Vyatka washing machine does not turn on

DIY washing machine repair Vyatka-automatic “Home helpers” Vyatka are famous for their longevity, so even after 40 years, many are in no hurry to throw equipment of this brand into a landfill. But what to do if the Vyatka washing machine does not turn on? Considering that the device after repair can work for another 10 years, it would be more logical to repair it than to replace it with a new modern device of unknown quality. Vyatka washing machines are simply designed, so any owner of this “miracle of Soviet engineering” can handle repairing them. What could be the reasons for the breakdown and how to deal with them will be described in this article.

We will eliminate problems with the socket, plug, power cord

The very first thing you need to check is the functionality of the outlet to which the machine is connected. More often than not, it is the outlet that fails, and not the household appliances created back in 1981. If the connection point works, check the plug and cord. To do this, unplug the plug and feel if it is overheated. There are several ways that the power cord plug can become very hot.

Very poor contact between wiring and mechanism elements. In this case, you need to replace the entire plug or cord, since the plugs of Vyatka devices are difficult to disassemble.
The contacts are of high quality, but suffered due to oxidation and loss of conductivity. And again, due to the non-separable design of the plug, you will have to change it entirely, since simply stripping the wires will not work.
The wire is pinched or broken under the insulation.

Each of the problems described can be solved by purchasing a new wire.You only need to unsolder the damaged wire from the mains capacitor, which is located in the body of the device, and solder a new one in its place.

It is not necessary to look for a wire from a Vyatka household appliance; it is enough to find a wire from a new washing machine, so you can easily find the required part in any store with spare parts for household appliances.

Solving the problem yourself is a little more difficult if the problem is hidden in the “Start” button, or in the washing machine hatch locking device, but it is still possible. Also, don’t discount the mains capacitor, which can also be tested.

Either the Start button or UBL

When Vyatka stops working, you need to check how the UBL and the two-pole “Start” button work. First of all, let's test the lock device. To do this, follow the instructions.

Turn off the power to the machine before performing this procedure.
Remove the drum rubber, and then pull out the hatch lock.
Connect pins 3L and 1C and pins C and L to each other.
Now start the equipment and test whether the hatch opens.

If after all these manipulations nothing has changed, then the problem is hidden in the power button. As for the UBL, if this particular device is faulty, and you cannot find a similar part in the store, then you can close the above terminals, insulate all contacts, and then reinstall the hatch lock. In this case, the electronic lock will stop working, and only the functioning mechanical latch will remain in the Vyatka washing machine. Ubl Vyatka

But if the malfunction arose precisely because of the “Start” button, then it will have to be replaced. The original part is just as difficult to find as the original UBL, so don’t worry if you can’t find an analogue.Then it will be possible to find the non-working pole using “ringing”.

All that is required is to find the desired pole, short-circuit its terminals and isolate the contact. This way the washing machine will start with one pole. For your convenience, route the wiring to some single-pole button that you do not need. If you do this, the washing machine will start turning on when you press this key. The repair can now be considered complete.