How to change the seal in the Indesit washing machine

There is nothing good about a broken household appliance, because it always entails a loss of time and money. However, if you suddenly find that you need to replace the seal in your Indesit washing machine, then this is even good. The fact is that a leaky seal that has lost its tightness is the first sign that the bearings in the washing machine may soon fail, and then the entire unit. Therefore, replacing the seal is usually followed by changing the bearings. Let's take a closer look at the nuances of replacing seals and bearings in the "home assistant" of the Indesit brand.

We dismantle the tank together with the drum

It is unpleasant, but in order to change such important elements in the device, you will have to disassemble it almost completely. But do not rush to disassemble the device with your own hands - first you need to disconnect it from the water supply and power grid, and then move it to a spacious room where you will be comfortable working. To disassemble the equipment, you need to prepare a screwdriver, a screwdriver, a hammer and WD-40 aerosol in advance. After all the preparations, you can start replacing the parts.

• We remove the top cover of the washing machine, for which it is necessary to remove the fixing screws, which are located at the back on the lugs.
• We remove the tray intended for household chemicals by gently pulling it by the handle.
• Having first loosened the screws located around the perimeter; we remove the car's dashboard.
• Using a screwdriver, you need to pry up and remove the false panel located at the bottom right of the washing machine.
• We open the hatch, inside which we should loosen the outer clamp on the cuff, for which we need to carefully pry the clamp with a screwdriver.
• Now you need to tuck the cuff into the drum.
• Carefully disconnect the wiring of the hatch locking device.
• We remove the bolts that hold the front panel of the equipment, and then remove the panel.

So, in eight steps we will provide free access to the tank and drum of the washing machine. However, you should not proceed to further steps and remove the containers from the body until you have disconnected the connected pipes and wires to them. What next?

• First of all, remove the filler pipe.
• Next, disconnect the pipes that go directly to the household chemicals tray.
• Remove the metal false panel located at the back of the washing machine body.
• Lower the counterweights by loosening the central bolts.
• Disconnect the thermistor, having first removed the wires from the connector.
• Disconnect the wires of the water heating element, and then remove the heating element itself.

We've sorted out the wiring, all that's left is to prepare the tank itself for work. Since there is already free access to it from the front, now you need to prepare the back of the washing machine, that is, loosen the pulley and remove the drive belt. The instructions are as follows:

• Unscrew all five screws that secure the back panel of the washing machine,
• Remove the belt from the pulley,
• Loosen the nut that holds the pulley,
• Remove the drum of the machine.

When you finally have the drum in your hands, you can check the current condition of the crosspiece. Pay attention to the shaft - if there are no marks, abrasions or chips on it, then everything is fine with the element. In this case, you need to leave the part alone and start working with the bearings. If there are problems with the shaft, then you will first have to restore the blades or just buy a new unit.

You can't do without cutting the tank

It's a shame, but the drums of Indesit's "home helpers" cannot be disassembled. The company's representatives believe that if the bearings are damaged, the owner of the appliance will either buy a completely new drum with a drum, or even buy a brand new washing machine. Of course, it is much cheaper to simply replace the bearings, so you will have to carefully saw the drum yourself, replace the parts, and then reassemble the drum.

This task is easier to handle if you have an electric jigsaw. Unfortunately, not everyone has such a tool at home, so most people work with the tank at home using a hacksaw for metal. Almost everyone has this basic and inexpensive tool, but the downside of using such a hacksaw is the speed - you will have to spend several hours or more just to saw the tank into two parts. This is acceptable for a one-time repair of your own household appliances, but is completely unsuitable for daily repairs at a service center.

If you decide to speed up the process and buy a regular jigsaw, you will also need two washers, a bearing for a 4 bolt, and a hacksaw blade. The latter is necessary because a standard jigsaw blade is too wide, so it will be much more convenient to adapt a thin blade from a regular hand jigsaw. It must first be shaped like a jigsaw blade so that the tip of such a blade is well connected to the electric device.

When the blade is shaped to fit into the jigsaw, secure the entire structure with washers, a bearing, and a bolt. To do this, install the washers on the sides, place the bearing in the middle, and secure everything with a bolt.

When the tool is ready, start sawing the tank. Of course, this can be done with a standard jigsaw blade, but it will be much more convenient and faster to adapt the blade to an electric jigsaw.

There are few nuances in cutting. The most important thing is to saw strictly along the seam, trying to do it as evenly as possible. The more evenly you can divide the tank into two halves, the easier it will be to glue it together later.

We change parts with our own hands

Finally, we move on to the crucial moment – ​​removing the bearings. For such an important stage of repair, you only need an ordinary hammer and a special punch. Let's get to work.

• Remove the oil seal.
• Place the end of the drift into the very center of the rear bearing and begin tapping the metal rod with a hammer.
• After completing work with the first bearing, proceed to extract the second bearing.

If, when dismantling a bearing, the inner race has flown out, but the outer race remains, then to make dismantling the bearing easier, it is permissible to carefully saw and chip the part.

Once you are done with the bearings, take the time to clean – clean the machine from rust, scale, dirt, stagnant water and other dirt. You should also clean the drum shaft. When the cleaning is finished, you can start preparing the bearings, lubricating the seat and installing the seals.

The size of the seal for the Indesit washing machine is 22 by 40 by 10 millimeters. Do not forget that you need to buy two such parts for the washing machine at once. As for the bearings, the first one should usually be type 6203 closed type 2RS, and the second one – 6202, the same type 2RS. In order to accurately buy the right part – first remove the damaged seals with bearings, and then take them to the store as an example.

Having purchased new parts, you need to seat the bearing in the intended socket, pre-treated with grease. Carefully tap the bearing on the outer race using the same hammer with a metal rod. The bearing must sit evenly on the seat. The second bearing is installed according to the same scheme. After that, it is necessary to lubricate the seals and install them on top of the bearings.

We restore the tank's integrity

We've sorted out the bearings and seals, all that's left is to assemble the tank piece by piece. This will require some effort and careful following of the instructions. What needs to be done?

 

• Buy a moisture-resistant silicone sealant, several fasteners that will help secure the two halves of the tank, as well as screws and nuts.
• Degrease the seam on the two halves of the tank.
• Apply a generous amount of sealant to the element's connecting seam.
• Connect the halves, pressing down on the lid as you place it on the base of the tank.
• In order for both parts of the tank not to slide when fixed, they need to be secured, for which two awls are suitable, which need to be installed on the sides of the tank in the holes that are on the weld.
• Finally, place screws around the entire perimeter of the seam and tighten the nuts securely to ensure that the tank halves do not fall apart during the working cycle.

After finishing the work, you need to wait at least a few hours until the sealant dries. Only then can you install the tank in its place and assemble the washing machine according to our instructions in reverse order.