Repair of faulty washing machines Atlant
Belarusian Atlant washing machines have not only an attractive external design, but also good technical characteristics. In terms of these parameters, of course, they can compete, but in terms of reliability and durability it is unlikely. Therefore, repair of Atlant washing machines is not such a rare phenomenon, as experts note. Undoubtedly, it is easier to put the machine in the hands of a specialist, wait a couple of days, and then wash it as usual, but in some cases you can fix the problem yourself, reducing financial costs. Let's figure out what these cases are and what needs to be done.
Typical breakdowns and their causes
You can find out the cause of the breakdown and unstable operation of the washing machine by the characteristic symptoms that appear during washing, spinning, and drawing water. Most often, Atlant machine users turn to specialists with the following symptoms:
- The machine stopped turning on. There may be several reasons in this case. Malfunction of the socket, wiring inside the machine, failure of the “Start” button or control module.
- The machine does not spin clothes. If the laundry remains damp, even wet, this means that the motor has broken down, or the contacts on the motor have oxidized. It is possible that the cause of poor spinning is a faulty control module. If the spinning process does not start at all, and the machine “freezes,” then, most likely, the laundry is stuck in the drum and there is an imbalance in the load.
- The machine does not drain water. In this case, the cause is a broken drain pump or a clogged drain hose.
- The machine “jumps” and knocks during the spin cycle. This indicates the need bearing replacement.
- The machine washes in cold water.This is a common breakdown caused by the failure of the heating element.
- Water is leaking from the machine. The causes of this malfunction must be sought depending on where the water flows: under the machine, through the hatch door or through the powder receptacle. This means that the breakdown must be looked for in the corresponding parts: the drain hose has burst, the pipes or seals have worn out, the cuff has torn.
By listening carefully and looking closely at your washing machine, you will not miss the moment and detect a malfunction in time. In some cases, you simply cannot delay repairs.
In many cases, they help to determine the cause of a malfunction. error codes, appearing on the display of the Atlant washing machine. It is also worth noting a good self-diagnosis system for faults in some washing machine models. Detailed instructions on how to launch the self-diagnosis mode cannot be described in one article. The fact is that on different machine models, startup may differ, so it is best to read the instructions included with the machine, or download the instructions for a specific model on the Internet.
The machine does not turn on: eliminating the reasons
If the machine does not turn on, then the first thing to check is the functionality of the outlet. To do this, you can turn on another household appliance. If the problem is not in the outlet, you will have to check the power cord, surge protector and control board one by one. To get to the machine’s electrics, just open the top cover, which is secured with two bolts.
Having provided yourself with access to the electrics, inspect all the terminals and wires; perhaps already at this stage you will see burnt and oxidized elements. After the inspection, you need to take a multimeter and test the surge protector and cable. If it turns out that the cable is faulty, it must be replaced with a new one.Sometimes the cable is sold complete with a surge protector.
If the electrics of the machine have nothing to do with it, then the reason that the machine does not turn on is the electronics, in particular the “Start” button may not work. It is difficult to cope with such a problem on your own. Therefore, it is better to entrust the diagnosis of the exact breakdown and its elimination to a specialist.
Important! When working with the control module, you need to have certain knowledge in this area, otherwise, if at least one wiring is connected incorrectly, a working board may burn out.
Replacing the heating element
A frequent breakdown in washing machines is the breakdown of the heating element. As a rule, it fails due to physical wear and hard water shortens its service life. Scale settles on the heating element, as a result of which the load on it increases. You can replace the heating element in the washing machine with your own hands.
To do this you need:
- Disassemble the machine, or rather remove the back cover of the case.
- Next, under the tank, find the heating element itself, or rather its terminals.
- Disconnect the power wires and the ground wire, and also disconnect the terminals from the thermistor if it is built into the heating element. In some models, the temperature sensor is installed separately.
- We loosen the central bolt by turning the nut a few turns counterclockwise and try to press it inward.
