Washing machines with collapsible tank

Washing machine breakdown may be of a very different nature and occur due to different reasons. All these problems are completely solvable if you periodically maintain your equipment. However, there is a breakdown that almost always occurs with washing machines, namely, a failure of the bearings. And here it is logical to ask in which washing machines the manufacturer installed a collapsible tank so that you can replace the bearings.

What is collapsible tank

So why is fitting a collapsible tank such an important parameter? As mentioned above, sooner or later, in any washing machine, bearing breakdown is inevitable, and you will have to replace it. The ability to disassemble the tank will affect the cost of repair and the appropriateness of its implementation as a whole.

Tank cars consists of two parts - the front forecastle and rear.Between themselves, they are fastened with special bolts, the connection is completely tight. With a similar structure, it is easily disassembled into two parts, which facilitates access to the bearings and allows them to be replaced.

Many modern manufacturers began to produce washing machines without the ability to disassemble the tank, and even if it is, it is replacing its back, and not specifically the bearings. According to the developers, it is much easier and more expedient in terms of cash costs.

Disassembled tanks in washing machines are not repairable, and you have to make them full replacement. However, many experts still take up the repair. This process is time-consuming and not entirely reliable, because it is not always possible to tightly connect the cut line, so such work is expensive, not everyone will take it to do, and no one will give a guarantee for a long period of work after repair.

What type of machine is installed

This question does not have an unequivocal answer, since the truth is known only to manufacturers and may vary within the brand for specific models. The tendency to use stamped tanks went relatively recently, so ten or five years old washing machines probably have collapsible guards.With more modern models, the question is not so straightforward.

With great confidence we can say that washing machines from the Korean brand LG and the Belarusian “Atlant” understand to this day. Washing equipment from Samsung, AEG, Electrolux is also equipped with collapsible tanks. Brands Indesit, Ariston and Candy set solid insides. In washing machines Bosh tanks are of two types. In particular, he does not understand the WAA series, and the WAE series provides such an opportunity. ARDO washing machines are available with one-piece tanks.

We have already said that even if the tank can be disassembled, it will be produced replacement of its backin which the bearings are located. In particular, this applies to washing machines LG. At least, in the certified service they offer to do just that, and it costs less.

How to determine which tank is inside the washing machine

Of course, just buying a car from the list above and hoping that it is worth a collapsible tank is not the best option. For this reason, it is worthwhile to personally look at it. This can be done in two ways:

1. In the store, remove the top cover and carefully inspect the device inside. Collapsible models are visible immediately.The tank consists of two parts that are bolted together. Of course, this is quite difficult to do in the store, because many sellers will refuse to dismantle the top cover, even taking into account the fact that such a procedure will not affect the warranty.
2. The second option is more simple. The machine should be tilted forward or backward. The bottom of the washing machine is not closed, so you can safely inspect the tank.

Do not blindly trust the words of the sellers, as they often have no idea about the internal structure of the device, and information about the tank is not prescribed in the instructions. It will be much more reliable to inquire about specific models in repair services. In addition, people involved in the repair, will be able to advise a particular brand, as well as specific models based on personal experience.