How to replace the pump in the washing machine in 5 minutes with your own hands

If your design broke down the drainage system, then the repair it is necessary and urgent, namely the replacement is needed pump, which served to drain.

As the best option, we recommend that you trust craftsmen on this matter. However, if the repair is urgently needed, it can be done with your own hands. If you are not from that group of people who for every insignificant breakdown take their machine to the service, then we will tell you and together we will figure out how to do the repair and replacement of the drain pump itself.

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The location of the pump in the washing machine and how to get to it
Drain pump replacement
Replacement in the washing machine from Samsung
Replacement of the pump in the drain system of washing machines from LG
Replacing the pump in the drainage system of washing machines from BOSCH

The location of the pump in the washing machine and how to get to it

Every washing machine of the automatic type is equipped with a drain pump (pump), which is one of the main parts of the system, so every owner of a washing machine construction should know where the pump is located in his machine.

Basically, all elements of the washing machine, are at the bottom, and the pump is no exception.

The pump in the washing design can be in absolutely different places, looking at what model of the machine and its manufacturer.

To access the main elements of the washing machine, you need to take three steps:

First, de-energize your helper by simply removing the plug from the outlet;
Turn the construction on its side (it is necessary that the drain is at the top);
Unscrew and disconnect the bottom cover.

When you have done all the necessary steps, you have the opportunity to look at all the main parts and make their disassembly.

All the elements of washing machines are at the bottom, which is very convenient when repairing any parts or cleaning the machine itself.

In such washing designs from manufacturers Electrolux and Zanussi everything is very easy and simple to arrange.

And in order to get full access to the main elements of the machine it is only necessary to open the back panel.

And when removing it, it will be enough just to move the design away from the wall, as particularly large space is not required for the repair of such models.

The most difficult to access have models from companies Indesit, Siemens and Bosch. In machines from these manufacturers, all the important elements are located under the front cover.

And to clean or repair such a machine, you must first remove the hopper, which is very difficult if you do not know how to do it.

Drain pump replacement

Replacement in the washing machine from Samsung

The task is quite simple - the replacement of the drain pump, which does not really require the intervention of craftsmen. All you need to know is what this pump looks like and where it is located. You will need a knife and a screwdriver (Phillips).

It is recommended to buy a pump for the drainage system similar to the old one.

Here is an order of action for you:

First you need to remove the fasteners that hold the back machine cover and remove it;
The water pump will be visible in the body itself at the bottom, it is easy enough to identify it, at least by the the drain hoseThat goes to it;
Disconnect all the wires and hoses that go to the pump;
Slightly loosen the clamps, in order to remove the hose and the bolts on which the pump is screwed;
Pull out the pump, and disassemble it;
Unscrew the screws fixing the volute;
Remove the motor from the volute;
Believe how the impeller works, it should rotate freely;
Reassemble the pump according to the previous points;
Before you put the pump back in place, you first need to check it.

As has become clear, in order to get to the water pump in the washing machine type automatic from Samsung, where there is no need to remove the back panel, you only need to put the machine on its side and change any desired item.

Replacement of the pump in the drain system of the washing machine from the company LG

We will provide you with the order of the following actions in the disassembly of the washing assistant from the company LG, if you decide not to waste time and money on specialistsand wanted to make a replacement with your own hands.

In order to replace the pump of the drainage system in the machine from LG, you first need to open the back panel.

To begin with, it is necessary to pour out all the water from the tank Machine and shut off the water supply;
For your own convenience, it would be best to place the washing machine on its side, preliminarily laying unnecessary floor cloths on the floor so as not to stain the construction;
In new modern models, in order to open the back panel, it is necessary to remove it with one click, which is not the case with older machines, in which the panel must be unscrewed;
Disconnect the pump from the housing. The bolts that hold it in place are on the outside, near the drain valve;
Push and pull the pump toward you;
Disconnect all wires going to the pump;
Drain the pump (if any) and then loosen the clamps holding the drain hose;
Remove the pipes and hoses, and rid them of water;
If the volute is in good condition, there is no point in replacing it. Install the old volute in the new pump (to remove the volute from the old pump you need to unscrew the bolts that hold the volute);
Screw the old reliable volute to the new pump and assemble everything in reverse order. First you need to screw the pump to the volute, and then connect the spigots, hoses and wires.

As you can already notice, the repair is quite simple, and does not require much effort, but in case of serious problems we advise to contact the service center.

Replacement of the pump in the drain system of the washing machine from the company BOSCH

There may be some problems in disassembling the Bosch washing machine, but mostly the problems will be in the assembly and disassembly of the machine.

When replacing the pump in the models from BOSCH models we advise to watch the video reviews from the masters.

Here is the necessary order of actions:

First, we need to remove the front panel, there should not be any problems with it, because the loading of the machine is frontal;
Take out the tray for washing detergents, and in the right side, at the bottom loosen the self-tapping screws;
After that, take out the self-tapping screws near the drain tank, and remove the bottom cover;
Next, you need to remove Next, it is necessary to remove the collar Next, it is necessary to remove the cuff in the door of the boot door: to do this, you must first take a screwdriver and use it to remove the ring that holds the rubber band, then carefully take out the cuff;
Then remove the front panel;
Disconnect all wires from the pump;
To remove the pump, you need to unscrew the three screws on its back;
Install the new pump in place of the old pump, and reassemble the unit in reverse order.

When replacing or repairing the pump in models from Bosch, you need to be aware of certain details, for example, those that are present the possibility of breaking elements of the machine, or in them broken contacts.

As it became clear in order to fix the pump of the drain system you do not need to call professionals, because you are your own master. However, do not use your skill too often, because everything can go wrong and then have to take the technique to the service, while paying for even more expensive repairs.

But still, if you are 100% sure that you can handle the problem, you can do it. Have a nice repair!