![]() ![]() Older washers have fairly simple main control boards while newer washers are small computers in their own right. This is the computer brain of your washing machine. Shorted Main Control Boardįinally, there’s the main control board. Replacing your washer motor is a serious repair and should be done with extreme care or by a professional. ![]() From here, you can test the motor with a multimeter or choose to replace it. If you are apt or confident at appliance repair, you can find a guide for your specific make and model of washing machine to access the washer motor. If you hear your washer try to start and then fail, then your motor has failed. A washer that has grown increasingly loud or with irregular motor sounds is one with a failing motor. Motors tend to hum, whir, whine, and buzz when they start to fail. But you can often tell if the motor is the issue just by listening. ![]() The washer motor will require professional repair. For older top-load washers, the start switch (and often the timer) can be replaced by removing the backplate of the top control panel. The start switch can be tested and replaced with a fairly simple process for top-loading washers and is part of the computer for front-load washers. The timer is what controls which cycle is running and when your washer stops and starts each cycle. The start switch, as you might have guessed, is the button you press to tell the washer to start. One of the more challenging problems would be a faulty start switch or a malfunctioning timer. This issue is more likely if you’re seeing lights and responsiveness, but the washer never starts or gives you an error message. If the lid/door switch is broken, then it never sends the “closed” signal and your washer never thinks it’s safe to start. The washer knows the door is open with the lid/door switch, which has a pressure tab that senses when the door is closed and it’s safe to start the wash cycle. Naturally, it can’t do this if the door is open, so the washer won’t start. To do this safely, the washer locks its lid or door when the cycles are running. Washers throw around a lot of water, whether you’ve got a top-load or front-loading model. The washer won’t start if it thinks the door is open. Next, look closely for cracks or missing pieces that might keep the knob from locking onto the switch shaft. Start by cleaning the knobs, as those things can get really dirty from food splatter and they are never cleaned. Pull the knobs off of your washer control panel and flip them over. If a knob cracks on the switch shaft, then turning the knob may no longer actuate the switch. Especially with older top-loading washers, those knobs are made of aging and brittle plastic. If your washer knobs are not creating the effect you’re looking for (like turning on the washer), take a closer look. If one breaker is in the center or pointing to the wrong side, flip it to the “off” position, then the “on” position to restore the power. All the breakers should be flipped in the same direction (sometimes two columns are direction-opposite). As can a lightning strike or a power surge. For example, running two appliances off the same circuit can flip a breaker. A breaker flips when one circuit is overloaded either with supply or demand. The other option for sudden power loss to your washer is a flipped breaker. The plug might just be loose in the wall, so look closely and push the plugin firmly just to be sure. That will stop it from running pretty quickly, and is more likely to be the case if your washer stops partway through a cycle. It is surprisingly common for the washer’s shaking to pull its own power plug out of the wall. Start by checking behind the washer for the power plug. This can happen for a few different reasons, but there are only two solutions. The number one reason why your washer suddenly stops working is that it has no power. So today, we’ll help you explore the six most common reasons why washing machines stop starting, and what you can do about it. ![]() But what do you do when the washer just won’t start at all? Naturally, your solution depends on what’s gone wrong. You know how to use the right detergent, wipe the door seal, and maybe even level the feet. You might already know a few daily washer maintenance tips. Especially when you really need a towel or your favorite outfit pronto. Few things are more inconvenient than a malfunctioning washing machine. You can throw in a load of clothes and enjoy the dryer-fresh result in a couple of hours. Whether you wash clothes every day or once a week, having that washer in your home is an essential luxury of home. ![]()
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