Electrolux washing machine won't turn on

Electrolux appliances are typically high quality, whether it's a washing machine, electric stove, or refrigerator. But even these appliances aren't immune to breakdowns, and that's normal.

In this article, we'll look at a practical situation where an Electrolux washing machine won't turn on and, consequently, won't start. We'll discuss what to do in this situation, how to detect and fix the problem, and how to fix it.

Possible causes of failure

What should you do if your Electrolux washing machine won't turn on? It shows no signs of operation, the lights don't light, the control panel doesn't activate, and the machine doesn't make any sounds? First of all, don't panic and rush to call a repairman. Gather all the information about the symptoms and determine the possible causes. So, what could be wrong with your Electrolux washing machine? Why isn't it turning on?

• The power cord is broken, or the capacitor that filters electrical interference has burned out.
• Somewhere in the body, the power wire leading to the control panel or the command device is broken.
• The command device itself or the start button is out of order.
• The control module is broken.

Pay attention to the symptoms of a faulty Electrolux washing machine; every little detail will help you narrow down the problem. In particular, if the Electrolux washing machine shows no signs of operation at all and appears to be without power, you can rule out the control unit. Be sure to check the outlet that powers the machine; it's possible the problem isn't with the machine at all, but with the electrical connections.

Be careful when working with electricity; first turn off the power to the utilities and only then begin repairs.

Power cord or capacitor?

If your Electrolux washing machine is completely dead and won't turn on, try checking the power cord and interference filter (capacitor) first. First, carefully inspect the power cord and plug for damage or scorched areas. If any are found, the problem is most likely with the cord and needs to be replaced. A faulty wire may not be detected visually (this is usually the case), so you need to check it with a multimeter, and at the same time check the capacitor. What should be done?

1. Prepare the washing machine for repair by disconnecting it from all utilities.
2. Unscrew the top cover and remove it.
3. At the end of the power cord, where it enters the washing machine body, you will find a small semiconductor component; this is the interference filter.
4. Unscrew the interference filter together with the power cord and pull out both elements.
5. Disconnect the interference filter from the power cord of the Electrolux washing machine.
6. Set the multimeter to continuity and place one probe on the fork prong and the other on one of the wire strands. Check all the wires in the wire one by one; if they ring, then the network cable is intact and the problem is not in it.
7. Next, we place the multimeter probes on the capacitor's contacts and check for breakdown. The buzzer rings—there's no breakdown.
8. After this, set the device to check resistance. Set the resistance value to the lowest setting. Attach the probes to the contacts of the Electrolux washing machine's capacitor. If the display shows a significant value and it gradually increases, everything is fine. If the display shows a 1 or 0, the capacitor needs to be replaced.

You shouldn't measure the resistance of the power cord connected to the FPS; the data you get will be incorrect, and you won't know what to do next.

Broken wire in the housing

We checked the outlet, tested the capacitor and the power cord—everything works. So why won't the Electrolux washing machine turn on? What should we check next? Well, since we couldn't immediately find the cause of the problem, let's delve deeper into the washing machine and check the power cords inside.

A rather impressive bundle of wires runs from the power supply capacitor, supplying power to all the components of the Electrolux washing machine. Ideally, we should test each wire to determine the problem, but that would be time-consuming, so we'll start with something else.You will need to check each plug and each wire connection for breaks, and also inspect the wires for damage. Perhaps one of the wires is too pinched or frayed.

If you can't find anything visually, take a bundle of power wires and start ringing them one by one. If you find a damaged wire, replace it. After that, the Electrolux washing machine should turn on.

The control unit is faulty

If your Electrolux washing machine still won't turn on despite our best efforts to repair it ourselves, it's likely that one of its most important components—the control module—has failed. Control board failure can occur due to a significant power surge or adverse external influences. A manufacturing defect also cannot be ruled out.

Is it possible to repair the control board yourself?? It's a difficult question, more likely a "no" than a "yes." The fact is, detecting which semiconductor element in a microchip has failed requires some electronics skills. What if you don't have those skills? Calling a technician will be cheaper than doing nothing. After all, a home-made repair could lead to fatal damage to the microcircuit, and replacement would be very expensive.

If you're using an older appliance, the Electrolux washing machine's on/off button may be the cause of the machine not turning on. To check it, you'll need to:

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

If the button is faulty, carefully remove it, then purchase and install a new one. After this, your Electrolux washing machine will work like a charm again.

In conclusion, if your Electrolux washing machine won't turn on or shows no signs of operation, it or one of its modules is experiencing power supply issues. It's important to narrow down the possible causes and begin troubleshooting. Good luck!

   

1 reader comment

1. December 24, 2019 at 6:24 PM

   Evgeniya:

   We bought a 6 kg top-loading Electrolux washing machine. From the very beginning, the drum lock locked down, making it very inconvenient to rotate when removing laundry. Less than six months later, I took the laundry out after a wash cycle, but couldn't start the next one. The pause/stop button was lit, but there was no other response. The outlet was working, there was water, and the hose was fine. Dear technicians, could you please tell me what's wrong?

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