Do-it-yourself Ariston washing machine repair

The Ariston washing machines can be called a real example of excellent quality and reliability. But do not forget that they need appropriate care and preventive measures. In many cases, it is quite possible to repair the Ariston washing machine with your own hands. As a rule, specialists are attracted only in the most difficult situations. In this article, we will analyze the most common problems of these devices and find out how to identify certain breakdowns and fix them yourself.

to contents ↑

Overview of the most common malfunctions of cars "Ariston"

The main part of the breakdowns is connected with the operation of the devices, according to the specialists of Ariston service centers. Quite often, users themselves do not properly operate their washing machines, regularly make gross errors, which, in fact, lead to breakdowns.

But at least there are problems that we don’t even suspect during operation. The most striking example is hard tap water, which can completely ruin the unit. Therefore use water softeners.

The rating of the most common malfunctions of Ariston machines looks like this:

1. Clogging. In itself, it is not considered a breakdown, but rather the cause of other, more serious problems. But despite this, it is with blockages that the craftsmen have to work most often.
2. Malfunction of heating elements. Although the heater is high-quality in all models of this manufacturer, it sooner or later fails due to too hard water.
3. Problems with the pump, drain pump. These parts break quite rarely, to a greater extent due to the long service life.
4. Filling valve. It is necessary to repair it even less often, or rather, not the valve itself, but a rubber gasket. The fact is that the rubber gradually begins to coarse and pass water, and because of this, a malfunction occurs.
5. Oil seals, bearings. Such a breakdown, although rare, is the most difficult to repair. Well, if it arises, then the machine generally stops working.

Important! Manufacturers program the equipment, and if a malfunction occurs, an error code is displayed. Our separate review will help to find out the cause of the malfunction and how to solve them. "Error codes of the washing machine Ariston".

to contents ↑

We solve problems with blockages

Did you notice that there is a blockage, your Ariston washing machine began to work much worse? Faults and do-it-yourself repairs of even this nature can be carried out, the main thing is to correctly determine the place of blockage.

Important! The main sign of this trouble is manifested by a strong hum of the drain pump, water retention in the tank. As a rule, it occurs more often precisely at the end of the wash, that is, the device does not drain the waste water and cannot start rinsing the laundry, and simply freezes.

Important! From the day of purchase, so that the equipment does not break, you need to properly care for it. In our article you will learn how to take care of a washing machine.

Clogging may occur in such places:

• Between the drain filter and the tank, in the drain pipe.This rarely happens, because the pipe itself is quite thick.
• In the drain hose filter. This is the most common blockage.
• In the pump. Such problems are also rare, because the drain pump in such machines is equipped with an additional filter.
• In the drain hose. This happens more often due to improper installation of the hose.

To quickly deal with a blockage, you must first carefully check and clean the most accessible places in the car. We do it in stages:

1. First, turn off the drain filter and remove all debris from it.
2. Then we check the sewer and the drain hose.
3. We disassemble the device and clean the pump, nozzles. But this is only if all of the above items are working and clean.

Important! In apartment buildings, power surges often occur. This can damage important electronic components of the washing machine. Protect equipment from damage by installing network filter.

to contents ↑

Broken water valve or pump

It will not be difficult for you to identify a problem of this nature if you have a Hotpoint Ariston washing machine installed. Do-it-yourself repair in this case is very simple.

Important! According to characteristic signs, distinguishing this breakdown from others is quite easy. The filling valve simply stops blocking the water, and it starts to flow freely straight into the tank, even when the machine is disconnected from the mains. If you accidentally heard how water enters the tank, then be sure one hundred percent that the problem is in the valve.

Check the filler valve as follows:

1. We remove the top panel of devices and unscrew the fasteners.
2. We are looking for a valve, and it is located right in the place where the machine body is connected to the inlet hose.
3. We check the rubber gaskets and if they turn out to be intact, then we measure the resistance of the device with a multimeter. The probes are installed on the valve contacts, we check that the resistance is at least 30 ohms.
4. If it still turned out to be faulty, then it will have to be replaced with a similar one.

Important! If the problem is in the pump, you will have to spend a lot of money on repairs. A broken pump does not allow the machine to drain water as it should, it does not make characteristic sounds and you can not hear the murmur of the drained water. Do-it-yourself repair of the Ariston washing machine in this case is inappropriate, in particular because of its high cost and the importance of proper installation for the correct and high-quality operation of the device.

Important! Some washing machines may vibrate violently during spinning. If you checked, and this is not a malfunction, but is inconvenient, use specialanti-vibration car stands.

to contents ↑

Problems with heating elements

Details for heating water are the most important in the design of any machine, because they not only allow you to reach the desired temperature, according to the selected program, but also are responsible for the quality of the wash. If the heater is faulty, then the device either does not start at all, or gives an error. To replace this element, you need to disassemble the washing machine in this way:

1. We expand the device and find the service hatch below, attached to the case with clamps and self-tapping screws.
2. We unscrew the fastening elements and wring out the clamps with a screwdriver, which makes it easy to remove the cover.
3. Under the cover you will see a heater, which looks like two large-sized contacts with a special fastener directly in the middle.
4. We unscrew the screws and pull out the heater, then change it and assemble the device in the same way.

to contents ↑

How to solve a problem with broken bearings?

Earlier, we found out that the least common in Ariston devices are problems associated with the breakdown of seals and bearings. But they have a place to be, and it is recommended to solve them as quickly as possible.

We already know how to disassemble the Ariston washing machine, so there should not be any difficulties.

Important! First you need to understand how such a malfunction manifests itself. If the bearing collapses, it begins to make an unpleasant sound due to the strong friction of the shaft against the sleeve. If you tighten the repair, then such a breakdown will inevitably lead to a loose drum and damage to the tank.

Stages of replacing bearings in Ariston devices:

1. We disassemble the plastic tank. First, remove the pulley screwed on the locking paste. It is not easy to do this, but it is possible, and a chisel and a hammer will help in this. Gently tapping the base of the screw, unscrew it. To pull out the pulley, you need to slowly, slowly rocking it from side to side.
2. We knock the shaft out of the drum and tank. First, we put a wooden block on the shaft, and then we knock on it with a hammer.
3. Divide the tank into two parts. In most models, they are fastened with bolts that are easily unscrewed and allow you to disassemble it. The part on the cuff side is very easy to remove, but the second part should be removed very carefully so as not to damage the drum.
4. Inspect how bad the shaft sleeve is. If it is already unusable, then replace it with a new one.
5. We knock out the outer bearing with a hammer and a metal rod and pull it out.
6. Turn the tank over and knock out the second bearing located on the inside.
7. We get the gland and clean the bearings from rust, coat them with special grease.
8. We start the installation of working bearings from the inside, just drive it back in the same way.
9. Next, we perform all the steps in reverse order.

Important! The topic of bearing replacement is described in detail on our portal of useful tips in another article. "Repair of the drum of the washing machine Ariston".

to contents ↑

Stock footage

Now you are convinced that the repair of the Ariston washing machine with your own hands is possible. But in most cases, provided that you have at least some understanding of the internal structure of such equipment and experience in disassembling and repairing household appliances. If you doubt your own abilities - it is better to immediately contact a service center, otherwise - fixing the errors of your repair can then be much more expensive than the initial help of a qualified craftsman.