Beko Wm171641 - Constantly Filling
Hi,
I purchased the above washing machine in February 2014 and just a couple of days back it appears to have generated a fault......
When I turn the machine on and select a program (i.e. 40 degree cotton wash) it begins to fill as it would normally and then it begins to spin approximately 2 minutes later which all appear normal. The problem is that it does not stop filling and when I feel the door it is really cold so I am assuming the water is not being heated?.
Can anybody give me any advice? Is it time to send it to the washing machine graveyard after just 18 months?
Many thanks,
Ste.
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Beko WM171641 keeps filling during wash
- The problem
- A Beko WM171641 starts a programme, fills normally at first and begins to spin after about two minutes, but then continues filling instead of stopping. The door feels very cold, leading to concern that the water may not be heating.
- Likely cause
- The strongest diagnosis given was that the machine is not detecting the correct water level. The pressure system was suggested as the main cause, particularly a blocked, split or loose pressure hose or a blocked pressure chamber. A sticking water inlet valve was mentioned as a less likely alternative if water enters only because the valve is not closing properly.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to isolate the machine from the mains and water supply, then check whether water still enters when the machine is switched off at the controls. If so, the inlet valve was said to be a likely fault. Otherwise, inspect the pressure hose, pressure chamber and pressure switch area for blockage, soap sludge, damage or a loose connection. The cold door was not treated as proof of a heater fault. No completed repair was confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Check whether the machine fills only when powered on
- Check the pressure chamber
- Check the pressure hose for blockage, split or loose connection
- Check the pressure switch area and hose for soap sludge or blockage
- Check whether the drain hose is pushed too far down the standpipe
- Parts or tools mentioned
- water inlet valve
- pressure hose
- pressure switch
Safety: Isolate the washing machine from the mains and turn off the water supply before checks. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hi Ste,
From your description, the most likely issue is not the heater at all, but the machine not recognising the correct water level. If it keeps filling, the usual suspects are the pressure system or, less commonly, the water inlet valve sticking open.
Before checking anything internal, isolate the washing machine from the mains and turn off the water supply.
1. Check whether it only fills with the machine powered on If water continues to enter even when switched off at the control panel, the inlet valve may be sticking open and would usually need replacing.
2. Check the pressure chamber and pressure hose Washing machines use an air pressure system to tell the control board when enough water is in the drum. If the small hose to the pressure switch is blocked, split, or has come loose, the machine can overfill. On Beko machines this is a very common area to inspect.
3. Listen for the pressure switch If you can safely access it, remove the small hose from the switch and check for soap sludge or blockage in the hose/air chamber. The pressure switch itself can also fail, but blockages are more common.
4. Heating may be a separate symptom The door often stays cold for quite a while, especially early in a wash, so don’t assume the heater has failed yet. The overfilling fault may be preventing normal wash operation anyway.
5. Check for siphoning Make sure the drain hose is not pushed too far down the standpipe, as this can cause fill/drain issues, though it is less likely to cause continuous filling on its own.
At 18 months old, it certainly shouldn’t be scrap unless the repair cost is excessive. If you’re not confident checking the pressure system or any live electrical parts, get a qualified appliance engineer in. Any mains, gas, or sealed refrigeration work should always be left to a properly qualified engineer.
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Never work on a live appliance
Always unplug it at the mains before going near it with any tools.
Never attempt gas work
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