For normal operation of the washing machine, all its mechanisms and components must function well. If a failure occurs somewhere, the equipment already needs repair. When the SMA hatch closes poorly, sags, has cracked glass - further operation becomes dangerous. In such cases, the replacement of the door of the washing machine is carried out at home.
When is a hatch replacement required?
For safety reasons, the machine will not start pouring water into the tank if the door is not completely closed. According to the principle of operation, the user puts the laundry in the drum and closes the hatch tightly. After that, the electronic lock is activated and the intake valves for supplying water open.
What happens if the lock does not work? The control module does not receive a signal from the blocker; therefore, it does not issue a command for water intake. Here are the main problems with SMA doors:
- The mounting loops sagged. Then the latch-tongue just does not fall into the keyhole.
- The glass cracked. This is already threatening a flood. Especially scary when inside is boiling water.
- The door itself is damaged. Any depressurization increases the risk of leakage.
The latter problem is especially relevant for vertical washing machines. The metal parts of the lid are subject to corrosion, so after a few years the door simply becomes unusable. Some craftsmen clean and paint the damaged surface. But we know that corrosion cannot be stopped. Therefore, if possible it is better to immediately replace.
How to replace the AGR door?
Hatches and covers for the Indesit, Bosch, Samsung, LG and other brands of washing machines are freely available in online stores. Exactly find out the name of the model of equipment and only then complete the order of the spare part.
If you use a front-loading washing machine, then replace it like this:
- Be sure to unplug the machine.
- Open the door. To remove it from the hinges, it is necessary to unscrew the fasteners.
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws that hold the loop.
- Lift the hatch up and put it to the side.
- Take a new spare part. Keeping the door level, tighten the hinge with two screws.
It is better to substitute a small stool under the hatch to evenly tighten the bolts. Otherwise, there will be a skew and the latch will not fall into the grooves of the lock.
Machines with vertical loading from manufacturers BOSCH, Samsung, Zanussi and others are also subject to repair. Most often, the top cover corrosion is affected by the Indesit and Ariston brands. It's all about the principle of water supply. First of all, it passes through the door, and only then gets into the drum, which leads to corrosion.
To replace the door on a vertical model, proceed as follows:
- Unplug the machine.
- Remove the two screws on the back of the housing.
- Lift the control unit and put it to the side.
- Remove the bolts behind the block, lift and remove the cover.
- Install a new spare part, fix it with self-tapping screws.
In the Zanussi typewriter, the mounts are somewhat different. Here the lid is additionally fixed by the holders. Disassemble in stages:
- Unscrew the screws along the perimeter of the side panel of the AGR.
- Lift it up, unfastening latches and removing from a place.
- Look under the top panel. There are holders that fix the hatch.
- To dismantle, remove the rubber plugs from the holders.
- Slide the latches to the sides and remove the hatch from the body.
Most often, it is enough to disassemble the SMA cover and replace the defective elements: lock, glass, handle. But if the hatch is seriously damaged, then it is better to order a new spare part and install it on the washer. Have a good repair!