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Ariston washing machine very noisy, ideas?
Hello,
We have an Ariston washing machine that makes a lot of noise that 'sounds' like it could be bearing related. The amount noise is relative to the drum rotation, so when it's on full spin it sounds like a very loud constant sandy rumble. I can't think of another way to describe it. There don't seem to be any obstructions, but without looking between the drum and the outer skin I can't tell. I've taken the back off the machine and removed the belt. The motor turns smoothly by hand, the bearing on the back of the drum doesn't seem to have any play in it. By turning the drum by hand I notice the rumble is more towards the front of the machine. Is there a bearing that supports the front of the drum? Is that the likely cause? I'm wanting to repair this myself, but I don't know what order I need to do a strip down and rebuild. It looks fairly involved, but I'm willing to put the Anyone know of some good online resources for service manuals, and spares? Finally I don't have the model number handy (I'll find that tonight), but it was made in 2002. Thanks in advance, Phil |
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from "Phil" contains these words: Is there a bearing that supports the front of the drum? No. Is that the likely cause? No! But what can happen is that the bearing can allow the inner drum to touch the outer drum - but by then it's usually so far gone you can tell by waggling it. It does sound a lot like it's the bearing, but don't rule out something silly like a bra-wire stuck round the heater rubbing on the inner drum. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. |
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Ariston washing machine very noisy, ideas?
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... Hello, SNIP Its the bearing, my Ariston LB12T did the same, unbelievable rumble noise during spin. Basically the rear drum sealed leaked water into the bearing which rusted. It cost £21 a replacement kit two bearings + seal from Ebay. If you get them out they are "standard" bearing, number on the outer ring, can be got from http://rswww.com for instance, though you will need a new seal. Basically loosen nut on rear of pulley, tap with wooden mallet to push drum spindle through bearings, remove the "spider", take to garage and bash the sh*te out of it using shaped bits of wood to remove the bearings (or use a bearing puller). Push the new bearings back into the "spider" (I used a workmate and suitable bits of wood to not damage the bearings, change seal (grease with silicone grease), attach spider, attach pulley, add belt and listen to the silence of the machine compared to before..... |
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from "Phil" contains these words: You're daring using your real email address, as many of the spam robots collect email addresses from usenet. Been doing it for ten years. The vast bulk of what falls into my killfile is from Mike Corley. The rest is banking spam and is easily stripped out. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. |
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Ariston washing machine very noisy, ideas?
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from "Phil" contains these words: If there's a web page or document with step by step points on replacing the bearing then I'd appreciate that, rather than guessing. There's a generic Haynes manual if that'd help. As for looking for something rubbing, you might manage by pulling the heater element out, but generally it's a "drum out and split it in half" job. Not difficult, but tedious and unless you're meaty there's bits that are easier with two people. -- Skipweasel Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. |
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