Ariston avtf 104 DIY repair

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Ariston washing machines from an Italian manufacturer can be called a "model of reliability and quality", but they sometimes require attention. Repair of Ariston washing machines in some cases can be done by hand, and a specialist needs to be involved only in the most difficult cases.

In this article, we will analyze the frequent malfunctions of Hotpoint Ariston automatic washing machines, study the “symptoms” of such breakdowns and decide how to properly repair it yourself.

The vast majority of breakdowns of Ariston washing machines are related to their operation. This is recognized by the masters of service centers for the repair of washing machines. Sometimes we are talking about frankly improper operation, the user regularly makes gross mistakes, which lead to a breakdown. But most often, the cause of the breakdown is the operating conditions, which the user either did not know about, or guessed, but did nothing. A vivid example is hard water, which can completely disable the “home helper”!

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So, what breakdowns are most often found on Hotpoint Ariston washing machines? We decided to compile a kind of rating of the frequency of breakdowns. When compiling the rating, we rely on statistical data provided by the leading service centers for the repair of washing machines.
  1. blockages. Blockages themselves can hardly be considered breakdowns; rather, they are the cause of various breakdowns. However, it is blockages that craftsmen have to deal with most often, and it is strong blockages that most often paralyze the operation of various Hotpoint Ariston washing machines.
  2. A heating element. In second place in our ranking is ten. Despite the fact that the heating element itself is of high quality, low-quality hard water does its job. Over time, the scale layer destroys even the best part and it has to be changed.
  3. Water pump. In third place is the drain pump or pump. This part fails quite rarely and in most cases the reason is wear and tear from long-term operation.
  4. Fill valve. Even more rarely, the filling valve fails. More precisely, not even the valve itself, but a rubber gasket. Rubber becomes dull over time and begins to let water through, this causes a malfunction. The gasket itself costs a penny, but the services of a master in replacing this gasket cannot be called cheap.
  5. Bearings and seals. In fifth place are the breakdowns of bearings and seals. On Hotpoint Ariston washing machines, this is a rarity, but if such a breakdown occurs, you cannot continue to operate the machine.

Important! The electrics and electronics of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine are intentionally not included in the rating, since it breaks very rarely.

If you have problems with blockages on the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, do not rush to call the master, everything can be repaired quickly, with your own hands. How do you know that you are dealing with a blockage? The main sign of a blockage in the drain system is the idle operation of the drain pump, that is, it is buzzing, but the water does not leave the tank. Usually, this trouble appears after the end of washing, the machine cannot drain the waste water to start rinsing and freezes, or it drains the water too slowly.

Strong blockage can be in several places:

  • in the drain pipe, between the tank and the drain filter - this happens less often, since the pipe is quite thick;
  • in the drain filter - there the blockage forms most often;
  • in the pump - in Ariston washing machines, blockages in the pump are rare, since an additional filter is installed in front of the drain pump;
  • in the drain hose - blockages rarely occur, mainly in cases where the hose was not installed correctly.

How to quickly clear blockages? First of all, you need to check and clean the easily accessible places of the washing machine where a blockage could occur. First, unscrew the drain filter, which is located on the Ariston machines at the bottom right under the narrow panel. Before unscrewing the filter, put a cloth over it, as water will flow from it. Remove all debris from the filter, and then screw it back on.Image - Ariston avtf 104 DIY repair

Next, it is important to check the drain hose and sewer. In some situations, a banal blockage in the drain pipe can force the user to turn to machine repair specialists when it would be more correct to turn to plumbers. And if everything is in perfect order, then it will be necessary to disassemble the machine, clean the nozzles and the pump. To remove the pipe, you will need to loosen two clamps, and to remove the pump, you will need to disconnect it from the sensors and unscrew the two fasteners.

If any malfunction occurs, the Hotpoint Ariston “washer” gives an error with a certain code displayed on the screen. It is very important to correctly recognize the error codes of Ariston washing machines, because this is a direct clue indicating the cause of the breakdown.

