What to do if the washing machine hangs

A modern washing machine requires proper care and proper operation.

It happens that the technique needs to be repaired, and if the problem is detected at the initial stage, it is possible to avoid serious repair work.

The most unpleasant and unpredictable breakdown in household appliances is freezing.

No system errors are displayed in this case, and running the self-diagnostic function is impossible, so you have to trust the advice and logic.

What do I do if my washer hangs?

So, the washing machine hangs up what to do?

If this situation occurs during operation, then it is almost impossible to influence it from the outside. This does not apply to cases where the cause is not a breakdown, but improper operation.

Exploit correctly.

Here are examples:

1. When the machine is overloaded.
   In this case, the machine will stop at the beginning of the program in progress at the signal of the weight sensor.
2. When the loaded laundry is unbalanced.
   A hang-up will occur at the start of the start of the spin mode.
   What does imbalance mean? How does it affect when the washing machine hangs in the wash?
   This is when the laundry gathers in a clump, which can create a lot of vibration when spinning. The problem can be solved by spreading the laundry evenly over the drum.
3. If the mode is set without draining and spinning.
   This situation happens during the rinse.
   It is necessary to check the set program, maybe it does not imply draining and spinning. This is mostly characteristic of delicate and easily wrinkled fabrics.
   In this case, you can turn on the drain forcibly and take out the laundry.

How to identify the cause yourself?

How to determine why the washing machine hangs and whether it hangs?

It is easy to do this by observing the washing time. You need to note how long the program is running and how long it runs. If a difference is detected, it means that the machine hangs.

The main causes of the washing machine hangs

It happens, the washing machine spins twice and hangs, or it remains idle for a long time, or in general it remains idle for as long as and when it wants. Why does this happen?

1. A lot of time is wasted heating water due to a large plaque on the heating element or a broken element. The heating element will need to be replaced.
2. Time is wasted due to a failure in the software module. In this case it will be necessary to reflash or replace
3. Water can get stuck in the machine and not drain out in time because of a clog. In the bottom of the machine is a filter, closed by a small door. You need to open it and see what condition it is in, it may need cleaning.
4. Non-continuous water drainage due to a broken water level sensor (pressostat), which is unable for some reason to recognize if there is water in the drum and how much is there. To solve the problem you will need to replace the water level sensor.
5. At the beginning of washing, the machine may stop due to a malfunctioning motor, which deprives it of rotating power. You will have to replace the motor. This happens mostly when water gets on the part and it "burns out". The belt may burst when overloaded, and even if the motor is serviceable, it will still not be able to rotate, which will cause the drum to stop.
6. Foreign objects may cause the drum to become completely immobile. It simply gets jammed. And sometimes it even tilts.
7. A misalignment occurs when the bearing is broken or the mounts are out of balance. To check whether this is really the cause and why the washing machine hangs, you should try to turn the drum by hand, of course having previously disconnected it from the power supply.

You will need the help of a craftsman, who will be able to diagnose and remove the foreign matter, and replace the bearing if necessary.

Freezing right after you turn it on

If the problem occurred immediately after the machine is turned on, the cause may be:

• electronics,
• a user error,
• a device for locking the door of the hatch.

It is easy to check the problem with the lock lock, if after starting the washing mode, the hatch door opens, then the cause is found.

In case of a user error, it is possible to overload the drum, select the wrong washing program, or accidentally press the spin and drain cancel button.

If there is a failure in the control unit, then to be sure of this it is necessary to get inside the washing machine. For this purpose, the powder tray is pulled out of the de-energized machine and the screws that hold the control panel are unscrewed. Opens access to the block, in which, using a voltmeter, the resistance of the contacts is measured.

If the washing machine lg hangs at the beginning of washing, then you need to act similarly.

The washing machine hangs during the washing

The causes of such a malfunction are different from the previous ones. In this case, the events that preceded the freeze are of great importance.

If after starting the washing program, the machine emitted a hiss or crackle, followed by freezing, then the problem is most likely with the valve or water supply. The water supply may have failed.

If, however, the machine has filled with water, and then began to hiss and crackle, while the drum did not rotate at all, perhaps the problem is in the motor.

And if there is water, the drum works, washes, but the washing machine hangs on the drain or rinse, then here the cause is most likely a clog or malfunction of the pump.

How to make the machine wake up?

You can try to disconnect the washing machine from the mains and turn it on again when it hangs.

If this did not help, and there is water in the machine, you need to let it out of the drum to get the laundry. To do this is simple.

1. At the bottom of the machine there is a drain filter, we have mentioned it. Having opened the lid, you will see a big plug and next to it a small hose with a plug on the end.
2. We lower it into the basin, having previously unscrewed the cap and drain the water.
3. Now you can safely open the hatch and get the laundry.