Do-it-yourself washing machine repair Fairy

Conclusion As a conclusion, it should be noted that although this model is considered obsolete, many people use it.

If buyers cannot afford expensive imported equipment, then they pay attention to domestic brands. Scheme fairy 2 washing machine To start and protect against engine overloads, the washing machine is equipped with an automatic start-up protection relay of the RTK type. But such a unit will for a long time be considered an indispensable assistant for women, students and those who do not have their own home. WASHING MACHINE REPAIRING THE WASH TIMER In the worst case scenario, you will have to change the activator or pump, but this happens quite rarely.

In activator-type semi-automatic machines, there are one or two disks at the bottom of the tank, which rotate due to the operation of the engine.

The mechanism ticked as expected! The modern generation does not know what such units are. Thermal relay 17 is secured with a clamp. Today, such devices continue to be popular, but they still break down over time. On some websites you can find offers for the sale of such relays.

Homemade from an engine from an automatic washing machine.

Purpose of this part

What is an activator in a semi-automatic machine and what is its purpose? This is a disk made of plastic with special blades on the front part. It may have different sizes in different car models. It is installed at the bottom of the tank or wall to rotate the drum. When the washing machine starts working, this part is used to “activate” the wash: the laundry begins to mix, spin, and shake in the drum. Thanks to the activator, things do not bunch up into a single lump, which improves the quality of washing.

In automatic washing machines, a similar function is assigned to “rib punchers” located on the surface of the drum. They also prevent the centrifuge from forming a lump by shaking it.

Important! The process of replacing the activator depends on how the part is installed in the device - horizontally or vertically.

Recommendations from experts

Most consumers believe that the Fairy washing machine is an obsolete model. But such a unit will for a long time be considered an indispensable assistant for women, students and those who do not have their own home.

In order for your assistant to serve for a long time, you should follow certain rules that do not create difficulties:

• Before washing, laundry must be sorted by type of material, shade and degree of soiling;
• Do not overload the washing machine;
• Do not use aggressive bleaching agents when washing;
• after each washing process, the machine should be rinsed and wiped thoroughly;
• You should not plug the washing machine into a faulty outlet; do not use a faulty electrical network.

On cars like Malyutka, Otrada, Samara

A common feature of these models is the location of the activator on the drum wall. Experienced experts note that it is almost impossible to disassemble Soviet devices using standard modern keys. And finding a suitable tool on sale is not an easy task. Therefore, you can make it yourself in advance.

To design a special key for the Malyutka washing machine, you need to prepare:

• a tube whose diameter should be 15 cm larger than that of the activator;
• several bolts, nuts;
• drill with a diameter of 6 mm.

  

A custom-made wrench will make your work much easier and faster. It will take a minimum of time to prepare. You can construct the tool like this:

• take a tube and make two holes in it so that the distance between them is 9.5 cm.
• insert the bolts. From the back of the tube they should “peek out” by 1–1.5 cm.
• tighten the nuts.

Using this key, you can begin replacing the activator in a semi-automatic machine. To dismantle it correctly, you must follow a certain sequence of actions. The operating algorithm is as follows:

• disconnect equipment from the power supply;
• remove the plug on the side of the washing machine;
• rotate the disk so that the holes on the housing wall and on the impeller coincide;
• take a screwdriver and use it to block the engine rotor;
• Use the key you made to unscrew the activator. In different models it has to be rotated in different directions.

Once the worn part is removed, you can begin installing a new disc. The procedure should be reversed. Lastly, the washing machine is connected to the mains.

Magic family

The Fairy washing machine was invented and made in Russia a long time ago. This is a whole family of cars. All units of this brand have common features:

• compactness;
• mobility;
• reliability;
• low price;
• vertical loading;
• mechanical control;
• low power consumption;
• simple set of water;
• no need to connect to communications;
• connection to regular electrical networks;
• Possibility to wash with half load;
• speed of work;
• Ease of Management.

