LG washing machines are highly reliable and have excellent washing quality. This applies to both direct and belt drive models.
However, some parts may still fail over time. So, if the bearing breaks, the device cannot be used. This can lead to serious problems.
Read the article about how to replace the bearing in an LG washing machine and what difficulties you may encounter during the work process.
Replacing bearings in a washing machine
We replace bearings in automatic washing machines of any design:
- with horizontal and vertical loading;
- with non-separable tank
- with direct drive (mostly LG cars);
We provide home repair services in all areas of Moscow and in. The technician arrives within 24 hours of your call with all the necessary spare parts and tools and changes the bearings right in front of you in 1 to 4 hours.
After the repair, you will be given a 1-year warranty check for new bearings and repair work.
How much does it cost to replace a bearing in a washing machine?
To replace the bearing, you need to completely disassemble the tank (except for top-loading washing machines), so the service falls into the category of complex repairs and its cost is quite high. Bearing replacement prices start at:
- from 3300 rubles - for washing machines with a collapsible tank
- from 5500 rubles - for models with a non-separable tank
and depend on the brand, model and complexity of disassembling the machine. In the case of a non-separable tank, bearing repair is complicated by the need to cut the tank and then connect the cut parts using sealant and self-tapping screws. Therefore, replacing the bearing in such models of washing machines is more expensive.
Note! When replacing, both bearings and the seal are always replaced. Otherwise, the new bearing will quickly become unusable and will have to be replaced again.
The exact price is determined by the technician after diagnosis, but here is the approximate cost of replacing drum bearings by brand of washing machine.
| Brand | Price* (spare parts + labor) | Duration | Guarantee |
| Visit of the master | For free | in 24 hours | — |
| Bosch washing machine | from 3900 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Indesit | from 3400 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Samsung washing machine | from 3900 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| LG washing machine | from 4200 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Ariston | from 3500 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Candy | from 3800 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Electrolux washing machine | from 4000 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Zanussi | from 3900 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Miele washing machine | from 6300 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Whirlpool washing machine | from 4600 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| BEKO washing machine | from 3400 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Siemens | from 4600 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Ardo | from 4600 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine AEG | from 4200 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Brandt washing machine | from 4700 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Atlant | from 3300 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Washing machine Gorenje | from 4200 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Hotpoint Ariston washing machine | from 4000 rub. | 1 – 4 hours | 1 year |
| Other brand | from 3300 rub. |
How to access the tank
Before removing the bearing on an LG washing machine, you need to disassemble almost the entire machine, gaining access to the tank and drum. Walls, motor, cuff and other parts block your path. How can I quickly remove all this in order to remove the tank and find the bearings?
Step 1: Top cover
- To remove the top panel, unscrew the 2 screws holding the cover on the back of the case.
- Pull the panel towards you.
- Lift up slightly and remove.
- Set the lid aside.
Step 2: Control panel with display or indicators
- Remove the detergent receptacle by pressing the central valve at the back of the cuvette.
- In the niche where the receiver was, find the mount.
- A few more bolts are located at the top and right of the control panel. Unscrew all fasteners.
- Carefully remove the wires from the panel connecting it to the parts of the CM. In order not to forget how everything happened, film the disassembly process on video or label the wiring. If you are a careful craftsman, you don’t have to remove the wires - in this case, work carefully so as not to break anything.
Step 3: Bottom panel
- The panel is held in place by plastic latches - find them and bend them back using a slotted screwdriver.
- Remove the panel and set aside.
Action 4. Hatch cuff
Without this, you will not be able to remove the front panel.
- Find the thin metal wire clamp that holds the cuff, pry it with a screwdriver and remove it.
- Pull the cuff out of the groove with your hands without removing it completely.
- Disable the blocker sensor.
- Unscrew the bolts to remove the sensor.
Step 5. Front panel
- The front wall fastenings are located behind the powder receiver, behind the water drain valve and in the corners: upper left and upper right, lower right and behind the display panel.
- Unscrew all the screws found.
- Remove the front cover.
- Set aside.
Action 6. Freeing the tank from fasteners
Need to remove:
- water intake valve fasteners;
- water drain pipe;
- wiring from the heating element and temperature sensor;
- wires from the electric motor;
- pump wiring;
- counterweights (large upper and small lower);
- pressure switch pipe;
- shock absorber (damper) fasteners.
Important! After going through the entire list and removing all the wires and pipes, you can remove the tank. Ask someone to help you to make your work easier. Let your partner unhook the springs while you lift the tank and remove it from the housing.
Replacing a bearing in an LG washing machine Do-it-yourself. Replacing a bearing in an LG washing machine
Household appliances from LG, a popular company among Russian consumers, are distinguished by their comfort and low noise level during operation. Therefore, if a washing machine, which has served faithfully for several years, begins to hum, knock and shake during washing or spinning, this is the first sign of a malfunction. And, most likely, you will have to replace worn out bearings.
Replacing a bearing in an LG washing machine is not such a difficult task for skilled men’s hands. However, this type of repair will require some skills, accuracy and patience. Therefore, think twice whether to take on this troublesome task yourself or whether it would be more practical to turn to a specialist. To replace the bearings, you will have to almost completely disassemble the washing machine, and one awkward movement can lead to the breakdown of any part of the complex equipment, which will entail even more problems and expenses.
