AEG Lavamat Series 7000 Shock Absorber Issue?

[Rustler89]

Hi All,

Looking for a wee bit of help with this one. Model number L7FE7261BI AEG Lavamat Series 7000 Washing Machine.

This morning when completing the cycle the washing machine vibration and noise sounded like a belt had snapped/shock absorber given up. I have ran a spin cycle and no issue. The issue only happens when their is weight in the drum.

Dropped a video on imgur here to give you an idea. https://imgur.com/a/LOYvcow.
I had already started to take the washing machine out of the unit to get a proper look during this cycle.

I have taken the top off but can get any access to the side or base to check further. Looking for some guidance on possible diagnosis and if it is worth the repair. Machine is 4 years old and repair is £169 parts and labour.

Thanks
Russ

[electrofix]

https://shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/1322553510-washing-machine-shock-absorber

£125 to fit 2 shocks sounds a bit steep

Dave

[andyjawa]

part number of dampers base on pnc 91458020400 ( or written /00 ) since you do not state the pnc / product code ( 5 versions of the same model!). Based on that, the AEG listed price is …………20 quid each, part number 1322553510 via AEG site. looks like someone is trying to fleece you ( obviously been on that business management course ! ) Turn power off remove the back panel. If you see any, usually, red deposites below the damper legs they`ll be shot. or failing that, work top off both hands press down on the tank hard and see if the tank bounces back up with very little or no resistance = the dampers are shot if they do. I think the replacement dampers have better felt.

How to change them. It possible to replace both dampers via the rear cover but it isn`t easy expecially the l/h/side one which is a sod to do. The less swearing method is to remove the front panel which I will not go into because it is drawn out affair to write – this second option is how usually do it. You remove the plastic damper pegs with a 13mm ring spanner to compress the locking tang and use a angled pair of pliers to lever the blighter out from the tank holes. It really boils down to which way the pins are fitted as to how easy it is gonna be. A bit of grease helps on rebuild.

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