Do-it-yourself washing machine repair Fairy

The main advantages of Fairy washing equipment are mobility, reasonable cost, the ability to vertically load things, low electrical energy consumption, ease of operation, and no need to connect the machine to communications. There are models that can heat water themselves. Today, such devices continue to be popular, but they still break down over time. Next, you will learn how to repair a Fairy washing machine.

Basic malfunctions of the Fairy washing machine

Washer failures manifest themselves in different ways, but most often users describe the following symptoms:

• the activator does not scroll, but the motor makes a hum at this moment;
• During the washing process, the electric motor overheats;
• a knock is heard during operation;
• during active operation, the activator begins to tear things;
• centrifuge failure;
• waste water does not drain;
• There is a leak under the washing machine.

Service center technicians also talk about similar problems, although many people prefer to fix such problems with their own hands. The fact is that the price of such a machine does not exceed several thousand rubles, and the services of a specialist can be equal to it. It is for this reason that many repair the Fairy washing machine on their own, and if something doesn’t work out, they simply throw away the old device and purchase a new analogue.

How to repair a machine

The main problems are clear. Now it remains to figure out how to deal with them yourself.

1. Repair of the activator.

This problem is considered the most serious for such a model. The activator is a screw with blades located in the bottom or in one of the walls. The rotation of the screw causes the laundry to move, due to which the washing process occurs. It is likely that you will have to change the screw and blades.

But first, it is recommended to check some things:

• Specify how much laundry is loaded. If the items are bulky, remove some of them and try to resume the washing process;
• Inspect the sealing elements and gaskets of the activator. If obvious wear is detected, they will have to be replaced;
• The extreme case is to replace the activator itself.

If the activator does not rotate, and the engine continues to hum, then the machine turns off completely, then other actions will be required:

• Remove the back panel. Using a multimeter, check the capacitor for serviceability;
• If everything is in order with it, it is necessary to organize an engine check. The rotor should be rotated in each direction. If it turns normally in both cases, then the engine will most likely have to be replaced;
• in this case, you can inspect and replace the seals.

Experts recommend not to rush to disassemble the machine, but simply turn the activator manually. Sometimes it “takes its place” and continues to work.

If the motor works normally, without making extraneous noise, but the activator does not want to rotate, you need to remove the back panel and tighten the drive belt. Perhaps it is very worn out or torn, then it will have to be replaced.

2. Centrifuge failure.

In such a case, first of all, check the entire electrical system. Its diagram is simple:

• the power cord is inspected and checked for integrity with a multimeter;
• then the wires are checked;
• if everything is in order there, it is necessary to organize a check of the thermal relay, for which you will have to remove the back panel;
• if the result is normal, the capacitor is checked;
• If the cause is not found, all that remains is to check the electric motor itself.

It may happen that the centrifuge itself is working properly, but does not create the proper spin because the water does not drain through the drain system. What to do in such a situation? There are several options:

• Most likely, the filter in the water drain hose is clogged. It is necessary to remove it and clean it, which the detailed operating instructions for the Fairy will help with;
• there is a possibility that the drain pump is clogged. It should also be removed, checked and cleaned;
• third version - the pump is broken and requires complete replacement.

But here it should be noted that pump failure most often does not lead to the impossibility of water drainage, but becomes the cause of its leakage, which is also not very good.

3. The washing mashine started to leak.

It happens suddenly. Many argue that this problem is the most unpleasant and most common. As a rule, it is preceded by the most trivial little things. In the worst case scenario, you will have to change the activator or pump, but this happens quite rarely. In short, no need to be upset:

• check the tightness of the activator. If it dangles, then water flows through it. The element should be tightened;
• inspect the rubber sealing rings for wear;
• we check the surface of the activator itself, looking for possible nicks and other damage, since it is in these places that water can leak. If everything is serious, the activator should be replaced.

To perform all manipulations with the activator, inspect the seals and seals, it must first be properly dismantled:

• on one side of it there is a plug that must be removed, unscrew the fasteners and remove the handle;
• take out the washer with the gasket, unscrew the fastening element holding the casing, remove it;
• Hold the impeller of the electric motor with one hand, and unscrew the activator with the other.

4. How to eliminate extraneous noise.

Sometimes they occur when the washing machine is running. In this case, the unit requires repair, but first you need to determine the causes of the problematic issue. This may primarily be caused by the centrifuge being overloaded with things. As a rule, after washing several batches of laundry, the consumer tries to spin everything quickly, putting the maximum number of items into the centrifuge. Due to overload and due to centrifugal force during rotation, the centrifuge hits the tank, creating loud noise.

In such a situation, it is necessary to stop the spinning process to avoid complete destruction of the element. It is recommended to place things according to the norm in order to give the spinning process maximum efficiency. The cause of extraneous sounds may be various objects caught in the centrifuge. So before washing, you should carefully check all the pockets in your clothes.

Recommendations from experts

Most consumers believe that the Fairy washing machine is an obsolete model. But such a unit will for a long time be considered an indispensable assistant for women, students and those who do not have their own home.

In order for your assistant to serve for a long time, you should follow certain rules that do not create difficulties:

• Before washing, laundry must be sorted by type of material, shade and degree of soiling;
• Do not overload the washing machine;
• Do not use aggressive bleaching agents when washing;
• after each washing process, the machine should be rinsed and wiped thoroughly;
• Do not plug the washing machine into a faulty socket; do not use a faulty electrical network.

Conclusion

As a conclusion, it should be noted that although this model is considered obsolete, many people use it. The fact is that a normally functioning machine not only does not tear things, but also washes more gently when compared with a drum unit. And at the same time, the unit breaks down quite often. Since the cost of repairs can be quite high, many people try to fix the problem on their own.