How to Disassemble a Washing Machine by Yourself: Advice

Most of the various breakdowns in washing machines are quite possible to fix with your own hands.

In order to gain access to the parts inside the machine, you should know the peculiarities of disassembling your machine, as well as other models of washing machines with vertical and front-loading types and their specifics.

What is needed to disassemble the washing machine

You will need:

• Several screwdrivers (Phillips screwdriver and slotted screwdriver are required).
• Screwdriver.
• A few Allen screwdrivers.
• Pliers.
• Hammer.

Some types of joints by coincidence of time simply "stick".

In order for you to be able to unscrew such an old screw, you will need a special liquid, which almost all motorists have - WD-4O.

In addition, you will never hurt small basin to drain the remaining water from the hose and a few ragsto wipe down the internal parts, wipe your hands, and quickly collect any water that leaks out of the basin.

Disassembly diagram of the washing machine

The construction and disassembly of any manufacturer's Ariston, Indesit or any other machine is similar. There may be only slight differences in details, which we will talk about later.

The basic schemes are predetermined mainly by the type of laundry loading.

Horizontal loading

First of all de-energize your appliance, remove the drain hose and disconnect the water supply to it.

So you will save time and effort.

For example:

• Reduced washing quality, increased noise When spinning and poorly squeezed laundry indicates a problem in the pump, or if it is just a clogged hose. To fix this type of failure, disassemble the machine from the bottom, or simply remove the front panel.
• If you notice that water does not heat upIf you notice that the water does not heat up, it is most likely a heating element failure. You can find out the location of this part by reading the manual. As a rule, it is necessary to remove the back panel, but in some models of washing machines, this part may be in the front.
• If draining takes longer than normal.then the problem is in the pressostat or pump. Based on the design structure of the washing machine, the part can be located either behind the side panel, or in the upper part.
• If there is a problem with drum or bearings, you will have to completely disassemble the machine.

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling the washing machine

• The top hatch.

It is held in position by several screws (you can handle them with a Phillips screwdriver) at the top of the back panel. When you have unscrewed them, the cover should be pressed on the front side and then lifted up.

• The detergent tray.

To remove this element, you need to feel for a special button made of plastic, which, as a rule, is located in the center of the tray, and after you press it, pull the element toward you and the dispenser for gels and powders will come out.

• Removing the control panel of the washing machine.

This part is attached to a pair of screws. One of them is located under the powder tray, and the second - in the opposing part of the panel. Do not forget that it should be handled with extreme care, and it will be better if you put it on top of the machine or hang it on a hook.

• Dismantle the service panel.

It is needed for service and removal of small items that accidentally got into the tank during the washing, so it can not be easier to remove it - press the two latches on the sides and the third, which is in the middle.

• Front wall.

First you need to remove the rubber clamp located on the boot lid. It is held by a small spring, which should be tucked.

Next, the collar has to be tightened all around (use pliers and screwdrivers to help you). If the cover gets in the way, you can remove it by unscrewing just a few screws, but if it doesn't bother you at all, you can leave it alone.

Next, look for all the fasteners that hold the front panel in place.

There are also hooks on the panel, and in order to remove them, the part should be lifted slightly.

The power connector is removed from the devices to lock the hatch, and now the panel is completely at your disposal.

• Rear panel.

Here everything is much easier, because to remove this wall you only need to unscrew the fixing bolts around the perimeter (which can be quite a lot).

Vertical loading

The unit Should be disconnected from the drain, power and water supply.

1. Control panel.
   Carefully, using a screwdriver, pry off the top control panel on all sides. Pull it upwards, then towards the back wall, and then tilt it at an angle that is convenient for you, so that you can work with the wires freely. Be sure to take pictures of the wire locations in the "BEFORE" state of disassembly. Next, everything is twisted and disassembled. On the circuit board are all the elements that are unscrewed to further disconnect the mounting module.
2. Side panels. To remove the side panels, twist all the screws, the bottom edge deflects to your side, and pull it down.
3. Front wall. Its fasteners you can remove only after you remove the side panels.

