In order to diagnose the cause of the breakdown of the washing machine, you must initially try to establish on your own what could have happened, which malfunction is determining. Roughly determine the cause of the malfunction of household appliances. If it is not serious, try to fix the problem yourself.
What to do if the washing machine breaks down
You can easily fix the following damage:
- There is no water in the drum of the washing machine, household appliances refuse to draw water. The reason may be a closed valve - a tap for water intake. Listen, if you hear any sound of the valve, turn off the clipper and turn the valve back to the previous direction.
- When the machine is turned on, the lamps do not light up, there is no indication. First of all, check the continuity of the outlet. To do this, turn on an electrical household appliance and set it to work. Next, check the washing machine plug and extension cord if the equipment is connected using an extension cord. (The wizards do not recommend this connection, it may be insecure and ineffective).
In case of unsuccessful attempts to resume the operation of equipment, contact the service center of your machine.
In addition, you should not independently diagnose a washing machine equipped with a dryer. Here, for example, you can see a list of such models, and find out if your washing machine applies to them.
What information should be specified when ordering repair work
- You will inform the operator who accepts the order which brand of washing machine you are using.
- Notify the manufacturer.
- Inform the service life, how many years you have been using the machine.
- Tell us about your guesses, the reasons for the problems with the washing machine.
Which indicates the alleged malfunctions of the automatic machine
- Noise and stop.
- Excessive vibration during operation, especially during the spin cycle.
- A knock of unknown origin at any period of operational work.
- Water flowed out of the automatic machine.
- Pause without draining water and the ability to open the door.
If you find this or that problem, tell the wizard how it happened. For example, soapy water or clean water spilled out of the washing machine. Get ready for the fact that the specialist will ask the questions he needs for further work at the stage of placing an order for repairs. This will greatly facilitate the diagnosis of the malfunction and will make it possible to take along the necessary devices and tools for repairing equipment.
There are all kinds of models and companies of the produced equipment, each of them needs its own spare parts and repair tools. Therefore, all questions and information are of great importance.
You can also determine the problem in another way, many models of machines are equipped with a special indicator, it shows this or that error on the display. If there is no such screen, then we recommend buying a modern-type washing machine, since yours is outdated and most likely beyond repair.
What basic problems can occur in the washing machine
Mechanical breakdowns
Mechanical breakdowns include broken handles, broken belts, cuffs, cracked or permanently damaged glass. This happens due to the fact that household appliances were put into operation, and the doors were not closed, and sharp objects, coins, buttons, and so on could get stuck.
Electrical faults
Electrical problems are caused by moisture penetration into electronic components. Another reason is voltage drop. Internal electronic faults - drying out of electrolytic capacitors, breakdown of semiconductor elements of household appliances modules due to the breakdown of a heating element in the engine or drain pump.
Wear of parts over time
Such breakdowns are natural, each household appliance has its own service life. The bearing may break due to aging of the shaft seal. And also the drain pump, rubber bands, hoses and others will become unusable.
Improper use of the washing machine
- Hard water. Due to the use of hard water, scale forms on the components of the washing machine, you need to replace the heating element.
- Powder. You put in a lot of household laundry detergents.
- Overload. You load the maximum number of items into the tank. In this situation, things can get lost in a lump, during the spin cycle, the equipment will start to jump, moisture gets into the bearings, the machine will work very noisy.
- Installation. You have the wrong machine connected.
- You have not taken care to remove small items before you start washing, as a result, doors may open, the drum deteriorate, and the cuffs tear.
With all these malfunctions, it is impossible to do without repairing the washing machine by a qualified specialist.
What work does the master do
- Eliminates blockages in the drain system in particularly inaccessible parts of the machine. He pulls out various objects from the tank of an automatic machine, it can be buttons, coins and other small things. Such objects can interfere with the operation of the pump, technological holes, and can also damage the tank, nozzle, impeller on the pump, awning. If necessary, the master disassembles the equipment for further repair work.
- Restores broken hatch handles, hatches themselves. Replaces torn cuffs, buttons, various transition handles.
- Replaces the heating element and overhauls household appliances. Teng can overheat, explode or burn out due to excess detergent.
Use the equipment carefully, remember that in individual washing machines, not just repairs are needed, but the replacement of component parts. And it will cost more. For example, if a tank or a drum breaks down on typewriters - Ariston, Indesit, Zanussi, not repair is required, but their replacement. The reason is that a non-disassembled drum is installed during production.
You can troubleshoot minor problems, but if you try to repair more basic problems, it can lead to other damage. Do not buy unnecessary parts, parts, tools, call the master and consult with him.
Use the washing machine for its intended purpose, read the instructions before starting work, use the user manual, do not load small items into the equipment.