Ardo washing machine - do-it-yourself repair: recommendations from professionals for the home craftsman

Ardo washing machines are sometimes capricious.

Considering that even for simple cleaning of the filter the technician will have to pay a quite significant amount - 600 rubles, many owners of such units would like to master the skills of simple repairs.

So, the topic of this article is the Ardo washing machine: do-it-yourself repair.

Types of breakdowns and reasons for their occurrence

A washing machine is a rather complex piece of equipment, so malfunctions of the unit can be caused by many reasons. But some of them are much more common than others. Here is a sample list of them:

User forgot to remove shipping bolts

At the factory, all elements of a freshly manufactured washing machine, installed on springs or elastic suspensions, are rigidly fixed with bolts.
If this is not done, then after shaking on a long journey, the unit will end up in a warehouse or shopping center in very poor condition.

Before the first start, these bolts must be removed, which some buyers do not do due to forgetfulness. Of course, in this state of affairs, the unit will not be able to work properly.

The machine was installed askew

All washing machines must be installed in a strictly horizontal position. The correct installation is controlled by the building level. If there is a misalignment, the rotation of the drum, especially in the spin mode, is accompanied by excessive vibrations and noise.

Poor water quality

The scourge of all washing machines, like boilers, is scale - a hard, porous deposit of calcium and magnesium salts (hardness salts), which forms especially actively in hot water. The heating element becomes covered with deposits, as a result of which it initially loses its ability to quickly heat water, and then completely fails.

Violations of operating rules

Many users themselves create problematic situations by ignoring the instructions given in the instructions.

For example, overloading the machine with laundry or, conversely, starting an almost empty unit leads to undesirable consequences.

Also, do not overfill the distribution container for detergents - powder and other chemicals must be poured in the quantities specified in the instructions.

Problems often arise because powder left in a container for a long time cakes, making it difficult for the machine to absorb it.

Some models react painfully to switching a washing program before the current one has completed.

And another emergency situation - the user started the machine, forgetting to close the drum.

Water getting into “where it shouldn’t”

Incompatible things - water and electricity - have to be combined willy-nilly in a washing machine. No matter how hard manufacturers try to seal electrical contacts, water often manages to short-circuit them. Moisture shows particular insidiousness in the form of ubiquitous steam, which easily penetrates into the most inaccessible places and immediately cools down and turns into condensate.

The control module (electronic controller) has failed – from RUB 2,800*

The control unit is a complex microcircuit with a processor and memory, which contains all the operating algorithms of the washing machine. Like any electronics, the module suffers from sudden voltage drops. The second most common reason for its failure is moisture. In both cases, individual radio elements may burn out, tracks and contacts may burn out or oxidize. Sometimes the firmware—the software of the machine—goes wrong.

SIGNS

A breakdown of the control module can be accompanied by a variety of “symptoms”. The Ardo machine may not fill, heat or drain water, may not spin the drum, or may not turn on at all. Also, when a module breaks down, the program often crashes and the machine freezes. The display may show codes F2, F5, F13 or F14.

HOW TO FIX

The technician diagnoses the control board and, based on the nature of the malfunction, replaces the burnt-out elements (triacs, relays, resistors, etc.) and/or solders suspicious contacts and tracks. If the firmware fails, you will need to unsolder the memory, reprogram it and solder it back. If the processor fails or the board is severely damaged, it is impractical to repair it, so the module is replaced completely.

*Rates are only for the work of the master; new elements or modules are paid separately.

DIY repair basics

Here are general instructions regarding repairs:

Tool

Most operations are performed using the most common tools - wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, knives, etc.

To check the condition of the electrical part, you may need a multimeter and a phase indicator screwdriver.

In addition to the standard tool, sometimes it is necessary to use a magnet on a nylon thread or a nylon cord (helps to remove screws or some metal debris that have fallen into it from the machine), as well as a flexible metal ruler 70 cm or more long. The ruler is indispensable if you need to turn the drum into its normal position after it has been put into operation with the loading hatch open.

A non-professional repairman may only need a special tool to replace bearings - this operation is performed using a special puller. It should be noted that it is better to entrust such repairs to a specialist, since in the absence of experience the axle shafts can be damaged.

Safety precautions

Before starting repairs, you need to turn off the power to the machine and turn off the tap that supplies water to it. Connection to the network during repair work is allowed only in special cases, when, for example, it is necessary to verify the presence of voltage at the contacts of the heating element.

When starting to assemble a unit after repair, novice repairmen sometimes encounter a problem: it is difficult to remember which connectors are connected to which wires.

To avoid such situations, the wires and fastening diagram of various components must be photographed before the next stage of disassembly.

Well, the theoretical training course is over. Now let's see what failures we encounter most often.

We fix breakdowns of SM Ardo with our own hands

If the Ardo washing machine showed one of the listed errors, do-it-yourself repair is possible in almost all cases, except the last one. Although, it is still possible to flash an electronic module if you have certain skills and tools.

