Repair of malfunctions of Ariston washing machines
Ariston washing machines from the Italian manufacturer can be called “an example of reliability and quality,” but they sometimes require attention. In some cases, repair of Ariston washing machines can be done with your own hands, and a specialist should be involved only in the most difficult cases.
In this article, we will analyze common malfunctions of Hotpoint Ariston automatic washing machines, study the “symptoms” of such breakdowns and decide how to properly carry out independent repairs.
Frequent and not very frequent breakdowns - review
The vast majority of breakdowns of Ariston washing machines are related to their operation. This is recognized by the masters of washing machine repair service centers. Sometimes we are talking about outright incorrect operation; the user regularly makes gross mistakes, which lead to breakdowns. But Most often, the cause of a breakdown is operating conditions that the user either did not know about or guessed, but did nothing about. A striking example is hard water, which can completely disable the “home assistant”!
So, what kind of breakdowns can most often be found on Hotpoint Ariston washing machines? We decided to create a kind of breakdown frequency rating. When compiling the rating, we rely on statistical data provided by leading service centers for repairing washing machines.
- Blockages. The blockages themselves can hardly be considered breakdowns; rather, they are the cause of various breakdowns.However, it is blockages that craftsmen have to deal with most often, and it is severe blockages that most often paralyze the operation of various Hotpoint Ariston washing machines.
- A heating element. In second place in our ranking is heating element. Despite the fact that the heating element itself is of high quality, low-quality hard water does its job. Over time, a layer of scale destroys even the best part and it has to be replaced.
- Water pump. In third place is the drain pump or pump. This part fails quite rarely and in most cases the reason is wear and tear from long-term use.
- Fill valve. Even more rarely, the fill valve fails. More precisely, not even the valve itself, but the rubber gasket. Over time, rubber hardens and begins to let water through, which is what causes problems. The gasket itself costs a penny, but the services of a specialist to replace this gasket cannot be called cheap.
- Bearings and seals. In fifth place are breakdowns of bearings and seals. This is very rare on Hotpoint Ariston washing machines, but if such a breakdown occurs, you cannot continue to use the machine.
Important! The electrical and electronics of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine are deliberately not included in the rating, since they break down very rarely.
Problems with clogs
If you have problems with blockages on your Hotpoint Ariston washing machine, do not rush to call a technician, everything can be repaired quickly, with your own hands. How do you know if you are dealing with a blockage? The main sign of a blockage in the drain system is the drain pump running idle, that is, it hums, but water does not leave the tank. Typically, this problem appears after the end of the wash; the machine cannot drain the waste water to start rinsing and freezes, or it drains the water too slowly.
Severe blockage can be located in several places:
- in the drain pipe, between the tank and the drain filter - this happens less often, since the pipe is quite thick;
- in the drain filter - this is where the blockage most often forms;
- in the pump - in Ariston washing machines, blockages in the pump are rare, since an additional filter is installed in front of the drain pump;
- in the drain hose - blockages rarely occur, mainly in cases where the hose was installed incorrectly.
How to quickly clear a blockage? First of all, you need to check and clean easily accessible places in the washing machine where the blockage may have occurred. First, unscrew the drain filter, which is located on Ariston machines at the bottom right under the narrow panel. Before unscrewing the filter, place a cloth, as water will flow from it. Remove any debris from the filter and then screw it back on.
Next, it is important to check the drain hose and sewer system. In a number of situations, a simple blockage in the drain pipe may force the user to turn to machine repair specialists, when it would be more correct to turn to plumbers. And if everything is in perfect order, then it will be necessary disassemble the machine, clean the pipes and pump. To remove the pipe you will need to loosen two clamps, and to remove the pump you will need to disconnect it from the sensors and unscrew two fasteners.
If any malfunction occurs, the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine generates an error with a specific code displayed on the screen. Ariston washing machine error codes It is very important to recognize correctly, because this is a direct clue indicating the cause of the breakdown.
The pump and water intake valve have failed
A broken fill valve “based on symptoms” is quite difficult to confuse with other breakdowns of the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine. When the fill valve stops shutting off the water, water begins to flow into the washing machine tank by gravity, even if the “home assistant” is turned off from the network.
If you hear the characteristic murmur of water being filled and drained from the tank when the machine is turned off, be sure this is the valve.
