Drain Pump on Seimans Siwamat Plus 5401 Washer/Dryer

[kjmcdow]

Dear All,

The above machine has given great service, but a couple of weeks ago I had to replace the magnetic value on cold water delivery. It would not stop filling.

Everything seemed okay, but this week the machine has started to get ‘noisy’ when pumping out water from drum. The noise is more of a grrrrh than a grind.

The pump still works, but I think it is struggling. I have taken the cap off and the blades are not obstructed and they rotate freely.

I suspect the motor is almost burnt out, because it had to work hard to counteract the constant delivery of water before I fixed the valve. I am prepared to purchase another drain pump, ~£70.

Before I do....

Is it likely to be something else? What should I check?

How do I get access to the pump? Can I turn the machine on its side, without supporting the drum?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

 

[Leccy758]

Generally on machines you can access the pump from the rear (removing the rear plate) or from the underneath (tip the machine back onto a wall)

You can get pattern parts/universal parts that fit alot of these machines as they dont make the parts themselves but buy in.

I dont know the specifics with your machine though as I dont work too much on siemans branded kit (more bosch which is part of the same group)