Ardo washing machine does not turn on
If your Ardo washing machine for some reason does not turn on or start, do not rush to call the service center. It is very likely that this problem is completely solvable; the main thing is not to panic and act carefully in accordance with the recommendations that we will give in this article. And you will always have time to spend money on a master!
List of reasons for failure
What caused this behavior of the Ardo brand washing machine. No master will tell you offhand, you need to watch. However, initially it will be useful to determine the range of possible malfunctions that could potentially lead to such consequences. What kind of malfunctions are these?
- Problems with the electrical network, machines, sockets, extension cords.
- Problems with the power cord and plug.
- The FPS - the network capacitor - burned out.
- The hatch locking device has failed.
- The contacts of the on/off button are burnt.
- The control module is broken.
The first two reasons from this list are jokingly called “childish” by craftsmen, although for a housewife who unexpectedly encounters a similar malfunction, they may seem quite serious. The third, fourth and fifth reasons require minor repairs. And finally, the sixth reason is the most multifaceted.
If everything works out by replacing the burnt triac on the control board, then this is a repair of medium complexity. And if several semiconductor parts have burned out along with the tracks, then this is a complex and expensive repair, or replacement of the board, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
"Children's" cases
If your Ardo washing machine does not turn on or start, you need to start searching immediately
malfunctions.Where to begin? And you need to start with the simplest reasons. It is easiest to check them, and the washer will remain in place. At the first stage, it will not have to be disassembled, disconnected from communications, or moved. What should be done?
- Unplug the washing machine from the socket, plug the plug of the working appliance into this socket and turn it on. This is the easiest way to check the functionality of the outlet.
- If the outlet works, check the extension cord to which the Ardo washing machine is connected in the same way.
Be careful! Burnt and exposed wires, as well as damaged sockets, pose a real danger. Observe safety precautions when working with electrical communications.
- The Ardo washing machine may refuse to work due to a damaged power cord. For
First, inspect the wire and plug visually, perhaps the insulating layer is damaged somewhere or there are traces of melting. If this is discovered, the wire cannot be used. - If you cannot detect anything visually, check the wire for breakdown using a multimeter. Set the device's toggle switch to check the resistance (minimum value). Touch one probe of the device to the right tooth of the washing machine power cord plug, and the other probe to the left one. If a value in the region of 2 Ohms lights up on the device display, the power cord and plug are working properly; if the value is 9-12 Ohms or more, the wire is faulty, there is a complete or partial break.
If you find problems with the network cable, there is no need to try to repair it yourself, open the insulation, or change individual wire strands. Change the entire wire along with the plug, this will be more reliable and reliable, and most importantly safer for you and your washing machine.
The mains capacitor burned out
The Ardo brand washing machine does not turn on or start not only because of the power cord and problems with electrical communications at home, such problems can arise due to the FPS, the so-called interference filter or the network capacitor. This semiconductor element is installed in the washing machine in order to suppress significant interference that is present in the household electrical network. And thus protect the sensitive electronics that the washing machine is stuffed with.
The interference filter is located at the end of the power cord inside the washing machine. To get it out you will have to remove the top cover of the Ardo washing machine. Unscrew the two mounting bolts, pull the cover towards you and remove it. Under the cover, in the place where the power cord fits, you will see a capacitor. We disconnect the wires from it and remove the part from the washing machine.
Attention! When performing the above manipulations, make sure that the washing machine is de-energized.
We set the multimeter to the minimum resistance value and call the capacitor. When ringing the part, you will see that the value begins to grow quite quickly until the display shows a large number or -1. This will mean that the capacitor is working. If you start the test, and the number 1 or 0 immediately appears on the display, the capacitor needs to be replaced.
We purchase a new capacitor, put it in place of the old one, connect the wires, put the lid in place, make the connection and see how the washing machine works, how it turns on and starts. If everything is correct, the repair was successful!
The on/off button is broken
The reason that the Ardo washing machine does not turn on or start may be the on/off button. Most often, this malfunction occurs in old washing machines that have already been in use for 10-12 years.The probable causes of such a breakdown could be:
- wear of the contacts, in this case, before the button breaks completely, it will start to operate every other time, or even twice;
- contact of the button with water, liquid detergent and other chemicals;
- oxidation of contacts due to operation in conditions of high humidity.
