Instructions for replacing and connecting the Indesit washing machine motor

The engine is the “heart” of any household appliance. If it fails, its further operation becomes impossible and repairs are required, which will be expensive and take a lot of time.

Read the article about how it works, how to remove, repair, replace and check the engine in an Indesit washing machine.

Motor device

Motors in Indesit washing machines are of three types:

1. Asynchronous. These types of motors are installed in older models. They have a simple design and perform fewer revolutions than their more modern counterparts. They are not installed in new models, since they are large, heavy, but with low efficiency.
2. Collector. This motor is smaller than an induction motor. Its design involves the use of a belt drive. Such motors operate quickly, regardless of the network voltage. Its design is represented by the following elements: rotor, starter, brushes, tachogenerator. This engine can be repaired at home.
3. Brushless. This is a direct drive motor and is not designed to use a belt. The motor is directly connected to the drum. Its package includes: a magnetic rotor and a multi-band collector. The efficiency of such motors is high, which affects the cost of the washing machine. The main disadvantage of the inverter motor is that it is impossible to repair it at home.

How to replace?

If the engine fails, it is either repaired or replaced with a new one. To avoid damaging the part during the repair process, you first need to remove it correctly. However, before starting to disassemble the motor, you need to do the following:

1. Reboot the board. To do this, hold down the “Start/Power” button for 5 seconds. Leave the machine turned off for 20 minutes.
2. Check the connection of the contacts going from the tachometer to the motor.
3. Check the voltage at the tachometer. Normally, it should be 0.2 Volts.
4. Check the mains voltage. Its minimum threshold is 200 V.
5. Assess the integrity and performance of the cord and socket.

How to remove?

To remove the commutator motor from the Indesit washing machine, follow the following sequence of actions:

• unscrew the bolts holding the back panel, they are small, so the task will not be difficult to cope with;
• remove the belt, simultaneously performing a rotational movement with the pulley;
• disconnect the wiring that leads to the motor;
• Unscrew the bolts holding the engine - remove it carefully, slightly rocking it in different directions.

How to check whether it needs to be replaced or repaired?

Sometimes the engine needs a complete replacement, and sometimes it can be repaired. If the washing machine is equipped with an electronic display, then its incorrect operation will be indicated by error code F02. In mechanical devices, the programmer knob rotates and the indicator above the “Power/Start” button flickers. It lights up once, followed by a pause.

The fact that the engine has failed can also be indicated by error code F02.If we are talking about mechanically driven machines, the programmer knob will rotate and the “Power/Start” indicator will blink twice. This error indicates that the module has received information indicating that the engine is not operating properly.

Errors appear F01 and F02 indicates that the engine needs to be inspected and tested for functionality. How to remove it is described above.

When he is outside, they try to put him to work, for which the rotor and starter windings are connected in series, after which the engine is connected to an alternating current source providing a voltage of 220 Volts.

If the engine rotates, then it can be repaired. Already at this diagnostic stage, you can detect an increased level of noise emitted by the motor or see sparks flying off the brushes.

Electric brushes are always given special attention during diagnostics. They are located on both sides of the washing machine body and are necessary to smooth out the friction force. The wear of the brushes is indicated by their shortening, which is easy to notice during a routine inspection.

To check the brushes for functionality proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the bolts.
2. Compress the spring and remove the brush.
3. If the tip length does not exceed 15 mm, the brushes need to be replaced. This is not difficult to do if we are talking about a new type of engine. In older models, the brushes may be hidden inside the motor. In this case, it will have to be completely disassembled.

You also need to check the performance of the slats. To do this, you need to inspect the collector by removing the rotor from the motor. Replacement is required if the lamellas have peeled off, the wires have broken, or burrs have appeared. In this case, the brushes will spark when the motor rotates.

If the lamellas are slightly peeled off, then you can deal with the problem by turning them, but to perform this procedure you need a lathe.

How to connect a new one?

If the old motor fails completely, you will have to replace it with a new motor. It is not difficult to cope with this task, since the machine will already be disassembled. There will only be:

• purchase a part,
• connect it to the wires,
• install in place
• put on the belt and screw it on.

The final stage of work is the installation of the rear panel. When the machine is installed in place, you need to turn it on and start the washing process idle. If the device works properly, then the repair was successful.

Indesit will tell you in a video about replacing the washing machine engine:

Where to buy and at what price?

You can purchase an Indesit washing machine engine in a specialized store that sells components for household appliances. If there is no such outlet in the city, then You can place an order in the online market.

When purchasing, you need to take into account the model of the washing machine, since different types of motors are used for different devices. The average cost of a motor for an Indesit washing machine is 6,000 rubles.

Call the master

If you are unable to repair and replace the Indesit washing machine motor on your own, you need to seek help from a specialist. There are several ways to find a master:

1. By advertisement. Repairers place information about their services in newspapers, post them on poles, and deliver business cards to mailboxes.
2. Contact the service center. The main thing is that this organization establishes itself well in the locality.
3. By word of mouth. It is possible that relatives or friends have used a similar service in the recent past. If they recommend a professional, you can trust them.
4. Internet notice boards. There are a lot of them on the Internet, so you can find a master in every city.

Most craftsmen do not charge money for a visit if the person agrees to pay for the repairs. This information needs to be clarified at the stage of calling a specialist. Before choosing a repairman, you need to study reviews of his work. Moreover, it is better to do this on a site other than the one on which he placed an advertisement about his services.

Approximate prices:

• replacement of brushes – from 1400 rubles;
• engine replacement or repair – from 2000 rubles.

As a rule, the brushes are guaranteed for 6 months, and the motor is 1 year. Prices do not include the cost of parts (if they need to be replaced).

A lot of important and useful information about the repair of Indesit washing machines is presented in this section.

Conclusion

You can repair the engine of an Indesit washing machine yourself if we are talking about a commutator type of motor. If you have experience working with household appliances, you can easily replace components or install a new part. In other cases It is better to entrust the repair to a specialist.