Do-it-yourself fairy washing machine repair

In detail: do-it-yourself fairy washing machine repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The washing tank, the casing of the electric drive and the tank lid of the FEYA washing machine are made of impact-resistant plastic. To accommodate the activator, the washing tub has a special cutout in the bottom and marks on the inner wall, which indicate the required water level in the tub for washing and rinsing. To rotate the activator, a belt drive is intended that connects it to the electric motor. The electric drive of the machine consists of an electric motor, a time relay and capacitors. The control panel has a knob of a cyclic time relay RVTs-6-50, with the help of which the activator's electric drive is started and stopped. The time relay provides automatic control of the cyclic reversing, while the alternation of the phases of the reversing cycle occurs in the following order:

  • the working period corresponding to the rotation of the electric motor in one direction;
  • pause;
  • the working period corresponding to the rotation of the electric motor in the opposite direction.

Rice. one The device of the Fairy washing machine.

Then the cycle is repeated. The time relay regulates the duration of the wash, which can be 1.6 minutes. It should be borne in mind that the RVTs-6-50 time relay is not protected from moisture ingress. The drain connection with a drain hose attached to it is located at the bottom of the washing tub. The set of the machine includes a water inlet hose, a stand for installing the machine on the sides of the bathtub and a tong for clothes.

Mechanical malfunctions of the washing machine, such as abnormal noises, jamming, etc. read mechanical faults of washing machines. See also typical malfunctions of non-automatic washing machines and their elimination. In terms of its structure, the Feya washing machine is similar to the Mini-Vyatka washing machine, so the procedure for disassembling the CM see Repair of the Mini-Vyatka washing machine.

Video (click to play).

K - cyclic time relay RVTs-6-50;

M - electric motor AVE-071-4S

The time switch installed on the machines usually allows you to adjust the wash time from 0 to 6 minutes. For the best quality wash, the cycle of the machine should be as follows: 50 s - rotation in one direction, 10 s - break, 50 s - rotation in the other direction, 10 s - break, etc. The FEYA washing machine can operate in this mode - this is inherent in its design. But in the event of a failure of the cyclic time relay, see the modernization of the washing machine, where the CM motor reverse device is proposed.

Used “Information materials TSNIITEI. 1980-1990 "

All the best, write

I received as a gift from my father-in-law 🙂 an electric motor from a washing machine, which had been in his garage for several years and was not adapted to anything. Actually, he lay in my garage for almost a year, but a week ago I found a use for it.

Since I started cutting foam, I have a lot of waste in my garage. I did not dare to throw away such an amount of polystyrene, especially since money was paid for it and this “garbage” can be used for construction purposes. So I decided to make a foam crusher, naturally I needed an electric motor. I took out a piece of iron, but I did not know how to connect it, since 4 wires come out of the motor. As it turned out, connecting the engine to the 220 network is very simple. Below is the original wiring diagram when installed on the FEYA washing machine.

The diagram has a lot of wires, switches and other parts. If there are no capacitors at hand to start the engine, then it is quite possible to do without them.See the diagram, the motor has 2 windings, one (above) working, the second (right) starting. While the engine is running, the working winding is connected to the 220 volt network all the time, and the starting winding is needed only for short-term operation, to start the motor (for half a second it will be connected to the network along with the working winding, when the motor starts, we immediately turn it off).

I started my motor without any problems, hung it on the crusher, but I haven't finished it yet, I am looking for effective designs. Later in the articles I will definitely show you how it all works.

Below is a photo of the motor in the FEYA washing machine, I found the photo on the Internet, my motor looks different, but the principle of switching on does not change from this.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

The activator-type washing machine Feya still remains in demand among a small part of the population, especially the Feya is liked by summer residents. Despite the simplicity of the design, the parts of such a machine are also subject to wear and tear, so the washing machine may break down and need to be repaired. What most often fails, and how to carry out repairs with your own hands? We will try to answer these questions.