What do we need to do? First, let's remove the control panel of the washing machine to get to the desired button. Remove the top cover of the washing machine, unscrew all the fasteners holding the front panel and remove it. Next, we need to inspect the button contacts and test them with a multimeter. In this case, we proceed with the device exactly as described above. When the value 1 or 0 appears on the display, you can assume that the button has burned out and needs to be replaced.
For your information! On some models of Ardo washing machines, the control panel is attached to plastic latches; to remove it, you need to carefully pry them off without breaking anything.
We remove the old button, in some cases you will have to use a soldering iron, and put a new, original one in its place. We install the control panel in place, connect and check the “home assistant”. If the washing machine turns on and starts perfectly, then everything is fine, but if during the test you found that the button is working, then everything is worse than it could be - the control module has failed.
Control module problem
A failure of the control module of a washing machine is a rather serious malfunction that requires the intervention of a good specialist. It doesn’t matter whether you repair the microcircuit or change it, all this must be done by a master.If, after checking all the above details, you are convinced that this is definitely a control board, prepare your money and call a technician. Self-repair of the control microcircuit is possible only as a last resort if you have skills in working with electronics.
The probability of success in this case is small, but in this case we will not focus special attention on this issue. If you are interested in the possibility of repairing the control board yourself, read the publication on the topic Is it worth it to repair electronic modules yourself?? Our advice on this matter is clear - contact a good service center.
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22 reader comments
The following situation happened to me: when I turned on the machine, the lamp on the front panel came on, but nothing happened, neither water was drawn, nor the drum rotated, nor in any mode. I accidentally pulled the plug out of the socket, then plugged it in again and everything worked - apparently the circuit was reset.
The same thing happened, but it didn't help.
Ardo A600 door lock problem
Help with advice. The washing machine with the Ardo top cover does not turn on. The display is on, but the machine does not wash. There is no contact with the cover.
Very helpful, thank you!
Ardo fls103 sw. Same problem as in the first comment.I unplugged it, opened it, closed the lid and everything worked. Thanks for the advice!
Thank you. And I waited 5 minutes, pressed the lid tightly, said a prayer... and, dear, it started working! Thanks everyone.
In the name of Ohm and Saint Ampere, let electrons run clumsily through puddles, amen! And she saw that it was good!
Hello. The ardo tl80e machine was washing and froze, without even having time to drain the water. The lock was changed a couple of months ago. After disconnecting from the network, the start button does not respond, and naturally the program does not turn on.
The problem, as I understand it, is in the control unit?
Good evening! The ARDO washing machine has finished washing. The end lamp is on and that's it! Uploaded a new batch of things! But the mode does not turn on!
The machine turns on and then doesn't work. Tell me what to do?
The machine is semi-automatic. I started it up, it worked, and then all the lights on the panel and stop came on, it doesn’t turn on and doesn’t work.
Thanks a lot! Earned! And the master said that you need to reflash the control panel. It's scary to imagine the cost of such repairs)))
Turned it on and the door closed. And that is all! What could it be?
The machine does not turn on. It can stand like that for a couple of hours, and then spontaneously (if it is not disconnected from the network and the button is pressed) it turns on and works perfectly. But the last time I stood there for 5-6 hours and it didn’t work. And the next day it turned on like new. Tell me how to repair it?
Doesn't turn on periodically. After switching on it works properly. What to do?
There is nothing about blocking the hatch. How to ring the locking relay or whatever it is called on the side of the hatch?
Help with advice. The washing machine with the Ardo top cover does not turn on. The display is on, but the machine does not wash. There is no contact with the cover.
When you press the power button, nothing lights up, the machine does not turn on, and the door lock works. What could it be?
Hello, please tell me, Ardo 810 does not turn on and the door is locked. What to do?
Ardo top loading does not turn on, the display does not light up, it turned off during washing.
Please give me some advice, Ardo's machine is broken. The drum does not turn, does not take in or drain water, but the dryer works. What should be done? Thank you