In some cases, it is necessary to replace the drum of the washing machine, or at least repair it (replacement of the oil seal and bearings). To do this, you need to figure out how to remove the drum from the Indesit washing machine, as well as how to install a new part. Step-by-step instructions with a photo and a description of each action are presented in this article.
The content of the article
- Preparatory work
- Step by step replacement instructions
- Bearing replacement
Preparatory work
Replacing the drum in the Indesit washing machine begins with the preparation of the necessary tools. You will need improvised devices that can be found in any home:
- screwdrivers of flat and figured type;
- set of wrenches;
- ticks;
- pliers;
- hammer;
- wire cutters.
During operation, the question may arise about how to cut the drum of the Indesit washing machine. Some models have it collapsible, others do not. Therefore, it is better to stock up with a chisel, as well as a hacksaw for metal. The device is previously disconnected from the network, but it will still be better to stock up on tools with insulation.
Step by step replacement instructions
The repair of the drum of the Indesit washing machine is carried out in stages, and it is recommended to prepare a phone with a good camera, as well as a flashlight. Previously, the internal device should be photographed from different sides, so that later you can easily put the parts in place after disassembling the drum.
In addition, this will allow you to understand how to open the bottom cover of the Indesit washing machine, where which fasteners are installed, etc. It will not be superfluous to familiarize yourself with the device of the unit. To do this, you can study the presented diagram.
Step-by-step replacement instructions look like this:
- Loosen each bolt on the back cover.
- To get to the drum and understand how to cut the tank of the Indesit washing machine, you should also remove the top panel.
- Now you need to remove the tray into which the powder is poured, and also unscrew the 2 bolts on the right and left, as shown in the photo. This is necessary in order to remove the front panel - otherwise it will interfere with work.
- Unscrew the bolts and remove the insert shown in the photo (in the upper right corner).
- Replacing the tank in the Indesit washing machine is impossible without removing the cuff. It is necessary to pry off the rubber seal with a screwdriver and carefully remove it so that it does not tear.
- Disconnect motor terminals.
- Also dismantle the pump contacts.
- Next, you need to understand how to disassemble the drum motor. But first you need to remove the heating element.
- Now it’s clear how to remove the gum and how to pull the cuvette out of the Indesit washing machine. The next step is to remove the shock absorbers. To do this, unscrew the bolts in the center from above and below.
- Before removing the drum of the Indesit washing machine, it is necessary to clamp the hose clamp with pliers and pull it out.
- Turn the unit over, remove the small clamp and hose.
- Now you can easily remove the old part, and then the installation of the drum on the Indesit washing machine begins.
- Previously, 2 pipes are removed from the old part - one is removed manually, and the bolt must be unscrewed from the second. To do this, you need to understand how the drum is attached to the Indesit washing machine.
- Then the hose is dismantled. It is also attached to the clamp, which is easy to remove.
- Pipes and other elements from the old one are installed on the new drum. If necessary, they must be pre-cleaned. If they are worn out, it is better to immediately replace them with new ones.
- Now it’s clear how to change the drum in the Indesit washing machine - they install a new part and assemble all the spare parts, moving in the reverse order.
Bearing replacement
Do-it-yourself Indesit washing machine drum repair often requires the replacement of bearings and seals, which inevitably wear out over time. By itself, the installation of new spare parts is simple, but for this you have to disassemble the drum, i.e. basically the whole car. Therefore, it is better to immediately install all new parts, even if one or two of them are not worn out.
It is quite simple to understand that these elements have broken down - there are several reliable signs for this:
- If you open the door and press the drum so that it goes up, there should not be any movement - otherwise the bearings will definitely wear out.
- You can also look at the unit from the back. To do this, follow the instructions on how to remove the drum from the Indesit washing machine. If smudges are visible under the pulley, this is also a sign that the bearings need to be replaced urgently.
- There are also other “symptoms”, for the determination of which it is not necessary to disassemble the unit and repair the tank of the Indesit washing machine. For example, the laundry is poorly wrung out, the tank sways strongly, extraneous noise appears during the spin cycle.
For replacement, it is necessary to disassemble the unit, remove the nut from the center of the drum shaft, and then remove the cover and pull out the stuffing box using a chisel or a straight screwdriver. Both bearings are pulled out in the same way and all parts are replaced.
It is clear that in some cases the question may arise about how to cut the drum of a washing machine. To do this, they work with a hacksaw for metal or a grinder. You can also use an electric jigsaw, chain saw and even a drill. Although if you only need to replace the tank, you no longer need to do this - the old part is simply thrown away or sold at a symbolic price.
Thus, it is quite possible to repair the Indesit drum with your own hands. This is a rather laborious process that requires a little skill and understanding of the washing machine, i.e. its structure, the location of each element. On the other hand, doing it yourself takes only 1-2 hours and saves a lot of money. Therefore, it is definitely worth trying to do it yourself.
