In detail: do-it-yourself whirlpool washing machine repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
Various models and manufacturers of washing machines are presented today in large numbers in home appliance stores. Whirlpool is one such brand. The production of high quality units is carried out in countries such as Italy and Slovakia. The washing machine is a complex machine, characterized by a large number of possible causes of malfunctions and repair options. In this article, we will talk about the most common malfunctions and consider how you can repair a washing machine of this brand.
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One of the most common causes of malfunction in washing machines from different manufacturers is the lack of draining the liquid. Who has not encountered such a problem when the washing machine suddenly stops draining water at one point? This often happens after the program has been completed.
Important! This can also happen when restarting the function or pressing the forced drain button.
Let's name the cases in which this happens:
there is a blockage in the water drain pipe;
the filter is clogged;
a blockage occurs in the sewer system;
there is a malfunction of the electric pump, which is responsible for draining the liquid in the washing machine.
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Regardless of the form of loading of the "Whirlpool" washing machine, you need to start repairing the unit by freeing the drum from the water formed during washing. There are two ways to do this:
This can be done using the emergency drain pipe located near the main hose. To do this, you just need to open the cork and substitute the basin.
Or by draining the water from the washer - by unscrewing the filter. In this case, excessive accuracy and the presence of many rags are required, since all the liquid (of which there is a lot) will simply pour out of this hole. However, due to the location of the filter in the lower part of the unit, it will not be possible to use a bowl with such a drain.
To troubleshoot a missing or ineffective fluid drain, you can flush the filter and hoses from debris and contamination. You also need to make a flexible cord out of wire, with which you can clean the sewer system.
Important! No special skills are required to perform the above actions. Also, there is no need to disassemble the Whirlpool washing machine. If the unit does not work even after cleaning all the pipes, contact the company that repairs the washing machine of this brand - the masters will come to you and restore all the functions of your device. If you do not have enough financial resources for this business, you can start repairing your washing machine yourself, but only if you have the appropriate professional skills.
You can eliminate the breakdown by disassembling the body of the washing unit and reaching the drain pipe and coupling. To get to the drain pipe, you must:
1. Remove the detergent drawer.
2. Disconnect the device from the power supply, water supply and sewerage system.
3.Rotate the device and lay it sideways on the carpet.
6. Using a multimeter, take resistance measurements on open contacts.
7.Replace the old pump with a new one if the pump is responsible. If the problem lies elsewhere, proceed.
8.Slightly unscrew the clamps holding the drain pipe.
9.Clean from dirt and debris.
10. Reinstall. By following the above steps, you can ensure that the liquid begins to drain properly.
In some cases, owners of washing machines are faced with the problem of display breakage, which is easily identified. During the washing process, the entire panel and buttons blink, while the program being executed is working at the proper level.
To check the panel for good condition, turn off the unit from the network for a few minutes. If a power-on problem manifests itself in the same way, you should call a specialist or take the device for repair to a service center. It is unrealistic to make an effective repair of the electronic panel with your own hands!
After the water has stopped heating up to the required level, have you thought about the need to repair your Whirlpool washing machine? In this case, you need to find out on your own what the cause of the breakdown is. A breakdown of a thermistor or heating element can be the only reason for a discrepancy between the actual temperature and the one that was declared when choosing a program.
This breakdown must be diagnosed in any case.
Replacing the heating element is carried out in several steps:
1. First you need to unscrew the bolts holding the back cover.
2.Then remove the bracket, because of which it is impossible to get close to the metal plate with wires and contacts, which is the heating element.
5. Measure the resistance using a special device - a multimeter.
6. Measure the resistance of the heating element.
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If you see that the readings are zero, you can start replacing the heating element yourself. To do this, remove the old heating element.
Important! Determination of the malfunction of the heating element is often carried out without using a multimeter. A thin layer of scale, formed as a result of the plate sticking to the surface, can even be up to 1 cm thick.
A special tool WD-40 will help you in case of heavy scale formation and the impossibility of detaching the plate the first time.
The installation of the heating element is carried out on a rubber gasket, which is replaced in the event of a malfunction of the heating element. The reason for this may be a possible leakage of a rubber band replaced during operation, which can entail serious consequences.
