How to remove the counterweight on springs in an Ariston washing machine?
The Ariston washing machine is saved from shaking, shaking and instability by large concrete pieces that counteract the centrifugal force and hold it in one place. These heavy parts are called counterweights and, despite the fact that they seem durable and indestructible, problems still occur with them. Often it is necessary to tighten the bolts that hold the blocks or replace a concrete weight that has become unusable with a whole one, or simply remove the counterweight on the springs during the repair of the Ariston washing machine. How to quickly cope with this task?
Where to look for a concrete block?
To replace the counterweight with your own hands in an Ariston washing machine, you need to know exactly where it is located. Finding a whole block or 3 parts of it is not difficult. This requires:
turn the automatic machine with the back wall towards you;
disconnect the top cover;
Remove the panel located at the back of the washing machine.
All. Now you can visually inspect the counterweight, which may have cracked, split, or sagged, which can lead to instability of the machine and serious malfunctions. Also tug on the stones and check the fastening of the clamps. It is advisable to carry out this inspection once every six months for preventive purposes in order to promptly detect faults and carry out repair work.
Features of removal
If you need to temporarily or completely remove the counterweight, you will initially need to loosen the fasteners. The fasteners in this washing machine are 2-3 wide bolts on each balancing weight.We select a wrench or socket that matches the diameter and unscrew the bolts. Next, we take the balancing weight by the protrusions and carefully remove it from the washing machine.
Do not forget that the weight of concrete blocks varies from 5 to 15 kilograms, so make sure to attract an assistant.
The Ariston washing machine is designed a little differently than other machines. Here the concrete balancer is attached to specific bolts, which cannot be matched with a standard tool. But don’t despair, you can do it yourself. To do this, you need to take a pipe with a diameter of 20-22 mm and a length of 20 cm or more, cut one edge of it in the middle with a depth of 5 cm. Drill a 2 cm hole from the opposite end and screw in a 4*16 bolt, which we secure with a screw from the inside. This tool will help make removing the balance weight easier.
What to do with a broken block?
Diagnosis of the balancing weight is important, since its damage can lead to serious problems and affect the safe operation of the machine. A counterweight that has become unusable will not be able to dampen vibrations during drum rotation and will cause instability, which can lead to machine failure. Therefore, if you notice any deviations from the normal operation of the washing machine, then you should immediately begin diagnostics and subsequent repairs.
If the problem is the retaining bolts are loose and tightening them does not help, then inspect the lock washers. They can shrink and become loose, which also leads to imbalance. Therefore, you should re-tighten and tighten the screws well.
Important! Do not operate the washing machine if the balancing weight is cracked.In particular, if a large piece has fallen off. In this situation, it is urgent to completely replace them. To do this, remove them, take measurements and select an identical load.
There are no problems with purchasing a new counterweight: you can buy it in online stores using a unique identifier, or make it yourself according to size, or contact service centers for repairing household appliances. Finding a counterweight in a washing machine is not difficult. Carrying out an inspection and removing the counterweight on the springs is also not difficult. To do this, you need to have a wrench on hand and have considerable strength to hold a heavy load.
The Ariston washing machine is saved from shaking, shaking and instability by large concrete pieces that counteract the centrifugal force and hold it in one place. These heavy parts are called counterweights and, despite the fact that they seem durable and indestructible, problems still occur with them. Often it is necessary to tighten the bolts that hold the blocks or replace a concrete weight that has become unusable with a whole one, or simply remove the counterweight on the springs during the repair of the Ariston washing machine. How to quickly cope with this task?
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