How to seal the cuff of the washing machine hatch?
The modern housewife cannot imagine her life without a washing machine, therefore, the breakdown of the assistant requires immediate repair. There are often situations, when the hatch cuff becomes unusable, replacement of which is not always possible in the shortest possible time. On the work of the washing machine, in general, such a breakdown will not greatly affect, but it can easily spoil the comfort of the owners, because near the hatch of the machine will flow water constantly. Therefore, many owners are wondering, how to seal the cuff of the washing machine hatch and whether you can do it yourself. Glue the cuff, Of course, it is possible, but most likely it will not last too long. Such repairs should be carried out as a temporary measure, until this part is completely replaced.
Why is this happening
It is necessary to understand the reason of a rupture of a cuff at the very beginning. It becomes clear, whether it makes sense to carry out such repairs to the house, as well as how to avoid such a situation in the future. Reasons, that caused the break, there may be several.
- Cracks, arising as a result of strong vibration of a drum of the car. It is possible to carry out repairs, but vibration issues need to be addressed, and it's much harder.
- Sometimes there is a rubbing of the cuff, if something in the mechanism is broken and the cuff rubs against some detail. Displacement of the drum can lead to such breakage. Before repairing, the cause should be eliminated, which caused damage.
- Breakthrough or cut, which can cause forgotten little things in your pockets.
- "Incurable" injuries, repair of which does not make sense.
The latter can occur for a number of reasons, example, poor quality cuffs at first or cracks from old age, which I will appear again and again. Such damage cannot be glued, and it doesn't make sense.
Preliminary inspection and preparation
If you decide to repair the cuff yourself (example, no money to buy a new or in-store no like option, and it is necessary to wash), then a list of preparatory activities should be made, which will help to avoid unpleasant surprises in the future.
In the first step, a thorough inspection of the cuff is performed and the expediency of its bonding is established, as well as the degree and cause of damage. To do this, remove the spring clamp, which holds the cuff itself. In some models of washing machines you need to remove the entire front cover, and sometimes even remove the drum.
Then the analysis on necessity of dismantle of a cuff is carried out. If damage is available and located on top, then you can seal the cuff, and without removing. In some models, to remove the cuff you need to dismantle the drum, therefore it is necessary to soberly estimate the forces concerning back assembly. It may be better to consult a specialist or a more experienced person.
Finally, the patch and glue is selected. If you do not have thin rubber on hand, then you can use a condom or a medical glove, which should be folded several times. The glue must have good adhesion and elasticity.
Many are satisfied with the results of using instant rubber and shoe adhesives.
Repair process
For, everything should be prepared in order to quickly and efficiently carry out the process of sealing the hatch cuff, what may be needed at such a time:
- a small piece of thin rubber;
- scissors;
- gasoline or alcohol, to carry out degreasing;
- gumi glue, example, "Moment";
- cotton wool or soft cloth.
To make the repair as long-term as possible, and the patch on the cuff held firmly, you need to follow the following algorithm.
- At the first stage, the patch itself is prepared. If it is rubber, then it should be carefully trimmed to the size of the damage. If a condom or rubber gloves will be used as a patch, then each layer should be glued, and then cut the desired size detail. The patch should have more holes on 1,5-2 see on each side.
- Thorough degreasing with petrol or alcohol should be carried out at the site of damage. The sealed cuff must be straightened until completely dry.
- Then a thin layer of glue is applied to the bonded surface. Follow the instructions, attached to the glue. There may be two options. Sometimes you need to put the parts together right away, and sometimes wait a while, and then glue.
- Bonded surfaces should ensure the most natural position, and then lock, until the glue dries.
- The item remains for at least a day, to glue well.
Well, that's all, repair of a hatch cuff is made. But do not expect, that there will be no more trouble with him. Such a measure is only a temporary solution, therefore if possible it is necessary to get a new detail and to carry out replacement as soon as possible. After all, from the constant movement of the drum patch can fly away quickly.
After, as the glue dries completely, it is possible to be engaged in assembly. After installation of a detail it is necessary to carry out test washing for check of efficiency of the executed repair. If you follow the instructions for use of glue, problems should not arise and for some time the machine will work without leaks.
