LG washing machine does not turn on: faults and solutions

Why won't my LG washing machine turn on?
Let's look at the reasons why the start button does not work and how to eliminate them. Let's find out in what cases you should immediately seek help from a specialist. Reading time: 23 min Category: Cleanliness

• Causes of failure
• Why won't my Candy washing machine start?
• How to fix minor damage
• Removing the control panel block
• How to replace washing machine buttons
• How is the problem solved, and is it possible to prevent it?
• Reasons why your LG washing machine may not start
• How to protect equipment from failure
• Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Methods
• What to do if the car engine does not work
• Summarize

Why doesn't the washing machine work?

The most common reason that the washing machine does not start is a power outage. Check, perhaps there is no power in the house, and you are sinning on the equipment. If everything is in order with the power supply, then it is worth checking the machine along the chain. The levers could be disabled due to a network overload.

If you have an RCD, then see if the machine has tripped. This is possible when current leaks into the housing, for example, when the wiring is damaged. What are other reasons for the problem:

• The socket has failed. It's easy to find out - connect another device to the outlet. Does not work? So it's time to call an electrician.
• The power cord is damaged. Inspect the external wire and plug of the washer. Perhaps the cord was crushed by furniture or the insulation was broken. The plug could have melted. Any damage requires immediate replacement of the elements - this concerns the safety of the whole family.

• The FSP (interference filter) has burned out. The filter eliminates interference that, when the washing machine is turned on, can interfere with the operation of other devices. Most often, a part fails due to voltage surges in the network.
• The start button does not work. This happens when the contacts and the same interference filter are damaged. Replacement of faulty parts is required.
• The control module is broken. This element controls the operation of all machine mechanisms. Therefore, in the event of a breakdown, high-quality diagnostics by a technician and repairs are required.

Another problem occurs. When plugged in, the Lji machine turns on, but the washing does not start. This is possible if the UBL (door lock) is faulty. In this case, the part cannot be repaired; installation of a serviceable element is required.

Replacing the interference filter

To assess the condition of the FSP, you need to remove the top cover of the machine. Regardless of the model (LG WD or another type), the filter is always located on top of the side or back wall. Do this:

• Unplug the washing machine.
• Remove the two bolts from the back and remove the cover from the housing.

• FSP is a small cylindrical object with wires.
• Inspect the part for damage (bloating, burns).

If there are no external signs of breakdown, then you need to test the element with a multimeter. To do this, apply the tester probes first to the input and then output contacts of the filter. If the voltage rings at the input, but not at the output, the FSP is not working.

To replace, select a similar part. Disconnect the wiring from the old filter and unscrew the mounting bolts. Connect a working FSP and check the operation of the equipment.

Checking the power button and control module

Is everything ok with the filter? Then, without closing the lid, proceed to inspect the “Start” button. The fact is that electricity first passes through the power cord through the FSP, and then reaches the On/Off button. Consequently, the contacts or wiring of the key could be damaged. This often occurs both from power surges and from high humidity in the room where the washing machine is located.

To carry out diagnostics, remove the control panel:

• Pull out the powder tray by pressing the latch in the center.
• Unscrew the mounting bolts around the perimeter of the panel.
• Press the latches and remove the block.

You can immediately disconnect the wiring. Take a photo of the location of the wires first so that you can make the correct connection later. Now set the multimeter to buzzer mode and ring the button. If it is working properly, the tester will start beeping, otherwise it will be silent. The key cannot be repaired, only completely replaced.

If the machine turns on and off, inspect the electronic board. Burnt tracks may be visible on the surface. Whether it is worth repairing the module or whether it is better to replace it will be decided by the technician.

The video shows the process of diagnosing an electronic board by a technician:

Replacing the locking device

Has SMA stopped running the wash cycle? The lights on the dashboard are on, so what's the problem? After loading laundry, press the hatch door tightly. If you do not hear the sound of water filling, then proceed to check the UBL. Follow the instructions:

• After disconnecting the machine from the network, close the inlet valve.
• Open the door, bend the seal and remove the metal clamp using a screwdriver.
• Thread the rubber into the drum.
• Unscrew the two bolts securing the UBL.
• Take out the blocker and disconnect the wires.

For diagnostics, apply the multimeter probes to the neutral and phase contacts. The blocker is operational if a three-digit number is displayed on the screen. In other cases, the part requires replacement.

By following the recommendations, you can independently diagnose the internal elements of the SMA, detect and repair the breakdown. It is better to entrust electrical problems to a professional. Otherwise, to avoid such problems, use a voltage stabilizer. The device will protect the washing machine from premature breakdown.

