Malfunctions of washing machines: causes, diagnostics and solutions

Washing machines are a useful technique. And their breakdown – a big problem. Failures of the washing machine most often happen typical - typical of all brands. The main malfunctions of washing machines can be eliminated independently. But there are production, not the fault of the user. In such cases, only the master will diagnose the malfunctions of the washing machines.

Common causes of malfunctions

The instruction manual lists typical problems with washing machines. For almost all brands, they are identical:

• Water does not heat up:
  1. most often these are malfunctions with the heater: the terminal may have burned out;
  2. failure of the sensor regulating the water supply;
  3. malfunction of the control unit;
  4. scale - accumulating on the surface of the heater, it destroys it. If you often boil the laundry, the heater will fail faster.

With such breakdowns, you need to call the master.

• Water does not flow:
  • no pressure. The tap may have been shut off;
  • faulty valve;
  • rare case - breakdown of the control unit.

If a set of water is supplied, the detergent is partially washed off; it is necessary to clean the filter. This is done on their own (here is the instruction), and with the help of a specialist.

• Washer does not hold water:
  • if after filling self-draining goes immediately, a technical error is possible when connecting to the sewer;
  • if the program is already running and self-draining occurs, there is a malfunction.

Check the connection first. In the second case, do not even think - immediately call a specialist.

• Does not drain water:
  • clean the drain pump filter.

If the filter is OK, you will have to replace the pump.

To avoid such troubles, it is necessary to clean the filter regularly.

• Weak spin:
  • tachometer breakdown;
  • the chain is broken;
  • no contact.

All these problems are unlikely to be resolved independently. Contact the wizard.

• Water appeared under the bottom of the unit:
  • A common reason is curtains for windows. To the extent that the powder forms a lot of foam, and the curtains do not absorb water, the foam seeps through the technical micro-holes and turns into water;
  • branch pipe leakage;
  • damage to the cuff of the hatch;
  • weak hose gasket for water supply;
  • rarely, but it happens - the course of the drum.

With all these problems, it is better to contact a professional.

• Does not turn on:
  • the reason is rare - a breakdown of the surge protector;
  • but perhaps the automatic protection is damaged.

Do you suspect that a breakdown has occurred in the unit? It will be right to invite the wizard.

• The car "pounded": Understand, perhaps, such a design feature. If extraneous sounds arose “suddenly”:
  • things inside the drum are distributed unevenly;
  • a foreign object has fallen;
  • the bearing has fallen into disrepair;
  • improperly installed machine.

It is better to eliminate the malfunction of the washing machine right away - call the wizard.

• The drum stopped spinning:
  • drive belt rush;
  • engine breakdown;
  • wire breakage;
  • motor tachogenerator failure.

By rotating the drum, you can independently check its progress. It doesn’t rotate - some foreign object may have got into it. Turns freely - check drive belts. Doing repairs yourself is not recommended, you can only do harm. The malfunction of the washing machine will figure out the master.

• The handle spins non-stop: The cause may be malfunctions of different components of the washing machine.
• The smell of burning is heard:
  • circuit wiring;
  • Water or foreign matter has fallen on the engine.

You can check it yourself.

• To make the washing machine quieter, and the vibration was less, it must be installed on a flat surface without defects. Take this responsibly, because vibration often becomes one of the causes of a device breakdown. Easy to fix: attach the rubber feet or place a rubberized mat under the machine.

How you can eliminate the noise with your own hands by replacing the bearing and cuffs, you will learn by watching the video:

Bearing wear is most often the cause of noise.

Other breakdowns that threaten trouble

Damage to the pressostat of the washing machine makes it impossible to execute washing programs, insofar as this part in the machine is responsible for filling with water. What else threatens the failure of the pressure switch?

To check the pressure switch of the washing machine, disconnect the pressure sleeve. Access to the back cover of the washer should be free. Take it off. Disconnect the tube from the pressure switch. Instead, insert a rubber hose, blow gently into it. How many levels of water control in the unit, as many hear and clicks. Check for cracks or other defects. If the surface of the membrane of the water level switch is porous, it must be replaced. Of course, it is better if the master of his craft does this.

Many consumers are looking for home appliances on the Internet. Before buying, they are interested in the brand and statistics of its repair. Below is the reliability table of some popular washing machines (in descending order of “repair”).

Car make	Number of repair requests
ariston	255
ardo	104
siemens	61
zanussi	51
lg	25
hansa	21

You can find out specifically what kind of malfunctions there are with certain companies using the links below, choosing the right brand of washing machine:

• Gorenje;
• Whirlpool;
• Westell;
• Ardo;
• Indesit;
• Electrolux;
• Samsung;
• Bosch;
• LG.

You can extend the "life" of a home assistant. Some tips

• Descaling. This problem occurs when the water is hard, wash every day, heat the water to 70 degrees and above. Two reasons coincided - the machine is in danger.

Try to adhere to the tips in the instructions. Woolen products, jeans are washed at 40, bed linen is washed at 60 degrees. Do not heat water above 70 degrees with hard water. Otherwise, crystallization will occur - that is, scale will appear.

Pay attention to the powder. Now there are many that too hot water will not be needed. Use "Kalgon", but remember, it will not protect against damage, will not completely eliminate scale. It only prevents its appearance. It is better to clean the heater with your own hands or with the help of a wizard.

1. After washing, leave the door open. Her insides should dry.
2. Wash the powder container regularly. Otherwise, a plug of detergents will form. It will prevent the intake of a new product with water.
3. To avoid a malfunction in the washer, occasionally check pipes, drain hose. To the extent that a plaque with an unpleasant odor forms inside the flexible eyeliner and the hose, they change from time to time.
4. The pump filter must be cleaned regularly..
5. The unit must be disinfected. Chlorine bleach and washing powder (1: 2) will eliminate the causes of bacteria, an unpleasant odor.
6. After each wash, do not forget to pay due attention to your assistant: wipe the surface and door from dust and powder.
7. Washing machines get mechanical high vibration damage. It can damage the belt bearings. The elimination of this phenomenon is possible with proper loading of linen - it should be uniform. Do not wash one or two things, do not overload. All washing machines have a specific weight load. Stick to her.

So that a malfunction of the washing machine through engine breakdown does not spoil the mood and does not entail financial losses, do not overload the unit, observe intervals of 1-2 hours. The state of the tank, control module, engine must be treated with care, follow the rules of operation. So read the article on the right washing machine care.