In our article, we will talk about how to repair the drum of the Indesit washing machine (Indesit) on your own at home. We will also talk about the most common breakdowns of this unit. You will find out what tools you need to disassemble the washing machine drum. We will teach you how to identify bearing failures and tell you how to replace it with a new one.
We will bring to you how to properly disassemble the washing machine tank, and whether it is worth repairing the washing machine drum with your own hands.
In 99% of cases, the bearing is to blame for the breakdown of the washing machine drum!
The bearing is an element of the device of the Indesit washing machine, it is installed in the drum and supports the shaft that rotates it. During the spin phase, the bearing experiences enormous loads, and, as a result, this part fails over time. Modern inexpensive Indesit washing machines have a one-piece tank, which makes it difficult to access the bearings.
Collapsible tanks were installed on older models with a mechanical control system, such as the Indesit w101. Large manufacturers of household appliances in the event of a bearing failure advise changing a non-separable tank along with all the details, namely, with a drum, with a shaft, and a bearing. As a result of such repairs, the cost of spare parts is more than half the cost of the washing machine itself.However, there is a way out, you can change the old bearing with your own hands at home or contact a specialized service center.
The cost of replacing the bearing will be approximately $10 lei. To troubleshoot the washing machine associated with the failure of both the drum itself and its main components, you need to correctly recognize the symptoms of one or another breakdown. So is it possible to repair the drum of an Indesit washing machine on your own or is it better to contact a specialized service? It should be noted that the breakdowns associated with the drum of the washing machine are classified as serious, and will lead to the fact that the washing machine finally and irrevocably fails. If you have not previously had independent experience in repairing equipment, then it is better not to undertake this work, but to entrust it to a professional.
If you have the initial skills to repair complex household appliances, then try to fix the problem on your own by replacing the drum bearing that has become unusable. In order for the repair not to lead to even more severe breakdowns, it is necessary to follow the recommendations that we will give below. To repair the bearings of the Indesit washing machine, you need to prepare.
At the initial stage, they buy spare parts, namely, oil seals, bearings. It is advisable to purchase original spare parts, because they will certainly fit the equipment. If the bearings are to be replaced, then get ready for the fact that the oil seals will also have to be changed, since the failure of one part often entails the failure of another.To change the bearing, we need one short and one long Phillips screwdriver, a wooden block, a hammer, several open-end wrench heads or one adjustable wrench, a hexagon, pliers and a lantern.
After preparing the tools, it remains only to prepare a workplace sufficient to move the washing machine and provide access to the nodes. I warn you that when working with large appliances, such as a washing machine, it can be crowded in a small room. Repair of the washing machine begins with its disassembly. We remove the front and back walls, we try not to damage the sealing gum. Next, unscrew the bolts that close the top cover of the washer. After that, remove the cover. In order to remove the back wall, you need to unscrew a few fixing bolts.
With the front wall of automatic washing machines, the situation is much more complicated.:
- First things first, remove the detergent tray. To do this, pull it all the way towards you, then lift it with attention.
- We unscrew the fixing bolts holding the front panel.
- Then remove the rubber cuff and unscrew the bolts that fix the hatch lock.
- At the end, we unscrew all the bolts of the front wall of the device and disconnect it.
After all of the above, access to the internal parts of the washing machine will open
Replacing the seals at this stage is not difficult. Remove the belts from the motor drive and drum pulley. Using a wooden block, fix the pulley and dismantle the fasteners that hold it. Later we will move on to removing the pulley of the drum of the washing machine. The difficulty is that the pulley and drum are tightly fitted to the axle. And if you apply force to the tool, then it is easy to damage it.After removing the pulley, let's move on to dismantling the spacer bar. When it is removed, we will begin to unscrew the counterweights and pull them out.
Counterweights are usually very heavy, so we will do this procedure slowly so as not to damage other components of the washing machine. Then we disconnect the wires from the electrical elements and unscrew the fasteners of the movable unit located on the drum. The screws can rust and can be difficult to remove. We need VD-40 liquid or its equivalent. So the turn came to the bearing, which we will change to a new one. To do this, you need to dismantle the drum. To do this, remove the retaining straps that hold the tank cap. Remove seals and cover. Carefully pull out the drum along with the bearings. The gasket may be worn out over time.
Then we will replace it with a new one. In modern models of Indesit washing machines, bearings are not collapsible. It is better to press out the bearings in the service. We will not be able to remove such non-separable bearings ourselves; here we will need not only experience, but also special tools. After pressing out the old bearings, install new ones. After the bearings are installed, proceed to assemble the washing machine in reverse order.
Important!!! Even a small mistake when repairing a washing machine can lead to serious consequences. In order to disable the equipment, you should carefully study the instruction manual.
