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Washing machine is tripping the electrics. This is usually this is caused by a problem in the motor, the suppressor, or a faulty wire. Dont attempt to fix this issue yourself unless you are a qualified experienced electrician. Another reason for this can be water dripping on electric parts.
Washing Machine is not spinning. The most likely reason for this is a problem with the drive belt. It could be loose and has come off or is broken. Another reason is a faulty motor.
The load of clothes inside may also be lopsided so this automatically activates the off-balance shut-off switch. To correct this just reposition the clothes inside the machine to reset the off-balance switch.
The lid switch may be broken. Youll know this if it does not click when you press or release it.
Washing machine wont start. The first thing to check is whether your washing machine is plugged in to an electric socket and this is switched on. The next thing is to see whether your socket is supplying electricity.
To check this, remove the plug of your washing machine and in the same socket plug in any other electrical appliance you have to check if it is working.
Another reason could be in the wiring of your door interlock or a malfunctioning door catch.
Washing Machine Door won't open. Another frustrating situation is when your washing machine door wont open as you can see your clothes trapped inside. Sometimes people will force the door open, and then the door has to be replaced, causing more expense.
There are several reasons why the door wont open:
First, the water pump failed to drain the water out causing the door to lock. The reason for this is that your washing machine has a pneumonic door safety lock which is connected to a pressure chamber that forces air to go up locking the door.
Second, there might be a clog or blockage in the pressure chamber bottle trapping the air and so jamming the door.
Third, the door interlock is jammed, the door handle or catch is broken. Lastly, a pecker which is a part that works with the machine belt has broken or fallen off.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When your washing machine door is jammed, NEVER be tempted to remove the lid of the machine and reach inside to try to open the door if it is still plugged in as you are in real danger of electrocution. You should never try to do any D.I.Y. repairs when the machine is still connected to the mains for the same reason.