Breakdown and malfunction of the washing machine can manifest itself in different ways, here are the symptoms that users describe most often:

  • the activator does not rotate, while the engine hums;
  • the engine overheats during washing;
  • a knock appeared during washing;
  • during intensive washing, the activator tears the laundry;
  • the centrifuge does not work;
  • water does not drain;
  • water flows under the machine.

Specialists of service centers also talk about these malfunctions, although people rarely turn to them with such problems. After all, the cost of an activator washing machine Feya 2 does not exceed several thousand rubles - this is such a cheap option to arrange “laundry” with relative comfort. The services of repair specialists are often equal to the cost of the Fairy 2 car, so it is better to do the repair yourself, and if it doesn’t work out, then throw it away and buy a new one. Let's try to disassemble these faults and decide how to fix them.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

If the activator of the Fairy 2 washing machine tears the laundry or periodically refuses to rotate, this indicates a serious problem that will most likely lead you to the need to replace the activator with a new one. Follow this procedure:
  1. Make sure that not too much laundry is loaded into the machine; if the items are bulky, remove some and try to wash them again.
  2. Check the o-rings and rubber gaskets of the activator, if you find visible wear, replace them.
  3. If it does not help, replace the activator itself.

If the activator refuses to rotate, but the engine makes a hum, and then the washing machine turns off, then these symptoms will require you to take other actions.

  • It will be necessary to remove the back wall of the Fairy 2 machine, take a multimeter and check the condition of the capacitor.
  • If the capacitor is OK, there may be a problem with the motor. Turn the rotor first in one direction, then in the other, if it rotates in both directions, most likely the engine will have to be changed.
  • At the same time, check and replace the oil seals.

For your information! Do not rush to disassemble the machine, first turn the activator with your hands, sometimes after such mechanical manipulations it "falls into place" and starts working.

If the electric motor works normally, without extraneous noise, but at the same time the activator is in place and refuses to rotate, you must do the following. Remove the back wall of the Fairy 2 machine and tighten the drive belt, if the drive belt is torn or worn out, it needs to be replaced.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

If the centrifuge on the Fairy 2 washing machine does not turn on, start by checking the electrical, especially since it is primitive in this machine. Check the integrity of the power cord, it is better to use a multimeter for this, measuring the resistance and determining whether the wiring is broken or intact.
Read also:  Do-it-yourself economy toilet repair

If the wiring is intact, remove the back of the machine and check the thermal relay. This element burns quite often, if you have the same problem, replace the thermal relay. If the thermal relay is also in order, then it will be necessary, according to the scheme outlined above, to check the capacitor, and then the centrifuge motor.

The centrifuge may be in good working order, but at the same time there is still no normal spinning, since water does not leave through the drain system. What is the reason for such an unpleasant phenomenon?

  • The most likely clogging of the filter or drain hose, take the instructions for the Fairy 2 washing machine and see how to clean - there is nothing complicated about it.
  • It is also possible that the centrifugal drain pump is clogged and needs to be removed and cleaned.
  • In rare cases, the drain pump will fail and must be replaced.

Important! A breakdown of a centrifugal pump often leads not to the impossibility of draining the water, but to leaks, which is also very unpleasant.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

The Fairy 2 washing machine may suddenly start leaking. Perhaps this can be considered the most frequent and most unpleasant breakdown, although the reasons for it may be trifling. In the worst case, you will have to replace the activator or centrifugal pump. But this is required only in 5% of cases when you have to deal with such breakdowns, so do not rush to get upset. Better do the following:
  1. Check how tight the activator is. If it dangles freely, then water flows through it. It must be tightened.
  2. Check o-rings for wear.
  3. Inspect the surface of the activator for nicks or other damage, as water can seep through such damage. Replace activator if necessary.

To check the O-rings, oil seals and tighten the activator, it must be removed correctly. How to do it?

