How to replace the drum in the washing machine with your own hands

Drum breakage is rare. It occurs due to long-term operation, bearing wear or factory defects. If this happened to your machine, you need to understand what is better: replace the drum in the washing machine or buy new appliances.

In the article, we will analyze ways to replace failed parts on our own, and also consider how much new ones cost.

When you need to replace the drum in the washing machine

The decision to replace the drum is made based on the following factors:

  1. The cost of a washing machine that needs to be repaired.
  2. The cost of acquiring new technology.
  3. The cost of parts and repairs.

If you have a really expensive model of washing machine that you are used to and do not want to change in any case, then one point in support of replacing the drum. The second point is given to a replacement if you are ready to do the work yourself – saving on repairs.

It should be borne in mind that most drums are sold complete with a tank. Separately, you are unlikely to be able to purchase the item.

So, compare the cost of new parts with the cost of a washing machine. Add the repair price at the service center. Perhaps it is really more profitable to buy a new washer?

For clarity, we give examples. How much does a drum assembly with a tank cost for various models of washing machines:

  • SM Beko, Blomberg – from 3100 rubles.
  • CM Indesit – from 5600-5800 rubles.
  • SM Ariston – from 10200 rubles.
  • SM Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi – from 13800 rubles.

Add to this the cost of repairs. In the service center, the amount will be 4500-5000 rubles. In cheaper workshops or from private craftsmen, you will pay about 2500-3000 rubles.

For example, let’s compare the cost of replacement with the cost of a budget Electrolux car, the price of which will be from 17990 rubles.

It turns out that changing the drum is really beneficial if you do the repair yourself. If you decide to carry out the work yourself, then buy a suitable part for your model and proceed.

Preparing to repair the washing machine

In this case, you will need to disassemble the washing machine, remove the tank with the drum and install new elements. There is no need to disassemble the tank itself, since prefabricated kits are on sale, including a bushing and bearings.

Prepare the tools:

  • a set of screwdrivers: slotted, cross, hex;
  • socket and wrenches;
  • nippers;
  • pliers;
  • liquid WD-40 for stuck elements.

Before replacing the drum in the washing machine, you need to disassemble it. For this, the SMA should be prepared:

  1. Unplug the washer.
  2. Disconnect the intake hose, drain the water from it.
  3. Drain the water from the drain filter. It is located at the bottom front of the case.
  4. Move the car away from the wall.

Step by step disassembly of the washing machine

Let’s give an example of disassembling a car with dismantling the front wall, since this repair is the most difficult.

Start at the top and back

Using a Phillips or Hex screwdriver, remove the two self-tapping screws at the back. Slide the cover forward and remove from the body.

Be careful when removing the cover. Its edges may be sharp.

Now unscrew all the screws around the perimeter of the back cover, remove it, set it aside.

Go to front panel

Pull out the detergent drawer. To do this, press the latch in the center and pull it towards you. Unscrew the screws located behind the dispenser and on the other side of the control panel. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry out the plastic latches.

Lay the panel on top of the case. It is not necessary to disconnect the wires.

Detach cuff

Open the hatch door. Bending the sealing rubber, pry the clamp and remove it. Tuck the cuff inside the drum.

Now unscrew the two screws holding the UBL lock. Disconnect the wires from the lock. It remains to unscrew the screws around the perimeter of the front panel and remove it.

Remove the rest of the front

Remove the front weights from the tank. Unfasten the heating element wiring. After loosening the drain pipe clamp, disconnect it from the tank. Be careful, water may spill out of it, so prepare a container in advance.

Detach the parts at the top

Now you need to release the top of the tank. Raise the detergent dispenser first. After loosening the clamps, unfasten the pipe from the tank to the hopper. Pull out the hopper together with the inlet valve. To do this, disconnect the wires from the valve, unscrew the fastening screws at the back.

Remove the top counterweight by unscrewing the bolts. Disconnect the pressure switch hose from the tank.

Move to the back

Remove the drive belt from the pulley. You can immediately unscrew the pulley to make it easier to get the tank later. Lock his ring with a wooden plank or hammer handle. Try to unscrew the center bolt with a wrench. If it doesn’t come out, use WD-40. Remove the tank pulley.

Disconnect the wiring of the electric motor and the heating element, if it is located in the rear. Unscrew the bolts fixing the motor, pull it out of the housing.

Disconnect the wiring around the tank. For the plastic clips that hold the wires, use wire cutters.

You have reached the final stage. It remains to unscrew the shock absorber bolts and remove the tank from the springs. Take it out of the tank.

Time to learn how to change the drum in the washing machine.

To do this, connect a pulley to the tank, securing it with a bolt. Here you may need the help of another person. Lift the tank with the drum and install it into the housing through the top, hanging it on hooks.

Assemble the washer in reverse order.

Now you know how to replace, so you can compare the pros and cons of such a repair. You may be better off buying a new car.

And for those who decide to replace, a video on the topic:

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