In order for heavy drum filled with water and linen, the drum has not split the entire car, the engineers have provided an amortization system. Its purpose is to extinguish vibration while the device is running. Shock absorbers are attached to the bottom of the tank. Over time, they can lose their elasticity and elasticity. In Bosch, LG, Samsung, Indesit, Ardo, Hotpoint Ariston and Beko machines, this is manifested by amplifying vibration and appearance of violin and extraneous knocks caused by tank strikes about the machine housing during washing and pressed.
Device
Externally, the shock absorber looks like a cylinder. The cylinder has a rod. It consists of a rod (holder) and gaskets impregnated with special lubrication of increased friction. The oscillation embelling occurs due to the movements of the piston. With a sharp movement of the tank, the piston is immersed inside the cylinder, due to which the vibration is reduced. Typically, there is also a spring in the cylinder, which returns the piston to its original position (it is also called "return").
Until recently, all shock absorbers were the same. Today technologies have advanced forward: a springs system came to replace the spring, which are attached to the top of the tank and provide it with a "suspended" state. The shock absorbers of this type are called "dampers", they are more reliable and the fluctuations are better.
Causes and signs of malfunction
Most often wear piston strip and stock liners are exposed. It is these elements that provide an elasticity shock absorber. Sometimes the cylinder is also wear. It happens, the damper breaks on the part or bends. Externally, this can manifest itself with methodical blows or frequent problems associated with the flipper of the engine of the washing machine.
In all the circumstances described above, the shock absorber requires repair or replacement.
When damaged shock-absorbing parts, use technique is not recommended, because this minor problem can cause a much more serious damage.
Removing and checking for suitability
First, make sure the problem is enclosed in the depreciation system.
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Remove and remove dampers from the housing of the washing device. In some models in order to do this, it is enough to put the machine side; Access to the shock absorbers will open below.
The washing equipment of other models to ensure access to the desired details, the front wall of the case is removed. This procedure is very troublesome.
- First, you should unscrew the locking bolts (they are on the rear wall) and remove the top cover of the machine. Then removes the container for the powder and the panel that protects the drain filter.
- Next, you need to unscrew the bolts and remove the control panel located in the upper part of the apparatus. Do not hurry! In addition to bolts, the panel is connected with the machine as many wires. Their length allows you to attach the item somewhere nearby, without disconnecting it completely.
- Now from the front wall of the car you need to remove the cuff and fill it inside the tank.
- The final stage - in the upper and bottom of the machine, we unscrew the bolts that fix its front wall. Do not forget to unscrew the door lock, otherwise the wires running out of it will not allow you to remove the panel completely. (Alternative option: Castle do not unscrew, and try to gently pull contact from it).
- After all listed manipulations, access to the shock absorbers will be opened.
To check the damper, remove it from the housing by unscrewing the bolt located in its lower part. Try to press it with your hand so as to squeeze and dismiss the mechanism. If it is barely amenable - the shock absorber is in working condition. If the piston moves without much effort on your part, such a device requires replacement.
How to renovate
In theory, with a significant decrease in the ability to absorb vibration, it would be enough to replace inside the shock absorber or the damper of worn items. Most often, the gasket between the piston and the cylinder leaves, with the result that both are noticeably deformed. Of course, the gasket can be replaced by producing similar from dense tissue. It should be borne in mind that if you have done something wrong, the results of "repair" can negatively affect the operation of the machine as a whole.
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Spare parts for repairing such devices do not produce, since the replacement of a particular item of the part does not guarantee improvements in the operation of the unit. When troubleshooting in the work of the depreciation system, professional repairmen advise not to repair its separate components, but to completely replace them.
How to replace
Spring
Springs allow you to keep the tank on the weight and with sharp movements of the mechanism return it to its original position. At each end of such a spring, there is a small hook, which allow you to attach the metal spiral to the Baku and the case. Places located near the mounts are constantly exposed to a strong load, which is why the spring comes into disrepair or rushing.
Before replacing, you need to remove the damaged item. You can do this in two ways:
- remove the spring from fastening the top of the case;
- From the connecting node located on the tank of the machine.
In the first case, you must first remove the housing cover. Then lift the tank as high as possible and fix it in this position by placing an object under it. Turn away the spring in the direction of the tank and disconnect it by using the passage. It remains to pull the other end of the part from the machine body - and you can move to replacement.
If there are not enough space for these actions, you will have to remove all interfering parts from the body.
In the second case, it is also necessary to remove the wall located at the top of the housing, as much as possible and fasten the pot of the washing machine. Holding the broken spring with a hand, thin screwdriver or other tool. Patty and push the hook that is responsible for fixing the part with the machine housing. Then take the spring to the side and remove it from below.
Damper
To replace the damper who came into disrepair, first remove it from the machine housing, as described above. In some models, instead of a fastening bolt at the bottom of the damper, there are pins with latches made of plastic. To get such a pin, you need to touch the latch and press it inside. If the pin is hard to treat it a little with lubricant.
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In the same way, disassemble the mount connecting the shock absorber with the tank of the washing machine. The new item is installed in the tank in the reverse order.
Shock absorber
Shock absorbers can be recorded in the machine in two ways: vertically or at a certain angle. One end of this detail is fixed on the machine body, the second is connected with a tank. In case the shock absorber is attached using a rod, in order to replace, you will have to disassemble most of the washing machine and even extract the tank from it.
About how to replace shock absorbers at the Electrolux washing machine, look in the video of Oleg Belokurov.
Attention!
- Each particular machine, be it Bosch, LG, Samsung, Indesit, Ardo, Hotpoint Ariston or Beko, is your type of shock absorbers. It is possible that a number of models are equipped with the same dampers, but the likelihood of this is low. Therefore, departing for removable details, capture from the house "Original" or refer when choosing for qualified help.
- If only one damper is damaged, you still have to change both. Otherwise, the load will be distributed unevenly, and they will again fail.
Bosch Fira Shock Absorbers, as a rule, is better than, for example. LG. About how to put the Bosch shock absorber on the LG washing machine, is described in the following video.
Where can one buy
In order not to make a mistake in choosing, buying replaceable shock absorbers better in service centers. As a rule, such companies not only are engaged in the repair of equipment, but also offer high-quality (original) spare parts. Prices for components there are very available, and the range is extremely wide. Another plus of such purchases is the ability to consult with a qualified specialist who will give a good advice and help choose exactly the item that you need.