Replacing the UBL on a top-loading washing machine

You can replace the UBL on a top-loading washing machine yourself, without going to a service center. The work will take only 15-20 minutes. Before starting the repair, it is worth understanding how to properly dismantle the lock. We will figure out what tools are needed and tell you in detail how to remove the old blocker and install a new one.

We change the UBL on the ARDO vertical

To replace the locking device on the ARDO washing machine, you only need a screwdriver. Having prepared the tool, you can work on the machine: de-energize it, disconnect it from the water supply and sewerage, move it away from the wall to have free access to all sides of the case. The further algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• Remove the side walls of the case, to do this, unscrew the screws holding the panels,
• From the back of the case, remove the three bolts securing the console with the dashboard,
• Unscrew three more screws on the right and left - they hold the entire top cover,
• Carefully slide the lid back and lift it up,
• Find the hatch locking device, it is located under the top panel, in front,
• Unscrew the 3 bolts securing the plastic protective shell in which the lock-blocker is hidden,
• Disconnect the wiring from the lock contacts and remove the UBL.

Inspect the UBL - sometimes you can see obvious signs of damage on its surface. In most cases, the lock looks functional, and you can only determine whether it is in good working order with a multimeter. If the device confirms a breakdown, you will have to replace the blocker.

A burnt lock cannot be repaired. It is necessary to buy a new UBL, focusing on the model and serial number of the washing machine. The cost of the blocker for Ardo "verticals" is low - therefore, at the first signs of a malfunction, it is better to immediately replace the part.

The UBL installation is performed in the reverse order. The new lock is placed in a plastic protective "shell", wires of the corresponding color are connected to the contacts (it is better to focus on the photo taken earlier). Then, all the removed screws are screwed back in place one by one.

Having assembled the case, you need to check whether the UBL works. Connect the machine to the utilities, plug it into the network and start a test wash. If the cover of the "vertical" is locked, then the work has been done correctly.

Changing the lock on a Whirlpool vertical

Depending on the model of the top-loading washing machine, the UBL can be located in different places. On Whirlpool machines, the lock is not under the top cover, as on Ardo, but on the side, on the right side. To dismantle the element, you need to:

• Disconnect the machine from the power supply,
• Turn off the tap that supplies water,
• Disconnect the drain and filler hoses,
• Move the “vertical” so as to have free access to all sides of the body,
• Unscrew the bolts holding the right wall of the case, remove the panel,
• Find the UBL, it is located at the top, in the corner, closer to the front wall of the machine,
• Pull the blocker out of the housing with a sharp movement,
• Take a photo of the wiring diagram,
• Disconnect the wires from the blocker.

In the case of Whirlpool machines, everything is even simpler - you do not have to remove the control console and touch the top cover. It is enough to remove only one side wall of the machine. Even a novice will spend no more than 15 minutes replacing the blocker.

The price of UBL for Whirlpool washing machines with vertical loading is low, within a thousand rupees. Installation of a new lock is performed in the reverse order:

• Connect the wires to the contacts of the blocker according to the diagram,
• Insert the device into the "socket" where it stood,
• Secure the side wall of the case with screws.

After this, a test wash is started. If the lid is locked, the replacement can be considered successful. If the electronic lock does not work, you will have to check whether the contacts are connected correctly.