Among household appliances, the washing machine is of paramount importance, both in terms of the fundamental role it plays and in terms of cost. In a normal family, it is put into action almost daily, and inevitably this will cause problems that can be critical to varying degrees.
If your washing machine breaks down, you should not be upset, as there are few components in it that are always the same.
Do-it-yourself lg repair with clear information and a minimum of equipment is fixed quite easily: breakdowns that a specialized technician understands are very few and clearly identifiable.
How to clean your washing machine and internal components
During the operation of the washing machine or at the end of the wash, a small puddle of water may occur at the foot of the machine.
The use of inexpensive detergents and limescale could damage the gaskets.
Or the old exhaust pipe is not completely emptied or inserted into the machine at a lower point than the drain in the siphon, a small amount of water flows back into the machine and exits from a bad connection.
Without waiting for the damage to get worse, it's good to check:
- Couplings, especially at the outlet of the pump exhaust pipe.
- The clamping action of the clamp that holds it to the filler is applied to a small portion of the tubing and can slowly affect it and cause leaks. It is easy to check and replace worn parts.
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Porthole and gasket
The most common disadvantage is the loss of water due to damage or destruction of the O-ring located between the porthole and the tank of the basket. These vibrations can lead to the loosening of the porthole bolts shown in the photo.
Detaching the leading edge of the gasket from the shroud results in a clip that locks the inside edge and identifies the tie bolt. A flexible-blade screwdriver is useful, the head of the bolt is held with an open-ended wrench.
The gasket has been carefully removed to prevent tearing. In the folds of the pad, you can hide metal objects that rust and stain the laundry. Water deposits with detergent corrode the pad: it must be dried after each wash.
To assemble a new bellows, follow the reverse procedure: to facilitate the correct installation of the gasket in its housings, it can be lubricated with silicone spray or liquid soap. To secure it, the ends of the metal ring are tightened. If these operations do not solve the problem, the washer must be replaced.
Compartment for detergent
Washing powder is sucked out of the chamber through the supply water and crusts often form that can obstruct the flow of water: it also controls the napkin.
The reaction mixture is poured with vinegar into the detergent dispenser to eliminate limestone encrustations formed over time within the pipelines, it performs a thorough cleaning with warm water. After removing the washing machine tray, wash it in running water, removing deposits deposited in the corners.
Faults in the washing machine
Among the most common malfunctions of the lg washing machine is the loss of water by any component.
If you see a wet floor under the washing machine, you must first unplug the machine, turn off the water supply and open the back of the cabinet.
After that, you will have to inspect the following components:
- water pipe from the faucet to the solenoid valve;
- an exhaust pipe from the pump to the wall drain connection;
- internal coupling between tank and filter and between filter and pump;
- door seal and filter;
- bath.
The only time you need to call a plumber right away is when you're checking to see if the tank is leaking from a hole in it due to corrosion.
In other cases, it is quite easy to interfere. These pipes and flexible hoses, like all elements made of synthetic material, crack.
Inside the sleeves, which are bellows-shaped to be able to follow bends, limestone is often deposited, which speeds up the destruction process.
After receiving the necessary materials to proceed with the replacement, remove the damaged part. In general, it is a matter of loosening the metal clamps and removing the tubes.
Washer window seal
A very common case where the loss is due to wear on the door seal, which cuts along the folds. Replacement is not difficult.
The gasket is removed by loosening the steel wire clamp that surrounds the door and secures it to the body. Once you have removed the belt, pull the seal outward.
It often happens that the body has rust spots under the seal.
While you're at work, you can do a little bit of rust removal with glass paper and a couple coats of spray enamel. A new seal is applied by putting it in instead, repositioning the metal tape and tightening it properly. Many models require the use of a slotted screwdriver with a flexible shaft to loosen and tighten the metal band; in others it is necessary to unscrew the door from the hinge in order to operate easily.
Washing machine filter
Loss can also occur due to a clogged or loose filter: just unscrew it and check.
In some washing machines, the filter is installed directly on the drain pump housing: access to it is through a hole in the washing machine housing.
The filter must be removed and rinsed under running water to remove any deposits.
How to clean the washing machine filter
Every ten to twenty washes, the filter is removed to remove deposits, sand or fluff.It is also necessary to make sure that foreign objects such as coins, buttons or buttons do not get stuck in the filter housing.
Their presence can interfere with the regular flow of water to the pump, stressing and damaging it.The mesh is cleaned by immersing it in a basin of water, removing any solid residue with a small or soft brush, and rinsing thoroughly.
The second filter is usually placed at the other end of the water supply pipe that is inserted into the washing machine.
Washing machine repair: motor and pump
Other lg washing machine repairs may involve the motor or drain pump.
In particular, it may happen that:
- the engine does not start;
- the motor rotates, but the basket remains stationary or rotates slowly
and intermittent; - washing machine does not drain water.
If the fault does not come from the program, in the first case one of the motor windings burned out. Replacing an engine with the same one presents difficulties. The only thing you have to pay attention to is the correct connection of the various cables, which must be marked one after the other when disassembling.
When the basket moves unevenly, the failure often occurs in the drive belt, which can be loosened or put on. A code is printed on the belt that identifies the characteristics in order to be able to purchase a new, identical one.
Even replacing the belt is a simple job: loosen the engine tensioner and proceed with the replacement. If the discharge fails, and you have already made sure that the filter is not clogged, then the pump will be burned. It is easy to replace by detaching from the sleeve that connects to the filter and from the exhaust pipe. Then the bolts that secure it to the support are unscrewed and the electrical connections are disconnected.
Both for the pump and for the motor, but this applies to all the components that you choose to replace, it's handy when you take them with you when you go to buy a new part.
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Cold water blocking
A fairly common fault is blocking the cold water supply: as already mentioned, this is intercepted by an internal tap controlled by a solenoid valve that is controlled by the program. If the fault is not due to the program, then the winding of the solenoid valve has burned out, and it must be replaced.
Washing machine program
When malfunctions do not have an obvious origin, it may be related to the program. Indisputable signs of a malfunction of this very important component are the jumps in the sequences of the wash cycle or the execution of the cycle in much shorter periods of time than usual.
Replacing the program is not particularly difficult, but given the large number of references present on it and the small differences that can occur between two very similar models. As soon as it is established that this particular part is faulty, then the intervention should be carried out by a specialized technician.
Another typical failure is a failure or too slow heating due to electrical resistance failure. To replace it, simply loosen a few bolts, remove the encrusted or burnt resistance, and install a new one.
Remember to always add a descaling agent to your laundry detergent to prevent deposits from forming.
conclusions
Although it has become indispensable, the washing machine is almost always limited to a secondary space and therefore only used when needed.
However, there are do-it-yourself controls as simple as necessary that can save us from the intervention of a technician.Performing maintenance on your washing machine periodically is critical to ensure long-term use.
For information, you can watch a useful video repairing a washing machine.