Signs of trouble

Before calling a technician, we recommend performing initial diagnostics on your own (especially if you have a new washing machine). First of all, you need to determine the presence of voltage in the outlet (this often happens when the machine is turned off and does not turn on, the indicators do not light up). If you don’t have a multimeter to determine the presence of a phase, plug any other device into the socket (desk lamp, smartphone charger). If there is no voltage in the network, then look at the state of the circuit breaker in the distribution board (all switches must be in the up position). It may well turn out that the network has been knocked out due to overload. The problem here is solved by simply turning the network back on.

If there is voltage in the network, then you need to check the serviceability of the power cord or extension cord with which you connect the washing machine. We check the latter by turning on a regular gadget, and if it does not work, then it needs to be replaced or the location of the broken wire must be found. We directly control the power cord of the washing machine with a tester, and if there are problems, it must be replaced (to prevent fractures, you do not need to pinch it).

Checking the power button

For some models of washing machines, the power supply comes through the power button, and if the machine stops turning on, then you need to check its functionality. This can be done with the same tester. So, in the off position the circuit should be open, and in the on position, on the contrary, connected (this is indicated by the squeak of the multimeter).

Interference filter performance

Modern washing machines are equipped with a special filter that protects other household appliances from electromagnetic interference. If it fails, operation is blocked and it is impossible to start the washing cycle. You can check it with the same multimeter, taking into account that there must be voltage at the input and output of the device. If it is missing on the latter, then the filter needs to be replaced.

Damage to internal wiring

In cases where, when you turn on the machine, all the indicators and buttons light up simultaneously, but the selected mode does not start, the reason must be sought in damaged internal wiring, loose contacts, their partial destruction or rusting. Due to constant humidity, lack of ventilation and drying of the device after washing, the likelihood of corrosion and mechanical deformation of adhesions increases significantly.

To prevent this type of malfunction, you need to leave the drum door and the powder dispenser hatch and gels ajar after completing each wash. This will ensure natural drying of the internal mechanisms and electronic “stuffing” of the device, and will also prevent the appearance of an unpleasant, musty odor.

Does not turn on, but indicators are on, problems with the locking system

Modern washing machines automatically block the hatch using an electromagnetic lock to prevent water leaks and accidents. If it does not work, then the program does not start, although the indicators on the panel are lit. You can check the functionality of the locking system by the absence or presence of a click after the wash starts, as well as with a multimeter. If the latter shows the presence of voltage on the node, and the lock does not work, then the latter needs to be replaced

Failure of the control module or command device

These are some of the most complex and expensive breakdowns to repair, which necessarily require professional help. In some cases, technicians recommend purchasing a new washing machine rather than restoring the control module or command device.

When making repairs yourself, it is recommended to initially completely eliminate the possibility of other breakdowns, for example, the wiring of the electrical circuit or the hatch locking system, before starting to work with the control modules.

A multimeter will help you examine these nodes; it will test the existing electrical circuits, contacts, and tracks. The most harmless breakdown is considered to be a violation of contacts that can be soldered. If the microprocessor fails, then repairing the washing machine in most cases will be impractical due to its high cost.

Broken hatch locking device

If, after starting the wash, the indicators on the display or dashboard light up, but the wash has not started, you need to try to reopen and close the drum door, making sure that the hatch locking device clicks. If there is no desired effect, you need to check the assembly with a multimeter for the presence of voltage. You should start disassembling the unit and completely replacing it in cases where the tester does not detect the presence of voltage.

LG washing machine does not turn on: faults and solutions

1. Possible reasons
2. What should I check?
3. How to repair?
4. A special case

Sometimes household appliances give us surprises. So, an LG washing machine, which was working properly yesterday, simply refuses to turn on today. However, you should not immediately write off the device for scrap. First, you need to determine the possible reasons why the device does not turn on, and also consider options for correcting this problem. This is exactly what we will do in this article.

Possible reasons

It is very easy to determine a malfunction such as a machine not turning on: it does not work at all, and when it is turned on, the display does not light up at all, or one indicator or all of them light up at once.

There are several reasons for this problem.

• The Start button is faulty. This could be due to it being sunken or stuck. Also, the contacts could simply come off.
• Lack of electricity. This can happen for two reasons: the automatic washing machine is simply not connected to the network or there is simply no electricity.
• The power cord or the outlet itself that it connects to is damaged or faulty.
• The noise filter could be damaged or even burnt out.
• The control module has become unusable.
• The wires of the electrical circuit itself are burnt out or poorly connected to each other.
• The washing machine door lock does not work.