After installing a new heating element, all wires are reconnected to it. Next, you need to replace the back cover. In short, the assembly process is the complete opposite of the disassembly process.
Liquid leakage from the window during the operation of a certain program can be called one of the most common problems. Having precisely learned the cause of this or that breakdown of the "Whirlpool" brand washing machine, you can start repairing it.
The cause of water leakage from the hatch can only be a bad rubber cuff fixed inside the window. This element is designed for the purpose of keeping liquid out.
Important! Make sure the elastic is always clean. So, during the washing process, dirt and a little water constantly collect at the bottom of the cuff, which can lead to bursting, cracking and water leakage.
To replace the old cuff with a new one, you must: 1. Open the hatch to the maximum level.
2. Using a small screwdriver, pry off the plastic holder with the rubber band attached to it.
3. On the rubber pad, find the bolt located on the seal mount.
4.Unscrew the bolt and straighten the collar.
5. Using a little effort, pull the cuff towards you.
6.Gently insert the new rubber band. There is no need to use sharp objects at this stage.
9. The washing machine is ready to use.
Important! It is best to choose an original Italian or Slovak cuff model. You should not stop at the choice of cheap cuffs that do not have a long service life and do not cause much damage to the device.
Constant care of the "Whirlpool" washing machine guarantees its maximum service life. This washing machine care includes the following steps:
cleaning filters after several washes;
checking pockets before washing;
using only special detergents.
Whirlpool washing machines are in high demand in the market. The devices of this manufacturer are of high quality and reliability, while they can boast of a completely democratic price tag. There are machines made in Slovakia and Italy on sale. Italian assembly is noticeably more expensive, but it is hardly worth overpaying, cars from Slovakia also have excellent consumer characteristics.
On average, one out of fifteen cars of this manufacturer is sent for repairs during the service life, which is a completely acceptable result. Certified service centers can be found in almost any major city in the country, so there will definitely not be any problems with repair and maintenance. Repair of Whirlpool washing machines can be entrusted to the specialists of the center, and if you have experience of such work, you can do it yourself.
An automatic washing machine is a complex device, it consists of many components and assemblies, each of which can fail. The list of possible malfunctions of Whirlpool washing machines is very extensive; a complete repair manual will be in several volumes. The most common problems are the following: not working drain, heating problems, wear or breakage of the cuff.
Perhaps the most common problem Whirlpool washing machine owners face. The machine stops and instead of emptying the water, displays an error message. There may be several reasons for the inoperative drain:
Before starting the repair of the Whirlpool washing machine with problems with the drainage system, it is necessary to remove the water from the drum. The manufacturer has provided an emergency drain especially for such situations. It is easy to remove the water, for this you just need to remove the cork, having previously not forgotten to substitute the water container.
After the water is removed, you can proceed directly to the repair. The machine is retractable for ease of use. The hose is checked for contamination and kinks.
After the hose, check the cleanliness of the drain filter. It catches threads, rags, buttons, which can cause blockages. It must be removed and rinsed. Also, it will not be superfluous to clean the drain using a flexible cable or curved wire.
If the filter is clean, there is no blockage inside the hose, and the machine still does not drain water, you should check the drain connection and the pump. To do this, it is necessary to partially disassemble the machine.
The device is disconnected from the network, water supply and sewerage.
The detergent drawer is removed.
The machine is placed on its side.
The bolts holding the bottom are unscrewed.
Having gained access to the pump contacts, the resistance of the windings is measured with a multimeter. If the device shows an open circuit, a replacement is required. The old pump is removed, the drain pipe is cleaned of dirt and scale. Replacing the pump, the machine is assembled, connected to communications, and the drain is checked.
If the operation of any program stops when you try to heat the water, and the display shows an error message from the heating system, one of the most likely causes is an inoperative heating element. In principle, it is impossible to repair a burned-out heater, the only possible way out is to replace it. In Whirlpool washing machines, the heating element changes quite simply, this procedure can be done by hand.
The machine is disconnected from the mains and water supply.
The device pivots or moves away from the wall for ease of use.
The back cover is unscrewed with a screwdriver.
The bracket is removed, blocking access to the heater.
Behind the bracket are the terminals of the heating element, the contact pad. To check the heater, it is not necessary to remove it, it is enough to disconnect the wires going to it.
