How to disassemble the pump of a Samsung washing machine?

If the drain pump becomes clogged or stops functioning at full capacity, it is necessary to disassemble the pump for cleaning or repair. And here users have two questions. The first is how to remove the element from the washing machine body, the second is how to disassemble the drain pump of a Samsung washing machine, because at first glance it seems that the part is cast, without any fasteners or cracks. We will tell you in detail how the parsing process occurs.

Dismantling the pump

Before disassembling the pump, it is necessary to remove the element from the housing. Before starting work with the washing machine, it is necessary to turn off the power to the equipment and turn off the water supply. You will also have to disconnect the drain hose from the sewer and the inlet hose from the water pipe. Next, the user thinks: from which side should he approach the machine? In what part is the pump located?

For Samsung washing machine models, the parts of the drainage system are located at the bottom, covered with a false panel or a special hatch. To remove the panel from the case and get to the elements, it is better to use a thin screwdriver. The lower part of the machine is pryed off with a tool and removed to the side.

By removing the panel, you will have free access to the elements of the drainage system. Initially, an area with a garbage filter will open. It is made in the form of a plastic part. The filter element protects the pump and impeller from debris and small objects. Be sure to unscrew the drain filter and rinse it in water.

When unscrewing the garbage filter, you should be prepared for water to start flowing out of the hole.

Therefore, before starting work, the floor under the machine must be covered with rags.This will help collect excess liquid.

In the opened cavity you can see the pump impeller. You should scroll its cavities with your finger or a long stick; the part should rotate intermittently, but freely. The movement of the impeller can be obstructed by hair or fabric fibers wrapped around it. Debris should be removed from it as much as possible. For thorough cleaning, you will have to remove the drain pump from the machine.

The next repair step when disassembling the pump is to lay the SMA on its side. Cover the floor with a blanket and place the washer so as not to scratch the body. If your washing machine model has a bottom, remove the pan by unscrewing the fixing bolts. Look inside the housing, there is a pump, volute and electric motor of the unit.

The further algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• disconnect the two power cables connected to the pump;
• Unscrew the bolts securing the drain pump to the volute;
• grab the pump, “break” it a little towards the bottom and pull the part out of the body.

Once the pump is in your hands, you can begin repairs. The pump of Samsung washing machines is dismountable, so getting inside the part is not so difficult.

Opening the part

To disassemble the pump you will need a slotted screwdriver, and a hair dryer may also come in handy. To test the drain pump, you will need a multimeter. You should also prepare the lubricant that will be used to treat the bearing in advance. The sequence of actions when disassembling the pump is as follows:

• remove the drain pump volute. This can be done either by turning it from right to left, or by removing the bolts securing the cover;
• next you need to dismantle the impeller to gain access to the internal elements;
• carefully pry up the housing latches, remove and put it aside;

If the crosspiece cannot be removed freely, “heat” it with a hairdryer and then pry it off with a screwdriver.

• Having taken out the impeller with a magnet, remove debris from them;
• remove the magnet from the shaft;
• examine the bearing, treat the element with a special lubricant to restore its functions;
• if necessary, replace the bearing;
• Reassemble the housing in reverse order.

To make sure that the drain pump is fully operational, you need to test it with a multimeter. The pump ringing is carried out as follows:

• switch the multimeter to voltage detection mode;
• Place the tester probes against the pump contacts;
• evaluate the result displayed on the screen.

When the device shows “0” or “1”, we can safely say that the drain pump has failed. In this case, only a complete replacement of the pump will help. A technician will help you accurately diagnose the element.

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