The Electrolux washing machine does not turn on

Equipment manufactured under the Electrolux brand name is usually of high quality, whether it is a washing machine, electric stove or refrigerator. But even such a technique is not safe from breakdowns, and this is normal.

In this article we will consider the practical situation when the washing machine brand Electrolux does not turn on and, accordingly, does not start. What to do in such a situation, how to detect and fix a breakdown, all of this will be discussed.

Probable Causes of Breakdown

What should I do if the Electrolux brand washing machine does not turn on, that is, does not show any signs of operation at all, the lights do not light up, the control panel does not activate, and the machine does not make any sounds? First of all, there is no need to panic and rush to call the master. Gather all the information about the symptoms of the breakdown and determine the range of possible causes that these symptoms gave rise to. So, what could happen to the Electrolux washing machine, why does it not turn on?

• The power cord is broken or a capacitor filtering out electrical noise has burned out.
• Somewhere in the case, the supply wire to the control panel or to the command device is cut off.
• The command device itself or the start button is disabled.
• The control module is broken.

Be attentive to the symptoms of the breakdown of the Electrolux machine, every little thing will help you, narrow the circle of troubleshooting. In particular, if the Electrolux washing machine does not show signs of any work at all, and it can be seen that it is de-energized, you can exclude the command device from the list. Be sure to check the socket that feeds the machine, it cannot be ruled out that it is not a matter of technology at all, but of electrical communications.

Be careful when working with electricity, first disconnect the communications, and only then start repairs.

Power cord or capacitor?

If the Electrolux washing machine is completely de-energized and does not turn on, first try to check the power cord and the noise filter (capacitor). First, carefully inspect the power cord and plug for damage and scorched areas. If any are found, then, most likely, the case is in the wire and it needs to be replaced with a new one. A wire malfunction may not be detected visually (most often this happens), so you need to check it with a multimeter, at the same time check the capacitor. What do we have to do?

1. Prepare the washing machine for repair by disconnecting it from all communications.
2. Unscrew the top cover and remove it.
3. At the end of the network cable, in the place where it enters the washing machine, you will find a small semiconductor part, this is an interference filter.
4. Unscrew the interference filter along with the mains cable and pull out both elements.
5. Disconnect the interference filter from the power cord of the Electrolux washing machine.
6. Set the multimeter to ring and install one probe on the prong of the plug, and the other on one of the cores of the wire. Check in turn all the wires of the wire, if they ring, it means that the network wire is whole and it's not in it.
7. Next, install the multimeter probes on the capacitor contacts and check it for a breakdown. The bell rang - there is no breakdown.
8. After that, configure the device to test the resistance. Put a minimum indicator of resistance. Place the probes on the capacitor contacts of the Electrolux washer. If the instrument panel shows a significant figure, and it gradually grows, then everything is fine. If 1 or 0 is lit on the instrument panel, the capacitor is replaced.

It is not necessary to measure the resistance of the power cord connected to the FPS, the received data will be incorrect, and you will not understand what to do next.

Wire break in housing

We checked the socket, the capacitor and the power cord rang - everything works, why then the Electrolux washing machine does not turn on, what should I check next? Well, well, we were not able to quickly discover the cause of the malfunction, which means we’ll climb deeper into the washing machine and check the supply wires inside.

A rather impressive bundle of wires comes from the network capacitor, which feed all the components and assemblies of the Electrolux washing machine. For good, you should ring each wire to understand what the problem is, but it will take a lot of time, so we will start from the other.It will be necessary to check each plug, and each connection of wires for breaks, also along the way, inspect the wires for damage. Perhaps one of the wires is tightly pinched or frayed.

If you couldn’t visually detect anything, take a bunch of power wires and start ringing in turn. If a damaged wire is detected, it must be replaced. After that, the Electrolux washing machine should turn on.

Control unit defective

If the washing machine from the Electrolux still does not turn on, despite our efforts to fix it with our own hands, it is very likely that one of the most important components - the control module - failed. Damage to the control board is possible in the event of a large voltage drop in the mains, or as a result of adverse external influences. Factory defect also cannot be ruled out.

Can I fix the control board with my own hands? The question is complex, more likely no than yes. The fact is that in order to detect which of the semiconductor elements of the microcircuit is out of order it is necessary to have some skills in working with electronics. What if there are no such skills? And to do nothing, to call the master, will cost cheaper. After all, a makeshift repair can lead to a fatal breakdown of the chip, and the replacement will be very expensive.

If we are talking about old technology, the reason that the Electrolux washing machine does not turn on may be the on / off button. To check it, you have to:

• remove the top cover from the machine;
• unscrew the front panel;
• disconnect latches and remove control panel;
• ring the button with a multimeter.

If the button turned out to be faulty, it must be carefully removed, and then purchased and put in a new part. After that, your Electrolux washing machine will start working like a clock again.

In conclusion, we note that if the Electrolux brand washing machine does not turn on and does not want to show any signs of work at all, it means that it or one of its modules has problems with the power supply. It is necessary to limit the possible circle of malfunctions and begin the search. Good luck!