As you can see, there are several reasons why the washing machine does not start. However, even when it stops working, there is no need to panic. You just need to determine the exact cause of the problem and find out how to eliminate it.

The drum stopped spinning

The device may show various signs of failure. They signal various malfunctions:

1. You can hear motor noise and relay clicks. The machine fills and drains water, but the drum stands still. This occurs when the drive belt breaks. It transmits torque from the motor to the drum.
2. The drum can be swung freely by hand, but it is loose. Bearings are worn out. Several cycles before the drum stops spinning completely, the machine will make loud noises and spin poorly.
3. The motor noise is not heard, the display shows a tachometer error. This element reduces the speed at which the motor rotates the drum.

The washing machine may stop spinning the drum if the motor breaks down. The brushes that transmit torque may be damaged and worn out.

What should I check?

If the LG machine does not turn on, first of all you need to make sure of some points.

• The power cord is connected to the outlet. If it is indeed on, then it is worth checking the presence of electricity in general. If everything is in order here, you need to make sure that there is sufficient voltage in this particular outlet. Sometimes it happens that its level is not sufficient to activate the operation of the device. At the same time, the voltage in other outlets, even in the same room, may be normal. To make sure that the problem is really not in the washing machine, you should simply connect to the outlet any other device that can operate at a lower voltage.
• If the problem is not electrical, then you need to check the outlet itself. It should not be scorched, it should not smell like burning, it should not emit smoke.
• Now we inspect the power cord itself and its plug. There should be no damage or melting on them. The cord itself should be smooth, without creases or bends. It is very important that there are no wires sticking out of it, especially charred and exposed ones.

It is also necessary to carefully study the electronic display of the machine itself. It may well be that an error code will be displayed on it, which was the root cause of the fact that the device stopped turning on.

It is important to understand that if the device operates through an extension cord, then the problem may lie there . In order to determine whether this is actually the case, you need to check the integrity of its cord and socket, and also try to plug in another device through an extension cord.

If the check does not reveal any defects, then the reason really lies inside the automatic machine itself.

How to repair?

The specific list of actions will depend on the exact reason for which the device failed.

So, if the lock on the machine door stops working or the handle on it breaks, you will need to completely replace these parts . To do this, you need to purchase a new locking element and handle from the same manufacturer and designed specifically for this model of machine.

In addition, a breakdown of the surge protector may also be the reason why the washing machine stops turning on.

This device is designed to protect the device from combustion. Voltage surges, frequent switching on and off of power negatively affect the operation of the device. It is network filters that are designed to eliminate these consequences.

However, if power outages occur too often, they themselves can burn out or short out, which means completely paralyzing the operation of the machine. In this case, you need to do this:

• find the filter - it is located under the top cover of the housing;
• using a multimeter, you need to determine how it reacts to incoming and outgoing voltages;
• If in the first case the filter works normally, but does not catch the outgoing voltage, it must be replaced.

If the machine does not turn on for other reasons, you need to do something a little differently.

• Check whether the automatic safety interlock device has tripped. Today it is installed by default on all automatic washing machines from this manufacturer. It is triggered in cases where the device is energized, that is, it is not grounded. In such cases, the machine is disconnected from the network and its grounding is checked and, if necessary, corrected.
• If all the indicators or only one are on, and no error code is displayed on the electronic display, you should check that the “Start” button is working properly. It is quite possible that it was simply disconnected from the chips or simply stuck. In this case, the device should be de-energized, the button should be removed from the machine body, the contacts on the microcircuit should be cleaned and installed in place. If there is any damage to the button, it should be replaced with a new one.
• A malfunction of the control unit may also be the reason why the automatic machine does not turn on. In this case, the module must be removed from the housing, its integrity checked and, if possible, taken to a diagnostic center for replacement.

All these methods of solving the problem help in situations where the machine does not turn on to work at all. In addition, they require the use of special tools and skills in handling them.

If there are none, then it is better to entrust the repair work to a specialist.

A special case

In some situations, the automatic machine turns on normally and the washing process starts as usual. Only during operation can the device turn off completely, and then it can no longer be turned on. If this is exactly the case, you must do the following:

• unplug the machine from the outlet;
• check the level of its installation and the distribution of things in the drum;
• open the hatch door using the emergency cable, arrange the items evenly on the drum and remove some of them from the machine;
• close the hatch tightly and turn on the device again.

Such simple steps should help solve the problem that occurs due to improper installation of the device or its overload.

If they do not bring the desired result, and other methods of solving the problem do not help, you should contact the service center for specialist help. Trying to start the machine yourself in such cases is not recommended.

LG washing machine repair in the video below.

P.E.

A PE failure may occur during washing, spinning or rinsing. In the future, the failure occurs constantly.