Removing blockages (E00, E01), replacing the pump (E03, F4) in Ardo machines

Having identified a breakdown, decide immediately - you will call the workshop or repair the SM yourself. Sometimes you really don’t need to pay a repairman, because the problem is easy to fix yourself. If we are talking about a blockage, then you can handle it without outside help.

The main location of blockages is in the drain filter. To clean it, proceed in this order:

• Locate the small hatch at the bottom of the front panel and open it. No hatch? Remove the panel.
• Place an absorbent rag on the floor to catch any remaining waste water.
• Turn the valve to the left to unscrew it.
• Pull the filter towards you and remove it from the hole.
• Rinse it under the tap, remove wound threads, hair and other debris.
• Reinstall the filter.

Difficulties may arise from the fact that debris often accumulates not only in the filter area, but also in other places in contact with waste dirty water: the drain hose, pump and pipes. To clean them, you need to disassemble the washing machine. If some small object gets stuck in the tank, the machine will also have to be disassembled.

Ardo washing machine does not drain water

The solution to the problem must be sought in the following sequence:

1. It is necessary to check for kinks or twists in the drain hose.
2. If the drain hose is connected directly to a sewer pipe (fixed connection), you must ensure that it is not clogged. The easiest way is to disconnect the hose and see if water flows out of it. If not, check the hose for blockages.
3. If everything is in order with the sewer and drain hose, you should check the condition of the drain filter. It is made in the form of a threaded plug and is located at the bottom of the unit on the front side - behind the door or decorative panel. Before unscrewing the filter, place a container under the machine to collect water. It is necessary to clean not only the filter itself from debris, but also the place where it is installed. After this, you can screw the part into place and check the results of the work.
4. The next suspect (if all else fails) is the drain pump. Most often, this unit breaks due to small objects getting inside - coins, buttons, etc. The pump is installed at the bottom and is easiest to reach by tilting the car on its side. Some models of Ardo washing machines are not closed at the bottom; others have an easily removable protective cover in this place. First, use a multimeter to check the presence of voltage at the pump contacts. If everything is in order with the electrical circuit, turn off the power to the machine and disconnect the pump.

The clamps holding the drain hose and pipe from the machine tank do not need to be completely removed - just loosen them slightly. Then the wires are disconnected and the pump itself is unscrewed. After removing foreign objects, the assembly is assembled in the reverse order.

Washing machine drain pump

If the pump turns out to be serviceable, we move on to the last link in the chain - the level sensor, also called a pressure switch. It is he who sends a signal to the controller about the need to start the drain pump. To get to this element, just remove the top cover of the machine by unscrewing the screws and slightly pushing it back. Next, you need to check the condition of the connections of the wires to the sensor contacts. If there are no complaints about them, the pressure switch should be dismantled and the tube connected to it from below should be inspected for blockages.

Next, you need to blow into the tube - this way the functionality of the device is checked. If it is in working order, you should hear a click. If you cannot hear any clicks, you need to purchase and install a new level sensor.

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What to do if the Ardo washing machine does not turn on?

Have you planned to do laundry, but your plans were not destined to come true? The Ardo washing machine does not turn on and does not respond to any of your actions? In order to establish the causes of this problem, as well as eliminate it, you must contact the engineers of a specialized service center. Just contact us and a technician will arrive at the specified address literally within an hour.

Why might my Ardo washing machine not turn on? Let’s immediately discard the banal versions of power outages and broken sockets. We are sure that you checked all this first. Our technicians will conduct free diagnostics of equipment in Moscow or St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod or Yekaterinburg, and will definitely find one of the following reasons for the breakdown:

• malfunctions of the hatch locking device, due to which the door does not close all the way and does not allow starting the washing program;
• failure of the power button. Or rather, contacts that allow the unit to start;
• failure of the electronic control module;
• a circuit break that can only be identified using special diagnostic equipment.

The smartest thing you can do if you find any problems with your Ardo washing machine is to call us. The technician will perform all the necessary work, restore the correct start of the unit and provide a guarantee for all types of services.

The malfunction is manifested by a lack of response to control. You press the Start button and the indicator lights do not light up. Or they burn, but the machine does not wash. Ardo may not turn on for various reasons. Let's look at the most common ones.

• there is no voltage in the network;
• broken network wire;
• hatch lock malfunction;
• The "Start" button is broken;
• broken wires in the power supply circuit;
• the control module has failed;
• the belt broke.

Ardo does not heat water

In this situation, you need to act like this:

1. Remove the back panel by unscrewing the fasteners that hold it in place.
2. Using a multimeter, check the presence of voltage at the contacts of the heating element, the shank of which protrudes from the tank in its lower zone (the machine should be operating in heating mode).
3. If there is no power, you need to check the temperature sensor. Measure its resistance at room temperature and after heating with hot water. If it remains constant, the sensor needs to be replaced.

