The washing machine does not turn on: the causes of the malfunction and the remedies

Having loaded a drum with a laundry, find out that the washing machine does not turn on? It may not react at all to the manipulation of buttons, do not respond to the launch of the selected program, or the indicators begin to operate in a chaotic manner. Depending on what the cause of the problem is, you can solve the problem yourself, without the call of a qualified technician, or by contacting a service center.

What should I do first if the washing machine does not turn on? What could be the cause of the malfunction and how to fix it yourself?

Does not any indicator light up? Perhaps there is no electricity

Initially, it is necessary to check the operation of the sockets and the electricity in the house.

It is necessary to see if the device is connected to the outlet at all. All can be, to check once again, if anyone has disconnected the wire from the network, it does not hurt.

We also need to check if electricity is running all over the house. In the daytime, you can not immediately notice that you turned off the light.

Check the operation of the outlet or extension cord to which the machine is connected, as follows. Check the outlet is simple: try to turn on any other device, if it does not work, you should connect the washing machine to a different outlet. The extension cord can be checked by connecting the washing machine directly to the mains.

Check the machine on the counter. If one of the machines is off, turn it on by lifting the lever. If the machine is turned off every time the washing machine is turned on, it means that we have to look for the cause. The first step is to check the power cord, if you can see with your naked eye that it is "short", you will have to replace it. In other cases it is necessary to call a specialist, since the problem is most likely inside the device itself (the closure of the TENA, control board, electric motor, power button). Spare parts for washing machines are not cheap, so guess what went wrong, without special knowledge is not worth it. It is better to entrust it to a professional.

Disconnect the electricity in the house can also be a protective shutdown device (RCD). It is triggered by a leakage current. If the machine beats with an electric current, then the case in the RCD. The cause may be a malfunction of the wires inside the machine (you should check their integrity) or a breakdown in the TEN or the engine (replacement is required).

If the electricity and sockets are all right, the problem is in the washing machine itself. There may be several reasons.

Power button

In separate washing machines, the current is output to the power button. Unfortunately, it is impossible to check its working capacity without special devices. It will take a multimeter (tester). With a de-energized washing machine, it is necessary to ring the first turned on and then off button. If the device issues a squeak when the button is turned on in the on state, then it is working. When the button is off, the multimeter should be silent. If the button is faulty, its replacement is required.

Interference filter (FPS)

It is necessary to ensure that the electromagnetic waves emanating from the apparatus do not interfere with the surrounding household appliances. If it fails, the power supply stops, and the washing machine does not turn on when starting. To check the interference filter, just as with the power button, you need to ring it with a multimeter.

The FPS needs to check the input (three wires) and the output (two wires). If there is a voltage at the input, and there is no output at the input, the device is defective. Replacement is required.

Control module

If all of the above is correct, then the problem is in the control module. It is a board that regulates the operation of the entire washing machine. In order to detect a breakdown, it is necessary to ring all parts of the electronic system. If the fault is detected, the element is changed or disappeared. Unfortunately, without certain skills, such repairs of washing machines can not be carried out independently. There is a risk of damaging the control module without the possibility of recovery. A full replacement of it will be expensive. It is better to call a specialist who repairs washing machines on a professional basis.

The mistake of an amateur can lead to the need to purchase a new device.

Indicators are lit, but the washing machine does not turn on: causes

There may be a problem in locking the hatch of the washing machine. If it fails, water will not be fed into the drum. First you need to make sure that the hatch is tightly closed. Then you should check if the door is locked after starting the program.

If it closes with a click, but is not blocked, then you need to replace the ULL - the sunroof lock. In order to be sure of the malfunction, it is necessary to call the ULL with a multimeter when starting the washing program. If there is voltage at the input and the door is not blocked, replacement is required. It should be noted that all spare parts for washing machines should be bought only in specialized stores that have certificates for goods. It is better not to purchase accessories in questionable online stores at an obviously understated price or through message boards.

Indicators blink chaotically

This is a problem in the internal wires of the washing machine. To identify the breakdown, call the wire with a multimeter and replace the problem area. According to many masters of service centers, this is a fairly common reason why the Indesit washing machine does not turn on with a mechanical control system.

With the main sorted out. After analyzing the reasons why the washing machine does not turn on, it becomes clear that, unfortunately, most problems require skills in repairing electricians. Therefore, if the owners do not have certain knowledge, it is best to entrust this matter to qualified masters.