  • There is a plug on the side of the activator, take it out, unscrew the fasteners and remove the handle.
  • We remove the washer, the gasket, unscrew the fasteners of the casing, remove it.
  • We hold the engine impeller with one hand, and unscrew the activator with the other.

Note! Judging by the description - nothing complicated, but in fact there are nuances of disassembly. Until you try, you won't know.

The Fairy 2 washing machine may emit abnormal noises. In this case, she may need repairs, but first you need to understand the causes of the problem. The main reason is overloading the centrifuge with linen. Usually, after washing several items of laundry, the user tries to squeeze everything out as quickly as possible by stuffing as many wet things as possible into the centrifuge. Due to the excessive load, the centrifuge, when rotating, due to the centrifugal force, begins to beat against the walls of the tank, making a very loud noise.

In this case, it is imperative to stop the spinning process in order to avoid the destruction of the centrifuge parts. Things need to be loaded not too much, but not too little, then the spinning process will be the most efficient. Extraneous noise also occurs due to foreign objects caught in the centrifuge. It's good if it's just a jacket lock, large metal buttons or a belt buckle, but a large coin, a nail, or even worse can easily end up in the centrifuge. Check your clothes before putting them in the washer.

In conclusion, we note that the Fey 2 washing machine, which is outdated, but still used by some people, often fails. Since it is not a reliable technique, it needs an independent repair, since you cannot carry such a “miracle of technology” to the service - it is too expensive, but it is not worth it. The only way out is to do it yourself, which is not always possible due to the lack of spare parts.

Message # 1 KimIV »24 Jul 2018, 12:58

So, the patient is a FEYA-2 washing machine manufactured in 1992. Symptoms - the clockwork is stuck halfway and neither there nor there.

To remove the side semi-cylindrical cover, I unscrewed the screw from below.

I bake the clockwork terminals on all sides.

Then I pick out the handle, unscrew the plastic nut, three screws and the diseased organ is ready for surgery. Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

As far as I could understand the principle of the machine and, in particular, the switching mechanism, the following picture is obtained.

On the left, two pairs of contacts supply voltage to the motor. On the right, four pairs of contacts switch the direction of rotation of the motor. And between them there is one pair, which is responsible for opening the motor power circuit. Outwardly, the work of this pair is manifested as a three-second pause between changes in the direction of rotation of the engine. And this pause is needed, apparently, so that at the moment of direction switching, a short circuit does not occur due to the fact that some pair is mechanically closed, and the other has not yet been opened. A kind of additional insurance in electrical safety.

I continue to disassemble. And soaked the clockwork in kerosene for a day.

After soaking, I managed to somehow stir up the mechanism, but in the process it turned out that one part, I do not know what it is called correctly. In general, a pendulum dangles it back and forth and allows one of the gears to turn. So this part has one of the pin stops completely rusted out. With the arrows in the photo, I showed that there is one pin, but the second is not.

But there is a remnant of the second pin. I took a nail, sharpened it like a locksmith's drift, and carefully knocked out the rest of the pin. Then he measured its diameter.

As a blank for a new pin, I used corrugated steel wire for laying electrical cables. This wire is usually removed from the corrugated pipe while pushing / pulling the cable into it. And I saved a piece of such wire just in case. The wire diameter was found to be 0.6 mm. 10 minutes of work with a file and it turned out to be 0.52 mm. He took a bite and pressed it with a hammer.

Everything! The mechanism began to shut up, as expected! The drum is spinning, the contacts are switching! Collected in reverse order. And then I checked the work of the machine. First, it spins in one direction for 30-40 seconds, then a pause for 3-4 seconds and rotates in the other direction for 30-40 seconds too. And so on in a cycle until the left pair of contacts is completely disconnected (see the photo, which describes the purpose of the contacts).

