Why water flows from the steam generator - knowing the reasons, you can quickly find ways to solve the problem.
Such a malfunction may be encountered by the owner of such a technique. The solution to the problem is best entrusted to specialists. But if the device is not under warranty, you can fix a simple breakdown yourself. It is important to know how to perform the work and to observe the simplest safety rules.
To understand the cause of the malfunction, you first need to understand how the steam generator works.
The principle of operation of the device and what are the consequences of damage to the steamer
The device works simply. Purified, better distilled water is poured into a separate container. It is distilled water that will not allow the formation of scale on the heating elements and the device of the steam generator. From the tank, using a special valve device, moisture enters iron sole and, when heated, turns into steam. The valve controls the magnitude and speed of the passage of flow, depending on the set temperature of heating the sole.
This is how a healthy device should work, but often a situation arises when:
- when heated, hot water is captured along with the steam and the steam generator begins to soak things, instead of steaming. In a few minutes, a puddle of water may form, which is dangerous when using electrical appliances;
- poorly steamed and damp things will become wrinkled again, as the wet fabric will wrinkle when dry. But a more unpleasant consequence may be the unpleasant smell of linen and clothes and the formation of mold;
- when salts are saturated with water, droplets of moisture falling on the linen may stain it. In the best case, it will be necessary to wash the laundry.
The steam generator began to spit water, you must immediately turn it off from the network and understand the possible cause of the malfunction.
The main causes of water entering the steam
There are several such reasons; you will need to analyze each of them in more detail.
Reason # 1
This is not a hardware breakdown, but should not be ignored. When buying, many consumers want to purchase more powerful equipment, but it can be wine and producers. We note right away that only replacing equipment can solve such a nuisance, in rare cases, buying a new iron with a hose can help.
Important! The power of the heaters does not affect the quality of the steam and the proper operation of the steam generator. It is not necessary for household needs to buy industrial equipment. Large powerful equipment, will require pouring more water, will increase the cost of the purchase and electricity bills. But the most annoying thing is when you stand in a room with high humidity and condensation dripping on your laundry.
Reason number 2
The steam generator spits - perhaps the cause is a faulty valve. When all the rules for the operation of the equipment and the occurrence of water leaks are fulfilled, the reason lies precisely in the locking device. But you need to verify the malfunction of this part. It is easy to do. We close the valve, turn on the steam generator in any mode, except for supplying steam to the iron. We take and swing the iron around.
When water drops appear, we make sure that the shut-off valves do not block the access to moisture. Valve needs to be replaced. You will need to contact a service center. For the help of specialists.
Reason # 3
Errors during the operation of the steam generator and its maintenance.The control of the operation of the steam generators is equipped with a temperature regulator, on which special marks are applied indicating the time it is possible to turn on the steam supply for the implementation of the steam boost.
If the soleplate is not warmed up to a predetermined value and steam should not be supplied, it is not recommended to try to rush and turn it on. Such inattention may be one of the reasons.
Important! Before ironing, set the type of fabric and the heating level of the sole of the iron, put it in a vertical position and wait for the indicator to warm up the base of the iron to turn off. Only after that, press the steam entry button.
Otherwise, water will drip from the steam generator openings instead of steam jets.
If the indicator goes out, but water comes in, the sole warming regulator may have failed. In this case, you will need a visit to the service center and replacement of the part. Performing minor, simple repairs, replacing an inexpensive part, ordismantling the iron with a steam generator are much cheaper than buying a new device.
The lid of the filler hole in the water tank should be closed tightly until it clicks, otherwise the water will splash out and fall onto linen or clothing.
Careless bending of the hose
In this position, even after several minutes of operation of the equipment and turning on the steam supply, if the hose is even slightly pinched or the location of the iron is opposite the steam outlet of their equipment, and the hose itself is much lower, water and steam can escape.
In this case, a water plug forms, and water cannot flow into the stripping device. Thus, the circulation of water in the system is disrupted and steam cannot pass through the cork without capturing a small amount of water. If there is a large amount of moisture in the cork, a reverse flow of water into the niche and a container for collecting moisture is possible.
You can get rid of such an unpleasant situation by simply placing the iron with a hose over the steamer. After 10-15 seconds, the water will drain and the water plug in the hose will break. In the case of a large jam, you will have to turn off the steam generator, let it cool. Then disconnect the hose from the steam generator, placing the hose above the sink or bucket, raise the iron and drain the water.
It may be necessary to eliminate the flow of water with steam. descaling of the steam generator. To do this, you need to fill in industrial products or alternative substances to remove alkaline deposits, then turn on the heating of water to a maximum temperature. Then the water with a scum merges, pure is filled in and the operation is repeated. To remove alkaline deposits, use decalcification, simple citric acid, even sprite and cola successfully cope with descaling.
In conclusion, we note
It is simpler to prevent emergencies and breakdowns by using the steam generator correctly and performing routine maintenance and simple repair work.
Watch the amount and saturation of the escaping steam. It can deposit condensation on clothes with a large amount and leave damp places after ironing. Prevent dirt, starch, chemicals from entering the fluid tank. These substances can inhibit the process of steam formation in the device and arbitrary splashing out of hole sole ironing.
Elimination will help washing the receiving compartment of the liquid and the use of distilled water and special industrial liquids. If the iron is cold and liquid flows out of it, such a nuisance can happen when the appliance is in a horizontal position or if the water tank remains full after a lot of work.
It is very important that after each use, the liquid must be drained, the heating regulator is set to 0. During storage, only the vertical position of the steam generator is allowed.By following these simple rules, you extend the trouble-free service life of equipment for steaming clothes and linen.
