Why doesn't my washing machine work?

Reasons why your washing machine does not work:

When our washing machine suffers a breakdown , it can manifest itself in different ways. Perhaps no water enters, therefore the wash cycle does not start either. Or make strange noises in the different phases of the wash. It is necessary to check the main causes that may cause our appliance to not work correctly in order to locate the fault.

• • The washing machine does not turn on:

It is a very common failure and may be due to a lack of current, overheating that activates a security system, or a major fault, in which case you should call a technician.

• • My washing machine turns on, but does not work:

In these cases it can also be an electrical failure such as lack of voltage, insufficient current, etc. Another cause may be due to closing the door incorrectly, which activates a system that prevents the start of the wash cycle. And, another very frequent cause is the obstruction of pipes.

• • The washing programs are not completed:

The process starts correctly, but does not finish. The reasons can be diverse, but the most common is the lack of enough water to finish the program due to a blockage in the pipes or filter, which will force you to remove the water manually. You may also have a problem with the pump . Whatever the case, you can call a technician to carry out a thorough diagnosis and detect the real problem.

• • It does not spin correctly:

We can detect this not only with the state of the clothes at the end of the program, but also with the noise our washing machine makes when spinning. In general, it can be the drum of the washing machine or the pump.

• • My washing machine loses water:

  • If during your wash you notice water on the floor, it is an indication that we have loaded the washing machine excessively or that we have applied too much product. If this is the case, it will suffice to avoid it, but if it occurs during each wash regardless of the amount, it may be a crack in the rubber bands which must be changed to avoid this type of inconvenience.

• • My washing machine smells bad:

This is one of the most common problems and the solution is usually simple since it is closely related to cleaning and maintaining the washing machine. The first thing you should do is clean the filter, you can also use special cleaning products to eliminate the bacteria that are inside the drum.

What parts should be checked when repairing the different breakdowns of a washing machine?

When our washing machine suffers a breakdown , it can manifest itself in different ways. Perhaps no water enters, therefore the wash cycle does not start either. Or make strange noises in the different phases of the wash. It is necessary to check the main causes that may cause our appliance to not work correctly in order to locate the fault *.

1. It must first be clear that the locking system (door hook and electric lock) works correctly, since this is the first security system that blocks the washing machine. If the hook system is broken, the door switch that activates the appliance will not work.
2. The door switch is inside the appliance, where you close the washer door. If the washing machine does not detect that the door is closed, it will not start washing.
3. If the washing machine does not take in water, the inlet solenoid valve may be blocked due to impurities in the water or the electrical drive of the part may not work and the appliance may not start filling with water.
4. The inlet solenoid valve may work correctly but, however, the appliance does not give the order to fill, this failure may occur because the pressure switch (a switch that is activated according to the water level inside the washing machine) is not providing the order filling, although this fault is less common than the previous ones.
5. If the washing machine takes water, but the drum does not turn, it is advisable to check the state of the motor brushes that are mounted on the main motor of the appliance and wear out with prolonged use of the appliance.
6. If the washing machine makes noise when turning the drum, especially when spinning, it is likely that the set of bearings and seal are damaged, even the crosshead of the drum may have been deformed.
7. If in the drainage phases, the appliance is blocked and stops the process, there may have been a blockage in some rubber of the washing machine , in the filter system of the pump.
8. If the water circuit and the filter are in good condition and clean, it is necessary to check the operation of the drain pump .