A broken inlet valve “according to symptoms” is quite difficult to confuse with other breakdowns of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine. When the inlet valve stops shutting off the water, water begins to flow into the washing machine tank by gravity, even if the “home assistant” is turned off from the network.

If you hear the characteristic murmur of water being filled in and drained from the tank when the machine is turned off, be sure this is a valve.

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To check the filling valve, you need to remove the top cover of the Hotpoint Ariston machine by unscrewing the two fasteners. The valve is located at the junction of the inlet hose with the body of the machine. First of all, we check the gaskets, if they are intact, then you need to measure the resistance of the device, and for this you will have to use a multimeter. We install the probes on the contacts of the filling valve and check. The device should show approximately 30 to 50 ohms.

A defective filling valve should be replaced with a similar one; self-repair is not possible. The replacement itself is done very quickly, we unscrew the old valve from the body and screw in the new one, not forgetting to connect the sensors. It is worse if the pump fails, because this is a rather expensive part.

A faulty pump gives itself out during washing, when the machine should drain the water, but it does not, while the pump either does not make any sounds at all, or it buzzes, but the murmur of the drained water is not audible.

Note! Strictly speaking, these symptoms are superficial and may be indicative of other problems (eg electronics), but it should make you think to check the pump first.

In the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, it is located at the bottom and you can get to it through the bottom. It is better to check and replace the drain pump by a specialist, but you can do everything yourself, the main thing is to thoroughly study the progress of work.

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The heating element is an important part of the washing machine, responsible for the temperature of the water in the tank, and therefore for the quality of the wash. If the heating element is faulty, the wash either does not start at all, and the system gives an error, or the wash is performed in cold water. Both should prompt you to check and replace the heating element in the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine.

Checking the heating element of the Ariston washing machine is not difficult at all. It is necessary to deploy the machine, in the lower part of the rear wall there is a service hatch, which is attached to the clamps and several self-tapping screws.We unscrew the screws, and squeeze the latches with a screwdriver, after which the cover will be removed. Behind the lid, under the tank, you will see two large contacts with a fastener in the middle - this is the heating element. We unscrew the screw, and then we begin to pull the heating element towards ourselves, pulling it out with shaking movements.

Note! Before pulling out the heating element, it’s a good idea to measure the resistance with a multimeter, perhaps the device is working, and you don’t need to touch it.

As we have already noted, failures of bearings and seals are the most rare malfunctions of Ariston washing machines. However, if this happens, urgent action must be taken. Recognizing such a breakdown is not difficult. When the bearing is destroyed, the moving elements begin to make unpleasant sounds, the shaft begins to rub against the bushing, which leads to wear. And if you do not take any measures and continue to wash, then this can lead to the fact that the drum will begin to play and damage the tank.

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So that your favorite washing machine does not end up in a landfill, you need to contact a specialist when such sounds appear, or try to change the bearings yourself. If you are determined to do the work yourself, study the information offered on our website. Otherwise, with such a complex repair, it is not surprising to make serious mistakes. The main difficulty is that in order to get to the bearings, you need to disassemble the entire washing machine, along with the tank.

In addition, it will be necessary to correctly remove the old bearings without damaging the sleeve, and then correctly install the new ones so that re-repair is not required. Without proper skill, self-repair is not possible for many, so before taking on work, consider delegating it to a specialist.

In conclusion, we note that it is theoretically possible to repair malfunctions of Ariston machines with your own hands, especially if you have the time and patience. But still, in order to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses, it is better to contact a specialist because "the miser pays twice"!

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Models of Hotpoint and Margarita washing machines from the Italian manufacturer Ariston are rightfully considered one of the most reliable, ergonomic and high-quality among numerous competitors. However, even with them, sometimes unforeseen failures occur, which can be completely eliminated with your own hands.

Before you start repairing the machine, you should first figure out what most often malfunctions lead to the failure of the unit and determine the code of possible malfunctions.

The stability of the Ariston machines, first of all, depends on their correct operation. If there are certain problems, then you can try to fix them on your own, without resorting to the help of a specialist. But for this you need to figure out what most often can cause malfunctions.

