Disassembling the Fairy washing machine

Old Fairy activator washers are still used in everyday life. Most often, they are in the countryside or with elderly people who do not want to part with their “home assistants”, who have been working regularly for several decades. If a machine suddenly breaks down, it becomes a real tragedy for its owner.

We'll tell you how to disassemble the Fairy washing machine. How do these washers work? Let us explain the principle of operation of such activators.

How to dismantle the machine for repair?

If your old washing machine stops working, don’t rush to throw it away. You can repair the Fairy machine yourself, and such work requires a minimum of investment. The cost of components for such devices is low.

The progress of the repair will depend on the cause of the problem. What problems do users of the Fairy activator machine most often encounter?

• The washing machine does not start. The reason may be the motor or the power cord.
• The activator does not spin. Most likely, its textolite gaskets were damaged or the lubricant was washed out.
• The washing machine is leaking. In this situation, it is necessary to check the sealing rubber of the activator bushing, located on the impeller side.

These are typical problems with Fairy washing machines. If the device does not turn on, check if there is electricity in the house. Also inspect the power cord and its plug for defects.

When you turn on the washing machine, you hear the hum of the motor, but the activator does not spin, you will have to check its textolite gaskets. There are 4 of them in total. When replacing, you can install one seal, which will correspond in size to the original “pie” of rubber bands.

On the impeller side, on the activator sleeve there is a rubber seal with a compression spring. When this gasket is damaged, the washer begins to leak. Replacing the bushing or activator assembly will help.

Rotation problems can be caused by lack of lubrication. It is recommended to disassemble the activator and lubricate it at least once every 2-3 years. This will reduce the load on the electric motor and, accordingly, increase its service life.

Fairy washing machines are equipped with three-wire motors. The housing of such engines is riveted; in order to check or service their bearings, disassembly of the element will be required. However, it is better not to open the electric motor, but to replace it as an assembly - the part is inexpensive.

In some cases, the engine mounting areas are damaged. There are no special components that could replace them. However, some craftsmen make analogues from plywood.

Sometimes the mechanical timer of the activator machine fails. You can look for a similar part in disassembly sites or on ad sites. It is connected according to the original diagram. It is also possible to replace the “clock” with a regular switch, which will start the machine “on click”.

It is important to ensure that the activator can be rotated in different directions. Therefore, when installing the most primitive switch, it is necessary to ensure that with a “click” the direction of movement also changes. This will prevent the laundry from curling when washed.

How does this machine work?

Nowadays, Fairy washing machines are mainly used by summer residents and elderly people who are accustomed to them, and do not give in to the persuasion of their grandchildren and children to upgrade the activator to an automatic machine.Previously, household appliances were made “to last,” which is why Soviet appliances are still washed, even after 30-40 years of use. Although, today more modern Fairy-2 models are also produced.

The design of Fairy machines is as simple as possible. The washing machine consists of:

• rectangular tank;
• drive;
• activator;
• tank covers;
• network wire.

The tank of the Fairy washing machine, as well as the tray, time relay handle, casing and drive cover are made of plastic.

There is a recess for the activator in the bottom of the tank. There is a mark on the inner wall indicating the water level required for washing and rinsing. The rotation of the activator is ensured by a motor and a belt drive.

The Fairy washing machine drive consists of:

• electric motor;
• time relay;
• interference suppression device;
• capacitor.

The drive is started and stopped using a time relay. Its handle is located on the dashboard of the washing machine. The cycle of the Fairy washing machine is carried out according to the following principle:

• rotation of the electric motor and activator in one direction – 50 seconds;
• ten second pause;
• rotation of the engine and activator in the opposite direction – 50 seconds;
• pause 10 sec.

The operating principle of this washing machine is simple. The engine rotates the activator in different directions. The cycle duration is user adjustable and can range from 1 to 6 minutes. If this is not enough, you can run the machine several times in a row, without draining.

There is a drain hole at the bottom of the tank. A drainage hose is connected to it. The machine is controlled using mechanical rotary switches.

   

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