The drum in the washing machine came off

The drum in the washing machine came off It is impossible not to notice certain breakdowns. For example, if a drum in a washing machine falls off the shaft, it immediately becomes clear to the user that something is wrong with the equipment. The centrifuge is visually detected to be moving downwards, so it seems that it has simply come off. Let's figure out why this problem occurs and how to fix the problem.

Reasons for drum displacement

If you think the drum is warped, immediately perform a quick diagnostic test on your washing machine. Turn off the power to the “home assistant” and start checking. What to do in such a situation?

Open the hatch, rotate the drum manually, swing it left, right, forward, backward. If a lot of play is noticeable, the reservoir has actually moved. The bearings may have broken, which led to this problem.
Start the “Spin” mode by setting the maximum permissible rotation speed of the “centrifuge”. A breakdown will be indicated by a strong hum, grinding sound, or the sound of the drum beating against the walls of the tank. The cause of misalignment may be worn shock absorbers or broken bearings.
Spin the drum by hand. If it moves with difficulty, making uncharacteristic sounds, we can talk about a breakdown. The problem may be caused by a loose drive belt. Another probable reason is damage to the drum cross.

During diagnostics, be sure to inspect the rear of the tank. If rusty stains or signs of wear are visible on the plastic, then “problems” with the drum are caused by broken bearings and a leaky oil seal.

In general, drum misalignment is most often noted for the following reasons:

breakage of the cross;
damage or wear of the drive belt;
changing the shape of the shaft;
wear of the bearing unit;
damage to dampers or suspension springs.

If you think that the drum has come off, it is better not to risk it and do not use the washing machine. You can perform equipment diagnostics yourself. We’ll tell you where to start checking and how to get your “home assistant” back on track.

We determine the cause of the malfunction and eliminate it

What to do first? Having noticed that the drum is skewed, you will have to “cut off” one possible cause of the malfunction after another. It is recommended to carry out the check from simple to more complex. First you should inspect the drive belt. For this:

unplug the power cord of the machine from the outlet;
remove the back wall of the case by unscrewing all the screws securing it (for some washing machine models you will first have to remove the top cover);
assess the condition of the belt.

Ideally, it should be tightly stretched between the drum and the motor. If the belt comes off, put it back in place. If you find that the elastic band is torn, purchase a new strap. When purchasing components, be sure to look at the model and serial number of the washing machine.

Having found out that everything is in order with the drive belt, proceed to check the shock-absorbing system. If the tank falls into the housing, most likely the reason for this is broken springs. During washing and spinning, it is the metal spirals that hold the tank, preventing it from falling off.

If at least one shock-absorbing spring breaks, the drum will move and the operation of the washing machine will be disrupted.

Typically, the tank is held in place by two springs: lower and upper. There should be no problems with dismantling the parts. You must first unhook the tip of the “spiral” from the tank, and only then from the body.A new shock-absorbing element is also installed.

It may not be the spring, but a broken damper. To dismantle the element, you will need to remove the front wall of the housing. The algorithm of actions will be as follows:

remove the top housing cover;
remove the lower false panel, behind which the garbage filter is hidden;
remove the powder receptacle from the machine;
Unscrew the screws holding the control panel;
Carefully, so as not to damage the wiring, place the “tidy” on the washing machine;
unscrew the bolts securing the front wall and unhook it from the body.

This way you can get free access to the dampers. Their lower part is attached to the body with a bolt, the opposite part is connected to the tank using latches. Unscrew the screw and deal with the latches. Then remove the damaged damping element.

Next, you need to install new shock absorbers in their original place. It is important to secure the dampers well so that in the future the drum does not come off during the spin process. The shock-absorbing elements will begin to support the tank again, and the distortion will be dealt with.

Bearing problem

If the drum comes off the shaft, it means that the automatic machine has been working for a long time for wear and tear with broken bearings. Repairing a bearing assembly is quite labor-intensive, but you can really do it yourself.

Bearing wear can be judged by:

rusty stains on the back of the tank;
grinding and roaring noise coming from a working machine;
constant “jumps” of the technique during push-ups.

If you notice at least one of the signs indicating damage to the bearings, immediately check the unit; do not wait until the shaft is deformed or the drum cross bursts.

To remove the old bearings and install new ones, you need to pull the tank out of the housing and halve the tank into 2 parts. If the tank is not removable, you will have to cut it with a hacksaw. When planning to change elements, it is better to purchase a ready-made repair kit, which will include: bearing unit replacement

2 bearings;
stuffing box;
special lubricant.

To change the bearings, you need to halve the tank, knock out the broken rings and press new ones into place. A lubricated oil seal is placed on top. Reassembling the housing is done in the reverse order.