To test the heater's performance, use a multimeter in resistance measurement mode. A non-working heating element will show infinite resistance, a working one - several tens of Ohms, depending on the model.
The burnt out heating element must be replaced. Perhaps the only difficulty that may arise during its replacement is rust. The screw fixing the heater can rust so much that you cannot do without the use of special tools, for example, WD-40.
The old heater is removed, a new one is installed in its place, together with it it is worth replacing the rubber gasket, otherwise leaks are possible due to aging of the rubber.
This is another common problem that can be easily dealt with on your own. It manifests itself in the fact that during washing, water seeps through the cuff, the seal of the loading door of the machine. The reason for this phenomenon is the loss of elasticity of the cuff or its incorrect installation during the repair process.
Replacing the cuff is easy, you just need to follow a series of simple steps.
Open the hatch all the way.
Pry off with a screwdriver and remove the plastic holder
Unscrew the fixing bolt, thereby freeing the collar.
Pull the cuff towards you.
Carefully insert a new one. In this case, it is not recommended to use sharp objects in order not to damage the thin rubber.
Put on the clamp, tighten the bolt.
The cuff is a simple detail, but the safety of washing depends on its quality. The right choice is an original part, made in Italy or Slovakia. Buying a cheap fake, you will be able to save a little, but it is quite possible that you will soon have to disassemble the car again.
The list of faults that you can deal with yourself is not limited to those described above. Knowledge of the machine and the ability to understand its messages will solve most of the possible problems.
In any case, before starting repairs to Whirlpool washing machines, it is necessary to identify the malfunction and find its cause. The manufacturer took care of the ease of repair; for this, an automatic testing system is included in the firmware, the result of which, in the form of an error message, is displayed on the indicator.
The first thing to check when such errors occur is the presence of water in the water supply and its pressure. If the pressure in the system does not correspond to the nominal value, the wash will have to be postponed until the water supply is normalized.
It is worth paying attention to the condition of the inlet valve. A mesh is installed in it, which plays the role of a filter; if necessary, it should be washed or replaced.
If water enters the machine normally, but an error still occurs, the reason may lie in the sensor that controls the water level. It is worth checking the sensor itself, its connection, and possibly the control module.
This error can occur if the inlet valve is blocked. It must be checked and, if necessary, replaced. The same error can appear in the event of a water leak. It is worth carefully examining the installation site of the machine. If a puddle appears, the wash will have to be rescheduled until the malfunction is corrected.
If the machine refuses to drain the water, the entire drain path must be checked. The reason may be clogging of the filter, drain hose, its excessive kink. A breakdown or clogging of the drain pump leads to such errors. In rare cases, the cause may be a malfunction of the controller.
The machine does not heat the water or its temperature parameters do not correspond to the values set in the program. The reasons for this problem may lie in the heating element or temperature sensor.In any case, for repair, you will have to disassemble the device, test the heating element with an ohmmeter, and replace it if necessary. The same with regards to the sensor.
A tachogenerator is a small device that is installed on the engine to control its speed. The most common cause of this error is a flying spring washer or a break in the conductors going to the device.
The source of the malfunction is the controller board. For repair, it is necessary to remove it and replace the parts that are out of order.
The heater of a washing machine is one of the most vulnerable parts of it. Contacting with water of not the best quality, it becomes covered with scale, it noticeably reduces its characteristics. This error can mean:
burned out or broken heater;
the pressure switch does not work;
faulty controller;
damaged or burnt temperature sensor.
To eliminate faults, it is necessary to disassemble the machine, check and, if necessary, replace the heating element or the faulty sensor.
The appearance of any of these errors signals the failure of the electric motor or wiring diagram. To eliminate them, it is necessary to check the temperature relay and control triacs on the board. Burnt parts will have to be replaced.
Errors F27 and F28 indicate the impossibility of rotating the motor in the opposite direction and too slow rotation, respectively. To remedy the situation, it is necessary to check and, if necessary, replace the reverse relay and switching of the windings.
Motor winding problems are more difficult to diagnose. Burnout of one or several windings, breakage in them, lack of contact, insulation damage is possible. In most cases, the engine will have to be replaced, with the exception of worn collector brushes.
