Having loaded a drum with linen, you find out that the washing machine does not turn on? It may not respond at all to the manipulation of buttons, may not respond to the launch of the selected program, or the indicators begin to work in a chaotic manner. Depending on what the cause of the malfunction is, the problem can be solved both independently, without calling a qualified technician, or by contacting a service center.
What to do first if the washing machine does not turn on? What could be the cause of the malfunction and how to fix it yourself?
No indicator lights up? Maybe there is no electricity
Initially, you should check the operation of outlets and electricity in the house.
You need to see if the device is connected to the outlet at all. Everything can be, to check once again whether someone disconnected the wire from the network does not hurt.
It is also necessary to check whether the electricity in the whole house is working. In the afternoon, you can’t immediately notice that they turned off the light.
Check the functionality of the outlet or extension cord into which the machine is connected, follow. It’s easy to check the outlet: try turning on any other appliance; if it doesn’t work, you should connect the washing machine to another outlet. The extension cord can be checked by connecting the washing machine directly to the network.
Check the machine on the counter. If one of the machines is turned off, turn it on by lifting the lever. If the machine turns off every time the washing machine turns on, then you need to look for a reason. The first step is to check the power cord, if you can see with the naked eye that it is "shorting", you will have to replace it. In other cases, it is worth calling a specialist, since the problem is most likely inside the device itself (circuit TENA, control board, electric motor, power button). Spare parts for washing machines are very expensive, so guessing what exactly is out of order is not worth it without special knowledge. Better to entrust this to a professional.
Disconnect electricity in the house can also be a residual current device (RCD). It is triggered by current leakage. If the machine is shocking, it means the RCD. The cause may be a malfunction of the wires inside the machine (you should check their integrity) or a breakdown in the heater or the engine (replacement is required).
If everything is in order with electricity and sockets, the problem is with the washing machine itself. There may be several reasons.
Power button
In individual washing machines, the current is displayed on the power button. Unfortunately, without special devices, its performance cannot be checked. A multimeter (tester) is required. With a de-energized washing machine, you must first ring the on, then off button. If the device squeaks when the button is dialed in the on state, it means that it is working. When the button is off, the multimeter should be silent. If the button is faulty, it needs to be replaced.
Interference Filter (FPS)
It is necessary so that the electromagnetic waves emanating from the apparatus do not interfere with the surrounding household appliances. When it malfunctions, the current supply stops, and the washing machine does not turn on at startup. To check the interference filter, just like with the power button, you need to ring it with a multimeter.
At FPS it is necessary to check the input (three wires) and the output (two wires). If there is voltage at the input while ringing, but there is no output, then the device is faulty. Replacement 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 identify a breakdown, it is necessary to ring all parts of the electronic system. If a malfunction is detected, the element is changed or soldered. Unfortunately, without certain skills, such a repair of washing machines cannot be carried out independently. There is a risk of damage to the control module without the possibility of recovery. A full replacement will be expensive. It is better to call a specialist who repairs washing machines on a professional basis.
An amateur error can lead to the need to purchase a new device.
The indicators light up, but the washing machine does not turn on: reasons
There may be a problem in blocking the hatch of the washing machine. If it malfunctions, water will not be supplied to the drum. First you need to make sure that the hatch is tightly closed. Then check whether the door locks after starting the program.
If it closes with a click, but does not block, then it is necessary to replace the UBL - hatch lock device. In order to verify the malfunction, it is necessary to ring the UBL with a multimeter when starting the washing program. If there is voltage at the input and the door does not block, 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 components in questionable online stores at a clearly lower cost or through message boards.
LEDs blink randomly
This is a problem in the internal wires of the washing machine. To detect a breakdown, you should ring the wires with a multimeter and replace the problem area. According to many service center masters, this is a fairly common reason why the Indesit washing machine with a mechanical control system does not turn on.
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 electrics. Therefore, if the owners do not have certain knowledge, it is best to entrust this matter to qualified craftsmen.