Perhaps one of the most common causes of problems in the operation of the machine is blockages that prevent the passage of water during the process of draining it, which, in turn, leads to the inability of the washer to reconfigure the rinse mode. Characteristic signs of this problem are idling, loud noise and the impossibility of passing water through the hose (or very poor water permeability). As for places of blockage, then they can be concentrated:

  • Image - Ariston avtf 104 DIY repairin the drain hose itself, and in most cases blockages occur if it is installed incorrectly;
  • often blockages form in the drain filter itself;
  • blockages may occur in the pipe, which is located between the drain filter and the tank;
  • and also in the pump, although this is an extremely rare practice.

In order to correct the situation and eliminate the malfunction, it is enough to clean the machine from blockages in accessible places (pump, hose, drain pump or pipe).

The second problem that can be encountered during the operation of Ariston machines is lack of water heating during the erasing process. Often, in such a situation, the washing machine can be shocked due to dysfunction of the insulation of the heating element.

The main reason that provokes such a malfunction is extremely hard water, resulting in the formation of scale. Repair consists in replacing a damaged electric heater (heater). To do this, unscrew the back panel of the machine, since it is behind it that the fastener of the broken electric heater is located. First, disconnect all contacts and unscrew the fixing screw, then carefully pull out the broken heater and replace the part with a new one. Everything, the malfunction is fixed, and the machine should heat the water, as before.

The most difficult problem is the breakdown or partial wear of the bearing or seal at Ariston. Fortunately, in practice, it is extremely rare.

To understand that machine malfunctions are result of bearing failurejust pay attention to the following signs:

  • during the operation of the unit, all moving elements of the washer begin to make characteristic sounds during the spin cycle;
  • in this case, the shaft begins to come into contact with the sleeve;
  • vibrations are possible.

It must be said right away that this problem should be removed promptly, because otherwise you can just break the machine. The only difficulty is that the repair will require almost complete disassembly of the machine. Therefore, if there is no confidence in your actions, it is best to entrust this process to a professional.

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In this case, most likely there is a malfunction associated with socket or power cord. To check the operation of the outlet, just try turning on another electrical appliance. If everything is in order with the outlet, then you need to check the wire itself. To do this, it must be disconnected from the outlet and try to “ring” with a special tester.

In the event that the electrical wire is normal, then most likely the problem is hidden directly in the power supply of the machine. This is a rather complex problem, so only an experienced professional can solve it.

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Another problem that can cause the machine to stop working is no drum rotation. There are several reasons that can cause such a situation: engine breakdown; problems with electrical wiring; collection in the operation of the control panel or clogging of the filter. However, the most common cause is wear or severe stretching of the belt. In this case, you need to replace it - there should not be any special problems with self-replacement.

If the reason is different, then it is best to call a professional at home to identify the cause of the breakdown of the machine.

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An equally common problem that users of Ariston Hotpoint or Margarita typewriters may encounter is a malfunction that occurs directly in the control unit. The main reason for this problem is a malfunction of our electrical networks, which is extremely problematic to deal with on our own.

In this case, the problem is easier to prevent than to fix. Therefore, before you start operating the washing machine, in particular, Ariston, it is best to put special protective equipment, which help protect the washer from power surges and other similar failures. This approach will be much more efficient and economical than replacing the entire control unit.

Operational problems may also arise during loose or broken mechanical fastenerswith which the machine is equipped. Most often, this is expressed in weakening the fixation of the hatch of the machine. The problem has the following symptoms: strong noise during the operation of the washer and characteristic vibrations. To get rid of this, it is enough to tighten or completely replace the fasteners with new ones.

It should be noted that such models of Ariston washing machines as Margarita 2000, Hotpoint, Avsl 109 and others have unique self-diagnosis function. The bottom line is that the system independently detects a malfunction and shows on the display or by flashing indicators, its specific code. Having an idea of ​​​​what code number the unit shows, you can independently identify the problem and fix it.

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Having an idea of ​​\u200b\u200bwhat most often failures can occur in Ariston typewriters, you can try independently repair the unit. However, it should be started only if there is confidence in their actions. If there is no experience in such things, it is best to entrust the repair of the washer to a specialist.