Some systems use water during drying, but any visible buildup should not be considered normal. If the level rises enough to wet the clothes again, check the water inlet and drainage according to the design.
Planned water intake does not mean the drum is flooding
In water-cooled condensation, the supply helps remove moisture from the air and the circuit drains the resulting water. Not all units work this way; a heat pump may include other functions that also use water.
For example, the LG F4X7*FPY* manual requires keeping the cold water supply open during its drying cycles. That instruction applies to the documented model family and does not define all washer-dryers.
What to record if water accumulates
- If water appears before drying or increases after the cycle starts.
- If you hear pumping and whether drainage worked when the wash finished.
- If the water supply continues after the operation is stopped.
- If there is an alert, backflow from a line, or a visible leak.
A drainage failure can leave water in the circuit. A supply that does not shut off requires checking the valve; the drying circuit should be inspected if the problem depends on how it handles condensate.
Do not close the faucet as a routine fix without checking the manual. If the level rises uncontrollably, you should stop using the unit and safely shut off the water supply to contain the leak.
Do not assume it is normal for the clothes to get soaked again just because the unit uses water while drying: an abnormal water level calls for diagnosis.