Self-diagnosis - Washing machine review and repair

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You may not need to repair your washing machine.

Breaking:The washing machine does not start when turned on.

Possible cause of failure:– The hatch is not closed tightly enough. – Poor contact in the socket. – The power cord of the washing machine is damaged. – The “Start” button is damaged. – The interference filter may be faulty. – The hatch locking device is faulty. – The control unit is faulty. – The electronic module is faulty.

– Break in electrical circuit conductors.

The drum does not start

– Damaged electronic module. – Damaged heating element of the washing machine. – For older models – capacitor breakdown. – Electric motor malfunction.

The hatch cannot be opened

– Malfunction of the hatch handle.- Failure of the hatch locking device, leading to jamming.

After starting the washing machine, the engine hums, but the drum does not spin.

– A foreign object is stuck between the tank and the drum. – The bearings are worn out, which has led to their jamming. – The contacts of the electric motor brushes are worn out or do not fit together well. – The electric motor is broken. – The electronic module is faulty. – For older models – a capacitor breakdown.

Water leak

– Violation of the tightness of parts and connecting elements.

The motor hums, but the drum does not rotate.

– The drive belt has come off, broken, or become loose. – The pulley is loose. – A foreign object is stuck between the tank and the drum. – The electronic module is faulty.

When the drum rotates, loud noise and vibration are heard.

– Uneven distribution of laundry, which could lead to imbalance.- Malfunction, cracks in shock absorbers, breakage of spring.- Mechanical damage or loosening of counterweight fastening.- The washing machine is not level, its position is unstable as a result of the fact that the support legs are not adjusted.- Loose motor fastening.- Worn or loose bearings.- Transport elements are not dismantled.

The washing machine cannot drain water.

– Clogged pump filter.- Clogged pipe that connects the tank to the pump.

– A foreign object has entered the pump, which could cause the impeller to jam.

- The pump is broken.

– The drain hose is clogged.

– Clogged siphon or sewer pipe.

– The electronic module is broken.

– The command apparatus is broken.

High water pressure in the washing machine

– The pressure relay is out of order or the water inlet valves are broken.

After you have identified the fault yourself, you can make an appointment request for washing machine repair.