Failure of the bearings of the washing machine can be caused by various reasons: overloading the tank with laundry, washing heavy items without a protective net. Because of this, vibration and load on the motor during spinning increases, as a result, the bearings are damaged. Breakdown also occurs due to water getting into the seal or damage to the seals by sharp objects, which the user often forgets to remove from the pockets of clothes before washing. Regardless of the reason for the bearing failure, our service technicians will fix it in a short time.

Signs of bearing failure in a washing machine

One of the most common malfunctions of LG washing machines is the failure of the bearing unit. Today, many workshops provide replacement services, but a truly high-quality repair can only be ordered from the LG service center in Chennai.

The main signs indicating bearing failure in washing machines from a well-known South Korean manufacturer, according to LG service center technicians, include:

• Grinding, crunching and noise, clearly audible during the rotation of the drum of the device. As the number of engine revolutions increases, the unpleasant sounds become louder, and in some cases can even develop into a crazy roar.
• Poor spinning. Damaged bearings prevent the motor from working at maximum power, which results in washed items remaining too damp.
• Defects of the hatch cuff. The appearance of play in the drum system starts the process of erasing the sealing rubber, which clearly indicates that the bearing unit has begun to fail.

• Very strong vibration. Broken bearings cause the drum to become unbalanced, causing the machine to move around the floor during intensive washing.
• Damaged seal. If the technician removes the casing from the equipment and discovers a leaky seal, then if there is such a sign, he can safely conclude that the bearing has also failed. The point is that a non-working seal is not able to hold water that gets into the bearing unit and blocks its stable operation.

Reasons for bearing failure in LG washing machine

The most common causes of bearing failure include the following situations:

• Use of low-quality lubricant. The absence of a protective barrier in the form of lubricant leads to the fact that the bearings simply wear out and can no longer ensure stable operation of the entire system.
• Work under heavy loads. Many users load too many laundry into the machine, which leads to imbalance. Shock absorbers cannot neutralize the vibration of the equipment, so the washing machine begins to jump on the floor and "shake". As a result - slow but sure destruction of the bearing unit.
• Cleaning the tank with chemicals. Many modern means for removing scale from washing machine tanks can easily corrode rubber seals, which eventually begin to leak water, which has a detrimental effect on the bearings.
• Natural wear and tear of parts. The average service life of bearings of various models of LG washing machines is approximately 5-6 years. After this time, worn parts are recommended to be replaced with new ones, since repairing old and worn ones is simply pointless.

LG Washing Machine Bearing Replacement

First of all, the specialist carries out diagnostics of the washing machine. If the reason for the breakdown lies in the bearing unit, then the master proceeds directly to repair.

To replace bearings, our LG service center uses a special set of tools, which necessarily includes:

• Small hammer,
• Pliers,
• Screwdrivers,
• Wd-40 lubricant,
• Open-end and adjustable wrenches,
• Metal pin,
• Sealant.

Having completed the preparation of the tool, the specialist proceeds to replace the bearing. The work is carried out in stages as follows:

• Removing the cover.
• Removing the load and disconnecting the pipes.
• Folding back the filling box.
• Turn off electronics.
• Removing the control unit.
• Removing the front panel.
• Disconnecting shock absorbers and pump pipes.
• Removing the back cover, disconnecting the drive and heating element.
• Removing the clamps and springs.
• Removing the drum from the front.
• Splitting the drum into parts.
• Removing the rear axle.
• Removal of deposits, seals and bearings.
• Pressing in the bearing.
• Lubrication of the seal.
• Installing a new seal and bearing and securing them to the shaft.
• Assembling the drum.
• Assembling the washing machine structure.

After installing a new bearing and assembling the LG washing machine, the technician checks it for operability. If the equipment works stably, the repair process is considered complete.

In some doubtful cases, a specialist can conduct additional diagnostics to make sure that the cause of the LG washing machine malfunctions was a damaged bearing unit. By the way, we advise you to immediately prepare for the fact that the technician will discover a number of other malfunctions in the system - as a rule, the breakdown of one part is often accompanied by the failure of another.

In order to replace a damaged bearing with a new one, it is not enough to simply unscrew the nuts and disassemble the technical units. First of all, you need to be able to understand the specifics of the LG washing machine and understand what diagnostic and repair tools need to be used in a given situation. It is very difficult to perform a full replacement of the bearing at home, so it is better to entrust this work to a service center.

Benefits of repairing your LG washing machine at a service center

The professional LG washing machine service provided by the LG service center technicians in Moscow is available on a permanent basis to anyone who wants it. The main advantages of the service include:

• Call a technician to your home,
• High diagnostic accuracy,
• Innovative repair equipment and tools,
• A wide range of original parts,
• Professional craftsmen,
• Official warranty for service,
• Minimum time frame for repairs.

Use the service of replacing bearings in LG washing machines, you are guaranteed to get a quality result with a minimum of financial costs. Contact us - we will be glad to cooperate with you!