LG washing machine turns on and off by itself

The more functions a modern household appliance has, the more likely it is that it will break down and confuse the housewife. One of the situations that “confuses” the user is when the LG washing machine turns on and off by itself. In this case, if the machine’s wire is connected to an outlet, the washing machine itself will play a starting melody, notifying you that the machine is starting, and then illuminate the control panel. In this case, after some time of inactivity, the device will go into standby mode, and after five minutes it will turn off completely, as if there was no strange spontaneous switching on. Let's figure out why this can happen, what it can lead to and why it is so important to fight it.

Will I have to flash the machine again?

The worst thing a user can do in this situation is inaction and waiting for the problem to resolve itself. Of course, you can simply turn off the power to the unit every time immediately after the operating cycle, but this is only an avoidance of the problem, and not a solution. For a solution, housewives often turn to the Internet, where users usually advise simply updating the firmware of the control module of the washing machine. However, updating the firmware is unable to solve this problem, because even in the case of absolutely working software, the machine can turn on and off by itself, so the software has nothing to do with it.

Service center specialists assure that additional firmware for the control module does not solve the problem, but a complete replacement of the control unit can solve it.But what to do if you have neither the money nor the desire to dismantle the old module and buy a new one, which may not cost much less than the washing machine itself? In this case, experts advise checking several more options for the malfunction.

Power key

Very often, such a problem appears not because of the control unit and its software, but because of the power button of the LG washing machine. It's all about the contacts that go from the power key to the equipment control module. Contacts often fail, burn out, or simply become disconnected, so they should be checked first.

If everything is in order with the wires, then a manufacturing defect may be to blame. This is far from the most common situation, but it does happen, which is why the manufacturer even has to recall all defective units from circulation and repair them free of charge. LG F1296HDS4 control panel

If we finally discard this rare option, then it is worth once again exploring the possibility that the “home assistant” began to turn on on its own due to the contacts of the power button, which had lost their functionality. This could also happen due to water getting on them, because the wiring that is responsible for turning the machine on and off in the device is incredibly sensitive to moisture, which is why it is so important that the wires are insulated with a compound.

Poor contact in socket, plug or power cord

What to do if the wiring has been thoroughly examined and the problem is still not found? All that remains is to examine the quality of the contact in the socket, plug or power cord. If the contact is poor, then an arc and an element may form in the microgap, causing the structure to seriously heat up.

Always pay close attention to the wiring and ensure that the socket housing or power cord plug does not become too hot, otherwise this may result in a fire or short circuit that could damage the appliance.

Therefore, the problem may also be hidden in the fact that due to minimal movement of the socket or wire, the contact will either disappear or appear again, which will provoke the LG washing machine to start and shut down. If you discover this particular malfunction, then find the place with poor contact as quickly as possible and correct it to avoid emergencies. This is why it is so important not to let things take their course if you find that the technique has begun to activate itself.