Indesit 1100 Won't Spin Led1 And Door Lock (Led5?) Flashing

Hi Bob,

On many older Indesit washers, a flashing wash LED together with the door lock light often points to a motor/drum rotation fault, but it’s not possible to be certain from the lights alone. The “noise but nothing happening” is useful though, and usually means the machine is trying to run but the drum isn’t turning.

Before checking anything internal, isolate the appliance from the mains.

1. Check if the drum turns freely by hand Open the door and rotate the drum. It should move smoothly with some resistance. If it feels stiff, jammed, or rough, there may be a seized bearing, trapped item, or motor/drum problem.

2. Check the drive belt Remove the back panel and see if the belt has snapped, come off, or gone loose. If the motor runs but the drum does not, a thrown or broken belt is a common cause.

3. Check the motor carbon brushes If your model has a brushed motor, worn carbon brushes are very common on Indesit machines and can cause no spin, fault lights, and a humming/running sound. If they are very short or sticking, they need replacing as a pair.

4. Check for a full of water / not draining issue If there is water left in the drum, it may refuse to spin. Clean the pump filter and check the drain pump is actually clearing the water.

5. Look for burning smell or loose wiring Especially around the motor and module connections.

If the belt is intact and it still won’t turn, the most likely causes are motor brushes, motor wiring, or the control module. If you’re not confident with electrical checks, it’s best to get a qualified appliance engineer in. Any mains-related testing should be left to a professional.

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