Let's consider the most important nuances of using this technique:

• The “fairy” is not built in, but the unit takes up so little space that it can be placed in the bathroom only during washing, and the rest of the time stored somewhere in the closet.
• You can wash 2 kg of laundry at a time. Is it a lot or a little? A duvet cover weighs about 700 g, a pillowcase - 200 g, a cotton T-shirt - 100 g, jeans - about a kilogram. Jeans and a dozen T-shirts, two duvet covers and several pillowcases - not so little, considering that the washing cycle is several orders of magnitude shorter than that of drum machines.
• “Fairy-2” is also bought by owners of spacious apartments, mainly as a second assistant. If you need to wash something quickly or have a separate machine for children’s laundry, you can’t think of anything better. Such a unit costs several times less than its larger “brothers”.
• The machine is quite light, it can not only be rearranged in the apartment, but also taken to the countryside even in a backpack. Moreover, “in the field” it will come in handy. For such a unit, running water is not necessary; water can be poured simply with a bucket.

Cars Fairy, Ivushka, Mini-Vyatka

In comparison with previous models, devices of the brands “Fairy”, “Ivushka” and “Mini-Vyatka” have a somewhat more complicated design. To replace the activator, you must take this feature into account. The disk in such devices rotates from a belt drive mechanism, repeating the design of automatic washing machines with a commutator motor. To remove the activator yourself, you must:

• turn off the power;
• loosen the screws that hold the motor;
• remove the belt from the pulley;
• Unscrew the nut that secures the pulley;
• remove the stopper first and then the activator.

When replacing a part, it should be taken into account that the maximum permissible distance between the tank and the activator is 2 mm.

The displacement of the part along the axis can reach no more than 0.5 mm. Precise adjustment ensures correct and uninterrupted operation of the device.

What is the difference between an activator machine and a drum machine?

The activator is a large propeller with blades. It is located at the bottom of the machine - mounted into the wall or bottom. The screw rotates and causes the laundry to move. Due to this, contaminants are removed.

In a drum machine, the drum rotates and washing occurs due to friction.

Important! The blades of the “Fairy” and other machines are designed in such a way that they do not harm the laundry - their edges are rounded.

In activator machines, the reverse principle of screw rotation is used. This is done so that the fabrics do not wrinkle when washed. This happens quite often in drum machines.

Semi-automatic devices such as Rainbow or Renova

These models are compact in size. The activator is located on the side. To replace it, you need to:

• disconnect the washing machine from the power supply;
• remove the panel from the back of the case;
• unscrew the bolt that holds the pulley and remove this part;
• remove the disk and install a new one.

Next, you should return the pulley to its place and tighten the drive belt. The final stage is to assemble the washing machine body and connect it. This work usually takes no more than 20 minutes.

Disadvantages of “Fairy”

There is no perfect technology in the world, so the “fairytale” washing machine has its drawbacks:

• not all models have a spin function;
• almost minimum capacity - no more than 3 kg, more often 2 kg;
• washing class F, which is considered low;
• small number of functions;
• noisy work;
• plastic case.

Important! How can you combat these shortcomings:

• Laundry often has to be wrung out manually. However, some “Fairies” have a spin function. Therefore, here it is enough just to choose the model you need.
• As for the washing class, it is considered low, but nothing prevents you from doing several cycles with the same batch of laundry, because it will take very little time.
• “Fairies” are quite noisy. But this drawback, again, means very little, since washing takes only a few minutes.
• The disadvantages include the plastic body. It lasts quite a long time, but you should not allow objects that are too heavy to be placed on the machine. There is nothing you can do about it - you just need careful and correct operation of the equipment.

Removing the activator on Daewoo

Semi-automatic Deo models are activator machines with a drum. It is not removed when replacing a disk. The rim is removed from the device, after which they proceed as follows:

• use a socket wrench to unscrew the nut that secures the activator and is located at the bottom of the tank;
• pry up the part using a thin screwdriver and take it out.

When installing a new activator, repeat the steps in reverse order. It is better to replace a worn part in models of this type with two people, so that an assistant holds the drum, preventing it from rotating.

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Replacing the fin punch

If you don’t know how to replace the rib punch, then don’t hesitate – even a beginner can do this task. Just follow our recommendations:

• Arm yourself with a stiff wire or spring.
• Bend its tip into a hook.
• Insert the wire into the hole on the rib punch, press on it and pull it towards you - the part should easily detach from the latch.

To install a new fin punch, you don't need a tool:

• Feed the part up a little, and then put the mating part on the hooks.
• Next, tighten the hooks using an awl, threading it through the holes.

Any of the listed works can be carried out without the help of a specialist - with your own hands and without any special tools. If in doubt, use the tips from the video:

Removing the activator

To check the seal, seals and the activator itself, this part must be removed.

