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How to replace brushes on a Samsung washing machine

How to replace brushes on a Samsung typewriterThe loud noise and cracking during operation of the Samsung washing machine clearly indicate that the electric brushes on the motor are worn out and need to be replaced. Such elements are indispensable for automatic machines with a collector motor and require proper care. First of all, this concerns the timely verification of their integrity.

Parts are called brushes, but in fact they are a carbon tip enclosed in a plastic case with a spring. Over time, the soft corner is erased, and it is urgent to start replacing the engine brushes, otherwise overheating and damage to the motor is possible. To dismantle the old and install new ones, a minimum of tools and knowledge will be required - therefore, repairs can be made on their own. Detailed instructions and recommendations are provided below.

First, remove the engine

If you do not change worn carbon tips for new ones in a timely manner, the engine will deteriorate after a few washes. Installing a new motor is an extremely expensive procedure, and the cost of brushes is an order of magnitude lower. First of all, you need to get the motor from the washer, in which the desired brushes are located. First, disconnect the machine from the mains and provide free access to the back wall. Next, proceed to the dismantling.remove the motor

  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the back wall of the housing.
  2. Pay attention to the bottom - the engine is located under the tank of the machine.
  3. Remove the drive belt (simultaneously twist the pulley and pull it toward you).
  4. We release the electric motor from the strap.
  5. Mark with a marker the location of suitable conductors.
  6. Disconnect all wires (pull the appropriate connectors).
  7. We unscrew the bolts or screws (from three to four pieces) and carefully remove the motor. Be prepared for the heavy engine.

Important! It is recommended to record all actions taken by a series of photographs or notes in a notebook.

To take out the motor you will have to make some efforts: pull yourself, while swinging it in different directions. After extraction, inspect and, if necessary, wipe from dust. Now we place the part on a flat, illuminated surface and begin the direct dismantling of the desired elements.

We make a replacement

In addition to the removed engine and the previously used screwdriver, new brushes will be needed. They can be easily purchased at a service center or a specialized store by informing the consultant of the Samsung washing machine model. When everything is ready, proceed as follows:

  • turn the motor on one side and unscrew the fixing screws;
  • we find brushes that are located on both sides of the body;
  • one by one we remove the brushes by pressing on the existing lever with a screwdriver.

Attention! Remember, and it’s better to take a picture in which direction the ember is beveled - with an erroneous location the machine will sparkle.

Next, carefully inspect the details. If the protruding coal part is less than 1.5 centimeters, then the problem is in the brushes, otherwise the problem of shaking and noise lies elsewhere. We clean the surface of the engine with the help of “zero” sandpaper and a rag, removing scuffs, dust and scratches. Fasten the new brushes firmly (these elements always change in pairs, even if one of them is safe and sound).

remove the brushesIf it is not possible to purchase full-fledged brushes in a special case, you can only change the carbon ledge yourself. For this:

  • disassemble the plastic shell, dividing it in two halves with your hands;
  • solder the worn-out plate with a soldering iron, remove and straighten the spring;
  • then we take a new brush, measure its length, which should fully correspond to the case;
  • we tinker, we clean out contacts, we straighten a wire and, being guided by a bronze guide, we insert a coal. It remains only to solder the wires and snap the case.

Repair is completed by returning the engine to its place.To do this, we again turn to the initial instructions and act from the end. The main thing is to tighten the locks tightly and check the photographs and recordings made before.

The final point will be testing: we turn on the spin or fast wash mode and listen. It is likely that the first time the motor will work quite loudly until the installed brushes are “rubbed”. If you can not hear extraneous knocks and cod, reminiscent of the friction of the sand, then the installation was done correctly.

Some useful tips

To change the brushes on the Samsung washing machine for a long time and not to remember them for five or seven years, you need to remember some recommendations. If they are not neglected, then repeated repairs will not have to be done soon. Make a list of these same recommendations.

  1. Competent selection of parts. The most optimal is to remove the damaged brushes, rewrite the brand of the washer and electric motor to show in the store. A wide range of universal models is presented, but it is better to choose "native" factory parts. Buying used items is not recommended.
  2. Symmetric replacement. Brushes change only in pairs, even if one of them is not damaged.
  3. Regular check. Once every six months, it is necessary to inspect the installed brushes. The protruding tip should be longer than the critical mark of 1.5 centimeters.
  4. Sparing mode. The first 10-15 washings you can not load the tank to the maximum - the brushes need to "get used" to a new place.
  5. Constant monitoring. You need to know the signs of faulty electrobrushes, including a sudden stop of the machine, the appearance of uncharacteristic noises, poor spinning of the laundry and the appearance of a burning smell.

Putting new brushes on your own instead of damaged ones is a simple task, especially if you are guided by the above instructions and act very carefully. The main thing is not to rush, comply with safety regulations and acquire high-quality parts suitable for a particular model. However, those who are not confident in their abilities, it is better to contact the after-sales service.

   

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