Please pay attention! In Atlant washing machines, it is sometimes not easy to remove the heating element from the holder, since the sealing rubber becomes very “sour” or pressed in during installation.
- You need to take a flat-head screwdriver and hook the heating element by the base, then pull it out towards you with a loosening movement from side to side.
- Before installing a new heating element, do not forget to clean the “nest” of scale and debris.
- Reassemble everything in reverse order.
Checking the functionality of water level and temperature sensors
A malfunction of the water level sensor (pressostat) usually occurs when water is drawn in and drained. The sensor does not send a signal about the level of collected water and the tank may overflow with water, or the machine may even stop before spinning, since the pressure switch does not signal about drained water, or the laundry will be poorly wrung out. In the article Checking the washing machine pressure switch describes how to get to this unit, remove and replace it.
As for the temperature sensor, if it breaks down, the machine overheats the water, and sometimes does not heat it at all.
In order to check the functionality of the sensor, you must:
- Remove the back cover of the washing machine and remove the sensor. It can be located either at the base of the heating element or on the tank.
- We measure the resistance of the sensor using a multimeter.
- Place the sensor in hot water and let it warm up a little.
- We measure the sensor resistance again.
- We compare the obtained measurements: if they differ significantly, then the sensor is working, and if not, then we replace it with a new one.
When disconnecting terminals, mark them so that you can reconnect them correctly later.
Troubleshooting the drain and filling system
If at one point the machine stops draining water, then the search for the cause should begin by inspecting the drain filter, hose, and then the drain pump. If debris and foreign objects get into the filter, the machine may not only stop draining water, but also not turn on. Therefore, before putting laundry and things into the drum, the pockets are inspected and all excess is removed.
Cleaning the drain filter should become a regular procedure, so you will save your machine from breakdown and yourself from spending money on repairs. Clean the drain hose You can also do it yourself, the maximum cost is two hours.
The pump in the Atlant washing machine is located, as in all machines, in the lower part. You can remove it from the housing through the bottom by placing the unit on its side. This process is the same as in Ariston, Beko, Samsung machines; we have described it more than once in articles on our website, for example in the article about how to clean a washing machine drain pump.
As for excessive water entering the tank, in this case you have to check the water inlet valve. It is located on the back side of the machine, in the upper part, and the inlet hose is connected to it from the outside. Therefore, in order to check and inspect the water inlet valve, you need to disconnect the machine from the network and from the water supply, then open the top cover of the housing. Next, disconnect it from the wire and use a multimeter to check the resistance of the valve, it should be about 2-4 ohms. Otherwise, we change the valve, for this:
- We remove all the hoses from the valve, loosen the clamps, and note their correct location.
- Unscrew the bolts holding the valve. If the valve is secured with latches, you need to release them.
- Turn the valve to the side and pull it out.
- We install the new unit according to the algorithm in reverse order; the valve cannot be repaired.
Replacing the motor and control module
One of the specific breakdowns of the Atlant washing machine is the failure of the electric motor. In most cases, the engine can be repaired without having to buy a new one. The fact is that the “weak link” in the engine is the brushes.But this work requires some skill, so in this case we would recommend contacting a specialist.
We follow the same advice in the case of a faulty control board. A board is a complex microcircuit that can only be dealt with with special equipment and tools. Based on the results of an accurate diagnosis, you can decide whether it is worth replacing an expensive unit or buying a new machine.
Tips for preventing breakdowns
Even the most reliable equipment fails, but what can we say if the washing machine is assembled from Chinese components. However, even in this case, the reasons for machine failure can be called:
- Quality of water for washing.
- Incorrect installation and connection of the machine.
- Terms of Use.
To summarize this article, let us recall the basic rules that will help extend the life of your assistant:
- Always check pockets for small items and debris.
- Carry out regular descaling.
- Use softeners for hard water, such as a cleaning filter.
- Rinse and clean the drain filter regularly.
- Wipe the cuff and powder cuvette after each wash with a dry cloth to prevent mold from developing.
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30 reader comments
My belt is falling off the drum.
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