Washing Machine Stops And Starts
Help my washing machine stopped working. If I keep turning it on and off sometimes it starts for 1 second then stops.
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Washing machine intermittently starts then stops, likely on/off switch fault
- The problem
- The washing machine was reported as not working. Repeatedly turning it off and on sometimes made it run for about one second before stopping again.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply said the strongest explanation was a faulty on/off switch or a poor connection inside that switch. A door interlock or door catch issue, or a blown fuse, were also mentioned as other possible causes, but not confirmed.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to inspect the on/off switch area with the appliance unplugged for signs of melting on the switch or connected wires. If such damage was present, the switch would need replacing. Proper diagnosis of the switch was said to require a continuity test meter. The exact repair carried out was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Observed that repeated power cycling could sometimes start the machine briefly
- Visual check for melting on the on/off switch or its connected wires
- Continuity test of the on/off switch
- Parts or tools mentioned
- double pole on/off switch
- continuity test meter
Safety: Only inspect with the washing machine unplugged. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
This could be a faulty on / off switch. A dead washing machine is often caused by the door interlock not being activated properly by the door catch or failing (unless the fuse has gone) but if switching the washer on and off sometimes gets it going for a second, there could be a dodgy connection inside the on/off switch.
It should be a double pole switch. This means it turns off the live and the neutral. With the washing machine unplugged, have a look to see if there is any evidence of melting on the switch or any of the wires that connect to it. This would indicate a faulty connection inside and a new switch would be required although it's possible for these signs to be present but the switch is not yet faulty. To properly diagnose a faulty on off switch you need to test it with a continuity test meter.
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