The details of the washing machine have the exact names, which are marked with special markings. For example, the Samsung washing machine has an htr000sa heating element, while Bosch has a similar element called Bosch Maxx. There are also common names for each part, for example, control board, pump, engine, and others. Each of them is discussed in detail in the presented article.
The content of the article
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Main details
- Control board
- Engine
- Tank and drum
- shock absorbers
- Teng
- Motor brushes
- Bearing and seal
- Water level sensor
- water pump
- Lockable door
- Spare parts table
Main details
The basis of the machine is an electric motor that rotates the drum. However, these are not the only nodes - the control module, as well as the heating element, is of great importance. Washing machine parts, names and their purposes are described below.
Control board
This is a control module, which is a board with a processor. It is she who controls all processes from starting washing and heating water to rinsing and spinning. The board is equipped with microchips, which are made of semiconductors. Signals from various control sensors are received here:
- water entering the tank;
- her temperature;
- water outlet from the tank to the drain system.
Based on this data, the module starts certain processes, for example, a pump for pumping out liquid or rotating the drum in accelerated mode during the spin cycle.
Engine
The name of the washing machine parts speaks for itself: the engine is the main part that starts the drum. Moreover, the elements can be connected in 2 ways:
- direct drive (no belt, directly);
- belt drive (using a belt).
The first option is more durable, therefore, in most modern units, direct drive is installed. The belt wears out over time, so periodically it has to be pulled over the pulley or replaced with a new one.
Tank and drum
A tank is a container, often made of stainless steel and less often made of durable plastic. It is into it that water enters during the washing cycle. There is a drum in the tank that rotates with the clothes. There is also a heating element and a sensor that controls the water level.
shock absorbers
These are the elements that are located at the bottom of the case. They are of small length (20 cm), while they perform an important task - they dampen the vibrations of the tank, which are inevitably observed during the rotation of the drum. As a rule, shock absorbers are quite reliable, but sometimes they wear out. In this case, the drum during operation gives extraneous noise and knocks.
Teng
This is the name of the heating element, which is installed at the bottom of the tank. It heats the water to the desired temperature, after which the temperature sensor sends a signal to the control module, and the washing cycle begins.
Motor brushes
Additional elements that transmit electricity to the collector, which is installed on the engine. Durable products, work flawlessly for several years. But over time they wear out, because of which the drum stops spinning.
Bearing and seal
Bearing - a part that is in the stuffing box of the tank. Thanks to this unit, the drum can rotate normally, including in intensive mode during the spin cycle. Made from stainless steel.
The gland itself is motionless and provides complete tightness. In fact, this is a rubber ring that protects the steel bearing from destruction due to contact with water.
Water level sensor
There are quite a few small elements in the car that also play an important role. One of them is a sensor that controls the water level (it is also called a pressure switch). The main elements of this part are a small tube that fits into the tank and a relay.
As soon as water has entered in the required volume, a signal is sent from the sensor to the control module. It leads to the automatic closing of the valve, which prevents excess liquid from entering the tank.
water pump
This is a drain pump that pumps water out of the tank. It is a small electric motor to which a rotating plastic impeller is attached. At the end of the washing cycle, it discharges the waste liquid into the sewer pipe.
Lockable door
The door is often called a hatch. It is made of transparent organic glass of high strength. It is inserted into a plastic rim that closes the entire structure with a lock. The mechanism tightly holds the door until the end of work, so that water does not flow through it. Opening and closing of the lock is regulated automatically.
Spare parts table
Many elements cannot be repaired, so in the event of a breakdown, there is only one solution - a complete replacement. It is important to consider which parts can be put on a particular model. To do this, below is a table of correspondence of spare parts for washing machines using the example of the Samsung model range.
If you need to put in a new part of the washing machine, it is better to take it with you to the store and buy exactly the same or similar one, focusing on the table. In some cases, you can replace the element yourself. But if there is no such skill, it is better not to risk it and contact a specialist.