How to Disassemble a Washing Machine of Various Brands

How to Disassemble a Samsung Washing Machine

In washing machines manufactured by Samsung, the tray for loading detergents is attached to two screws.

The heating element in Samsung machines is located under the front cover of the washing machine, below the load tank.

How to Disassemble an Ariston Washing Machine

The biggest trouble that can befall washing machines from the manufacturer Ariston is breakage of glands and bearings. The manufacturer has tried by all means to make it so that these parts can not be repaired, although if you have a golden hands - then it is not an obstacle.

Tank at machines of firm Ariston integral, therefore for replacement of seals you will have to completely flatten out the tank, or simply speaking, to saw it.

How to Disassemble an Atlant Washing Machine

The drum in the Atlant machine is very convenient to take out through the top hatch, not forgetting to remove the counterweight and dismantle the upper control panel beforehand. The drum in this model is disassembled into two halves, which are bolted together in the working condition. This model in terms of tank repair is very practical.

How to disassemble an Electrolux washing machine

The front wall in the Electrolux can be removed, and it also provides access to all major components.

"To replace (repair) the bearings and oil seals, you do not need to dismantle the entire tank, as these parts are on removable supports."

How to Disassemble a Washing Machine LG

To remove the front wall of the washing machine in LG, you will need to unscrew the hatch cover, and then remove the collar. It is held in place by a clamp that becomes a screw in one place.

This screw can be found if you lift the edge of the clamp with a screwdriver and look around.

For easier removal of the drum, remove the top weight from it to begin with.

How to Disassemble an Indesit Washing Machine

The back panel of the Indesit washing machine is a small oval wall that is attached with six bolts. The top cover is inserted in the grooves, and to remove it you need to unscrew the two bolts, and then understand the part towards yourself, without lifting it.

The heating element is under the tank, and it is freely accessible through the back of the device.

The weighting weight in the machines of this firm is located at the bottom and top of the tank.

How to disassemble the washing machine Bosch

In the basic package to the washing machine Bosch comes and a special wrench, which is located in the bottom panel. Behind it you will also find the drain pump, which will be located a little to the left.

Disassembly of the washing machine and its subsequent repair

To find out what is broken, you will help error codes, which many washing machines display on the screen.

Let's assume that in order to understand that the predisposing to failure were the bearings, you should open the door of the hatch and lift the drum by hand. If there will be backlash - it means that the problem is really in the bearings.

Here are a few common breakdowns and ways to fix them.

Replacing the heating element

Let's take a look at how the water heating element is replaced.

1. If the water has stopped heating, then you should replace the heating element. Buy a part that fits exactly to your machine, then find the diagram of a particular type of dispenser. As a rule, a simple removal of the back of the washing machine helps.
2. Under the tank you will see the end part of the heating element and the terminal. Their location is better captured by taking a picture on your phone.
3. The wires and terminals should be disconnected, loosen the central screw. Next, using a screwdriver, hook the heater by the edge and try to loosen it from side to side, pulling it slightly toward you.
4. You do the cleaning inside the place of repair.
5. Install the new element, tighten the screw and connect everything according to the photographed diagram.

Pump and drain system

Quite often the problem appears exactly in the drain system (water either stops draining at all, or flows, but very slowly). For a start, it is necessary to check filter, which is behind the base of the service panel and the hoses that go from it to the pump and back. This is where the clogging occurs and is easy to remove.

"You can remove the pump from the unit to check if it's working."

Sometimes it also happens that foreign objects may have damaged the impeller of the washing machine. In such cases, the pump will have to be replaced with a new one.

Assembly

If during disassembly you have photographed everything you need, then afterwards it will be enough to carry out all the work, but only in reverse order.

It can be quite difficult to put the fixing spring in place. For convenience, fix it with a wire at the top, and then pull it counterclockwise.

And in conclusion...

To make repairs, clean or change the part in the tank of the washing machine of the automatic machine is quite possible, which shows the experience of many home masters.