The device of the LG washing machine, the main signs of breakdowns and do-it-yourself repairs - Setafi

The device of the LG washing machine assumes the mandatory presence of an engine, a drum, a door with a lock, several sensors, an electronic control board and other important elements. Periodically, they fail, so you need to understand what exactly is broken and how to fix it. This is what will be discussed in the presented material.

Device outside

The LG machine, like other models, is represented by a case in which the engine, drum, sensors and other parts are installed. The case, in turn, consists of several panels (rear, front and sides), as well as a top cover and bottom. On the front wall there is a hatch through which the laundry is loaded.

Another external element is the control panel, consisting of several buttons and a display that shows commands, as well as error codes. They help to correctly determine the cause of the malfunction and repair LG washing machines with their own hands.

On the left is a tray into which powder is poured and air conditioner or other products are poured. At the bottom right, you can see a small hatch, behind which there is a debris filter and a hose designed to forcefully drain water in case of emergency.

If you turn the machine around, you can see a cord with a plug that connects to an outlet, as well as 2 hoses. Through the first, which is located on top, water enters the tank. The second, located in the lower part, is designed to drain the waste fluid. This is the external device of the LG direct drive washing machine and other models.

Device inside

Before you start repairing the LG machine, you should also deal with the internal device, since it is under the body that all the main elements are located:

1. The control module is an electronic board in the processor. Consists of many semiconductors that coordinate the operation of the washing machine. They monitor various parameters, such as the filling level of the tank, the number of engine revolutions and the temperature of the water.
2. The sensor that determines the water level monitors the filling of the tank. If necessary, it gives a signal that stops the intake of fluid. In case notserviceability LG washing machine repair do it yourself or invite a specialist.
3. The inlet valve consists of a housing containing coils and membranes. Regulates the filling of water and the termination of the supply of liquid, including in the off state.
4. The engine is the main element in the device of the LG washing machine. Powered by electrical energy, due to which the rotation of the drum is carried out at different speeds. Older models are also equipped with a belt connecting the motor to the drum. New devices do not have this part, so they break less.
5. The heating element brings the temperature of the liquid to the desired level in the range of 30-90 degrees. For control, there is a thermistor inside the heating element, which turns it off when the desired value is reached. Maintenance of the LG washing machine involves the mandatory periodic cleaning of the heating element, if necessary, its replacement with a new part.
6. A device that blocks the hatch, that is, a lock on the door that controls the electronics. After closing the door, the user will hear a click, then the sensor will transmit information about the lock to the processor, and only then the wash will start.
7. The pump is a small assembly that fills in water to start washing. It has its own small motor, as well as a rotating impeller. Do-it-yourself LG washing machine repair may be required if it breaks down, as well as if the pump is clogged.
8. Depreciation - racks with springs that compensate for vibration waves and fluctuations during operation.
9. Counterweights are heavy blocks of concrete that provide a counterweight to properly distribute the load.
10.  The drum is a cylindrical container made of stainless steel, it is in it that washing is carried out.
11.  Cuff - a dense rubber insert between the drum and the door, provides complete tightness during washing.

The main causes of breakdowns

If the LG washing machine breaks down, first of all, it is important to correctly determine the cause. Among the most common cases that users most often encounter in practice, the following can be distinguished:

1. Pump failure due to small hard objects such as buttons or coins. For a solution, an LG washing machine is being repaired or a new pump is being installed.
2. Failures in the control module, that is, in the electronics. In this case, the programs go astray, the washing machine may freeze and stop responding to commands. As a rule, self-repair is impossible - it is better to contact a service center.
3. Clogging or breakdown of the heating element is determined by the lack of water heating, the termination of washing, and also by the smell of burning. It is necessary to remove the element or clean it with citric acid by adding it to the powder tray. In some cases, element replacement is required.
4. Engine wear can be associated with various elements, for example, with abrasion of brushes, a rotor. This is a complex breakdown, the elimination of which is quite expensive. If it is not clear how to remove the engine from the LG washing machine, as well as exactly how to carry out repairs, it is better to call the wizard.
5. Very often, problems are associated with the drain system, which consists of a pipe, hose and pump. Each of these elements must be disassembled and checked, and if necessary, cleaned or replaced with new parts.
6. The question of how to fix the LG washing machine also arises in the event of a malfunction in the mechanism that blocks the door. In this situation, the unit will not start washing. Since repair is not possible, dismantling and installation of a new mechanism is required.
7. The device of the Elgy washing machine necessarily implies the presence of a rubber cuff. Over time, it can wear out, especially due to careless use (tear from sharp objects). If there are minor abrasions, you can restore the integrity with glue, but in most cases replacement is required.

Individual faults are eliminated independently. For example, in the case of strong vibrations, a new installation of the Elgy washing machine on a special mat and using a building level is recommended. It is also quite realistic to clean the heater yourself, remove blockages in the drain system.

However, in other situations, the installation and repair of the LG washing machine is more complicated. For example, it is difficult to diagnose the failure of electronics, and even more so to restore semiconductors on your own. Since the design of the LG washing machine involves many complex elements, in such cases it is recommended to contact a professional.