Why won't the Indesit washing machine start?

What to do if a machine that was working properly yesterday just doesn’t want to turn on today? It is necessary to inspect the washing machine and try to find the cause of the equipment failure. Let's figure out what can cause the wash to not start in the Indesit washing machine. We will describe the main “symptoms” of a breakdown that you need to focus on.

Symptoms: what should you be wary of?

Having discovered that the washing machine does not want to start, you need to assess the situation. It is important to analyze at what stage the operation of the equipment stops. It should be noted what signs of failure are present, for example:

• the machine does not respond to pressing the Start button;
• plugging the power cord into the outlet ends with all the indicators on the control panel blinking;
• the washing machine freezes after selecting the desired program;
• No power is supplied to the equipment at all.

There may be many reasons why SMA does not start working. Among them:

• The power supply to the equipment has been interrupted. There may be a defect in the power cord, a malfunction of the socket, or a lack of electricity supply to the room;
• The power filter is damaged. Perhaps the noise filter has burned out, or the wiring supplying it has been damaged;
• the contacts of the start button have come loose;
• the hatch door locking device has failed;
• the programmer is broken - the element responsible for the operation of the keys on the control panel;
• the wiring leading to the main control unit has worn out;
• The main board has burned out (this happens during power outages).

You can try to fix the problem yourself, without resorting to the help of a specialist. Moreover, we are not always talking about a serious breakdown.There may have been a short-term failure that you can fix yourself by simply rebooting the equipment.

Initial actions

There is no need to panic when you find that none of the washing programs are turning on. You should pull yourself together and calmly assess the situation. First, make sure the machine is properly connected to the outlet. Next, check whether electricity is supplied to the room; the problem is probably the lack of “light”. Inspect the power cord; it may be damaged or pinched by a foreign object.

If there is a defect on the power cord, you should not repair the cable with electrical tape; you must completely replace the damaged conductor.

If a visual inspection does not bring you closer to finding the cause of the breakdown, you will have to “dig” deeper. Let's look at the most typical malfunctions of Indesit washing machines, which lead to the machine simply refusing to work.

Circumstances of failure

It is necessary to evaluate the circumstances under which the Indesit ACS failed. It is important what preceded the machine not starting; perhaps the fault “came out” immediately after the purchase and installation of equipment, a power surge, or a move. You should not ignore such information, as it largely affects the nature of the damage.

If a new SMA that has just been purchased and installed does not work, it is better not to try to fix the situation yourself. It would be more correct to contact a service shop under warranty. Perhaps it's a manufacturing defect.

The machine may stop turning on after a power surge. The main blow in this case is taken by the network filter, designed to protect the control board from combustion. Sometimes, after such exposure, the interference filter stops passing electric current.To check an element, you need:

• remove the top cover of the washing machine;
• find and inspect the surge protector located on the side panel, check whether the wiring supplying it is damaged. During such an inspection, you may notice burnt out parts of the filter or its swelling.

If the surge protector visually looks intact, you should test its contacts using a multimeter. To do this, the element must be removed from the washing machine. It cannot be repaired; a complete replacement of the part is required.

Please note that the filter wires lead either to the start button or to the main module (it all depends on the Indesit model). Due to a power surge, the wiring could burn out. Next, you need to check that the start button, when turned on, passes current. To do this, multimeter probes are applied to its contacts. If the tester shows resistance, then the button is working. Otherwise you will have to replace it.

It also happens that the start key gets stuck due to detergents getting under it. In this case, you should clean the slot and put the button in its original place.

To minimize the risk of damage to the washing machine due to voltage surges, it is recommended to connect it through an electric generator.

The machine may break after transportation. Then it is advisable to check the control module, since water, which always remains in the system, could get onto the board during shaking. To check the control unit, you need to turn off the power to the machine, remove the top cover, and remove the powder receptacle. After removing the control panel, disconnect the power supply (after taking a photograph of the connection diagram) and, releasing the latches, pull out the main board.If visually it seems intact, it is better to transfer the module to a service center for a full diagnosis.

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