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Indesit washing machine does not work and does not start

Indesit machine does not workItalian washing machines are known as one of the most reliable. But it is difficult to meet a truly Italian car, for example, Indesit is collected in Russia. Even a car made of high-quality spare parts can break down and there are many reasons for that.

What to do if the Indesit washing machine does not start, why does not it start to work? The answer is simple - you need to look for a reason, which we will help you with, and if you can’t do it, then call the master.

Causes of failure and their symptoms

The reasons for the breakdown of the Indesit washing machine can be different. This is the negligent attitude of owners to technology, and factory defects, and power surges in the electrical network, as well as wear of parts over time. However, with certain symptoms in a particular case, you can limit the troubleshooting if you know these symptoms. If the machine turns on, but it is impossible to start any of the washing modes, then it is possible that:

  • the water tap is not open;
  • the filling valve is blocked;
  • malfunctioning device blocking the sunroof;
  • engine burned out;
  • the electronic module has broken.

The first reason is not even worth describing; everything is decided independently. You just need to be careful before starting the wash. The four remaining reasons are more serious, but some of them are completely solvable on their own, what to do next.

Note! Very often, when the program does not start, people describe the problem with the phrase: "the machine does not work." Such a description is very abstract, so you should always clarify what specifically does not work, what happens to the equipment.

Change the bay valve

bay valveDamage to the filling valve can manifest itself in different ways. Powder or conditioner may not be washed well from the detergent drawer, water may be drawn for a long time, or the washing program may not turn on at all.

To check the valve, you need to disconnect the washing machine from all communications and deploy the back wall to yourself. Then unscrew the inlet hose, behind which the valve is located, in order to pull it out, it is necessary to remove the upper case cover.

You need to change the old valve in Indesit machines for a similar one, which can be bought at any online store.


Then we disconnect the wires from the valve and unscrew it from the powder receiver. In place of the fault we put a new original valve. Before replacing, you can check the valve coils for serviceability with a multimeter. If it shows a resistance of 2-4 kOhm, then the device is working.

How to fix UBL

Most often, any washing machine, including Indesit, does not start when the hatch door is poorly closed. All cars have a door lock device that protects the machine from accidentally opening during washing.

Replacing the door lock device in the cars of this brand is no different from others. We have repeatedly written about how to do this. So read the detailed publication How to replace a door lock?

Engine check

In the event of engine failure, the Indesit washing machine may also not start washing. However, the water may well accumulate, it all depends on the specific model of the washer. The engines of cars break down extremely rarely, and if they break down, then only the brushes, or rather the brushes, are erased during long-term operation. Determining what happened to the engine without disassembling the car is quite difficult. But if there is extraneous noise, smoke or sparks, then there is a problem that needs to be urgently addressed.

So, we perform the following work:

  1. We put the machine so as to provide access to the rear.
  2. We remove the service cover by unscrewing the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Remove the belt from the pulley and engine.
  4. Using an 8 mm wrench, unscrew the bolts on which the engine is mounted.
  5. Disconnect all chips with wires.
  6. Pulling the engine towards you, remove it from the holders and pull it out of the machine.
  7. We find brushes on the engine, inspect them, if they are erased, we change them.To do this, disconnect the terminals with wires from the brushes, then unscrew the holding elements. Brushes removed, carefully install new ones in their place.
  8. We collect the machine.

unscrew the motor bolts

If the engine does not start not because of the brushes, it is likely that the winding has burned out. Once again, it happens very rarely. In such cases, a complete replacement of the engine is not practical, since the cost of this spare part is high.

Board repair or replacement

control board

The last reason why no washing program is turned on is the malfunction of the control board, most often arising from a sudden voltage surge in the network. If something happened to the “electronic brains” of the machine, then there is no signal about choosing a program, and accordingly, there is no signal to the valve, engine or other parts of the machine.

In this case, two options are possible: repair of the board or its complete replacement. Undoubtedly, replacing the module with a new one is much easier to repair. In washing machines Depending on the model, the Indesit electronic module is located either behind the front panel or on the side wall at the bottom of the machine.

The essence of the replacement is to properly connect all the wires. To do this, it is better to photograph the correct connection, and then connect everything in order.

The point is that the new module is very expensive, as well as the purchase of a new machine, so there is a desire not to replace, but to repair. But then you need to have knowledge of electrics and electronics. It is necessary to find on the board that element (triac, capacitor, etc.) that has failed, and re-solder it. Is it easy? No, so feel free to call the master, who knows exactly what to do, it will turn out cheaper.

When no programs run in the Indesit washing machine, try to find out the reason, starting with the simplest one. Perhaps this video will help you repair washing machines of this brand.

   

18 reader comments

  1. Gravatar Lena Lena:

    The washing machine turned off and did not drain the water. Did not blink when turned on. There was a problem in the extension cord. Replaced it and ... it worked!

  2. Gravatar Carey Carey:

    I don’t know what happened with the machine. All buttons are green, but why doesn’t the water drain and fill the drum? What’s the matter?

    • Gravatar Ira Ira:

      Find out the cause of the breakdown of the washing machine?

  3. Gravatar Anatoly Anatoly:

    The machine in all modes adds time, what to do?

  4. Gravatar Alex Alexey:

    The machine does not start the wash cycle. It draws water and that's it, the indicator lights up that the wash is on, what could be, tell me?

  5. Gravatar Alex Alex:

    Who can tell that with a washer, Indesit visl 103? When plugged into the outlet and pressing the button, nothing happens, complete silence and not a twinkle.
    Thank.

  6. Gravatar Maxim Maksim:

    The machine does not start the wash cycle. Gathering water and all. The indicator lights that the wash is on. Power to the heater after 3 seconds is turned off by a relay. And this is repeated a couple more times. What could be, tell me?

  7. Gravatar Natalya Natalya:

    When you turn on the program, the indicator constantly flashes red, but the green also lights up. And nothing happens.

  8. Gravatar Julia Julia:

    And I have such a problem, the washing is in progress, but there is no rinse and spin in automatic mode. And with a hand wash it works. Please tell me the reason.

    • Gravatar Oleg Oleg:

      Problem with control unit

  9. Gravatar Lech Lech:

    You turn on the machine, the selector for washing launches all positions and stops at position 1. Washing does not start, if anyone comes across - tell me!

  10. Gravatar Valya Valya:

    I rotate the program switch. What to do?

  11. Gravatar Luda Lyuda:

    I have such a problem, when you turn on the wash cycle, the water loads and that's it. And the engine does not start buzzing and snaps.

  12. Gravatar Svetlana Svetlana:

    I turn on the on, off button does not react.

  13. Gravatar of the Light Sveta:

    Wash does not turn on. Indesit machine.

  14. Gravatar Antonina Antonina:

    Typewriter Indesit. Put a new heater. He finishes the water, heats up the heater, time goes by. But the machine does not erase. In spin + drain mode, the drum spins at high speeds for a couple of seconds and stands. After a while it drains. He gets up in one minute and no more movements.

  15. Gravatar Angliya Angliya:

    We have Indesit wil82x assembled in Italy. Probably about 12 years old. It works like a clock, without breakdowns.

  16. Gravatar Alexander Alexander:

    Hello! Indesit machine, the motor twists only the spin and rinse. When washing starts, but the drum does not rotate, please tell me what could be? Thank.

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