Bosch 1400 Express - No Water!
Just moved a working Bosch 1400 Express washing machine from one house to another. It was working fine.
Now the machine isn't filling with water.
I checked the water connection - and water comes out of the hose when I remove it from back of machine - but when I reconnect it to the machine and switch it on - no water enters the machine.
I can switch the programme to drain - and the door can be opened. I've removed the filter cover - the impellor moves.
Model Ref WFX2867GB/09
Any ideas?
Thanks
Richard
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Bosch WFX2867GB/09 moved house and then would not fill with water
- The problem
- A Bosch 1400 Express WFX2867GB/09 washing machine worked before being moved, but at the new house it would not take in water. Water was confirmed to come through the supply hose when disconnected from the machine. The pump impellor moved and the machine could be set to drain, with the door then able to be opened.
- Likely cause
- The accepted diagnosis was a problem related to the move, most likely poor water supply at the new plumbing connection or a kinked fill hose. A pressure-system blockage causing the machine to think it was already full of water was also suggested by another forum member, but this was not confirmed for this machine.
- What fixed it
- Recommended checks were to confirm good water pressure at the new supply, ensure the fill hose was not kinked, and listen on a fill programme for a gentle hum from the inlet valve to show it was being energised. If there was no valve sound, the accepted reply suggested fault tracing for wiring or continuity issues. The exact repair carried out on this machine was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Water was seen coming out of the inlet hose when removed from the machine
- Drain programme operated
- Pump impellor was checked and moved freely
- Advised to check for adequate water pressure at the new connection
- Advised to check the fill hose for kinks
- Advised to listen for a gentle humming noise from the inlet valve on a fill programme
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Fill hose
- Water inlet valve
- Continuity test meter
- Pressure hose
- Pressure switch
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
4 Answers
If the washer worked ok before moving, the main suspect is something related to the move. The first suspect is usually the plumbing at the new location, if water is coming through the hose make sure it's running through at a good pressure. After that I would suspect a kinked fill hose, make sure the hose isn't getting kinked.
When the machine is on a fill position, can you hear a gentle humming noise, which could indicate the water valve is being energised? If so, the chances are it's not getting an adequate water supply. If it makes no sound the valve may not even be operating. If so, unless it is a wire come off during transit you would need the fault tracing using a continuity test meter.
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I have a full help article on washing machine won't take in water now on Whitegoodshelp.
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I have had this happen to a friends machine and I'm not certain how it happened. There was still water in the sump from the move and a fair amount of muck (old soap etc) at the bottom. It had worked its was into the pressure hose and blocked it, but the switch was activated making the machine believe it was always full of water. I removed the black rubber hose from the pressure switch behind the front panel and tied it against the casing (above the drum height). Switched on the machine and water came in. I blew as hard as I could down the hose and after a few puffs, I could hear bubbles. Reconnected the hose and it was fine again.
I mention pressure system faults as a possible cause of not taking in water in my article but your post has reminded me I should elaborate a bit more so I will update it soon. Cheers.
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