Common Washing Machine Faults
I repair a wide range of common washing machine problems, from simple faults to more involved electrical, control and heating issues.
| Washing Machine Fault | Possible Causes |
|---|---|
| Not draining | Blocked filter, blocked sump hose, faulty drain pump, blocked drain hose, blocked sink waste, debris in pump |
| Water left in the drum | Partial blockage, weak drain pump, kinked drain hose, blocked filter, drainage restriction |
| Leaking from underneath | Split hose, loose hose clip, leaking pump, damaged door seal, cracked dispenser hose, tub or sump leak |
| Leaking from the front | Damaged door seal, debris trapped in seal, loose pump filter, detergent drawer overflow, too much foam |
| Not filling with water | Water supply turned off, blocked inlet filter, faulty inlet valve, pressure switch fault, wiring issue |
| Overfilling | Faulty inlet valve, blocked pressure chamber, pressure switch fault, control board fault |
| Not spinning | Unbalanced load, worn carbon brushes, faulty motor, stretched belt, blocked drain system, PCB fault |
| Drum not turning | Broken belt, motor fault, worn brushes, seized drum bearings, pulley fault, control board issue |
| Noisy on spin | Worn drum bearings, foreign object in drum, loose pulley, damaged shock absorbers, worn motor bearings |
| Banging or moving around | Uneven floor, unbalanced load, worn shock absorbers, broken suspension spring, transit bolts left in |
| Door not opening | Water still inside, faulty door lock, handle mechanism fault, pressure switch issue, control fault |
| Door not locking | Faulty door interlock, broken door latch, wiring fault, PCB/control module issue |
| Not heating water | Failed heater element, faulty NTC sensor, wiring fault, pressure switch issue, PCB relay fault |
| Tripping electrics | Heater leaking to earth, motor fault, damaged wiring, water leak onto electrics, faulty mains filter |
| No power | Blown fuse, faulty socket, damaged cable, failed power module, faulty on/off switch, PCB fault |
| Stops mid-cycle | Heating fault, drain fault, fill fault, motor issue, door lock fault, control board fault |
| Error code showing | Drainage fault, water inlet fault, motor fault, heating fault, door lock issue, sensor fault |
| Bad smell | Detergent build-up, low-temperature washing, blocked filter, dirty door seal, bacteria or mould inside machine |
| Clothes coming out wet | Not spinning properly, drain restriction, unbalanced load, weak pump, motor or belt fault |
| Detergent drawer leaking | Blocked drawer jets, detergent build-up, too much detergent, high water pressure, blocked dispenser hose |
| PCB or control fault | Failed relay, burnt component, water damage, power supply fault, damaged wiring, software/control issue |