Possible faulty components that cause a washing machine not to turn on Faulty Door Interlock (most likely fault)Īs mentioned above, washing machines won’t start if the door isn’t properly locked (or isn’t registered by the machine as correctly locked). It is designed to stop the door from being opened when the machine is switched on, and unless the door of your washing machine is fully closed and latched, it won’t start. All washing machines have what's known as a door interlock. Check your washing machine door is closed and closed properly. Check the washing machine doorĪgain, often overlooked but it's a simple mistake to make. If all is ok with the consumer unit and the socket next you now need to confirm the wiring to the plug looks good and there are no kinks or breaks in the wire, and check that the fuse in the plug is ok. Next, check the plug socket the best way to confirm that there isn't a fault with the plug socket is to plug another electrical appliance such as the kettle to see if it boils as it should. Remember that the power starts at the consumer unit (fuse box) make sure that a fuse hasn't tripped. More often than not the problem is easily fixed at no cost, or by replacing an inexpensive part. This fault can leave you wondering if your washing machine is beyond economical repair when you turn your washing machine on it does nothing! Watch our DIY repair video on how a washing machine works Once you begin to look at the inner workings of a washing machine it will quickly become logical why components have been fitted where they are! Any electronics will tend to be up above the water line for obvious reasons. And, Just below, you will find the motor, that drives the drum via the belt. On a belt driven washing machine (99% of all washing machines) the belt and pulley will be located at the rear of the tub. The pump will always be found at the bottom of the machine because they are gravity fed by design.
Of course not all washing machines are put together in exactly the same way, but the laws of physics and mechanical engineering means that they all follow a similar theme. A leak from the back right hand corner of your washing machine could mean a problem with the waste hose, and would be a good place to start looking. Shopping today for special price 7142V 4-Button Viper Replacement Remote Transmitter for 350PLUS and R350.Anatomy of a washing machine Washing Machine Won't Turn On Washing Machine Not Filling Why is my washing machine filling when turned off Washing Machine Drum Not Spinning/Turning Washing Machine Leaking Washing Machine Making a Noise Washing Machine Door Won't Open Washing machine door seal black Washing Machine Smells Washing Machine Won't Empty Anatomy of a washing machineīefore diving into diagnosing your specific fault, it's worth taking a minute to study the anatomy of a washing machine and familiarise yourself with the inner components and their location it will help fault finding and repair.įor example, an unusual noise coming from the lower right area of the washing machine would suggest that something is stuck in the pump filter perhaps a foreign object such as a coin is catching on the pump implellor. This looks similar to a hip 7142V 4-Button Viper Replacement Remote Transmitter for 350PLUS and R350 is a great choice. 7142V 4-Button Viper Replacement Remote Transmitter for 350PLUS and R350ħ142V 4-Button Viper Replacement Remote Transmitter for 350PLUS and R350.
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