Bearing replacement in the washing machine: step by step guide

Washer He became permanent assistant to the person. Without it is impossible to imagine modern life. This technique helps in many situations: it is not only must wash, but also dry linenIf you want to delay the wash "for later", or save money, is included in the night time (important for owners multitarifnyh electricity meters). That is why, when a machine breaks down, it seriously affects the entire family. Today, our editors have decided to tell you about one of the most common problems, as a replacement bearing washing machine. You will learn about the features that work in different types of household appliances, as well as get advice on self-help this breakage.

How to diagnose that the bearing wear washing machine

If you suddenly feel that your car was "tapping" or vibrate excessively during the spin cycle - is one of the surest signs that the bearings in the drum worn. Sometimes the machine is noisy as usual, but the drum does not rotate. Other signs of problems with the bearing in washing machine:

1. Washing Machine "buzzing", and the drum does not rotate.
2. The housing of the washing machine vibrates.
3. Machine "refuses" pressing clothes, despite the fact that this mode enabled.
4. When you load the laundry drum strongly swinging on the axis of rotation.

What problems can arise if the time does not change the bearings

What problems can arise, if time does not take urgent measures:

1. Place the bearing bracket to the drum is deformed so that it is necessary to replace not only the bearing but also the entire reel.
2. Due to excessive load can "fly" engine stiralki.
3. If the machine runs on the course of the gross, it may break the belt.
4. When the spin cycle can be broken wrong load on all machines and machine systems. They are, roughly speaking, "crumble" by excessive vibration, resulting in can collapse load-bearing elements and nodes.
5. Incorrect position of the drum on the rotation axis can deform the retaining system.
6. Not only the drum but also the tank of the washing machine may malfunction. This is especially true of modern models where the element is made of polyethylene plastic. In the most extreme cases, it may happen disconnecting hoses and water leakage.

In this regard, it is appropriate to say, and what are the reasons can cause such damage. The main two:

1. Overloading the drum. Excessive pressure during stacking things overload. For example, when you are trying to fit into the machine too three-dimensional thing.
2. Damage to the gland, which acts as a seal to washing machine. Thanks to a special lubrication it reliably protects the bearing from the ingress of water. But if this grease for some reason ceased to function, there is a leak.

Procedure for replacing the washing machine with his hands bearing a front-loading

During the work, the following tools and materials:

1. A set of screwdrivers and wrenches.
2. Pliers.
3. Plastic or rubber mallet.
4. Hammer.
5. Pipe wrench.

For the final phase of the work, we will need new bearings, seals, silicone sealant, spray and lithologic or other similar type of grease. Consider the sequence of actions in stages.

Illustration	Description of the action
	Remove the back of the machine, release the fasteners from all nodes, disconnect the wires of heaters and other electronic systems.
	If you afraid that something does not remember, take a picture on your smartphone assembly order and the sequence of fixtures.
	Disassemble the end cover and reach the drum.
	That's how it looks to not disassembled.
	Carefully remove the fasteners and release the "box", while the drum is set aside.
	Clean the surface from dirt and begin to dismantle the bearing.
	With the help of a special piston dismantle the old and install the new bearing. By the way, the gland can be removed using a screwdriver and a hammer banal. Place mounting process the grease gland.
	All procedures are performed in reverse order. And do not forget promazyvat sealant vulnerable zones.

Tip! If you do not have special tools, in order to dislodge the bearing, you can use the core and a hammer. It is important to strike horizontally right across the bearing surface, otherwise it could "enter" crooked or deformed.

Replacing the bearing in the repair of washing machines and dryers

The procedure is similar to the operation of the bearing is replaced by a household appliance with a front-loading, with the only difference being that in this case will have to change two bearings. Most often, the failure of the bearings top-loading machines secondary. Ie, it is preceded by another failure, as mounting of bearings and their stability is much safer than in machines with traditional front-loading. Stages:

1. Turning off communication and release the fasteners from all nodes, disconnect the wires of heaters and other electronic systems.
2. Remove the side covers of the housing.
3. First change the bearing on the side where there is no ribbed wire. Twist the calliper. Typically, a standard thread that needs to be unscrewed anti-clockwise.
4. After that, it is important to clean the place where he is inserted into the gland and the drum shaft.
5. Before installing the bearing note the position of the sealing ring. It should lie flat, otherwise you run the risk of a leak immediately during the first wash.

Important! From the side, where there is no pulley, thread caliper fixing, plain, right-hand, and on the side where the pulley is installed, - left-handed.

Nuances of works on machines from different manufacturers

Many of them have a different design of the tank, and therefore, you can reach it will be completely different. Let us briefly examine particular bearing replacement at washing machines brands such as «Indesit» and «LG», «Samsung» and «Atlant».

«Indesit» (Italy)

Dismantling such designs require specific knowledge and experience. Consequently, the change and the order of operations. In this case it is better to contact the service centers. In addition, some models of the pulley fastening screws may be left-handed (W 84 TX), which should be considered. Sometimes the cause of failure can be damaged brass bush drum spider. Therefore, have to purchase, and this additional consumables.

Also, the models of this brand provides dual fastening axis of the drum, which is a certain nuance, which should be remembered. It is important to turn off the self-positioning sensor, which has many modern models washing machine "Indesit". Otherwise, it may affect the operation of automatic wash programs.

«LG» (South Korea)

Other products have a more spacious load tank therefore assembly and disassembly process will require some physical strength. And accuracy. Here, particular attention should be paid to the electric motor mount. He is somewhat different from other devices and requires special care.

«Samsung» (South Korea)

The only difficulty when working with washing machines of the brand «Samsung» may occur with some brittleness of the bearing fastening system. Remove the gland should be very careful. It is also recommended to treat the "landing" place special grease. Another feature is the use of the brand on the same shaft two bearings of different sizes. In this case, more distracting from the outside in the direction of the tank, and smaller - from within it.

Particular attention should also be paid to the way of fixing the drum corps. He made no screws, and special latches. Therefore, together with the drum shaft must embossing with a wooden mallet, or the special guide.

«Atlant» (Belarus)

All steps are simple and do not require special knowledge and skill. Details are easy to install and maintain the load. However it is necessary to use additional sealants that provide additional protection against leakage.

How much is the replacement of bearings in a washing machine - an overview of current offers

The price for such services in the first place depends on the complexity of the work and especially breakage. It is influenced by many factors:

1. Is there a guarantee on the instrument.
2. In which region repaired.
3. How fast you need to make work.
4. The technical complexity and the presence of concomitant damage and defects.
5. Features of the model and manufacturer (collapsible tank or not).

Typically, such work considered uncomplicated and manufactured for a couple hours. Cost bearing replacement washing machine in different regions of our country are as follows:

• in Moscow - 1 000 rubles;
• in St. Petersburg - from 1100 rubles;
• in Omsk - from 1800 rubles;
• in Khanty-Mansiysk - from 2300 rubles;
• in Novosibirsk - from 2000 rubles.

edition HouseChief.ru recommends to study the instructions in your washing machine before you take on independent replacement bearings. For those who decided on this type of work, it may be useful to the next video.

Video: Changing the bearings in the washing machine