Beko washing machines: faults and repairs

Many craftsmen claim that VEKO machines are equipped with low-quality parts, which include a control board, temperature sensor, and relay. Repairing such machines does not always pay off, and the consumer is forced to purchase a new washing machine. But sometimes the problems are not too serious, and it is quite possible to eliminate them on your own. So it’s worth understanding typical failures and understanding how Beko washing machines are repaired.

Basic malfunctions of Beko washing machines

Professional washing machine repairmen can, after observing the operating equipment, name a unit or element that has failed or will soon break and require repair. It’s simple - problems have started with the washing machine, you immediately need to call a specialist and a workshop so that he can identify the cause and, if a successful combination of circumstances, carry out repairs on the spot. It seems that everything is easy and simple, and there are no headaches. And such an action in some situations is completely justified.

But there is one caveat - calling a master to your home will cost you a tidy sum. Quite often it happens that paying for repair services is more expensive than purchasing a new automatic washing machine. It’s a shame to pay money in this case, especially when there is no opportunity to quickly make a new purchase.But there is one way out - to do the repairs yourself. True, you will have to correctly determine the failure, and the main signs of failure will help with this:

there is no heating of water, or it heats up very much, violating the set temperature regime;
It takes a long time for water to enter the tank, or it does not drain at all;
the door does not close tightly, which prevents the washing process from starting;
after the process, the waste water does not go down the drain, the machine makes a loud noise;
when the drum rotates, a strong grinding, clanging and other extraneous noise is heard;
Not a single program starts, since after switching on all the lights on the panel blink. The second option is that the program can be set, but is not activated;
The washing machine does not turn on from the start button;
an error code appears on the display.

Characteristic causes and features of breakdowns

If you notice that the washing process takes place in cold water, violating the set program, you can suspect a breakdown of the heating element or the board responsible for the control. A similar conclusion is reached when water overheats, almost reaching its boiling point. Most likely, the whole problem is in the board, but the heating element also needs to be checked.

After starting the washing program, water should begin to flow into the tank, and the intensity of this process depends on the set program. But when you visually do not observe the water in the tank, and the drum rotates with dry things, or after a while the machine simply “freezes,” then you should look for one of the following reasons:

there is no water in the water supply;
clogging of the filter located at the base of the intake hose;
the water intake valve has failed;
control unit failure.

The BEKO machine is designed in such a way that it will never start washing until the door is closed tightly and a special blocking sensor sends the required signal to the control board. If the hatch does not close at all, or seems closed, but the wash has not started, you need to inspect the lock. It may be broken and unable to hold the door. The second problem is the sensor itself. If it's all about the latch, try lightly pressing the hatch and try to activate the wash program.

When the washing process is completed, the machine must drain the dirty water and add fresh water to rinse. This process is accompanied by a hum emitted by the drain pump. The water drains out quickly enough, then the machine takes out a new amount of liquid. But if some time has passed and the washing machine has not drained the waste water and is frozen, or the pump is humming, but the water does not drain, then problems should be looked for in:

pump for draining water;
board responsible for managing processes;
clogged drain hose or sewer pipe.

When the washing machine makes a characteristic clanging, grinding and knocking sound during operation, it is quite possible that the bearings have failed, or a foreign object has entered the tank, getting stuck between it and the drum. In this case, you should immediately turn off the machine and take all measures to fix the problem.

The SMA may not turn on at all, or it may blink all the lights, and turning it on again does not give a positive result. In this case, problems may be related to:

breakdown of the machine's start button;
failure of the control unit;
broken power cord.

The best option is when the washing machine not only refuses to work, but produces a specific error code.With its help, you can immediately understand where the problem lies.

How to resolve failures

Let's figure out how to repair Beko washing machines on your own.

Problems with draining water.

You should know that after machine washing, the waste water is not clean and transparent. To prevent various small debris and dirt from clogging the pump, a special filter is installed in front of it, which in most cases becomes clogged. The main task is to find this element, which is usually located at the bottom of the machine, under a small hatch or panel.

