Have you decided to buy a washing machine? It doesn’t matter whether you order equipment via the Internet, or choose in the store: in any case, it is possible to normally check the AGR only after connecting to the water supply. But what if there is no such possibility? It remains to trust your own eyes and feelings. How to check the operability of the washing machine in the store or upon delivery home, we will describe in the publication.
What to check first in the washing machine
The easiest way to check the appearance of the product. What does the washing machine body look like, are there dents, damage, scratches on it, how well is the panel of the machine painted. Every little thing matters, because the technology should serve more than one year. So, carefully inspect:
- outer housing of the washer;
- the inner surface of the drum, how easily it rotates by hand;
- documentation, coupon, instruction;
- a complete set - there should be all hoses for connection;
- Does the equipment work when connected to the network;
- whether there are bolts for transportation on the ground - this is important when transporting the machine;
- dispenser tray, panel.
Consider in detail each item:
Car body. As mentioned above, the case must be free of defects. Make sure that you do not drop the car - scratches and dents can indicate this. If the equipment was already in use, be sure to check the lower part at the time of corrosion. It is not recommended to take a wash with traces of rust, it will not last long.
Be careful when inspecting equipment! Especially when delivering a new washing machine to your home. It’s better to set aside enough time for inspection than to deal with returning the goods later. Especially after the purchase of equipment, the seller may not accept damage charges.
Detergent dispenser. Open the tray, inspect its compartments, smell it. Serviceable element must be dry, clean, odorless. So you can make sure that you have not used the washing machine before. For used equipment it’s normal to smell detergents, but not mold and musty. If mold, fungus or petrified powder is observed, refuse the purchase.
Control Panel. Pay attention to all keys, levers, and selectors. Whether the elements are working properly, the buttons should not sink and stick. Pressing should be easy. If there is a display on the panel, connect the AGR to the network. Check that all selected programs and modes are displayed on the screen.
Hatch door. The serviceability of the door can be checked by opening and closing it. The door should fit snugly against the body, the handle should move normally. Make sure that the hinges of the hatch do not sag, and the latch easily fits into the lock hole. Normally, the cuff of the hatch will be whole, clean. Bend the edge of the cuff - there should not be moisture, mold or foreign objects.
Drum. This is one of the most important parts of a washing machine. The washing of your items will depend on the quality of the surface.
Check how smooth the drum cover can be with a nylon stocking or tights. Put them on your hand, move them on the surface. Is the stocking safe and sound? So, everything is in order.
Spin the drum by hand. It should spin with a little stretch, not too easy. In this case, there should be no extraneous sounds, creaking. Shake it up and down. If a large gap has formed between the drum and the housing, this indicates bearing wear.
Bolts for transportation. They are located on the back of the washer. Check the number of bolts, pay attention to how they are installed. If a slope is visible, it means that during transportation the car was dropped and the tank was shifted to the side. We advise you to refuse such a purchase. In modern washers, the tank is made of plastic, which could crack and be damaged. And replacing the tank will result in the cost of new equipment. Also, the bolts should not be scratched. This indicates that they were filmed, and probably the AGR was already being repaired.
Supporting legs. Legs are included with the new equipment. For used washers, they must be installed. Check the condition of the legs, how even they fit on the floor.
Options and hoses. Of course, in the store you will not be able to check the operation of the hoses, so visually inspect them for integrity. Count the number of bolts, nuts, fasteners that will be needed for installation.
We examined the main recommendations when choosing a washing machine. Here is some more useful advice. Since it is difficult to test the washing machine without connecting water, use a simple method:
- Connect the equipment to the network.
- Set the spin mode.
- So you will see how the drum and the drain pump work.
You can check at home with the supplier. If something goes wrong, you immediately show it a breakdown.
When buying a new car
When buying a new car, it is important to check whether the documentation is drawn up correctly. Also pay attention to the place of manufacture of the washer. It is production, not assembly. They can assemble equipment at a factory in Russia, and spare parts and parts can be delivered from another country. The documentation for the new washing machine includes instructions and a warranty card. Make sure that the coupon indicated the date of purchase and stamped.
Advice! Immediately after delivery, start using the machine. No need to protect it and put off the wash for a week. Immediately use different functions and programs to make sure that it is working, before 15 days have passed. Only in this case, you can return the equipment to the store.
When buying a used car
If you take a used washer, there may not be documentation for it. But documents must be required to make sure that the car is not stolen. Check as described above. If the seller has CM connected to the water supply, start one of the programs. Carefully inspect the housing for corrosion.
Check immediately with our recommendations. Then you exclude the purchase of low-quality goods. When delivering equipment to your home, do not rush to sign documents to the loaders until you inspect the washing machine.