To check the fill valve, you need to remove the top cover of the Hotpoint Ariston machine by unscrewing two fasteners. The valve is located at the junction of the inlet hose with the body of the machine. First of all, we check the gaskets; if they are intact, then you need to measure the resistance of the device, and for this you will have to use a multimeter. We install probes on the contacts of the filler valve and check. The device should show approximately 30 to 50 ohms.
A faulty fill valve should be replaced with a similar one; independent repair is not possible. The replacement itself is done very quickly, we unscrew the old valve from the body and screw in the new one, not forgetting to connect the sensors. It’s worse if the pump fails, because it’s a rather expensive part.
A faulty pump reveals itself during washing, when the machine should drain water, but it does not, and the pump either does not make any sounds at all, or it hums, but the murmur of the drained water is not heard.
Note! Strictly speaking, such symptoms are superficial and they may indicate other problems (for example, with electronics), but this should lead you to check the pump first.
In the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine it is located at the bottom and can be reached through the bottom. Check and replacing the drain pump It’s better to have it done by a specialist, but you can do everything yourself, the main thing is to thoroughly study the progress of the work.
The heating element has failed
The heating element is an important part of the washing machine, responsible for the temperature of the water in the tank, and therefore for the quality of the wash. If the heating element is faulty, the washing either does not start at all and the system generates an error, or the washing is done in cold water. Both should prompt you to check and replace the heating element in the Hotpoint Ariston washing machine.
Checking the heating element of an Ariston washing machine is not difficult at all. It is necessary to unfold the machine; at the bottom of the rear wall there is a service hatch, which is attached to clamps and several self-tapping screws. We unscrew the screws and press the fasteners with a screwdriver, after which the cover will be removed. Behind the cover, under the tank, you will see two large contacts with a fastening element in the middle - this is the heating element. We unscrew the screw, and then begin to pull the heating element towards us, pulling it out with a rocking motion.
Note! Before pulling out the heating element, it’s a good idea to measure the resistance with a multimeter; perhaps the device is working properly and does not need to be touched.
Or maybe the bearings are broken?
As we have already noted, failures of bearings and seals are the most rare malfunctions of Ariston washing machines. However, if this happens, then urgent action must be taken. It is not difficult to recognize such a breakdown.When the bearing is destroyed, the moving elements begin to make unpleasant sounds, the shaft begins to rub against the bushing, which leads to the appearance of wear. And if you don’t take any measures and continue to wash, this can lead to the drum starting to play and damaging the tank.
To prevent your favorite washing machine from ending up in a landfill, you need to contact a specialist when such sounds appear, or try change bearings on one's own. If you are determined to do the work yourself, study the information offered on our website. Otherwise, with such a complex repair, it’s not surprising to make serious mistakes. The main difficulty is that in order to get to the bearings you need to disassemble the entire washing machine, along with the tank.
In addition, you will need to correctly remove the old bearings without damaging the bushing, and then install the new ones correctly so that repeated repairs are not required. Without the proper skill, not many people can do independent repairs, so before you take on the job, consider delegating it to a specialist.
In conclusion, we note that repairing malfunctions of Ariston machines can theoretically be done with your own hands, especially if you have time and patience. But still, in order to avoid mistakes and unnecessary expenses, it is better to contact a specialist, because “the miser pays twice”!
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38 reader comments
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I turn on the washing machine Ariston AQSF 105, its lock starts clicking and it turns off. The start button is blinking. What is the reason and how to fix it?
Motor brushes, see article: https://new.washerhouse.com/en/kak-pomenyat-shhetki-dvigatelya-stiralnoj-mashiny/
The display flickers and startup is impossible. What's broken and what should I do?
What could cause this: the machine clicks and the heater lights up?
The Ariston AVSF-88 washing machine does not start. It gives error F-03.
A few minutes before the end of the wash, the time on the display jumps on its own and the wash duration increases. And so on all the time.
Machine Hotpoint Ariston vmyf 501 b. I turn on the washing mode for 1 hour, and after half an hour it turns off and that’s it, what’s the reason?
The same. Have you repaired it?
Tell me, what is the problem and how to fix it? Washing machine hotpoint ariston aqsf 05 u – the knob used to set the program scrolls without clicks (the mode cannot be set).
Good time. So in the end, did you fix the machine? How much is the price?
