Machine or Washer problem?

gaz wac

Hey, when I turn on the washing machine, only a little bit of water goes into the draw but the programme still starts. I've tested filters into machine, but all clear. Took off the pipe and I opened the tee joint, and water flowed quickly into the bucket, but then after about 10 seconds, its turns into a trickle. Tee joint is into the cold mains along with sink, but no problem with sink.

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Is my issue the plumbing or machine? Thanks

10-10-20

Hi! That's the proper test. If it's dropping to a trickle then it suggests that it's something between the tap and the source (water tank in the attic). You could try connect a garden or kitchen tap to this outlet and use the mains pressure to release or push-back any solids which may be blocking the pipe.

gaz wac

thanks for the reply. the source…i believe this tee joint is directly into the mains. i think the route is.. mains into house, into sink then up to the attic..and on its way, he tee'd it off into a press for the washing machine. I also have a water filter to throw into the equation! cheers

tphase

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122678940#Comment_122678940

according to the OP, the tee is on the mains supply so that's not going to work. The fact that the cold tap pressure is OK suggests the problem is between the tee and the valve. I'd shut off the mains supply (should be a gate or lever valve under the sink, turn on the cold tap to confirm it's off), remove the valve in the pictures and check it for blockage. While it's off, I'd briefly crack open the mains valve to blow any crud in the pipe into a bucket

If the water still only trickles out, that suggests a blockage in the tee. If it's a soldered joint, it could be a solder snot - I've had a few in my house due to an over-enthusiastic plumber gobshyte

Obviously clear the under sink area and have a few towels/rags available before you start :)

10-10-20

8.56 was pre-coffee. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122679053#Comment_122679053

But yes, that was my other answer, post-coffee. 😝

gaz wac

not soldered, but black plastic pipe. But still not ruling out an problem with his work, as everything seemed to be an issue when getting the work done! he just seemed lazy and didnt want the hassle. i wouldnt be confident working on it myself so ive sent him the video and he said he would call me. Thanks a mill for replying lads.

Escapees

Agree with others - looks like restriction issue at tee. When valve is closed, time allows water pressure to equalise downstream of restriction. The initial spurt is all the reservoir of water stored in pipe between tee and valve, but once that's gone, the restriction at the tee reduces consequent flow.