Indesit washing machine does not work and does not start
Italian washing machines are known as some of the most reliable. But it’s difficult to find a truly Italian car, for example, Indesit is assembled in Russia. Even a washing machine made from high-quality spare parts can break down, and there are many reasons for this.
What to do if the Indesit washing machine does not start, why does it not start working? The answer is simple - you need to look for the reason, which we will help you with, and if you can’t handle it, then call the specialist.
Causes of failure and their symptoms
The reasons why the Indesit washing machine breaks down can be different. This includes the owners’ careless attitude towards equipment, manufacturing defects, power surges in the electrical network, as well as wear and tear of parts over time. However, if there are certain symptoms in a particular case, you can limit your troubleshooting if you know these symptoms. If the machine turns on, but it is impossible to start any of the washing modes, then it is possible that:
- The water supply tap is not open;
- the filling valve is blocked;
- the device blocking the hatch door is faulty;
- engine burned out;
- The electronic module is broken.
The first reason is not even worth describing; everything can be resolved independently. You just need to be careful before starting the wash. The four remaining reasons are more serious, but some of them can be completely resolved on your own; we’ll tell you what to do next.
Let's celebrate! Very often, when a program does not start, people describe the problem with the following phrase: “the machine does not work.” This description is very abstract, so you always need to clarify what specifically does not work, what is happening with the equipment.
Changing the fill valve
Failure of the filling valve can manifest itself in different ways. The powder or conditioner may not be washed out well from the detergent dispenser, the water may take a long time to fill, or the washing program may not start at all.
To check the valve, you need to disconnect the washing machine from all communications and turn the back wall towards you. Then unscrew the inlet hose, behind which the valve is located, to pull it out, you need to remove the top cover of the housing.
You need to replace the old valve in Indesit machines with a similar one, which can be bought in any online store.
Then disconnect the wires from the valve and unscrew it from the powder receiver. We install a new original valve in place of the faulty one. Before replacing, you can check the valve coils for serviceability using a multimeter. If it shows a resistance of 2-4 kOhm, then the device is working.
How to fix UBL
Most often, any washing machine, including Indesit, does not start working when the hatch door is not closed properly. All machines have a door locking device that protects the machine from accidental opening during washing.
Replacing the door lock device in machines of this brand is no different from others. We have written repeatedly about how to do this. Therefore, read the detailed publication How to replace a door lock?
Engine check
If the motor breaks down, the Indesit washing machine may also not start the wash. However, water may well accumulate; it all depends on the specific model of the washing machine. Washing machine engines break down extremely rarely; if they do, it’s only the brushes, or rather the brushes wear out during long-term use. It is quite difficult to determine what happened to the engine without disassembling the washing machine. But if there is extraneous noise, smoke or sparks, then there is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently.
So, let's do the following:
- We place the machine so as to provide access to the rear.
- We remove the service cover by unscrewing the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the belt from the pulley and engine.
- Using an 8 mm wrench, unscrew the bolts that secure the engine.
- Disconnect all the chips with wires.
- Pulling the engine towards you, remove it from the holders and pull it out of the machine.
- We find brushes on the engine, inspect them, if they are worn out, then replace them. To do this, disconnect the terminals with wires from the brushes, then unscrew the retaining elements. The brushes have been removed, carefully install new ones in their place.
- We assemble the machine.
If the motor does not start because of the brushes, then it is likely that the winding has burned out. Let us repeat once again that this happens very rarely. In such cases, a complete replacement of the engine may be impractical, since the cost of this spare part is high.
Board repair or replacement
The last reason why not a single washing program is activated is a malfunction of the control board, most often caused by a sudden surge in power supply. If something happens to the “electronic brains” of the machine, then the signal to select a program is not received, and accordingly there is no signal to the valve, engine and other components of the machine.
In this case, two options are possible: repairing the board or replacing it completely. Undoubtedly, replacing a module with a new one is much easier than repairing. In washing machines The Indesit electronic module, depending on the model, is located either behind the front panel or on the side wall at the bottom of the machine.
The essence of the replacement is to correctly connect all the wires.To do this, it is better to photograph the correct connection, and then connect everything in order.
The point is that a new module is very expensive, just like buying a new machine, so there is a desire not to replace, but to repair. But then you need to have knowledge of electrical and electronics. You have to find on the board the element (triac, capacitor, etc.) that has failed and resolder it. Is it easy? No, so feel free to call a specialist who knows exactly what to do, it will work out cheaper.
When not a single washing program works in the Indesit washing machine, try to find out the reason, starting with the simplest one. Perhaps this video on repairing washing machines of this brand will help you.
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30 reader comments
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Did you find the reason?
No
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Thank you.
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Problem with the control unit
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