LG washing machine turns on and off by itself

The more features a modern home appliance has, the greater the chance of it breaking down and leaving a housewife perplexed. One situation that can leave users stumped is when an LG washing machine turns on and off by itself. In this case, if the machine is plugged in, it will automatically play a start-up melody, signaling that it's starting, and then illuminate the control panel. After a period of inactivity, the device will enter standby mode, and after five minutes, it will turn off completely, as if the strange, spontaneous activation never occurred. Let's explore why this might happen, what the consequences might be, and why it's so important to address it.

Will it be necessary to re-flash the machine?

The worst thing a user can do in this situation is to do nothing and wait for the problem to resolve itself. While it's certainly possible to simply unplug the machine immediately after each cycle, this is simply avoiding the problem, not solving it. Housewives often turn to the internet for a solution, where users typically recommend simply updating the firmware on the washing machine's control module. However, updating the firmware is not able to solve this problem, because even if the software is completely functional, the machine can turn on and off on its own, so the software has nothing to do with it.

Service center specialists insist that updating the control module firmware won't solve the problem, but a complete replacement of the control unit can. But what if you don't have the money or the desire to remove the old module and buy a new one, which may not cost much less than the washing machine itself? In this case, experts recommend checking several other possible causes of the malfunction.

Power key

Very often, this problem is caused not by the control unit and its software, but by the power button of the LG washing machine. The problem lies in the contacts that run from the power button to the control module. These contacts often fail, burn out, or simply become disconnected, so they should be checked first.

If the wires are fine, a manufacturing defect may be to blame. This is far from common, but it does happen, and as a result, the manufacturer is forced to recall all defective units and repair them free of charge.

If we completely rule out this rare option, then it is worth once again examining the possibility that the "home assistant" began to turn on on its own due to the power button contacts losing their functionality. This could also have happened due to water getting on them, because the wiring that is responsible for turning the machine on and off is incredibly sensitive to moisture, so it is so important that the wires are insulated with compound.

Poor contact in the socket, plug or power cord

What if the wiring has been thoroughly examined and the problem still hasn't been detected? The only thing left to do is examine the quality of the contact in the socket, plug, or power cord. If the contact is poor, an arc may form in a micro-gap and the element will heat up significantly.

Always pay close attention to the wiring and ensure that the socket housing or the power cord plug do not become too hot, otherwise this may cause a fire or a short circuit that can damage the appliance.

Therefore, the problem may also lie in the fact that even the slightest movement of the outlet or cord causes contact to flicker and then reappear, causing the LG washing machine to start and then shut off. If you detect this problem, quickly locate the poor connection and fix it to avoid any potential emergency situations. This is why it's so important not to let things slide if you notice your appliance starting to activate on its own.

   

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