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Washing Machine Self-Diagnosis at Home

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Breakdown:Washing machine won't start when you turn it on

Possible cause:- The hatch is not closed tightly enough- Bad contact in the socket- Damaged mains cable of the washing machine- Damaged "Start" key - Probably failed noise filter.- Broken hatch locking device.- Broken command apparatus.- Failure of the electronic module.

- Breakage of wiring circuit wires.

Drum does not start.

- Electronic module is defective - Damage to the washing machine's heating elements - For older models, capacitor breakdown - Electric motor malfunction.

Unable to open the door

- Failure of the door handle. - Failure of the door locking device, leading to jamming.

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

- Object jammed between the drum and the drum.- Bearing wear and tear resulting in jamming.- Contacts of motor brushes worn out or poorly adjoining.- Electric motor failure.- Faulty electronic module.- For older models - capacitor breakdown.

Water leakage

- Leaky parts and fittings.

Motor is humming but drum is not rotating.

- Belt of drive is loose, torn or loosened.- Pulley fixing is broken.- Foreign object stuck between the drum and the drum.- Electronic module out of order.

A loud noise and vibration is heard when the drum rotates

- Uneven distribution of the laundry, which could lead to imbalance.- Faulty, cracked shock absorbers, broken springs.- Mechanically damaged or loose counterweights.- Washer not leveled, unstable position as a result of the feet not adjusted.- Loose motor mounting.- Worn or loose bearings.- Transporting elements not disassembled

Washing machine cannot drain

- Pump filter is blocked. - The pipe which connects the washer-dryer to the pump is blocked.

- Object has fallen into pump which could cause impeller to jam.

- Pump is broken.

- The drain hose is clogged.

- Plugged siphon or sewage pipe.

- Broken electronic module.

- Broken control unit.

High water pressure in washing machine

- Pressure switch is out of order or broken water admittance valves.

After identifying the breakdown on your own, you can make To request a washing machine repair.