Is the washing machine humming, vibrating, and spinning? The reason may be in the dampers of the device. These parts are located in the lower part of the housing and contain return springs that reduce vibrations during operation of the SMA. Let's figure out how to restore the shock absorbers of the washing machine.
Here's how to do it yourself:
You can restore almost any shock absorbers for Samsung, Bosch, Ardo, Zanussi washing machines of earlier releases. In the latest models, dampers can be used, which differ in the device, but also need to be repaired.
The photo shows shock absorbers 17 years ago from the Zanussi machine. Gaskets here have long failed.
Use a slotted screwdriver to remove the cuffs.
Take a piece of linoleum. You can also use a leather belt - everything that fits in thickness and sits in the grooves. According to reviews of some users, it is dangerous to use rubber, it can jam movements during the absorption of vibrations. It is best to take felt or liners from the bumpers of the car racks. Some craftsmen even wrap electrical tape under a whole oil seal.
Cut linoleum into strips. Remember that the width should correspond to the shock absorber seat from the washing machine.
Insert the strips into the grooves. Fix them with super glue or hot glue.
Insert the inner sleeve into the housing, move the elements, checking how tight the lining is.
If everything suits you, coat the inside of the case with grease so that the seals do not wear out during operation.
It is best to use bearing grease. The product has the necessary viscosity and heat resistance.
Assemble the device, make sure that all elements move normally.
Can I install them on a washer? Sure. Repair is rational, because it is easy to do it yourself. Moreover, it is cheaper than buying new shock absorbers. In Samsung and Lg machines, devices are easily removable, since they are fixed with bushings. But the owners of Indesit will have to drill a hole to remove the part. Here the mount to the tank is cast.
A detailed repair video was shot by the channel master HAND MADE in the garage