Checking the washing machine upon purchase

A full check of the washing machine involves connecting the equipment to the house utilities, directly diagnosing the process of recruiting and draining water, rotating the drum, the serviceability of the control panel, etc. But such manipulations with the device cannot be performed in the store, and even after arranging the delivery, the unit will not be configured to work simply, the courier will not wait for your signature in the act of acceptance for about an hour. But this does not mean that you need to sign blindly, without even trying to make an elementary inspection of the washer.

Check for a new washing machine upon purchase and delivery. The main way will be a visual diagnosis. The buyer, receiving the equipment at the point of delivery of the store, or upon delivery, must inspect the device from all sides, touch the buttons, the case, etc. The organoleptic method will immediately identify shortcomings that the service center may subsequently call non-warranty.

Visual inspection and shipping hardware

Of great importance is the appearance of the machine, the presence on the body of chips, dents, scratches. If there are such defects, and in large quantities, it is better not to purchase equipment. After inspection, and not detecting visible flaws, it is necessary to proceed to check the transportation bolts.

Shipping bolts must be installed, in the absence of fasteners in no case do not accept the goods.

Do not listen to the explanations of specialists who assure that the bolts were removed as part of a free promotion to facilitate the installation of the machine for the buyer. This is an outright lie. Transportation fasteners must be in place, as they only prevent damage to the tank and drum when moving the washer.

The number of fasteners that must be present can be found in the instructions for any washing machine. The user manual will list the standard number of bolts, their location and how to remove the elements after delivery to the buyer.

The screws ensuring the safety of the equipment during transportation must be fully and evenly tightened, but not at all inclined. Therefore, if you saw that the bolt is deviated from the center, therefore, the machine was subjected to a strong blow, as a result of which the tank moved to the side. Of course, most likely, the displacement of the tank will not affect the operability of the washer, but buying new equipment is not worth the risk. If the tank is plastic, then cracks may form on the surface from the impact, which will lead to emergency leaks during use of the machine.

Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to transport bolts during delivery. Look at each fastener; there should be no marks or scratches around them. If there are any marks, the bolts have probably been removed. It is better to refuse such an instance of a washer, because, perhaps, the car has been repaired.

Pay attention to the legs

Any model of a washing machine is equipped with four legs with locknuts. Inspect each of them. The legs should be flat, without defects. On the corner of the case, near the base, there should also be no dents or chips.

Disadvantages of this kind arise when the equipment hits the floor, which could happen when loading or unloading the machine. The deformed legs of the machine will not allow the unit to be aligned evenly, which will lead to a violation of the washing quality, imbalance in the drum, excessive noise emitted by the device, breakage of counterweights, etc..

Inspect the dispenser

The powder receiver is in any machine. Laundry detergent, conditioner, rinse aid and other products must be poured into the dispenser. The tray is removable, this provides easy cleaning of the item.In some models, you need to press the button to remove it, in others - pull the powder receptacle toward you with force.

Inspect the tray for damage. Also, be sure to look into the hole from where the tray was removed, sniff what smells from there. Normally, a slightly perceptible smell of plastic or dampness should be heard from the inside. When the hole clearly smells of detergent, it is very likely that the machine was used, and, therefore, it is better to refuse such an acquisition, of course, in that situation if you obviously do not make the purchase by hand.

We study a drain and inlet hose

You should also inspect the hoses for connecting to communications. Special attention is required to the drain pipe, mounted on the rear wall of the washing machine and connected to the pump for pumping out the spent liquid from the tank. The hose for draining water is made of a thin polymer, so it can be easily damaged. Try not to miss a single defect on the corrugated surface of the drain pipe.

The inlet hose is not pre-connected by the manufacturer, but is supplied complete with the equipment - either in a separate package or in the washing drum. You can inspect the item in bright light by bringing the hose to a light source or window. You need to look for any damage, even the smallest cracks and fractures. The inlet pipe during operation will be under constant pressure, so a missed defect can lead to a hose rupture and water discharge into the room.

Let's look in the hatch

An important element of every washing machine is a drum. It is in his cavity that the loaded laundry is washed off. On the surface of the drum you will see a large number of holes serving to ensure the circulation of fluid inside. These cavities are obtained after pressing. The outer boundaries of the holes are torn and very sharp. In some cases, when pressing, it may happen that the sharp edge is not hidden inside, but sticking out, and will be in direct contact with the clothes being washed. As a result of such “contact”, things will undoubtedly become worthless. It is important to pay attention to the absence of such a manufacturing defect upon delivery.

Also, "burrs" of metal can be located in the welding area of ​​the front and rear of the tank. This will certainly affect the quality of the cleaned laundry. Checking the drum is very simple - take nylon tights and swipe them over the entire surface. Delicate fabric catch on any "tip". If there is no clue, it means that damage to erased things will not be done.

Checking the module, motor and pump

Partially test used equipment, as well as new cars, can be done without connecting devices to the water supply and sewage systems. Therefore, elementary diagnostics will be available both on the trading floor and upon delivery of the washer by courier.

If the washing machine was delivered to the buyer's apartment in the winter, then it is forbidden to immediately turn on the appliance in the network, it is necessary to let the equipment “warm up”.

Each model of the washing machine in memory has a standard spin program. This option does not require connecting the washer to the house utilities, but only connecting the power cord to the mains. If you start the mode, the drain pump will start working, at the same time the drum will rotate at the set speed. By turning on spin, the user will be convinced that:

• the pump is functioning properly;
• control panel works;
• the machine does not vibrate and does not "bounce" at high speeds;
• the drum is well balanced.

This type of diagnosis may not appeal to store managers or the delivery man. However, the buyer has every right to start the equipment before signing the act of receiving the goods or transferring money to the cash register. Therefore, do not be afraid to launch the Spin program.

Check used equipment for proper operation of the motor and the drain pump should be mandatory.Since usually, in this case, after the transfer of money, the seller does not bear any responsibility to the buyer. If new equipment is purchased, such damage is covered by the warranty. However, diagnostics of equipment “from the store” in this way will still not be superfluous.

When buying from hand, it is better to go to the seller and inspect the car on the spot, because often the equipment is not yet disconnected from the water supply and sewage. In this case, it is possible to check all the functions of the washing machine: water intake in the tank, control panel serviceability, quick discharge of waste fluid, operation at high revolutions during spin cycle, etc.

When purchasing a car in a household appliance store, do not delay the operation of the appliance. It is advisable to start using the machine as soon as possible. Moreover, it is recommended to test the unit as much as possible, to “drive off” the wash in almost all the prescribed modes. Such measures will help to quickly identify factory defects and timely transfer the washing machine to a service center.