My Indesit washer dryer soap drawer constantly has water pouring into it - not at the speed of when it is on the wash cycle when it's getting the soap powder, but still quite a good flow.

This then runs into the washing machine drum, so the washing is sopping wet even after a drying cycle. The drum continues to fill up with water and I dread to think what would have happened if i'd not spotted it this morning.

The water still pours into the drawer even when the washing machine is turned off (didn't get as far as turning the mains power off) so i've turned the water off at the wall. Turning the hot water flow to the washing machine stopped the leaking. The cold made no difference.

Anyone got any ideas on what might be causing this? Is there a valve that controls the flow of water to the draw that might be wedged open a little? Is it something I can fix myself?

Thanks in advance :)
Emma

Emma, December 2004

Thanks for the response Scott

I turned the water back on last night and it seems to have fixed itself - the drawer didn't start filling up so I've just left it as is (not very good at putting stuff back together once I've taken it apart) but when it happens again I know where to look :)

Emma, December 2004

Hi Emma
I am no expert but if you take the top off your machine.(normally two screws hold it on, and make sure it is unplugged) The valves are situated near the inlet hoses. They are normally quite easy to take off and have a look at.

Scott, December 2004