Almost every second user of the washing machine is familiar with this phenomenon: for no reason, it starts to make noise, vibrates intensely, a knock is heard in the drum.
The first thoughts, of course, that the AGR broke. But do not rush things: often the reason for this behavior is garbage that has got inside. Simply put, an object has come off your clothes or dropped out of your pocket. How to disassemble the washing machine tank and get a foreign object, we will talk further.
How to remove a tank without damaging the machine
Most often the culprits are:
- coins and tokens;
- buttons and buttons, “dogs” from lightning;
- bones from a bra;
- rivets, artificial stones and other decorations.
If you want to save on the services of a specialist and test your strength, then you can solve the problem yourself. Our tips will come in handy, be prepared to remember and understand.
Machine preparation
Before you remove the tank from the washing machine, you should find out the design features of your SM. If the tank is collapsible, then the task is easier. And if it is disposable, you can cut it. The experience of many masters shows that there is nothing difficult in:
- saw the tank;
- get the drum and make repairs;
- glue the halves with sealant;
- fasten additionally with any fasteners - bolts or brackets.
How tight and reliable the connection will be after such a procedure depends only on the quality of your work.
Next, you will learn how to disassemble the washing machine tank. But to do such work is necessary only if serious repair or removal of items is required.
How to disassemble a tank to replace bearings: video
This video, which we offer you below, shows the disassembly of the machine. The master takes out the tank and takes it apart to replace the bearings. The recording was made in English, but there will be no problems with understanding - the master shows everything perfectly. Repeat after him, and you will be able to remove the drum:
The main stage of disassembling the washing machine
We will not dwell on how to disassemble a washing machine, since the designs are different and the principles of disassembly are different. For example, many models are disassembled at the rear, the rest at the front. It all depends on the brand and model: the principle can be found in the thematic articles.
If the washer has already been disassembled, then you can proceed to further actions.
Important! Remember that you should not remove the tank in vain - just to inspect it. This should only be done if there is a clear need: to replace bearings or to retrieve items.
The design of the tank in different models can differ significantly, which can not be said about the dismantling process - in all frontal machines, you can remove the tank according to the same scheme.
To disassemble the tank, you need to remove a few more details:
Detail | How to take off |
Pulley bolt | It is necessary to block the pulley with a wooden block so that it does not scroll with the shaft. The bolt is not always easily removed due to the special composition, cast in and fixing the mount. This is done so that the bolt does not loosen when the machine is working. If the bolt cannot be removed, you can heat it with a gas burner. Ordinary physics: the metal expands and the bolt comes off. |
Pulley | When the bolt is removed, the pulley is no longer attached, and you can remove it. To do this, you need to pull it towards you, while swinging. |
Shaft | This part must be knocked out of the bearing. This will come to the rescue again a block of wood. It is necessary to knock out before the shaft is flush with the bearings. |
Now you can begin to disassemble.
Often the tank is not fastened with bolts, but with latches or brackets. This does not change the essence: you need to remove the fasteners around the entire circumference. As soon as the last fastener is removed, you need to check whether there are any other elements connecting the halves of the tank. If everything is clean, you can remove the upper half of the tank - so you disassembled it.
Now you can take out the drum to remove an object stuck between it and the tank, or change bearings.