You can do it like this:

1. Find the plug that is located on the side of the activator.
2. Get her out.
3. Unscrew the fasteners.
4. Remove the handle.
5. Remove the washer and gasket.
6. Unscrew the casing fasteners.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Holding the impeller with one hand, unscrew the activator.

If “Fairy 2” is not making as much noise as usual

Are there any strange noises in the car? This is unpleasant and will most likely require repairs. However, don’t rush to get upset, you need to check everything first, and you can do this yourself:

1. Check the machine for loading - it is overload that often causes extraneous noise.
2. If there are too many things during the spin cycle, remove some.
3. Check whether foreign objects have entered the centrifuge.

What are “Fairies” like?

Don’t think that only miniature cars can be found under the “Fairy” brand. There are several classes of these units:

• SMPA;
• CM;
• “Fairy 2P” and “Fairy 2M”.

Important! SMPA class units are large and heavy. SM – medium and small. “Fairy 2P” and “Fairy 2M” - medium and large.

The classification is not very convenient, so when choosing, you should not pay attention to it, but rather focus on other parameters:

• specifications;
• whether there is a spin function or not;
• is there a carrying handle;
• presence of a water heater;
• weight.

Important! The miniature car weighs about five kilograms. Large “Fairies” weigh about 18 kg.

Main malfunctions of “Fairy-2”

Practice shows that the simpler the device, the less often it breaks down. Activator machines in this sense are not an exception at all. “Fairy-2” can work for many years and even decades.

Important! However, individual nodes still fail over time. Is it possible to repair the unit yourself? Very often this is possible and even necessary - repairs at a service center often cost the same as a new machine of this class.

Most often the following malfunctions occur:

• the activator does not spin and the engine hums;
• linen is torn;
• the motor overheats;
• an extraneous knock is heard in the engine;
• the centrifuge does not work;
• water does not come out;
• the machine is leaking.

The activator does not spin or tears the laundry

This is the most serious malfunction that can happen to such a machine. Most likely, the propeller with blades will have to be replaced. However, first you need to check the car:

1. Look at how much laundry is loaded - it should not be more than the maximum allowable.
2. Remove some things.
3. Try starting the unit again.
4. Look at the condition of the activator rings and rubber gaskets.

Important! If the seal or gaskets are worn out, they must be replaced. It is very possible that after this the unit will work normally. If it still tears the linen or does not want to rotate, you will have to replace it.

If the motor hums but the activator does not spin

It also happens that you loaded the machine and it seemed to start working. But after a few seconds the propeller stops, and the motor continues to hum. This happens if the capacitor fails.

To check it, you need a multimeter:

1. Remove the back wall of the “Fairy”.
2. Check the capacitor.
3. If everything is fine with it, turn the rotor in one direction and the other.
4. If the rotor rotates normally, it will be necessary to replace the motor, and at the same time the seals.

The engine runs normally, but the activator does not spin

In this case, you also need to get inside the “Fairy”, but you will have to check other nodes:

1. Remove the back wall.
2. Tighten the drive belt.
3. If necessary, replace the belt - this part also wears out quite often.

Centrifuge does not work

In this case, the first thing to do is to deal with the electrical system. It's quite simple:

1. Check the cord - it should be intact, which can be easily checked with a multimeter.
2. If the cord is OK, check the wiring.
3. Wiring without holes - look for the cause in the thermal relay.
4. Remove the back wall.
5. Check the relay.
6. If the thermal relay is normal, check the capacitor in the same way as in the previous case.
7. After making sure that the capacitor is correct, check the motor.

The water doesn't go away

It also happens that the centrifuge is in perfect order, but the machine stubbornly refuses to spin the laundry. In this case, it is necessary to inspect:

• drain hose;
• filter;
• drain pump.

It is possible that they are clogged. All these parts just need to be cleaned properly. The drain pump is a reliable thing, but there are still situations when it just needs to be replaced.

Leaks have occurred

It also happens that your “Fairy-2” was working absolutely normally, but one not very pleasant day it suddenly began to leak. The reasons may be different:

• Check the fastening of the activator - it should not be loose; if it is fastened too loosely, it needs to be tightened.
• Check the seal - replace if worn.
• Inspect the activator for damage. If this is found, the screw just needs to be replaced.