (Candy, Ardo, Indesit, AEG), the article number located on the case, in the warranty card, and technical documentation. We will be glad to see you among our satisfied clients.