Disassembly methods for Indesit washing machine drums

In the tank of washing machines are the most important parts that often wear out. They provide smooth rotation, and in case of their breakdown are possible spinning noise and play. In this article, you will learn how to disassemble the drum. Indesit washing machine.

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One of the most common faults encountered by workers in washing machine repair service centers is wear. bearing units. This set of parts, which provides the rotation of the drum, is experiencing the greatest load due to high centrifugal speeds, so it wears out faster than the rest of the apparatus.

The bearing assembly is located just in the washing machine tank, on the drum cover. To replace bearings, in most cases requires almost complete disassembling device.

It should be noted that not every model of Indesit machine has collapsible tank, very often it is made merged with the drum.

In such cases, specialized centers are not even taken for disassembly, and offer a full replacement of the old tank with a new one, which can result in an amount that is 2/3 of the price of a new car.

Meanwhile, there are unofficial home appliance repair centers where you can be offered sawing plastic washing machine tank and bonding. Of course, such a repair will be much cheaper than replacing the drum, but the masters will immediately warn you that they do not give any guarantees for the proper operation of the machine after the repair. What to do in this case, it remains to you. You can try to carry out such a “handicraft” repair independently and absolutely free. In this article we will discuss in detail how to disassemble different models of Indesit washing machine tanks, and what tools will be required for this.

Set of tools

Surely you have a universal set of tools at home, in which there are different types of screwdrivers with slotted and cross-shaped nozzles, screwdrivers,sets of hexagons and pliers. In addition, most likely you will need a hammer.

As for the new parts that need to be replaced, then you should not buy them in advance if you do not know exactly their markingy It would be much wiser to first extract them, and then select the appropriate replacement for them.

Instructions for disassembling a washing machine

1. You can not start to disassemble the device connected to the outlet in order to avoid electric shock, so first de-energize the machine.
2. It is also necessary to close the valve on the water supply pipe, and disconnect the apparatus from the drain.
3. Place the machine so that it is convenient to approach it from all sides, since it will be necessary to remove both the top and the back cover of the device.
4. Unscrew the bolts holding the top cover at the back. Remove it, for this you can pry its edge with a screwdriver.
   

5. Begin to unscrew the bolts on the back of the unit in a circle. Remove and set it aside.
6. Before you was the outer part of the drum, along with a drive mechanism in the form of a pulley with a belt and engine. The belt can be removed immediately. Roots of rusty fluid leaving the center point of the tank indicate an obvious failure of the bearings and the gland.
   

7. Begin to disconnect the tank from all the wires that are connected to it: from the grounding of the bearings, from the temperature sensors. Do not forget to also unscrew the bolts with which the apparatus engine is attached.
8. Looking at the car with the top cover removed, you can see a rather large detail located on the top of the drum. This is a counterweight that puts pressure on the tank and gives balance. To remove it, begin to unwind its fasteners using screwdrivers and hexagons of suitable diameter.
   
9. Next, pay attention to the elements of the mechanism that may interfere with the extraction of the drum. This may be a housing for loading washing powder, transport stops. Remove them using suitable tools.
10. The drum together with the plastic case can be got both from above, and from a back opening, depending on that, this or that way will be more convenient.

Taking the tank out of the case, you can examine it and determine what device it has: integral or folding. If you notice the fastening screws holding the two halves together, they will need to be removed.Disconnect the components can be using a screwdriver, splitting them along the edges. After you manage to detach the drum from the cover, you can proceed to replacing worn parts, after removing them from the sockets and reading their markings.

Another thing, if the tank is molded from solid plastic. In this case, you have to cut it.

How to disassemble a welded tank

Why do manufacturers still use solid cast plastic casings for drums? The answer is simple: this technology simplifies and reduces the cost of production. In addition, it is profitable for them to use just this type of tank due to the fact that in case of wear of the bearing assembly, the consumer will most likely purchase a new washing machine than choose to pay for repairs that cost almost as much as a new device.

Therefore, they often use this trick: the body is sawn, they make the necessary replacements and glue it back with special glue. Here's how to describe this process.

1. Here is a plastic tank of a car with a drum inside. Inspect it to determine the passage weld seam. To mark the place of the cut, make small indentations around the entire circumference. Use a drill with a thin drill.
2. Armed with a hacksaw for cutting metal, start gently sawing the tank on the prepared marks. Separate the cut part from the drum.
   

3. Turning the drum, you can see wheelthat connects the pieces together. Remove it, and you will finally free the drum from the body.
4. After the new parts are installed, the two halves of the disassembled tank can be glued together with silicone sealant and additionally install screws.

The subsequent assembly and installation of all removed systems can be carried out in the reverse order.

Thus, now you have the opportunity to carry out repair work yourself and save on maintenance.