If your washing machine won’t start, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will list the causes of this issue and give you easy-to-follow steps on how to fix this problem.
With the right tools and a bit of patience, you’ll be able to get your washing machine working again. So, without wasting any more time, let’s get right to it…
Washing Machine Won’t Start Cycle — Solved
If your washing machine won’t start cycles, here are the issues you should look for…
1. Power Supply Fault
If your washing machine won’t start cycles, the first thing you should check is the power supply. If your machine doesn’t receive adequate power, it won’t function properly.
Unplug your washing machine from the power outlet and try plugging another appliance in. If the other appliance doesn’t work, there is an issue with the power outlet. You’ll need to get an electrician to take a look at the problem.
2. Faulty Start Capacitor
Here’s how to replace a failed start capacitor in your washing machine…
Step 1. It is recommended that you unplug your washing machine’s power cord before starting any repairs in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Insert a putty knife under the main top panel of your washing machine to release the two clips holding the front panel. Lift the front panel off your washing machine and set it aside.
Step 3. The start capacitor will be mounted at the side of the cabinet. Use a screwdriver to pry the electrical connectors off the capacitor. Cut the tape holding the wires to the capacitor.
Step 4. Cut the zip-ties holding the capacitor to the cabinet and set the old capacitor aside. Take your new capacitor out of its packaging and secure it to the cabinet with some zip-ties. Connect each electrical connector to the new capacitor. Secure the wires to the capacitor using some tape.
Step 5. Snap the main front panel of your washing machine back into place. Plug your washing machine back to its power supply and turn on the water valve. Try running a wash cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
3. Damaged Door Lock
Many washing machine’s won’t start at all if the door isn’t properly locked. Make sure to firmly shut your washer’s door before starting a cycle.
If your washing machine’s door isn’t locking, you’ll need to replace the lock. Here are the steps you’ll need to take to replace the door lock assembly in your washing machine…
How To Change Faulty Door Lock Assembly In Top Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace a faulty door lock assembly in your top loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, it is advised that you unplug your washing machine from its power supply before starting this repair.
Step 2. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the rear cover of the control panel housing. Detach the cover from the control panel and set it aside.
Step 3. Detach the control panel from the housing and lay it on the lid of your washing machine. Use your screwdriver to remove the screws holding the control board cover. Pry the cover off and set it aside.
Step 4. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the lid lock electrical connector off the control board. Snap the control panel back on the base. Open the lid of your washing machine. Insert a putty knife under your washing machine’s main top panel to release the two retaining clips.
Step 5. Lift the main top panel of your washing machine and support it. Use your Philips screwdriver to take out the screws holding the lid lock to the panel. Detach the lid lock wire from the retainers.
Step 6. Pull the lid lock and wire connector out of your washing machine and set it aside. Take the new lid lock assembly out of its packaging. Transfer the wire retainer from the old lid lock to the new one.
Step 7. Put the new lid lock on the top panel and apply the two screws to secure it. Secure the wire in the retainer on the control panel. Pass the new lid lock wire connector through the opening on the top panel.
Step 8. Lower the main top panel of your washing machine and snap it into place. Close the lid of your washing machine. Detach the control panel from the housing and lay it on the lid of your machine.
Step 9. Connect the lid lock electrical connector to the control board. Put the cover of the control panel back on and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 10. Lift the control panel and snap it back into place. Put the control panel cover back on and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it. Plug your washing machine back to its power supply and try running a wash cycle to see if the issue has been fixed.
How To Change Faulty Door Lock Assembly In Front Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace a damaged door lock assembly in your front loader washing machine…
Step 1. It is advised that you unplug your washing machine from its power supply before starting this repair in order to prevent electrocution.
Step 2. Open the door of your washing machine. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver under the retaining wire around the door boot seal. Work the screwdriver around until the entire wire comes off.
Step 3. Peel the door seal away from the door opening. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws at the front of your washing machine holding the door lock.
Step 4. Reach inside the washer behind the door seal and pull the door lock out of place. Disconnect the electrical connector from the door lock and set the lock aside.
Step 5. Take your new door lock assembly out of its packaging. Connect the electrical connector to the new door lock and push the lock into place on the cabinet. Apply the screws with your Philip screwdriver to secure it.
Step 6. Fit the door boot seal back around the door opening. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to fit the retaining band around the door boot seal (make sure you do not damage the seal with the screwdriver).
Step 7. Close the door of your washing machine. Plug your washing machine back to its power supply then try running a wash cycle to see if the issue has been fixed.
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4. Failed Control Board
Here’s what you’ll need to do to replace a faulty control board in your washing machine…
How To Replace Failed Control Board In Front Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace a failed control board in your front loader washing machine…
Step 1. Make sure to unplug your washing machine’s power cord from its power outlet before starting this repair in order to prevent any chances of electrocution.
Step 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the top panel. Slide the top panel backwards a few inches and lift it off your washing machine.
Step 3. Pull out the soap drawer and press the tab inside it to take it out of the washing machine completely. Remove the screw beside the detergent drawer housing with a Philips screwdriver.
Step 4. Take out the four screws at the back of the control panel. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry the tabs on the control panel to release it. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the control board (make sure to note where each wire is supposed to go).
Step 5. Detach the control panel assembly from your washing machine. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the control board to the control panel. Pry the board off the panel with a flat-blade screwdriver.
Step 6. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry the buttons off the control board and set the board aside. Take your new control board out of its packaging. Snap the buttons into the new control board.
Step 7. Put the new control board into the control panel and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it. Connect each electrical connector to its corresponding terminal on the new control panel.
Step 8. Snap the control panel back onto the washing machine’s cabinet and apply the four screws at the back of the control panel to secure it. Apply the screw beside the detergent drawer housing.
Step 9. Push the detergent drawer back into the housing. Slide your washing machine’s main top panel back on and apply the screws at the back to secure it. Plug your washing machine back to its power outlet and try running a wash cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
How To Replace Failed Control Board In Top Loader Washing Machine
Do the following to replace a failed control board in your top loader washing machine…
Step 1. In order to prevent any chances of electrocution, it is advised that you unplug your washing machine’s power cord from the power outlet before starting this repair.
Step 2. Pull out all the knobs from the control panel (you can use some string or fishing line to do this). Take out the screws at the back of your washing machine holding the control panel.
Step 3. Detach the control panel from the housing and lay it on the lid of your washing machine. Disconnect all the wire connectors from the control board (be sure to note where each connector goes).
Step 4. Use your Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the control board and switches to the control panel. Pull the control board assembly off the control panel and set the board aside.
Step 5. Take your new control board assembly out of its packaging. Transfer the jumper plug from the old control board to the new one. Place the new control board on the control panel and apply the screws with your Philips screwdriver to secure it.
Step 6. Connect each electrical connector to its appropriate terminal on the new control board assembly. Lift the control panel and snap it back into the housing. Apply the screws at the back of your washing machine to secure the control panel.
Step 7. Push all the knobs back into place on the control panel. Plug your washing machine back to its power outlet and try running a wash cycle to see if the problem has been fixed.