Do-it-yourself bearing replacement in an LG washing machine
Have you decided to change the bearings in your LG washing machine yourself? Then carefully study the instructions or find a suitable
Preparing for work
You won't be able to replace the bearings directly in the bathroom - you need a large space to disassemble the machine and lay out all the parts separately from each other. After all, after the work is completed, you will have to reassemble the unit, and it will be easier to do this if all the components are in place.
It is important to prepare in advance all the necessary tools for the upcoming work, so as not to be distracted by searching for this or that during the process itself.
What tools are needed to replace a bearing?
- Small hammer.
- Screwdrivers – flat and Phillips.
- Pliers.
- Set of open end wrenches and sockets.
- A metal pin about 40 cm long or a rod.
- Sealant and lubricant for bearings.
- Liquid WD-40.
Having prepared the tools, you can begin purchasing suitable replacement parts. It is best to buy original components from the LG manufacturer, but they also need to be selected based on the specific model. Therefore, before such an important purchase, check the component correspondence table and determine which spare part is suitable for your SM model.
When does it need to be changed?
The following signs will indicate that it is time to replace the bearing in your washing machine
Extraneous noise that occurs during washing or while rinsing clothes. This may include metallic clanging, knocking and grinding sounds.- Poor quality spinning. Due to the destruction of the bearings, the drum does not pick up speed, so the laundry remains wet.
- Washing machine imbalance. When the drum rotates, it will sway violently from side to side.
- Damage to the edges of the cuff. This may serve as an indirect sign of bearing wear.
You can determine that it’s time to change a part even without disassembling the washing machine. To do this, just unplug it, place your hand on the top of the drum and swing it. It should move with the tank on the springs, but there should be no play between them. If there is free play, it means the bearing has begun to deteriorate.
Replacing a bearing in a Samsung washing machine Do-it-yourself. How to replace a bearing: preparation
Replacing a bearing in a Samsung washing machine is the only correct solution in case of a breakdown, since repairing this component is often impossible.
You should start preparing for work by searching for suitable spare parts. Now the market (both stores, service centers, and on the Internet) offers a huge selection of bearings for any model of Samsung washing machine. In the kit you will receive:
- the bearings themselves;
- oil seals;
- lubricant
To avoid confusion and to avoid buying the wrong set, tell the seller the exact model and year of manufacture of your washing machine. To make it easier to navigate, look at the table of spare parts for Samsung machines:
In addition to the part itself, you need to prepare a small set of tools. To dismantle the fasteners, unscrew the tank into 2 parts, knock out the bearings, arm yourself with:
- small copper hammer;
- lubricant or WD-40;
- bent hex key;
- marker;
- metal pin;
- pliers;
- adjustable wrench;
- keys of various modifications;
- indicator, negative and positive screwdrivers;
- sealant.
All this will help you replace the bearing yourself according to all the rules.
Stage 6. Freeing the tank from fasteners
After removing the front wall, access to all elements of the washing machine opens. Disconnect from the tank;
- pipelines to the filling valve;
- pipe to the drain pump;
- rotor and wires to the stator (in direct drive models);
- wires going to the heating element, temperature sensor and electric motor;
- drainage pump wiring;
- pressure sensor pipe.
We also dismantle both counterweights (larger in the upper part of the washer and smaller in the lower) and shock absorber mounts. After this, unhook the springs and pull the tank out of the washing machine body.
Replacing a bearing in an Indesit washing machine.
Hello everyone, I have a problem again. The other day, the washing machine broke down, the bearing began to hum, and the prices for new couscous, and even the crisis was approaching, well, without hesitation, I took it to the garage for an operation, I think the business is to change the bearings, race and that’s it)))! But that was not the case, the autopsy showed that the drum turned out to be non-dismountable, and with my hands down I went home to my favorite Internet, maybe I think I’ll find something smart, and I did! In short, I sawed the drum in half, changed the bearing, drilled a bunch of holes in the old seam of the drum, tightened both halves with screws and heated it with a hairdryer while tightening the screws so that the gaps between the two sawn parts were minimal and left it to start in a twisted form. The next day I unrolled the whole thing, sanded it and put it on plumbing silicone. While my drum was drying, I was cleaning the heater, the first night it stayed with me in Calgon and acetic acid, the second in lemon, well, it seemed to be cleaned, although not completely. Today I tested everything and put everything together, and even had my first wash, although without laundry, so far everything is fine, there are no leaks, and then the war will show the plan))! During the repair process, many difficulties arose and mistakes on my part even had to solder the drum with plastic in a couple of places, but I won’t tell you about that, if anyone is going to do the same pornography, I’ll tell you. And I’ll send you another photo, otherwise you won’t be able to figure it out right away in my set of words. By the way, the machine is 4 years old.
Common mistakes made by amateurs
If you don’t yet know how much a bearing for a Samsung washing machine costs, then we warn you that a good part costs about 600 rubles. And if you do something wrong, you will have to buy again and again or contact a specialist.
We will list the typical mistakes made by amateur craftsmen so that you can see what not to do. Most often, home craftsmen make the following mistakes:
- cut off the UBL wiring;
- tearing the cuff;
- damage the pulley by removing it from the axle;
- break off the mounting bolts;
- cut off the wiring of the temperature sensor or heating element;
- tear off the pipes if you forgot to remove or loosen the clamps;
- the bushing is broken when the bearings are knocked out (in this case the drum needs to be replaced).
You need to know these mistakes so as not to repeat them yourself during the repair process. If something doesn’t work out or is forgotten, it’s better to read the article again or print out the instructions and follow them strictly.
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