Heating element (bent heating element) for ARDO washing machine (Ardo)

At the same time, make sure that the contacts of the heating element relay (located near the control module) are not jammed.

If power is supplied, the heater is burnt out and needs to be replaced. Having disconnected the wires, unscrew the fasteners in the middle of the shank and carefully remove the heater, rocking it in different directions.

Having cleared the installation site of dirt, screw on the new heating element and connect the wires to it.

The heating element (heating element) burned out – from 2000 rubles*

Due to the low quality of water, which is typical for almost all regions of the Russian Federation, the heating elements of washing machines become overgrown with scale. For this reason, the thermal conductivity of the heating element decreases and, trying to heat the water to the desired value, it works at maximum: as a result, either the spiral or the housing of the heating element itself burns out.

SIGNS

The Ardo washing machine does not heat the water. The cycle runs without heating or the CMA interrupts the program with an error. Code F2 may appear on the display. Sometimes, due to a malfunction of the heating element, the machine knocks out the machine or RCD when turned on or at the moment when the heating should turn on.

HOW TO FIX

The faulty heating element is replaced with a new one.

*Rates are only for the work of the master, a new heating element is paid separately.

The washing machine rattles when washing

There may be several reasons for this phenomenon:

1. The unit is installed skewed (checked using a building level).
2. The laundry load was too small, causing the weight to be distributed unevenly in the drum.
3. Drum bearings are damaged.

To replace these parts, the machine must be completely disassembled and the drum removed from the tank.

In the absence of a puller, the axle shaft can be knocked out of the bearing with careful blows of a hammer, but you need to hit not on the axle shaft itself (this can damage the threads), but on a placed board. The bearing itself can be knocked out of the cover using a blunt chisel and hammer. The blows must be applied evenly so that the bearing does not warp.

New bearings must be lubricated with lithol before pressing. Let us note once again that if you have no experience in metalworking, you should not take on this almost jewelry task.

Bearings are worn out – from RUB 4,600*

Bearings are responsible for the smooth rotation of the drum during operation of the machine. Due to vibrations, overloading of the washing machine with laundry, as well as prolonged use, the seal weakens and begins to leak water. This leads to corrosion and gradual destruction of the bearings.

SIGNS

The Ardo washing machine does not spin and at the same time makes a lot of noise and rattles, first during the spin cycle, and then during the wash cycle. The drum may be loose when you shake it by hand. When the bearings are completely destroyed, the drum falls down or “wedges”. If you disassemble the machine, rusty stains from the bearings will be visible on the tank. The breakdown may also be accompanied by code F6 on the display.

HOW TO FIX

Both bearings (external and internal) and the oil seal are replaced with new ones.

*Rates are only for the work of the master; new oil seals and bearings are paid separately.

Other problems and their solutions

Another commonly observed symptom is the slow flow of water into the machine or its complete absence. To resolve the problem, do the following:

1. First you need to open the cold water tap on any of the mixers and make sure that there is sufficient pressure in the pipeline.
2. If there is water, you need to inspect the filling hose. It may be twisted or severely bent.
3. At the next stage, you need to turn off the water supply to the machine, disconnect the filling hose from it, place its end over the bathtub or some other container and open the tap again. If the water barely drips, the hose is clogged and needs to be cleaned. Some washing machine models have hoses equipped with a safety valve that automatically closes in the event of a leak. It is disposable, so after operation you will have to install a new hose.
4. If the hose is still coping with its duties, you need to inspect the mechanical cleaning filter on the rear wall of the unit. You need to remove it with pliers and clean it.
5. If water does not flow after this, you need to check the operation of the fill valve by removing the top cover from the machine. The valve is attached behind the filter. First of all, inspect the wires and their connections to the valve contacts. If everything is in order here, the valve must be dismantled and the voltage indicated on the body must be applied to its terminals. If it does not open, the unit has failed.

If the sensors, valves, heater and other elements are in good condition, but the unit does not work properly, then the control module, which “conducts” this entire system, has failed. To repair electronics or replace them, you must contact a service center.

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Ardo washing machine won't turn on

The Ardo unit may not respond to the power button for many reasons, the main reasons are described above. If your Ardo washing machine does not turn on, do not try to disassemble or repair it yourself. Your actions will only make the problem worse.

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• Ardo washing machine model;
• approximate time of failure;
• other “symptoms” of breakdown, if any;
• contact information: mobile number, name, address.

Our specialist will respond to the call immediately after the manager receives the application. On site, the technician will diagnose the machine (it’s free!), determine the exact cause of the problem and fix it. Usually the repair takes no more than 2-4 hours. In rare cases, the unit needs to be taken to a service center and repaired there (if you need to change spare parts or completely disassemble the housing).

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