Malfunctioning washing machines

Today it is already difficult to imagine washing clothes without an automatic machine. This household appliances is in almost every home, because the machine greatly simplifies life and saves time. Unfortunately, like any other device, a washing machine can break down at the most inopportune moment. Sometimes the breakdown can be fixed with your own hands, but many prefer the help of a service center. In order to facilitate diagnosis and to know what exactly has failed, it is advisable to understand the most common malfunctions of washing machines and their causes.

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The washing machine does not turn on

Perhaps this is one of the most frequent breakdowns that anyone can face. But often the breakdown can be easily fixed on their own. Here is the algorithm to go through before invoking the wizard:

1. Look if the plug of the washing machine is plugged in, because one of the household members could turn off the appliance and forget it.
2. Check if voltage is coming from the mains. This can be done using any other electrical device.
3. Some automatic machines have a power outage mode if the drum door is not closed tightly enough. Check the door until it clicks shut.

Important! If these methods did not help, then perhaps the electronic control system or the wiring of the device has failed. To accurately diagnose a breakdown, you must contact a repair center.

In order to less often arise or do not bother you at all with problems with equipment from the side of wiring and electricity, check the quality of the connections and, if necessary, install, focusing on our tips and instructions:

• The correct sockets in the bathroom.
• Surge protectors for household appliances.

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The appearance of water under the machine

Often, many problems with the washing machine are caused by improper use. For example, water under the appliance may accumulate due to careless closing of the drum door. This is due to the careless pulling of laundry into the device or after a foreign object gets into the machine during washing. The gum in this case will quickly cut, and water will constantly flow from under the cuff.

In addition, the appearance of water under the machine may be due to leaking hoses leading to the device.

Important! Before calling a specialist on the leakage problem, it is highly recommended to independently check the tightness of the pipes. This is easily done by controlling the process of taking water into the machine, as well as during the discharge.

If one of the reasons described above occurs, read the instructions that will help you quickly and seamlessly troubleshoot the problem:

1. Replacing the gum on the washing machine.
2. Washing machine drain hose.

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Water does not drain from the tank

This problem of a washing machine is familiar to almost every owner. Such a breakdown of the washing machine occurs both in new equipment and in fairly old devices.

Important! Often the reason for the inability to drain water from the tank is a violation of the drain or a sudden shutdown of water in the water supply system.

Here are some reasons for this breakdown:

• The sewer or drain hose is clogged. In this case, you will have to manually drain the water and clean all the nozzles.If it is full, then there is a high probability that all the dirt will accumulate directly in the nozzles.
• Check that the mode is enabled correctly. If you mistakenly selected the washing mode without draining, then the water should not be removed anywhere and should not.
• Many models of washing machines refuse to drain the water if the drain filter is clogged. It is recommended to clean it after every third wash.

Important! If you decide to independently remove the drain hoses from the washing machine during operation in order to drain the water, you must substitute the water containers and prepare the rags. With such manipulations, it is easy to fill the neighbors from below.

If none of the above methods helped, then the pump of the device may have failed. In this case, it will not be possible to fix the problem yourself - you have to call the wizard.

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The laundry does not spin out, the drum does not spin

A similar breakdown of the washing machine is found almost everywhere. In this case, water is pumped into the device, but the drum does not rotate at all or with insufficient force. This can be determined visually or by the presence of a large amount of water in the washed clothes. The simplest case is the wrong mode, for example, delicate wash or wash without spin.

Important! One of the common reasons for the hangers to freeze during the spin cycle is an imbalance and overload of equipment. To prevent this from happening to you, read all the rules for sorting things andcalculating the weight of laundry.

However, if everything is normal with the mode, and rebooting the machine does not help, then this is most likely a pump or drum breakdown.

Important! If the pump breaks, then nothing can be done without the help of a plumber.

There may be several reasons for the malfunction of the drum:

• Behind the rear wall is the drive belt. It should be on several wheels. If the machine does not wring out, the belt may have jumped or torn.
• The engine itself is out of order. Only an experienced craftsman can correctly diagnose a breakdown. But in this case, it’s not superfluous for you to know how to fix a washing machine motor. This information is useful to you to control the master and the quality of his work, the reasonableness of the announced price of services.
• Very often in washing machines, bearings rotating the drum fail.

Important! This happens on average once every 5 years. If you have a fairly old device, then this may be the reason.

• A malfunction has occurred in the electronic control unit of the machine. This often happens if a sealed gasket breaks that protects the electronics from water. And also after power surges.

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Water does not heat up

The heater is responsible for heating the water in the machine. It is eventually covered with scale. Therefore, here tips from the articles of our portal will help you:

• Washing Machine Prevention.
• How to remove scale from a washing machine.

If you are sure that it was he who broke, then it is not difficult to carry out the replacement for any person. The heating element is located behind the back of the washing machine, usually at the bottom. Just unscrew the old heater and replace it with a new one.

Important! If the machine is under warranty, in no case open the appliance cover. This immediately voids the device warranty.

In addition to the problem with the heating element, the reason for the lack of heating of the water may be a malfunction of the heating relay or a malfunction of the temperature sensor.

Important! If the damage turned out to be too serious, often it makes no sense to spend money on their elimination. In this case, it is wiser to use ready-made information about:

1. Where to put the old washing machine?
2. What are the best washing machines in quality and reliability?

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Before attempting to repair the appliance with your own hands, you must be sure that the cause of the failure of the washing machine is correctly determined. If you repair what works, you can only exacerbate the problem.In addition, you can always ask for help from specialists who professionally and in a short time will put your machine in order.