Message # 2 ROW »24 Jul 2018, 19:36

Message # 3 alex. 573 »24 Jul 2018, 22:28

Message # 4 Ustas_ »27 Jul 2018, 00:11

Message # 5 ROW »27 Jul 2018, 08:16

Message # 6 Ustas_ »27 Jul 2018, 12:39

Message # 7 Dmitriy »27 Jul 2018, 13:06

ROW, There is such a switch with FEI, if I need to look at how many minutes, write in the evening I'll look.

Dispatched after 1 minute 41 seconds:
There are several with round washers, for how many minutes I don’t know.

Message # 8 ROW »27 Jul 2018, 16:03

Read also:  DIY ford mondeo 3 fuel pump repair

Ustas_, Then you, you, and you give cylinders from ureon and we have a business from 150-200 rubles a cylinder !! So, I tried to go to the office where the refrigerators are repaired, we said we don’t take disposable ones, but we refuel the old ones, therefore we don’t give away, the same trouble with washing machines (I had an indesite for mnu Italian real for 21 years I had to leave the control unit began to be wise mechanical still, to unleash It turned out to be unrealistic a problem in the mechanics, but to get there you need 5 or 6 boards strung like a shish kebab on a skewer and there are 20 contacts, in short, the trench to break when disassembling is close to 100%, I had to buy a new one.

Submitted after 4 minutes:
Dmitry, the problem is that on typewriters they walked for 6,10,12 minutes, and mine took half an hour and really needed 15 to 20 minutes for brewing, I asked the watchmaker if it was possible to "marry" them? He took a pause for a couple of days, then he said it didn’t work outwardly similar, but some gears could not be rearranged, the dimensions are very different, and the problem is in the worn base, the gear sawed through an oval hole and dangles, warps in it, which causes the mechanism to stop. I have already found an electronic timer for 30 minutes, I will try to implement it

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

Not everyone has the opportunity to install an AGR. The reasons may be different - lack of water supply, insufficient area, etc. But hand washing is a bad option, as it takes both time and effort.In such cases, experts advise purchasing semi-automatic machines from a domestic manufacturer. One example is the Fairy, which is small in size. Its main advantages are considered to be mobility, acceptable cost, the possibility of vertical loading of things, low consumption of electrical energy, ease of management, no need to connect the machine to communications.

There are models that can heat the water themselves. Today, such devices continue to be popular, but they still break down over time.

Washing machine failures manifest themselves in different ways, but most often users describe the following symptoms:

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

  • the activator does not rotate, but the motor at this moment emits a hum;
  • during the washing process, the electric motor overheats;
  • knocking is heard during operation;
  • during active work, the activator begins to tear things;
  • centrifuge failure;
  • waste water does not come off;
  • leak under the washing machine.

The masters of service centers also talk about such problems, although many people prefer to fix such problems with their own hands. The fact is that the price of such a machine does not exceed several thousand rubles, and the services of a specialist can equal it. It is for this reason that many repair the Fairy washing machine on their own, and if something does not work out, they simply throw out the old apparatus and acquire a new analogue.

The main problems are clear. Now it remains to figure out how to cope with them on your own.

This problem is considered the most serious in this model. The activator is a propeller with blades located in the bottom or in one of the walls. The rotation of the screw causes the laundry to move, due to which the washing process takes place. It is likely that the propeller and vanes will have to be replaced.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

But first, it is recommended to check some points:

  • check how much laundry is loaded. If things are bulky - remove some of them, try to resume the washing process;
  • inspect the sealing elements and the activator gaskets. If obvious wear is detected, they will have to be changed;
  • an extreme case is the replacement of the activator itself.

In the event that the activator does not rotate, and the engine continues to emit a hum, then the machine turns off completely, then other actions will be required:

  • the back panel is removed. Using a multimeter, the capacitor is checked for serviceability;
  • if everything is in order with him, it is necessary to arrange an engine check. Rotate the rotor to each side. If it turns normally in both cases, then the engine will most likely have to be replaced;
  • in this case, you can inspect and change the oil seals.

