Hoover Oph614 Washing Machine Wont Spin Properly
i have a hoover oph614 and over the last few days ive been plagued by various problems.
First off: I am unable to cancel / reset a wash program. It doesnt work by holding the start /pause and it doesnt work if you turn it to off, when you turn the machine back on it just starts the last cycle you selected all over again.
secondly: when it goes threw a program ( if i leave it to run after its done the above ) when it gets to the spin at the end of the cycle ( does everything else in the cycle normally) it starts to spin as normal then when it is about to go onto a faster spin it slows down and repeats the process all over again and continues to do so until you switch the power off so its unable to go onto a fast spin. ( then when you turn the machine off it just starts the last program from the start again). And just to add while this is happeneing with the spin constatntly resetting the pressure switch is contantly clicking, but doesnt click during the rest of the wash.
After reading threw a million web sites i have already done the following:
took the pressure switch off and blew in there ( as i read somewhere that the pressure switch can cause this altho myself im not sure how, ).
Ive changed the pressure switch.
Ive changed the drain pump.
Now i have managed to get it on to a spin program ( not sure how ), however after turning the dial to the "off" possition, then turning the machine back on and selecting a wash program its still spinning instead of realising its no longer on a spin program.
Please help! i hope ive explained the issue / issues properly if not i appologise.
Is there something im missing or does it indicate a board problem?
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Hoover OPH614 will not reset programmes and repeatedly fails to reach full spin
- The problem
- The Hoover OPH614 would not cancel or reset a selected programme. Turning the selector to off did not clear the cycle, and on restart it resumed or remembered the previous programme. During the final spin it began spinning, then slowed down just before high spin and repeated this loop until switched off. The pressure switch was reported to click repeatedly during this spin attempt.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis is a control fault involving the control module or programme selector. A fault in the pressure system remains a possible contributing cause if the pressure hose or air chamber is blocked, split or restricted, as repeated pressure-switch clicking during spin could make the machine think water is still present.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to check the pressure system fully, including the hose to the tub and the air chamber, inspect wiring to the pressure switch and pump, and confirm the machine drains completely. If those checks are satisfactory, the discussion points to a faulty control board or user interface/programme selector. Exact repair was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Pressure switch hose removed and blown through
- Pressure switch replaced
- Drain pump replaced
- Recommended to check pressure hose is clear to the tub
- Recommended to check tub air chamber for blockage
- Recommended to inspect pressure-switch and pump wiring/connectors
- Recommended to confirm full drainage and check outlet path for restriction
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Pressure switch
- Drain pump
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
It does sound like you’ve explained it properly, and from what you describe this is looking more like a control fault than a simple pressure switch or pump issue.
Before checking anything internal, isolate the washing machine from the mains.
1. Check the pressure system properly Blowing into the pressure switch hose isn’t always enough. Remove the hose and check: - the hose is clear all the way to the tub - the air chamber on the tub isn’t partially blocked with sludge - the hose isn’t split, loose, or kinked A blocked air chamber can make the pressure switch chatter during spin and stop the machine from ramping up.
2. Inspect the wiring to the pressure switch and pump Since the switch is clicking repeatedly only when trying to reach high spin, check for: - loose connections - damaged wiring - signs of overheating at plugs or terminals An intermittent signal from the pressure circuit can make the board think water is still present.
3. Check if it is definitely emptying fully Even with a new pump, if the outlet hose, filter housing, or sink standpipe is restricted, the machine may refuse fast spin. It should drain strongly and quickly before spin.
4. Consider the control module / programme selector The fact it will not properly cancel, seems to “remember” the last cycle, and can restart on the wrong programme does strongly suggest a faulty control board or user interface/programme selector fault. That behaviour is not normal and points beyond just a drainage issue.
5. Motor carbon brushes worth checking If fitted on this model, badly worn brushes can sometimes allow wash movement and slow spin attempts but fail on full spin. However, that would not usually explain the reset/cancel problem.
So yes, if the pressure chamber/hose and wiring all check out, a board fault is very likely. For any live electrical testing or module replacement, it’s best to use a qualified appliance engineer.
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