How to find the fuse in the washing machine

A washing machine is a high-risk electrical appliance. It works from the voltage of the household network. Therefore, additional security measures are required that could prevent damage or electric shock. It is for this reason that a fuse can be installed there. Many experts at failure first check the power cord, and then start digging into control module by the apparatus. In essence, this approach is wrong. First you need to determine if this washing machine has an element such as a fuse. And if it is available, it is necessary to check its performance.

Determine the presence of a fuse

To understand whether the device has a fuse, you need to know in which country it is manufactured. If for example washing machine was released in one of European countries for the domestic market, there it must be installed on a fusible basis. This is explained by the fact that it is prohibited to sell such devices there without it.

In the case of production of an aggregate in states that belong to former union countriessuch confidence can not be. In these countries there are no strict rules for equipping a washing machine with such components. On some models that are manufactured in the Middle Kingdom for the market of the former Soviet state, their installation is provided for, but this is not a prerequisite. But the washing machine, which was produced before the beginning of the 2000s inclusively, will definitely be equipped with it.

How to find the item

It should be noted that a number of masters often confuse the fuse with mains filter. This should never be done. You also need to understand that even the same manufacturer may have a large number of models of washing machines. At the same time in each of them he may be in a different place. Therefore, to accurately find, you should perform such actions.

1. Need to carefully study electrical circuit washing machine: it will necessarily indicate the place of installation.
   

   Circuit breaker

2. In the absence of a circuit, it is necessary to pay attention to the base of the network-type wire on the inside of the machine body. They are very often installed there.
3. You can also find a part at the entrance to the board to control the machine. Thus, the manufacturer seeks to ensure the safety of one of the most expensive elements of the device.
   

   Electronic board washing machine

4. There is a need to look at the unit, which provides power to the machine - manufacturers often put the fuse there.
5. Another option may be the installation - at the end of the network wires in the inner part of the plug.
   

   Fuse plug

If in all the above places you have not found the element, it means that it is simply not installed.

It should be noted that before you start looking for a fuse, you should carefully review the outlet and extension cord. There is an option that the voltage does not flow to the unit precisely because of the open circuit in these sections.

Replacing parts in case of breakage

Experts note the following main causes of fuse failure:

• incorrect operation of one of the parts of the unit;
• failure of the program prescribed for the machine control module;
• the end of the period of service fuse;
• voltage drops of a household network;
• large mechanical loads on the device.

If you successfully search for the fuse in the washing machine, you must perform the following steps.

1. Carefully remove it from the installation site.
2. To take multimeter and determine the magnitude of its resistance. If the device shows a breakdown, it is necessary to replace it.
3. Purchase a new item in the store.
4. Install the purchased part on the same place - this will restore the working condition of the machine.

So, if there is a problem with the washing machine, there is a high probability that the fuse will break. In this case, you must first determine the presence for a particular model, and then replace it with a workable element.