Features of the repair of the washing machine Indesit

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Features of the repair of the washing machine Indesit

For many owners of modern home appliances, it is quite important to consider issues related to the repair of washing machines Indesit with their own hands.

As you know, no equipment works forever, and therefore at any time it can fail.

As a rule, very often this happens at the most inopportune moment, when the family budget does not provide extra funds for the call of the master.

Meanwhile, the device of the washing machine, the machine, Indesit, allows some of the breakdowns to be repaired with their own hands, thereby saving money and letting them to more important purposes.

It should be noted that even if the repair requires the participation of a professional master, then you can save yourself by extracting from the machine yourself an unsuccessful module.

In any case, if it is necessary to repair the machine of the machine Indesit, it is better to try to correct the detected malfunctions by yourself, and to seek professional help only in the most extreme case.

The Indesit washing machine most often has a malfunctioning lock, drum, and an electronic module in charge of the control system.

In some cases, if you have an appropriate tool, you can repair them yourself.

Contents:

  • Repair details
  • Common faults
  • Breakage of bearings
  • Independent repair of the machine Indesit

Repair features

Almost all modern models of Indesit washing machines have a special diagnostic system that is integrated into a common electronic control system as a separate module.

In the event of a malfunction or breakage on the LCD screen, an electronic error code usually appears.

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In this case, just open the instruction in the right place and determine the type and location of the fault.

In addition, in most cases, the instructions detail the recommendations on how to eliminate the breakdown. It is worth noting that it is not always expedient to perform the necessary repairs yourself.

It is not necessary to open the unit by yourself if the warranty period has not yet expired, and also when the malfunction occurred during the operation of the device and was characterized by the appearance of smoke.

In the event that Indesit is covered by a warranty, the entire required scope of work is absolutely free of charge for the relevant service institution.

It is enough just to go to the workshop and the repair will be performed at home by a qualified specialist in full.

If the washing machine is under warranty, and its owner arbitrarily tried to eliminate the breakdown, and this did not work, then the next call of the repairman will be made only with full payment of work.

In addition, you will have to pay for and replace parts if necessary.

If the smoke was noticed at the time of the breakdown, then the fault is likely to be serious, and therefore, to correct it, you will have to conduct a full analysis of all systems, which can only be done with special test equipment.

Common faults

As in any other technique, for Indesit washing machines there is a certain category of faults that can be attributed to standard ones.

As a rule, such breakdowns are not of a complex nature and, if equipped, can be eliminated by hand.

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So, one of the most common reasons when the machine stops heating water, is the failure of the heater.

In this case, it is enough only to change the faulty element and you can continue to use the Indesit washing machine. Very often it happens that the water does not escape from the drum.

Here you can solve the problem by cleaning the drain system and each household master can do it.

The standard faults include the failure of the electronic control module.

A possible cause of breakage in this case may be the ingress of moisture into the control system and it is recommended that the device itself be thoroughly dried to troubleshoot the problem.

Many people face the problem when the knob for switching programs in the unit rotates freely.

In order to solve the problem, it will be necessary to purge the sensor, but for a more serious reason it may be necessary to completely replace the device.

The old models of Indesit automatic devices are regularly damaged due to the ignition of the contact groups on the mains filter.

In this case, the rotation of the drum stops, while the motor as it tries to perform its work.

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To fix the problem it will be necessary to clean the contacts from the burnt, after which the rotation of the drum should resume.

When operating the washing machine, you may encounter a break in the lock lock. As a rule, in this case the reason for the failure of the lock is mechanical.

Very often it is possible to restore the operability of the lock due to its cleaning.

In any case, before making a decision on self-repair, it is necessary to find out the main reason for the failure of the unit.

On how to independently disassemble the washing machine Indesit, shown in the video, which is placed above.

Bearing failure

It is often necessary to perform repair of bearings in a washing machine Indesit.

In this case, when disassembling the washing machine Indesit, it is recommended to fix the sequence of actions and you can do it by photographing.

This will help to properly assemble the washing machine after the problem has been fixed.

In most cases, malfunctions in the operation of bearings affect the rotation of the drum of the washing machine, in addition, there is a characteristic sound in the form of a knock and deafening howling in the spin mode.

To begin with, the washing machine Indesite should be completely disassembled. It will be more convenient to do this if you take the washing machine out of the bathroom into a room with a larger area.

The rear and front covers are removed first from the washing machine, after which the drum is carefully dismantled. It should be completely removed from the apparatus and placed on a flat surface.

Next, it is necessary to dismantle the bearing assembly of the machine.

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The bearings are neatly removed from the axle, for which it is necessary to install the entire assembly in place on wooden blocks and using metal fittings and a hammer to knock them out of the fastener.

After this, it is necessary to replace the elements that caused the failure of the washing machine, replace it with new ones.

After replacing the bearings, the assembly of the washing machine must be carried out in the reverse order.

For the convenience of assembly, you can use pre-made photos.

At the end of the work, it is necessary to test the machine in order to make sure that the problem is solved, and besides, there are no water leaks.

More details on how to repair the washing machine Indesit at home is described in the video posted above.

Independent repair of the machine Indesit

To control the washing machine, as a rule, a special automatic unit is used.

When the control unit fails, you can only try to remove its module yourself, and repair yourself at a service center.

A fairly common reason that the drum stops rotating is the weakening of the belt.

The problem can be corrected if you dismantle the machine, carefully inspect the seat of the belt and make its tension. If necessary, a complete belt change is required.

In the event that the equipment refuses to turn on, you should check the power supply on the network.

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In addition, you should make sure that the lock is completely closed, as in Indesit devices there is a blocking protection, which prevents the unit from starting when the door is not closed properly.

In all other cases, the reasons for not including the unit in the work are likely to be more serious and in order to eliminate them, you will need professional repair in the service center.

There may be a situation where no water enters the Indesit washing machine. Quite often in this case, you do not have to repair the unit, but this must be checked carefully.

To begin with, check the opening of the water supply valve and make sure that the water pressure in the system is correct.

In addition, the water supply hose must be checked for breakthroughs and jams. The cause may be a clogged mesh filter, which in this case it will be necessary to rinse thoroughly.

It may be necessary to repair a level switch that is almost impossible to perform at home. This element, most likely, will have to be repaired in a specialized service center.

You should not undertake to repair the washing machine Indesit yourself, if you do not have confidence in yourself.

How to independently perform a simple repair of the washing machine Indesit, is told on the video posted in our article.

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