Further actions should occur in the following sequence:

Before removing the filter, place a basin on the floor or spread a rag to collect waste water, which will definitely flow out of the hole. Some models of machines are supplied with a hose for emergency drainage of water;
in order to remove the filter, it should be turned to the right;
after this, the filter is cleaned and washed under running water;
using a screwdriver you can clear the pipe, which may also be clogged;
For preventive purposes, you can clean the filter installed on the water intake (it is located at the point where the intake hose is attached to the rear wall). As a rule, rust particles and sand found in tap water accumulate in it;
After cleaning the intake filter, you should not rush to install it in its original place - you should also inspect the drain pump itself. Quite often, machines with their own diagnostic system detect pump failure and give a signal about it. But sometimes, if the faults are minor (the impeller is loose), the “controller” is not able to identify the problem;
To check the pump, you need to activate the water drain mode and look into the plug hole to see how the impeller works. Rotation will indicate that everything is fine. If the element does not move, it is necessary to clean or completely replace the drain pump;
Now you can install everything in its place, assemble the machine and carry out a test wash.

The water doesn't heat up well.

To cope with such a failure, you will have to partially disassemble the washing machine again. But first, it should be noted that in all machines, the thermal electric heater is one of the weakest components. People call it by a simple word - heating element. Under the influence of hot water, the mineral components located in the pipes begin to crystallize and accumulate on the heater in the form of ordinary scale. The coating does not allow heat to pass to the water, so the heating element burns out. But if the water in the pipes is soft and scale does not appear, or you use special means, then the heating element can still burn out, since it has its own working life.

In order to make sure exactly what happened to the heating element, you need to get to it. The peculiarity is that in different models it is located both in the front and in the back. For the first case, the steps are as follows:

The front panel of the machine is removed. But first you need to remove the cuff from the door. You must act carefully so as not to damage it;
two contacts with wires connected to them will stick out in front of you, which need to be disconnected;
Using a tester you need to check the resistance. Under normal conditions, its value will be from 25 to 30 ohms. In other cases, we can confidently assume that the heating element has failed;

unscrew the nut holding the heating element under the drum from the bolt, carefully pull out the heating element;
We clean the place for its installation from plaque and accumulated debris;
install a new analogue, connect the wires.

If the heater is working properly, you should check the temperature sensor located under the top panel.

To do this you need:

Unscrew the screws and remove the top panel;
the sensor is dismantled along with the detergent tray and the control panel, since all this creates interference in getting to the element of interest to us;
Having opened access to the sensor, it is necessary to disconnect all wires from it;
checking the resistance. Normally it should be 4.7 kOhm;
The sensor must be kept in a container with warm water - the resistance indicator should decrease. Otherwise, the element must be replaced;
the new sensor is installed in place, all work is performed in the reverse order.

Do-it-yourself electrical and electronics repair.

If you have special knowledge and the necessary experience in repairing electrical appliances, then you can eliminate a broken contact or terminal oxidation quite quickly. All you need is a wiring diagram for the machine, which can be found in the instruction manual.

But with electronics it’s not so simple. Repair work or replacement of the control board requires special knowledge and experience. Considering the cost of a new module, you should not attempt to repair it yourself. In this case, it is better to invite a master who will do everything himself.

Washing machine vibration.

During operation of the unit for washing clothes, in particular during the spin cycle, the machine produces strong vibrations and begins to “jump” in different directions. Pay attention to how much laundry is loaded. Vibration is possible if the maximum limit is exceeded. Another recommendation is to check whether the SMA support legs are adjusted correctly. They are leveled so that the device does not wobble. Experts advise using special stands when installing the machine.

Conclusion

As a result, we can conclude that the BEKO washing machine is quite reliable, but it can also break. Calling a repairman can be quite expensive, so you should try to carry out the repair work yourself.

Know that if you are a user of a Beko washing machine with a maximum load of five kilograms, then all its malfunctions will be similar to models designed for three kilograms of clothes. To ensure that the machine operates flawlessly for a long time, we recommend that you carefully study the requirements of the operating instructions and follow all its rules.