Typical breakdowns of the washing machine

Repair of washing machines is not as simple as it may seem at first sight. Of course, the main thing is to correctly determine the cause of the breakdown. The time needed for repair depends on it.

We do not advise to “diagnose” your washing machine yourself. Not necessarily, if there is no water heating, the ten is broken, and if there is no water drainage – the pump is broken. The technician may come to you and find that the problem is not in the pump, but in the control unit of the machine. In this case, the price of repairs can grow by four times, which will certainly surprise you.

If you correctly describe the “symptoms” of problems when you call the service center, the master will name all possible causes of breakage and repair costs for any of them. Knowing the “minimum-maximum” you can not only calculate the budget, but also to decide whether you need to repair the washing machine or it is cheaper to buy a new one.

Despite the fact that more than half of the faults of machines – standard, requiring only a cursory examination, quite often our masters have to study the specific machine to identify the true cause of failure.

Still, let us describe the standard malfunctions, so that the curious user can imagine the “weaknesses” of his washing machine.

Consultants: Wash-master service specialists

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The machine does not empty

Possible causes: clogging of the pump or hoses.

Possible repair options:

• Pump cleaning
• Pump and hose cleaning complicated clog
• washing machine pump replacement.

The machine rattles when running it rattles :

Possible causes:

• Bra “bone” caught in the drum
• Wear or failure of drum bearings.

Possible repair options:

• Disassembly of the machine, removal of foreign object
• Disassembly or replacement of the drum bearings.

The machine does not fill

Possible causes:

• The socket the machine is plugged into does not work – try another one
• the control block is broken the light does not turn on
• “Power button burned out
• water inlet valve is broken
• Door interlock device is broken
• The water pump is defective.

Possible repair options: replacement or repair of the relevant part or unit of the washing machine.

Machine is on. The drum does not rotate

Possible causes:

• The integrity of the drive belt is broken.
• The motor of the machine is faulty.
• Carbon brushes are broken.
• Wear or damage to the drum bearings.

Possible combinations with the cases of “does not turn on” and “does not pour water”.

Possible repair options: replacement or repair of the relevant washing machine part or unit.

There are cases which are difficult to classify. They should immediately contact a technician, preferably with a detailed description of all the signs of failure.

We repeat once again, that the data are given only for acquaintance, and in a concrete case the cause of malfunction and way of repair is defined, certainly, by the master himself.

Let the solving of everyday problems be simple and pleasant for you!