Repair of malfunctions of Brandt washing machines

Brandt washing machine repair Brandt washing machines have been known in Europe since the 50s of the 20th century. Over the course of many decades, the company has consistently managed to win the sympathy of consumers around the world, and Russia is no exception. Like any equipment, these washing machines, although not often, break down, and it is not clear what to do with them in such a situation. Repairing Brandt washing machines is associated with certain problems and has quite a few features, which we will talk about in this article.

The most common malfunctions

Washing machines of the French concern Brandt have been sold in Russia for almost 20 years, and during this time service centers have accumulated fairly complete data on their breakdowns. These machines give the impression of being very reliable, but the fact is that In the CIS countries, only budget models are in demand, the quality of their parts is worse and the assembly leaves much to be desired, which means they break down more often. All models of Brandt washing machines have approximately the same list of typical breakdowns.

Drain pump. The main problem with Brandt top-loading washing machines is the pump. They break down on average once every 3-5 years.
Blockages. The most common malfunction of any washing machine is a clog, which either prevents washing at all, or washing occurs with problems.
Temperature sensor. On any model of Brandt washing machine, from the most expensive to the budget, this is a weak point. The temperature sensor may break down already in the third year of operation.
Ten. The heating element is a problematic unit of any washing machine and there are no exceptions.The heating element can break down in a year, in five years, or it can work properly for all 15 years, everything will depend not so much on the quality of the element, but on the operating conditions.

For your information! The remaining parts of Brandt washing machines are quite reliable and rarely break, so we will not talk about them.

To learn more about common malfunctions, you can read reviews of Brandt washing machines. Consumers express a variety of opinions, but some conclusions can be drawn.

How feasible is it to repair such machines?

People often encounter problems with repairing a Brandt washing machine only after 7-10 years of flawless operation. And this is where the first problems arise. It may turn out that there are no spare parts for the old model of Brandt machine. Dealers dealing in spare parts for washing machines sell only what is in demand by consumers. Basically, you can easily buy the following components for Brandt machines: components for washing machine Brandt

pumps;
pulleys;
drive belts;
shock absorbers;
activators;
pipes;
covers;
drum flaps;
rubber gaskets, rings;
top covers;
heating elements.

Control modules and display modules are considered relatively affordable, although for some models of Brand machines they cannot be found in Russia, need to be ordered abroad. Serious problems may arise with the purchase of the engine. You will have to wait about a month for the original spare part and it will cost (taking into account the current euro exchange rate) very much.

Note! Spare parts for the Brandt washing machine are also produced in China, but their quality leaves much to be desired. In addition, their range is also limited, which creates a problem.

All advice from experts in this field boils down to one thought: before you start repairing a Brandt machine, carefully study the issue and estimate the final cost of the repair. It may well turn out that the cost of your used Brandt washing machine is lower than the cost of its spare parts, and you also need to add time and effort, and this is only if you do the repairs yourself. If a specialist does the repairs for you, then these are additional costs.

Blockages of various natures

Blockages are the bane of automatic washing machines. But at the same time, if you properly care for the washing machine, no problems should arise. Top-loading washing machines are designed a little differently; they have a drain filter inside. In particular, the Brandt WM-1150 washing machine has a drain filter located in the tank. But you don’t need to worry about this; getting to the filter is not at all difficult and you don’t need to be a specialist to do it.

We unscrew one flap of the drum cover with our own hands and remove it, leave the second one alone, we won’t need it.
We unfold the drum and open the doors.
We find the filter at the bottom of the tank and clean it.
We screw the sash into place and return the drum to its previous position.

Important! The drain filter and pipes must be cleaned at least once every few months. If this is not done, the water may stop draining and then the quality of the wash will drop sharply, if it can be done at all.

Brandt washing machine drum If the drain filter of your Brandt washing machine is thoroughly cleaned, but the water still does not drain, you need to clean the pipes. To get to them, you need to remove the back wall, then, using a screwdriver, loosen the clamps, drain the water and remove the pipes. The pipes are quite wide, but debris still accumulates in them, so cleaning them should not be neglected.

Quite often, Brandt washing machines have clogged filler valve filters. On automatic washing machines of brands such as LG, Indesit or Samsung, such filters are located differently and are designed for a different quality of water with a large number of impurities. Manufacturers of Brandt machines apparently believe that Russia has ideally clean soft water, which, of course, is not the case. As a result, such filters become clogged many times more often than those of competitors and have to be cleaned or removed completely. How to clean such a filter?

First, let's turn off the water.
Disconnect the inlet hose.
Using pliers, carefully pull out the filter.
We wash and clean the filter and put it in place.

For your information! Experts do not recommend removing the water filter completely, since in this case a lot of dirt will get into the machine along with the water.

Problems with the temperature sensor and heating element

It is even easier to check and, if necessary, replace the heating element and temperature sensor on Brandt top-loading washing machines than on any other machine. If the machine stops heating the water or the water is overheating, then you need to check both the heating element and the temperature sensor. And since these two elements are nearby, then both of them need to be checked at once.

Let's unscrew the back wall of the Brandt top-loading washing machine. By the way, in order to disassemble the washing machine you will need a Phillips screwdriver and a 10mm socket head screwdriver.
As soon as we remove the back wall of the machine, under it we will see a pulley, a drive belt, a tank wall, an engine, and a pump on the side. There will be a plug directly above the engine that hides the heating element and temperature sensor; remove this plug.
Remove the wires from the contacts of the heating element and temperature sensor.
We use a multimeter to check the resistance of the temperature sensor; if it is working, then we check the heating element.
We take out the heating element along with the rubber gasket from the tank, replace it with a new one and reassemble the machine in the reverse order, not forgetting to put all the wires back in place.

Remember! If you were unable to immediately buy an original heating element that fits your Brandt washing machine model, you should not install a similar one. It’s better to order and wait for the original one, otherwise you can ruin the control board.

The drain pump has broken down

The drain pump of any model of Brandt washing machines can be freely purchased, there will be no problems here, so you can safely start replacing this element with your own hands, but there is a nuance. You need to make sure that the drain pump really needs to be replaced. Do the following.

Clean the pipes, as described above, you can also clean the drain hose.
Approach the pump through the back wall of the machine, as described above.
Disconnect the wires from the pump, making sure to label them so that you can reconnect them later.
Measure the resistance with a multimeter.
Remove the bolts holding the drain pump.
Carefully pull out the drain pump with your own hands.
Rotate the impeller with your fingers; if the pump is faulty, it will rotate reluctantly.
Buy an original pump and replace it with the old one. Carry out all the steps in reverse order and connect the wires correctly.

Important! After removing the pump, inspect the bushing; debris often accumulates in it, which is why the pump cannot work normally.If the reason was indeed garbage, then the pump does not need to be changed; it is most likely in good working order, especially if the multimeter did not show any deviations before.

To summarize, we note that self-repair of Brandt washing machines is not such a difficult matter, especially if original spare parts are available. The work itself of replacing these elements in many cases takes little time and effort; the main thing is to act in accordance with the recommendations of specialists.

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1 reader comment

02/26/2018 at 13:23
Sergey:

In a machine with vertical loading, the heating element is located not behind the rear wall, but behind the left side! Correct it.

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