How to troubleshoot washing machines

Malfunctions in washing machines can pretty spoil the mood of any person, because due to breakdowns, the planned washing process is postponed indefinitely. With some types of damage you can figure it out on your own without the help of craftsmen whose services can be expensive.

Error codes

Most modern models of automatic washing machines are equipped with a self-diagnostic system. This means that the user will not have to independently identify the problem, the device will easily determine at what stage of work the failure occurred, and provide the obtained information in the form of a combination of a letter and a number on the display.

Know by heart all the error codes of washing machines is impossible, but it is not required. The instructions for the device should be a table with a full list of possible problems.

If the booklet to the washing machine is lost, you can use the tables below with data on the most popular appliances.

Error codes washing machine Indesit, Ariston:

Error codes Bosch washing machines:

Error codes washing machines LG:

Error codes Samsung washing machines:

If the washing machine gives an error, do not immediately panic and choose a new device, many problems can be fixed by yourself, for example, a door malfunction or a problem with the drain caused by filter clogging. If you do everything right, the error code disappears on the display and the machine will work as usual.

The main malfunctions and their solutions

A modern washing machine may not produce any error, but at the same time it will refuse to work. Budget models, moreover, will not notify the user about where the system failed, since they simply do not have such a function. For this reason, it is important to know what the main malfunctions of washing machines are, what they depend on, and how to fix them. For the most part, all models show their failures. equally, therefore, the separation by brand is not required.

The machine does not turn on

If you connected the machine to the drain system, loaded laundry into the drum, added powder and selected the desired mode, but the appliance does not start washing, you need to check compliance with all other conditions. No matter how trite it may seem, the following points need to be checked:

1. The device is connected to the network. It happens that the plug of the machine is not reliably plugged into a power outlet, then the network can break if it moves. Check how secure the plug is. In addition, one of the family members could accidentally or purposefully disconnect the device from the network.
2. There is voltage in the outlet. It happens that the fault must be sought not in the typewriter, but in the socket. The easiest way to test its performance is to include in it any other device, for example, a hair dryer that works exactly.
3. The door is tightly closed. Almost all washing machines start work only after the drum door is closed. Open and close it again, listening for a click that signals the correct operation of the blocker.

In most cases, the problem with switching on the device can be eliminated by checking all the above points. Often, due to negligence, banal bases are skipped, the user calls the wizard, but it turns out that the problem could be fixed by yourself.If all the rules for using the machine are followed, but it still does not work, you need to invite a specialist.

No water in the tank

There may be several variations of this problem: water may not be collected at all, it may be collected in a small amount, which is not enough for washing, it may be drained immediately after dialing, or it may not flow only into the powder compartment. All these situations occur for various reasons, namely:

1. If a the set does not occur at all, you need to check the solenoid valve. How to get to him, said in the instructions for your model. The problem is solved by replacing the valve. Sometimes specialist help is required.
2. If the amount of water entering is not enough to wash, the problem may lie in the water level sensor. To test its performance, you need to disconnect the pressure hose and blow it out, if at the same time specific clicks are heard, then everything is in order. Otherwise, the sensor will need to be replaced.
3. If a water drains immediately after dialing, it is necessary to check the correctness of the connection of the supply and discharge hoses.
4. If no water is collected in the powder compartment, disconnect the supply hose from the machine and clean the filter installed in it.

After troubleshooting, perform one test work of the machine without laundry. If the problem does not occur again, it will be possible to use the device as usual.

Drum is not spinning

As the most frequent breakdown of modern washing machines can be noted a problem with the drum. It can be blocked, as a result of which washing becomes impossible. Breakdown may occur as a result of the following violations:

• a foreign object got into the space between the drum and the tank;
• damaged drive belt;
• there was a breakdown in the engine;
• The electronic module has failed.

Primary diagnostics in this case can be carried out independently, without resorting to the help of experts. First you need drain the water, free the drum from the laundry and try to twist it manually. If he does not move in either direction, then the matter is in a foreign object that falls between him and the tank. If the drum is spinning freely, you need to look for damage in another.

To check the integrity of the drive belt and the correctness of its fixation, you need to turn on the machine without clothes in any wash mode. If at the same time you hear the same noise as when the device is fully operational, thenThe belt is intact and in the correct position. If you hear any changes, you will need to disassemble the machineto troubleshoot.

Engine breakdown or electronic module can not be identified and eliminated by yourself, for this you will need to consult a specialist. Most often this happens when improper operation or in the case of old washing machines. In some cases it is more profitable to buy a new device than repair the engine or replace the module.

No water heating

If it seems to you that after washing the laundry has the wrong temperature that you set when choosing a program, or a smaller value is displayed on the display of the machine, you need check the health of the heating element. In order not to immediately proceed to radical actions and not to disassemble the device, it is necessary to carry out an initial diagnosis:

1. Check that there is enough water in the tank.
2. Make sure the wash mode is selected correctly.
3. Start the work of the washing machine without clothes, wait 10-15 minutes, then put your hand to the glass of the door, check whether it has heated up.

If you are convinced that the device does not heat the water, you need to disassemble it (the heating element is located at the bottom of the tank).Often, malfunctions in the work of the heating element are caused by the presence of copious amounts of scale. The easiest way to deal with this problem is to buy the means in the hardware store to remove this kind of pollution. The algorithm for cleaning the heater from scale is described in detail here.

Important! The formation of scale indicates the hardness of the water, therefore, in order to further avoid such situations, you need to use a special tool when washing.

If there is no scale, you need to take the heating element to the service center for diagnosis. According to its results, you will know whether it is working, or have to replace it with a new one. In addition to the failure of the heater, the problem may lie in the malfunction temperature sensor. To diagnose and repair in this case, you also need to contact the master.

Water does not drain

Another common problem in the operation of washing machines is a malfunction of the drain system. A set of water in the tank and the rest of the washing process takes place normally, but after spinning and drying water stays in the drumfrom where it has to be pumped out manually.

First you need to check drain pipe conditionto which the hose is connected.To do this, it must be disconnected and, if the washing process is started, placed in a bath or toilet. If the problem is in the pipe, after the end of the work all the water from the machine will be drained, and the user will only have to clean the pipe.

If the hose that is disconnected from the sewer still does not drain the water, you need to check serviceability of the drain filter. In most models of washing machines, it is located at the bottom of the appliance behind a detachable panel. To remove and clean it, you need to pry the latch from the bottom, for example, with a screwdriver. In some models, the filter is removed without this, simply pull it, in others you will need to unscrew the screws.

In the event that even filter manipulations did not help, you need to disassemble the machine so that clean the pipes and the pump. If you are afraid to do it yourself, you can invite the wizard. In some cases, the problem lies in the malfunction of the water level sensor or the central control system.