Ardo not spin and do not drain the washing machine: causes + Video

Ardo-Italian washing machine with a low price. At the same time, it is popular. Reviews about it are the best. But also, like other devices, it breaks down.

The problem with the spinning is one of their frequent breakdowns of the Ardo machine. "Ardo washing machine does not spin," complain some housewives.

About why the device does not spin, what to do if the spin does not work, and we will share with you in this article.

Ardo washing machine washes but does not spin. Is this a malfunction.

So before you get upset, pay attention to whether you have one of these programs. If you start washing in these modes, then the device finishes after the rinse. If you want to spin the laundry, then set the program "Spin."

In Ardo washing machine, you can change the spin speed or cancel it. Before you run to the service center or call the master at home, look carefully whether you have accidentally pressed the button "Cancel spin", not reduced its speed.

Also in Ardo there is a function to stop the machine with water. Check whether you have accidentally stopped the device.

The imbalance control function in Ardo washing machines distributes the laundry evenly over the drum and prevents overloading. If you put extra laundry, the spin will not start. If the imbalance is high, the spin speed decreases or no spin at all, so the laundry is wet. Take out the extra laundry, then the spin will start.

But it is not only the extra laundry that can cause malfunction of the drum. If you do not load the laundry in the machine, or it is very light, the items are not distributed evenly. There is a strong vibration when the drum speed is high.

Therefore, the control panel reduces the number of revolutions, the device does not spin efficiently enough. When washing, it is better to put in the machine one large thing and two small things.

Poor spinning can also be with an overabundance of household chemicals. Laundry detergents, bleach, conditioners should use only those recommended by the manufacturer of the machine Ardo. Never use detergents designed for hand washing.

Why does not spin the washing machine Ardo

If, after all, you were attentive and properly started the wash, but spin still does not work, then you need to look for faults in the machine. One of the causes of malfunctions of the spin is that the device does not drain the water.

Why the water does not leave the machine

• The hose is clamped, so the water does not drain.
• A clogged drain and siphon can cause water to stay in the machine for a long time. At first it leaves, but since the siphon is clogged and there is no passage to the sewer, the water from the machine flows through the drain hole into the sink, and then from the sink back into it. Therefore, the washing machine stops and does not wash further, does not spin. Be careful not to let the sewer pipe clog when washing. To check whether the clog is in the machine or in the pipe, disconnect the hose from the siphon and lower it into a bathtub or bucket. If water comes out, the clog is in the sewer. It needs to be cleaned with a rope, quach or pour in a special product.
• Look at the drain filter. It is located at the bottom of the machine. Unscrew it. Only first put a rag or some kind of container, so that not a lot of water poured on the floor. Rinse it properly, take out debris or foreign objects, if any, in the filter. The filter should be rinsed regularly, and the detergent container should be cleaned as well.
• If the filter is clean, the drain hose, spigot, or pump may be clogged. Blow or flush the drain hose with a strong stream of water. Clean the drain and fill hose in time so that the washer-dryer does not break down because of a clog.

What to do if a pump malfunction is the cause of the spin failure

1. De-energize the machine by unplugging the cord.
2. Remove the top cover.
3. Pull out the cuvette, then unscrew the self-tapping screws that are under the tray.
4. Place the unit on its side.
5. Unscrew the fasteners that hold the tray in place. Remove it.
6. Pry off the wire that holds the cuff.
7. Detach the cuff. There is now nothing holding the front of the machine. Remove it carefully so as not to tear off the wires.
8. The pump is accessible, pull it out. There are 2 tubes to the pump, one from the drain hose and the other, which is thicker, from the tank. Squeeze the clamp with pliers and remove it.
9. Use a screwdriver to pry up the edges of the hose and remove it. You will see a lot of debris. Gather it up.
10. Remove the terminals and then the pump itself. Now check if it works by plugging it in. It starts spinning. Press on it with your thumb. If it's okay, you shouldn't have enough power to stop it.
11. Flush the drain pump and the outlet.
12. Reassemble the washing machine in reverse order. Perform a washing test: whether the water drains, whether the machine spins.

Ardo washing machine does not spin. Other causes

• The cause of problems with the spin can be a breakdown of the tachometer. Tachometer is a device responsible for the number of revolutions in the drum.

If the number of revolutions is low, then the laundry will be wet. The drum rotates, but the display does not receive a signal about how the drum rotates and, accordingly, the control module cannot set the number of revolutions correctly when spinning.

• The water level sensor, called pressostat, may be malfunctioning. If this is the problem, after rinsing the spin will not work. The fact is that the water level sensor in case of failure does not report to the board whether there is water in the tank or gone, so the module can not give a signal for the need to spin. The water level sensor is located under the top cover. It is a plastic gauge with terminals and wires connected to it. After replacing it, the spin will work. Check the resistance with a multimeter.
• If the cause of the malfunction is module malfunction, you need to reflash the board or replace it. The best way to do this is to invite professional craftsmen who have quality equipment to check the control module, experience in replacing electronics.
• The cause of the malfunction may be the motor or graphite brusheswhich wear out over time. Brushes play an important role in the washing machine. They supply electricity to the rotor of the motor. But over time, they become smaller and can no longer reach the plates on the rotor. Therefore, the motor stops rotating.

It is necessary to measure the dimensions of the brush when disassembling the motor. If the length of the brush is half a centimeter or less, it must be replaced. Because of problems with the brushes, the motor can not gain the required number of revolutions, so the washing machine Ardo badly spins the laundry.

To replace the brushes, you need to dismantle the motor. To do this, remove the drive belt. To remove it, you need to pull it towards yourself, while twisting the pulley. Next, disconnect the wires, unscrew the screws and remove the electric motor.

There are two brushes on the motor. They are bolted to the motor with screws. Unscrew them and pull them out. Look at their dimensions. Take the new brushes and insert them into the metal housing, solder the wire to the contact.

Rotate the motor to see if they fit snugly and if you put them in correctly. If the brushes are firmly in place, you will hear clicks when you rotate the motor.

To order brushes, contact a service center or specialty appliance stores.

Pay attention to the label on the electric motor to know its type. When purchasing new brushes, do not forget to give the name and series of the washing machine.

• The rotor and stator windings may also be malfunctioning. If the motor hums and heats up, does not produce high power, you hear strange noises when it is running, - there was a short circuit in the winding. You can check the fault of the winding with a multimeter. To do this, place the probe on the neighboring lamellae. The difference in resistance on them should not exceed 0, 5 Ohm. The absence of resistance between the lamellas indicates a broken winding on one of them. The motor should be replaced or the same rotor or stator should be selected and replaced with the old one.
• The heating element may be defective. The control module receives a signal that the heater is faulty, so it does not turn on the spin.

To replace the thermoelectric heater you need to remove the back wall. The heater is at the bottom of the tank. Remove the wires. Unscrew the screws and, by swinging, pull the heating element toward you. Take out the heating element.

We have shown you the reasons why the Ardo washing machine does not spin. We advised you how to get rid of this or that fault with your own hands, so that the device will spin again.

Take them into account, and you will not have to pay for expensive repairs. We hope that you will cope with your own efforts and restore the spin of the washing machine Ardo.