Do-it-yourself washing machine door repair: repair tips

During operation, the washing machine may get malfunctions in which washing is impossible. If the washing program has ended, the blocking time (5 minutes) has passed, and the hatch does not open, while of course the water in drum missing, the problem is in the door.

Washing machine hatch door malfunctions

Faults may vary.:

• the door glass may be broken;
• the latch is faulty or jammed;
• the hinge on the support breaks;
• The problem is with the sunroof lock.

In this case, do-it-yourself repair of the washing machine door is not difficult. It takes patience, time and proper preparation.

Training

What will be required before proceeding with the repair?

1. Understand what kind of device it is and how it is made.
2. Know some of the nuances that masters use when repairing equipment.
3. Necessary tool (depending on the breakdown).
4. Materials and spare parts.

The problem with UBL

If the door of the washing machine does not open, you can use the emergency opening of the hatch.The instructions for the washing machine indicate the procedure for emergency opening the door. Most often, manufacturers have specifically provided a solution to this problem and built an emergency cable into the washing machine. It is under the cover filter plum. The cable is usually a bright orange color and needs to be pulled to open the hatch. Not all models are equipped with such a device.

If there is no cable, then the latch is turned off in a different way. The top cover of the washing machine is removed and it tilts back in order to move a little drum. After that, the latch is pushed aside by hand.

There is also a popular way, which is often effective when repairing a washing machine hatch blocking device. A nylon thread or fishing line is taken.

Its middle is pushed with a screwdriver or a knife between the door and the hatch in the area of ​​​​the castle. Then both ends are pulled so that the thread or fishing line gets inside the washing machine. After that, the latch is pulled back and a click will be heard. The door is open.

To replace the old UBL with a new one, you need:

• remove the fixing bezel;
• put away cuff on right;
• unscrew the screws that hold the device;
• pull out UBL;
• insert new.

Latch repair

Fixing the latch is easy. There are two options: if the latch can be removed, then it is removed. If not, then you will have to work with the entire door.

1. The door is unscrewed and placed on the table for convenience.
2. Next, you need to grind off the notch with a file or needle file.
3. Graphite lubricant is applied. Be sure to remove excess to avoid damage to linen during washing.
4. Door is installed in place.

glass damage

If the glass is damaged, you will need to purchase epoxy or polyester resin. Removable glass in the door is rare. Otherwise, repairing the hatch of the washing machine is a little more difficult.

1. Polyethylene tape is glued on the front. It is important that there are no gaps.
2. A hole that needs repair is closed with a reinforcing tape used in plastering work.
3. Next, the resin is prepared from the desired proportion of the base and hardener in a separate container.
4. The prepared resin is poured into the damaged area.
5. Polymerization occurs within a day and only then can the plastic film be removed.
6. Leaks are removed with sandpaper.

Nothing complicated, a little effort and the washing machine will open.

Plastic support failure

To repair the support you will need:

1. Take it off.
2. The broken part is fixed with a vice.
3. You will need a nail with a diameter of 4 mm, which is cut to the required length.
4. A hole is drilled through the support with a diameter of 3.8 mm.
5. The nail heats up to about 180 degrees. It is held in place with pliers. And then inserted into the hole that was drilled.
6. Cooling time 2-3 min.
7. Next, the door is assembled and installed in its place.

Handle breakage

Repair pens the hatch of the washing machine is not produced, it will have to be replaced. To do this, the door is removed and the screws holding the plastic rims are unscrewed.

The broken handle is removed, a new one is inserted and everything is assembled in the reverse order.