Aeg Washing Machine Now Won't Start
Hi
I have an AEG L64850LE washing machine that tripped the RCD. As I didn't know at what stage of the cycle this happened I reset the RCD, the machine then started it's cycle, filled with water ok, then tripped again.
After going through the basic checks and tests it showed that the heater element had an open circuit and faulty, this has now been replaced and tested with a genuine part.
On turning the machine on and turning the dial to the desired programme the display lights up as normal but when the start/stop button is pressed nothing happens, not even hearing the door lock engage, there is a light that flashes above the button but this normal until it starts it cycle.
As the machine tripped out for a second time could this have now caused another problem, there are no obvious signs of any wires being damaged/burnt and no fault code is displayed.
I have read that on some machines a faulty door lock can cause the machine not to function.
Any help and advice appreciated
Tony
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AEG L64850LE trips RCD and then will not start after heater replacement
- The problem
- AEG L64850LE washing machine initially tripped the RCD, then after reset it filled with water and tripped again. The heater element was found open circuit and replaced with a genuine part. After replacement, the machine powered up and programme selection/display worked, but pressing Start/Stop did nothing and the door lock did not engage. No fault code was shown and no obvious burnt or damaged wiring was seen.
- Likely cause
- The strongest supported diagnosis is that the fault causing the tripping had not been fully traced, and the replacement heater or its connections should be rechecked. The accepted reply noted that an open circuit heater can cause these symptoms on some brands, but this was not confirmed specifically for AEG.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to recheck the heater and its connections, and note that tracing RCD tripping faults properly requires an insulation test meter. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Machine filled with water before tripping again
- Heater element tested open circuit and was replaced
- Display illuminated normally when a programme was selected
- Pressing Start/Stop produced no start response
- Door lock did not engage
- No fault code displayed
- No obvious damaged or burnt wiring seen
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Genuine heater element
- Insulation test meter
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If you don't have an insulation test meter you can't trace faults causing fusing or tripping the electric. I have a help article on the subject here - tripping or fusing electrics
If the washing machine worked ok before it tripped but now after replacing the heating element it is completely dead apart from the lights then double check the heater and connections because an open circuit heater can cause those exact symptoms on some brands although to be honest I haven't heard of it with AEG.
I have a general guide to tracing faults when a washer is not starting but it can't be a step by step guide and just gives general advice. It could still be useful though - washing machine won’t start
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