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DIY washing machine maintenance

DIY washing machine maintenanceModern household appliances can work for a long time without outside interference, especially if you follow the basic rules of operation. But without maintenance, the washing machine will faithfully serve only the warranty period or a little more, and soon will “please” its owner with an unexpected blockage or jamming. Avoiding sudden breakdowns is simple - once every 2 years, take care of the unit maintenance. What is at stake and is it possible to cope without contacting the service department, we will tell in the article.

Initial phase of service

Complete preventive maintenance will require a thorough diagnosis and partial analysis of the machine. For this, you can turn to professionals, but not necessarily - to cope with upcoming events on the strength of any man. The main thing is to comply with safety rules and adhere to our recommendations. First you need to carry out the initial stage of work. We follow the instructions below:self cleaning filter

  1. disconnect the washer from the supplied communications: electricity, sewage and water supply;
  2. we pull out the detergent tray, pull it out by pressing on a special tongue and thoroughly clean it with water;
  3. remove the clamp on the hose available, remove the filter mesh and rinse off the scale;
  4. we clean the trash filter, for this we tilt the machine back, substitute the container under the right corner, cover the floor with rags and, picking up with a slotted screwdriver, open the door of the technical hatch. We find the filter plug, unscrew and wash the accumulated dirt;

The trash filter can not be cleaned immediately after operating the machine, as there will be hot water inside, which can severely burn a person.

  1. open the door and evaluate the condition of the cuff - a rubber seal around the “entrance” to the drum, it should be clean, intact, without cracks, tears, rust and foreign objects;
  2. scroll the drum, it is enough to loosen it in both directions: it should move without interference, but with a slight stretch, the main thing is not to hear a sound resembling sand creak.

At the end, the drain hose is disconnected and probed for clogging. But if before there were no problems with the drain, then this step can be skipped. At this initial inspection with your own hands ends.

Service with partial disassembly of the machine

Sometimes a superficial check is not enough and you have to conduct a deeper diagnosis. Especially if the machine gives out alarm signals - it makes a lot of noise, vibrates or buzzes. Then it is necessary to partially disassemble the machine case and assess the condition of shock absorbers, balances and bearings. In order not to experiment, we adhere to a simple plan.check the condition of the belt

  • We disconnect the machine disconnected from the power supply, sewage and water supply system in the middle of the room, providing free access to all sides of the washing machine.
  • Cooking a few rags.
  • We turn off 2-6 bolts on the rear panel and remove the wall.
  • Similarly, remove the top cover.
  • We find concrete blocks - balances and carefully examine them for cracks and chips. Next, we press on the stones to check whether the bolts are sufficiently tightened. If there is a weakening - tighten, if damaged - replace.
  • We return to the back wall and evaluate the tension of the drive belt. If it slides, then remove the rubber, rinse, dry and generously grease with pine rosin.
  • We go down and check the elasticity of the dampers, lubricating them with graphite grease.
  • Do not forget about the heater. We release the wiring brought to it, weaken the fasteners and remove the heater. Soak the part in a vinegar solution until the scale dissolves, and after that we continue cleaning with an old toothbrush or sponge.

To simplify the reassembly and avoid errors, it is necessary to fix the location of the wiring and spare parts on the camera.

It is better to return to the top of the machine and look at the wires and chips. If the fasteners look weakened, then they should be thoroughly tightened or replaced independently with new analogues. Be sure to probe the nozzles leading to the dispensary, and slide your fingers through the filling valve. Everything must be solid and dry, otherwise there is damage and replacement is necessary.

It is enough to conduct DIY maintenance every 2 years for the washing machine to serve more than the 5-7-year period measured by the manufacturers. Or regularly contact service centers, which will be more expensive, but still cheaper than buying a new machine.

   

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