Pump for washing machine

In a washing machine, a single device, pump or pump, is designed to drain water into the drain. It works very simply. When the impeller of the electric motor rotates, centrifugal force is created. This leads to the appearance of discharged pressure in the snail pump, as a result - the water is drawn from the tank. But it happens that the pump for the washing machine breaks down. Consider the main breakdowns and how you can perform repairs yourself.

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The purpose of the

pump The water flows into the modern styralk by gravity, but its removal is by means of a drain pump. It is activated by command to remove the dirty detergent solution and works until the liquid is completely evacuated.

On the side of the drain pipe on the pump there is a protective grid or a filter for protection of the internal working space( cochlea).It can get small items from clothing and lead to damage to the impeller, which guarantees great problems.

Important! The pump of the washing machine in the process of coping with a heavy load, because it takes part in almost all cycles: washing, rinsing, spinning, draining. That's why it's so important.

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What are the pump failures?

Based on the wide range of tasks that a pump performs for a washing machine, it is not surprising that its breakdowns can be different - both in terms of complexity and maintainability. Let's consider the most common causes of malfunctions.

Problems in the electrical part of the

In this case, either the coil breaks or a short circuit occurs. The pump breaks so very rarely. The cause of the breakdown - water hit the pump from another node. And maybe a foreign object caused the impeller to jam, which led to overheating and short circuit.

Problems with the mechanical part of the

It may happen that the impeller of the drain pump crumples or even separates under the influence of a strong load. After the breakage of the impeller, the pump or motor casing is damaged, which eventually leads to jamming.

If the machine does not properly drain the water after washing, the cause may be worn out of the bushing on the drain pump.

Important! Most often, the washing machine pump is not repaired, but replaced with a new one.

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Replacing the drain pump with your own hands

The most important thing is that most modern washing machines do not need to be dismantled or removed to replace the pump. All the work will be carried out through the bottom:

1. Switch off the unit from the power supply and shut off the water access.
2. The equipment is laid on its side. In this case, the pump of the washing machine should be at the top. In order to avoid deterioration of the coatings, it is better to lay something under the repaired unit.
3. The bottom panel is removed, and a click is heard. If necessary, unscrew the bolts.
4. The pump and housing are now disconnected. Close to the drain valve there are screws that need to be unscrewed.
5. The pump is pressed down from the outside so that it can be withdrawn.
6. Next, disconnect the wires. For this, the chip is pulled from the pump.
7. Prepare a container for draining the water. After - loosen the clamps on the drain pipe, coming from the tank, and on the drain hose.

Important! To unclip the clamps it is usually enough to use pliers or a screwdriver. You will not need much effort here.

1. Above the prepared container, the nozzle and drain hose are removed.
2. If the washing machine pump is being repaired and the snail is being replaced, it is set back in the same order.

What to do if the snail remains in good condition and does not need to be changed?

1. The pump is turned off - three bolts are removed or snaps are released.
2. The snail and pump are then disconnected.
3. Before installing a new pump from the snail, dirt is carefully removed.
4. Especially carefully you need to clean the seat, to which the pump will then join.
5. Then again everything is assembled into a single whole.

Now you know why you need a pump for a washing machine, what functions it performs, how it can break down and what to do in case of a malfunction. With this information in hand, you will not have much difficulty in coping with the problem yourself and eliminating it at home without calling the master.