How to connect the wires of the LG washing machine pump

Repairing complex household appliances has never been cheap, and recently prices have risen even more, so it is not surprising that many want to do at least simple repairs themselves. Replacing the pump is just on this list, because you can handle this procedure at home even without special education or experience. However, if the replacement itself rarely raises questions, then connecting the drain pump wires can briefly baffle the owner of the washing machine. Let's take a detailed look at how to perform this procedure, what you should pay attention to and what nuances to consider.

Connecting the wiring to the LG SM pump

To properly connect the pump wires, remember that any drain pump of a washing machine from the LG brand has two plugs connected at once. The first one should be connected to the contact with the letter L, and the second one – to the contact with the letter N.

In this case , the chips can still be connected anywhere, if you make sure that the wires do not dangle, but are connected correctly. The fact is that the impeller of the pump will rotate in any direction, which will not affect the pump's performance. In this case, it is a little more important to make sure that the pump is tightly installed in its place, the sealing rubber has not slipped off and all the screws are tightened properly so that the part does not wobble during the working cycle. If the rubber is not placed in its place, then a water leak may occur during washing, which will add to your work. You will have to repair the LG washing machine again.

Replacing the drain pump

In order for the drain pump wires to be connected correctly, we will consider the replacement of the element in detail. First of all, do not rush and buy a pump at random, because you can make a mistake with the choice and simply waste money. Therefore, be sure to first remove the damaged part and take it to the store as an example.

The drainage system of LG's "home helpers" is located at the bottom of the machine body, covered by a special protective panel or a separate hatch. The most convenient way to release the latches and remove the panel is with a slotted screwdriver, which can be purchased at any hardware store.

When you get access to the elements of the drainage system, the first thing you will see is the debris filter. This plastic part protects the pump impeller from dirt, hair, wool and other debris. Be sure to rinse the filter under a powerful stream of hot water from the tap, and then proceed to replace the pump itself.

After removing the filter, you will have access to the pump impeller through the hole. Try to spin it with your hands, using a long narrow stick. All the blades should be intact and spin freely with small jerks. If the rotation is not so free, then perhaps hair, threads or other debris has wound around the part, which must be removed, for which you will also need to remove the pump.

To do this, the LG washing machine needs to be laid on its side, having previously laid a carpet or blanket underneath it, so as not to damage either the body of the device or the floors in the house. Carefully lay the machine down to gain access to the base of the equipment and start working.

• Disconnect the two connectors along with the power wires.
• Using a screwdriver, unscrew the three screws connecting the pump to the snail.
• Carefully remove the pump, as if breaking it towards the bottom.
• Take a brand-new pump and install it in place of the failed part.
• Screw back the three screws to secure the drain pump.
• Connect the plugs and wires that you removed in the first step of the instructions.
• Place the debris filter back.
• Raise the device back onto its feet.
• Secure the protective panel or hatch.

As you can see, replacing the drain pump is not difficult, so you can handle it yourself and without the help of service center technicians. After this repair, all that remains is to check the functionality of the LG washing machine. It is very important after the replacement not to load dirty clothes into the drum, but to check how well the machine collects and drains water using an empty cycle. If the test wash is successful, then the repair was carried out according to the rules.