It is common for any household appliance to break down over time. Sometimes this happens due to violations of operating rules, voltage surges and other problems. There are many sources of damage that prevent the operation of household appliances. Sometimes the owner of the washing machine himself, who has the appropriate skills, can deal with them. Repairing household appliances yourself must be done with extreme caution so as not to worsen the condition of the machine. There are serious damages that require long-term repairs with the replacement of main components. This article will discuss why the Electrolux washing machine does not turn on.
Main causes of damage
User panel
In order to determine the performance of the display, as well as the control unit, you need to press several buttons in turn. Sometimes the buttons do not turn on the wash. The reason is the control panel is not working properly.
There are times when some buttons function normally, but others do not react when pressed.To troubleshoot problems, it is necessary to check the power panel; if it is faulty, the user panel is replaced.
Timer check
Sometimes the timer shows problems that actually don't exist. There is no need to rush to change it; first you need to check the parts that fail most often. The list of such problems is given in Operating Instructions.
Line fuse
In case of voltage surges or overload drum "Electrolux" operation of the line fuse is provided. When activated, the electrical circuit is interrupted and switching on is impossible. First, the tester checks the integrity of the fuse.
If it burns out, you need to replace it with a working part. In addition, you need to find the reasons for the line fuse tripping, otherwise it will blow again. You should also check the integrity:
- wires;
- engine;
- drain pump.
All buttons are lit
A situation where all buttons are lit or flashing indicates a breakdown. However, it is not necessary to immediately call a specialist. The reason may be the most trivial - the “water supply” option is disabled. First, there is a reason to determine the error code.
Read the instructions carefully, pay attention to the following questions:
- no water flowing into the machine;
- reasons for control module failures;
- the function of blocking access to turning on the machine for children is enabled;
- water accumulates in the drum;
- drum overload or underload;
- The washing machine was installed incorrectly.
Thermal relay
In case of engine overload, to avoid it failure The thermal relay is activated. If the thermal relay is turned off, starting the Electrolux washing machine is impossible.
First, a visual check, and then using a tester, checks the engine, as well as the drain pump, and the integrity of the electrical circuit. They can be the main source of activation of the thermal relay. When all the problems are fixed and the machine does not turn on, it is necessary to replace the thermal relay.
Control board fault
The control board is also the root cause of the machine not working. True, this happens extremely rarely; more often, if the indicators are on, the problem lies in the inoperability of other parts and assemblies. The check should begin with them. Only if they are all working will you need to replace the control board itself.
Electrolux washing machine does not turn on
The root causes may be as simple as:
- no voltage in the socket;
- damage to the power cord;
- electrical circuit break;
- The start button does not turn on.
To find out what is the original source of damage, try plugging in some other electrical device into the outlet or check the presence of voltage with an indicator. Open the cover and use the same indicator to check the presence of voltage at the output of the electrical cord. Guaranteed - the culprit is the failure of one of these parts.
Power indicator
The situation when the power indicator blinks occurs due to the following reasons:
- loading hatch lock broken;
- heating element malfunction;
- the pressure sensor has failed;
- the control module is malfunctioning;
- break in internal wiring;
Damage to the door lock of the unit loading hatch
During operation, the door lock closes the loading hatch of the Electrolux washing machine, preventing the involuntary opening of the hatch. After closing, the door lock relay closes the electrical circuit, and the Electrolux washing machine turns on. When the hatch is open, the door relay does not allow the machine to turn on. Door lock failure is due to mechanical reasons.
Sometimes a breakdown can be caused by a break in the electrical circuit of the Electrolux washing unit. To find out the source of damage, it is checked by a tester. If there is no break, a mechanical problem is obvious. It must be eliminated or the loading hatch door lock must be replaced.
The Electrolux washing machine does not turn on for rinsing.
The main source of this phenomenon is often a breakdown of the drainage pump. During washing, there are various small items in the pockets of clothes. They clog the pump, which can cause it to burn out.
The problem could also be the control panel, which makes it impossible to turn on the rinse mode, or the machine stops halfway through the wash. Here you need to check the control board. If it fails, replacement is necessary.
It happens that the rinse mode function is disrupted due to damage to the water level sensor. In this situation, it is replaced. If he is the culprit of the problem, then everything should turn on.
Spin does not start in Electrolux washing machine
List of reasons why no spinning occurs, comprises:
- “no spin” option enabled;
- the unit's operating mode is selected at low speed, which prevents the spin cycle from starting;
- due to a breakdown of the pump, water accumulates in the drum of the unit;
- malfunctions of the sensor that controls the water level;
- failure in the electronic module;
- the pressure sensor gives incorrect readings;
- the tachogenerator responsible for the number of revolutions is damaged;
- wear of electric motor brushes;
- failure of the engine itself.
The above problems should be resolved by a highly qualified household appliance repair technician, and only some of them, the simplest ones, can be attempted to be eliminated by the owner of an Electrolux washing machine.
You also need to pay attention to the display, where all error codes are displayed. In such cases, it will be much easier to eliminate and prevent the malfunction.
