Jacob Dillard
Washing machines play a huge role in daily routines, especially in big families. People who use it daily forget about the fact that any man-made machine requires regular maintenance and proper care. But if one day you run into the issue of the washing machine not starting a cycle or stopping mid-cycle, do not blame yourself. Sometimes the unit’s components wear off and break from daily tasks and there is nothing you could have done to prevent it. Regardless there are a lot of procedures you might follow to determine why your machine is acting up that you may learn in this article.
All washing machines have a basic, but very effective safety feature such as a door lock. In the history of mankind, there was a terrible incident recorded, where a user was killed by a washing machine drum that flew out of its axle and opened the door of the unit. Since that incident manufacturers made sure to have proper safety such as locking mechanisms. Now, the machine will not start spinning or even agitating without the door being closed.
Sometimes door locks or switches break and do not register a closed door. Make sure that the door locks if you have a front loader (even if you try to pull the door should stay shut). In top loaders, if the door is not making a clicking sound when being closed, most likely the switch is defective. In some models, the cycle will stop in the middle of the cycle if the door lock unlocks itself. In this case, the machine will usually provide you with an error code on its display.
The inlet valve is the part that connects directly to your water supply hoses and lets water in the unit. What happens over time is that valves may calcify and stop letting water in. Now, don’t be tricked and think that all your valves are working just because you saw water getting into your machine yesterday. Some machines have over 5 temperature settings which means that the unit has over 4-8 different valves that open at a specific time and correlate to follow the preset temperature. One valve could fail to open and the machine will just sit there and not do anything.
There is a sensor that tracks the revolutions per minute named the tachometer. This kind of sensor makes sure that you have not overloaded the machine and also makes sure of the safety of other components such as drum assembly. What happens over time is that the tachometer connection wire wears off and breaks off from all the trembling and shaking created by the drum. The machine will usually indicate the error code right at the beginning of the cycle. However, in some cases, the connection still exists but is poor. As a result, the washing machine might stop in the middle of the cycle. Make sure all the wiring in the back is in good shape, especially the wires that run to the motor section.
The timer in the old generation washing machine or the main/control board in the newer model could be at fault. Those are the brains of the machine and do all the thinking in the unit. Make sure those parts are not damaged visually and there are no burns or black spots on both sides of the circuit board or timer.
Other components could be at fault, especially if your machine has extra features. At this stage, it’s highly recommended to get an expert to look at your unit and do a more precise diagnostic. Washing machines work on high RPMs and it’s best to assure that the unit is in good condition and maintained regularly.
Sometimes it can be difficult to solve the problem yourself, especially if you do not have sufficient competence in repairing household appliances. In this case, it is better to seek help from professionals. Our company has hundreds of successful washer repair cases, and we will easily fix your issue.
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