Expert advice on how to remove the drum from a Samsung washing machine

foto23764-1 The washing machine manufacturer Samsung pays special attention to the quality, reliability and functionality of such a washing machine element as the drum.

But malfunctions in the operation of a household appliance, as well as hard tap water, lead to the fact that even such a durable element fails.

A professional can quickly replace the drum, but a detailed study of how to remove the drum from a Samsung washing machine with your own hands will save a significant amount of money.

Content

What tools will you need?
How to prepare the machine for disassembly?
How to get to the details?
How to get it out?
Step-by-step replacement instructions
Reassembly and inspection
Possible difficulties during knot removal
Conclusion

What tools will you need?

To ensure that work on dismantling the washing machine drum goes quickly, You should make sure you have the following tools in advance:

screwdrivers: Phillips and slotted (a screwdriver with attachments will significantly speed up the work);
a set of keys;
pliers;
hammer, chisel;
marker;
lubricant-cleaner and sealant.

Also, the work cannot be done without rags, a large basin and rubber gloves for hands.

How to prepare the machine for disassembly?

High-quality preparation of the washing machine before dismantling will significantly speed up the process of removing the drum.

The preparatory process involves disconnecting the household appliance from the power supply, water supply and sewerage systems. You also need to remove the drain filter and drain the remaining water.

To make it more convenient to work, the washing machine is moved at least two meters away from the wall.

How to get to the details?

Disassemble the Samsung washing machine in order to remove the drum, It will be much easier if you follow a clear sequence of actions:

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the bolts holding the top panel. After the bolts are unscrewed, push the cover towards you and slightly lift it up and remove it from the washing machine.
Remove the dashboard. To do this, loosen all the fasteners located under the washing powder tray, also around the perimeter of the control unit. There is no need to disconnect the control unit wiring. The board is carefully laid out on top of the washing machine or hung on a special side hook.
Dismantle the washer hatch doors (located in the lower right corner of the body). To dismantle, you need to pry up the panel with a screwdriver. After the door is removed, residual water will begin to pour out of the open hole. To keep your surroundings clean, lay rags on the floor or place some container under the technical hole.
Remove the front panel. To do this, use a screwdriver to loosen the metal or plastic clamp on the hatch cuff.
Afterwards, the seal is carefully folded inside the drum. Unscrew the screws around the perimeter of the panel and separate the front panel from the body by 3 cm.
Through the opened gap, the wiring is disconnected from the UBL (the option of completely dismantling the blocker is possible).
The next stage is to disconnect all conductors leading to the drum from the heating element, electric motor, pump, sensors. It is very important to act carefully and slowly so as not to damage the elements. The inlet valve, pressure switch, and pipe (connecting the tank and the powder receiver) are also dismantled.
Pull out the counterweights. These are two concrete blocks located under the top cover of the washing machine.In order to dismantle the counterweights, it is necessary to unscrew the fixing bolts. You need to work very carefully, as concrete blocks are very heavy.
Shock absorbers are removed. First of all, the lower shock absorbers (also known as dampers) are removed. These elements secure the tank. Next come the springs that secure the tank from above.

After the tank is removed from the washing machine, it is laid out on a flat surface with the pulley facing up. You must be prepared for the fact that the tank is very heavy and you will need help to remove it.

How to get it out?

Before opening the tank and removing the drum, it is necessary to carefully study the material from which the tank is made and the principle of its connection.

Most often, the Samsung manufacturer equips washing machines with plastic, collapsible tanks.

In order to open such a tank, you need to unfasten the fixing brackets (you will need a flat-head screwdriver) and unscrew the screws around the perimeter (a screwdriver will speed up the process).

After the tank is opened, you must proceed according to the following algorithm:

unhook the lower half of the tank (there is a cross and a pulley on it);
remove the pulley from the tank (unscrew it with a wrench);
insert the bolt into the vacant space and carefully, using a hammer, knock it out in the opposite direction.

In a situation where it is impossible to knock out the shaft, lubricant will come to the rescue. It is enough to carefully treat the joint and wait twenty minutes. Afterwards the work will go much faster.

Step-by-step replacement instructions

foto23764-4 The removed drum is carefully inspected for defects.

If you decide to completely replace it, you should understand that the drum is sold complete with the tank. The drum cannot be purchased separately.

It is possible to quickly replace the drum with your own hands, provided following a certain sequence of actions:

A pulley is connected to the tank and secured with a bolt.
The tank together with the drum is lifted and installed through the top into its original place in the housing. The tank is hung on hooks.

This process must be carried out in tandem with an assistant.

Reassembly and inspection

Once the new drum is installed, you can begin the reassembly process.

Algorithm of actions:

put a drive belt on the pulley;
connect heating elements to the wiring;
connect drain hoses;
install UBL connectors (hatch blocking device);
mount the front panel of the washing machine in its original place;
install the hatch cuff;
fix the counterweights in place;
install and fix the top cover of the washing machine.

All previously dismantled elements are fixed exactly in their places in the reverse order of dismantling. To avoid making mistakes, experienced craftsmen recommend making the necessary notes with colored markers (for example, recording the location of wires, the installation height of mechanisms).

It will also not be superfluous to check with the diagrams indicated in the user manual.

After the washing machine is assembled, it is necessary to check the quality of the work done. To do this, the household appliance is connected to the power supply network for water supply and sewerage.

They start any washing program, during which, with the drum correctly installed, there are no extraneous sounds or vibration of the washing machine body.

Possible difficulties during knot removal

foto23764-5 During the process of dismantling the washing machine, an unpleasant fact may emerge - the drum is enclosed in a non-separable tank.

In this situation, in order to To remove the required element (drum), the tank must be cut.

After repairing or installing a new drum, many holes are drilled along the seam for reassembly. Before putting the disassembled tank back together, the cut points are carefully coated with sealant.

You will find all the most useful and interesting things about the Samsung washing machine drum in this section.

Conclusion

Replacing the drum in a Samsung washing machine is a labor-intensive process. You can do it yourself only if you have previously studied the issue in detail; otherwise, it is better to entrust the repair to professionals.