Masters recommend not to rush to disassemble the machine, but simply twist the activator manually. Sometimes he "takes his place" and continues to work.

If the motor works normally, without emitting extraneous noise, but the activator does not want to rotate, it is necessary to remove the rear panel and tighten the drive belt. Perhaps it is badly worn out or torn, then it will have to be replaced.

In such a case, first of all, the entire electrical system is checked. Its scheme is simple:

  • the power cord is inspected, checked for integrity with a multimeter;
  • then the wires are checked;
  • if everything is in order there, it is necessary to organize a check of the thermal relay, for which you will have to remove the back panel;
  • with a normal result, the capacitor is checked;
  • if the cause is not found, it remains to check the electric motor itself.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

It may happen that the centrifuge itself is in good working order, but does not create a proper spin, because the water does not drain through the drain system. What to do in such a situation? There are several options:

  • Most likely, the filter in the water drain hose is clogged. It is necessary to remove it and clean it, which will help the detailed operating instructions for the Fairy;
  • there is a possibility that the drain pump is clogged. It should also be removed, checked and cleaned;
  • the third version - the pump has broken down and requires a complete replacement.

But here it should be noted that pump failure most often does not lead to the impossibility of water drainage, but becomes the cause of its leakage, which is also not very good.

It happens suddenly. Many argue that this problem is the most unpleasant and most frequent. As a rule, it is preceded by the most trifling little things. In the worst case, you will have to change the activator or pump, but this happens quite rarely. In a word, do not be upset:

  • we check the tightness of the tightening of the activator. If it dangles, then the water flows through it. The element should be tightened;
  • we inspect the sealing rubber rings for wear;
  • we check the surface of the activator itself, look for possible nicks and other damage, since it is in these places that water can seep. If everything is serious, the activator should be replaced.

To perform all manipulations with the activator, inspect the seals and oil seals, it must first be properly dismantled:

  • there is a plug on one side of it, which must be removed, unscrew the fasteners and remove the handle;
  • take out the washer with a gasket, unscrew the fastener holding the casing, remove it;
  • We hold the impeller of the electric motor with one hand, with the other - we unscrew the activator.
  1. How to eliminate extraneous noise.

Sometimes they occur when the washing machine is running. In this case, the unit needs repair, but first you need to determine the reasons for the problematic issue. This can be primarily caused by overloading the centrifuge with things. As a rule, after washing several batches of laundry, the consumer tries to squeeze everything out quickly, placing the maximum number of things in the centrifuge. From overload and due to centrifugal force during rotation, the centrifuge beats against the tank, creating a loud noise.

In such a situation, it is necessary to stop the spinning process in order to avoid complete destruction of the element. It is recommended to lay things according to the norm in order to give the spinning process maximum efficiency. The extraneous sounds may be caused by various objects trapped in the centrifuge. So before washing, you should carefully check all the pockets in things.

Read also:  DIY headlight corrector repair

Most consumers believe that the Fairy washing machine is an obsolete model. But such a unit will for a long time be considered an indispensable assistant for women, students and those who do not have their own homes.

Image - DIY washing machine repair fairy

In order for your assistant to serve for a long time, certain rules should be followed that do not create difficulties:

  • before washing, laundry must be sorted by type of material, shade and degree of soiling;
  • it is forbidden to overload the washing machine;
  • do not use aggressive bleaching agents during washing;
  • after each washing process, the machine should be washed and wiped thoroughly;
  • do not plug the washing machine into a faulty outlet, do not use a faulty electrical network.

As a conclusion, it should be noted that although such a model is considered morally outdated, many people use it. The fact is that a normally functioning apparatus not only does not tear things, but also erases more gently when compared with a drum unit. And at the same time, the unit breaks down quite often. Since the cost of repairs can be quite high, many try to fix the problem on their own.