My program runs as expected. Only on the rinse and spin function it freezes, stops filling water, and spins idle. And during the spin cycle it turns off completely, all the indicators start flashing at once. You have to turn it off and on again. Then the hatch opens and I take out the hot laundry.I set it to a separate rinse, it seems like water is poured in and rinses. But during the spin cycle it’s the same story – the indicators are flashing, the machine is humming. I would be very grateful if someone could tell me the reason for the breakdown. And is it possible to repair it yourself? The filter was cleaned.
Is the problem resolved?
Here's the details of your problem: All indicators on the washing machine are flashing.
Model AL109X. Water pours in on all programs, but the drum does not rotate.
The childproof program cannot be removed, model arsf 100.
The water flows straight in and is immediately drained.
You need to raise the drain hose higher
Tell me how to open the door on the Hotpoint Ariston wmf7080. The lock does not light up on the display and the door does not open. There is no water (checked) and there is no blockage either. There is no tongue at the bottom, as they show, nothing works with the cord, I took off the lid and found the lock... but I can’t find where this button is :)
Please tell me, Ariston 301, I set the program, the machine hums, and then the program knob clicks in a circle.
Hello! The washing machine starts to fill with water and immediately stops. In this case, the drum does not spin. Something starts to click. When you start the machine without laundry, water fills in and the drum begins to rotate very slowly.
Doesn't connect to the network? Shows no signs of life at all.
Hello! After the end of the program, some of the water remains in the drum. The filter is clean. What is the reason?
ARISTON washing machine, model AQSD 09 U. After pressing the start button, either the lock or the water supply valve begins to click. After a second it turns off and the indicator shows “Close the door and press START”.
The Ariston washing machine does not pump out water after washing, what is the reason?
Hello! Model avsl 100, rinses with hot water, does not use conditioner from the reservoir.
The drain filter is broken, the black part unscrews, but the white part remains in the machine and cannot be pulled out. And there’s no way to clean it, what should I do?
Hello. Model ARXL88. When starting, the lock clicks, but the door does not lock. The wash does not start. Replacing the lock did not solve the problem.
After washing it does not stop, it continues to wash. Ariston AVL 80. Reason?
Water fills in, makes a couple of revolutions, displays error f-02 and turns on the drain. It turns off only from the network. What's this?
Hello! Machine Hotpoint-Ariston ARSL100. The RCD usually trips after about 30 minutes. When this happens, I notice that there is water in the drum. It is impossible to turn on the RCD immediately, but it happens after half an hour, sometimes after 2 hours you can only turn it on and the washing continues without failures. I noticed a couple of times that after turning on the RCD, after 2-3 minutes the pump starts, the water is drained freely and the laundry is wrung out.Then I began to notice that even after putting the laundry in it, the water had not even poured in and the RCD turned off again. This became a big mystery for me. Can you at least tell me which block to test? Look at the control unit? Because I didn’t find any specific patterns. The heating element was removed and cleaned from scale. Visually it is in excellent condition. I cleaned the drain filter first. Yes, and I check it regularly. Thank you in advance for your help.
Even earlier I noticed that the machine very rarely starts making the sounds of a humming bearing when spinning. But this did not happen often and sometimes stopped immediately. Especially if you pause it and turn it back on.
Good afternoon. Hotpoint 105. Start/pause flashes, the lock does not work, all modes are selected. After a different time it clicks and starts.
Hello. Please tell me what or how to remove the metal bushing of the upper damper mounting to the drum? AVL129 ARISTON. I tried knocking, but it didn't work. Thank you.
When closing the lid, the Ariston machine clicks and the lock starts blinking. Only disconnecting from the network helps. After this, it starts and fills with water. It does not pick up completely and immediately goes into rinse mode. Something clicks sharply and the lock indicator starts blinking. The water is drained. In this case, you can only turn it off from the outlet. The buttons don't work.
Hello, the machine erases in all programs, and when there is 1 minute left, it starts spinning randomly. The spin does not start until you stop and switch the mode manually. What could be the problem?
Ariston AVL80. When plugged into the network it turns on itself. The pump starts working and error f8 flashes. The pressure switch gives the correct signal - empty tank. The heating element and sensor are working properly. It can only be turned off by a plug from the mains. Where did the dog rummage?
After moving, the machine leaks heavily when draining and spinning. The hoses are intact. What is the reason?