Water sensor problem

The presence of a PE code means a problem with the pressure switch. Due to a problem, the sensor cannot determine the amount of water in the tank.

Checking the water pressure in the water supply

Lack of pressure or excessive pressure often leads to an error. If you notice a failure, you should check the pressure level.

Pressostat performance

In most cases, the cause of the error is a broken pressure switch. If the pressure switch tube is clogged, it is enough to blow it out, but in other situations a replacement is required.

Why doesn't it turn on?

Having plugged the plug into the socket, you discovered that your washing machine did not respond, the indicator light did not light up, and the welcome music did not play. There are many reasons why a washing machine does not turn on: from simple carelessness of the user to serious breakdowns. Some of them can be fixed on your own, while others can only be fixed with the help of a specialist.

Lack of electricity

The most common situation due to which the unit may not start is the lack of electricity in the network. The following events may be the reason for this:

1. The electricity in the house was turned off, but you didn’t notice it.
2. The machine was knocked out due to an overload in the network or a short circuit.
3. An RCD has tripped, for example, due to a power leak.
4. The socket has failed. To eliminate this assumption, plug in another device. If it works, then this reason can be immediately discarded.

The network cable is faulty

To check the working condition of the power cord running from the equipment to the outlet, it is best to use a tester (multimeter). Similar manipulations can be performed using an indicator screwdriver. If the problem is confirmed, then the cord must be replaced completely. Or, having discovered the location of the break, try to connect it using special electrical tape or a soldering iron, which is actually wrong and dangerous, and will not solve the problem, but will only delay it.

The power button is faulty

In most washing machines, after plugging them into the outlet, power is supplied to the off/on button. You can check the working condition of the button using a tester. Having set it to buzzer mode and turned off the power to the machine, you need to ring the button in the on and off state. If it is working, the multimeter will make a characteristic sound. Otherwise, it will need to be replaced.

Problem with FPS (interference filter)

The interference filter suppresses electromagnetic waves that can interfere with the operation of other nearby devices. This could be a TV, dishwasher, microwave oven. If the interference filter breaks down, it stops passing electric current through the circuit, resulting in a problem with turning on the washing machine.

To make sure that the FPS is working properly, you need to test it with a multimeter.

To do this, you need to remove the top cover of the washing machine and find the interference filter underneath. At the input of the FPS there are three wires - grounding (or earth), phase and zero (neutral); There are only two outputs - phase and neutral. If there is voltage at the input, but there is no voltage at the output, then the problem is in this part and it needs to be replaced.

Attention! When ringing the interference filter, be extremely careful.

The control module has failed

If the reasons given are not confirmed, then the problem lies in a non-working control module. Keep in mind that replacing this part is a very expensive investment in the future of the washing machine, and is not always justified. But experienced specialists in some cases can repair this part; all that remains is to call a specialist to your home.

Video

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Why does the washing mode not start?

There are also cases when, when the device is turned on, the indicator lights up, but the washing does not start. If, when turned on, the washing machine informed you that it is working with a lighted indicator or a sound signal, but when you select any mode, the washing does not start, then the problem lies in something below.

Door lock faulty

The first thing to do is to make sure that the hatch is really tightly closed. If nothing interferes with the door and it is closed, you need to check whether the hatch was locked after the program was started. If blocking does not occur, this indicates that the door lock is faulty. To be completely sure of this, you need to ring the mechanism.

If, when the program starts, voltage is supplied to the door, but blocking still does not occur, then the UBL (hatch locking device) is faulty and must be replaced.

Indicators flash when turned on

If, after connecting the equipment to the network, you notice that all the indicators are blinking in a chaotic manner or go out and light up in the same way, then the problem lies in the wiring. In this case, you need to find the problem area and replace it.

Checking the sewer and drain hose

After it has become clear what this error means, it is necessary to move on to correcting the situation. The first thing to do is to make sure there is no major blockage in the sewer lines. It would be a good idea to arm yourself with a long wire, bent at the end, and clean the drain to the maximum possible length.

If the machine is connected through a siphon, it must be disassembled, the debris accumulated during operation must be removed, and washed with running water.

Often the machine is drained directly, without a siphon; in this case, special attention should be paid to the connection point - this is an ideal place for blockage to form.

Next in line should be the drain hose. Often, trying to rationally use the small area of ​​​​the apartment, the car is pushed into a corner, as a result of which it bends. At the bend, a blockage forms that water cannot overcome. Another option is possible - the hose is too long and something heavy has been installed on it, or they are constantly stepping on it. In any of the above situations, there is only one way out - you need to change the hose.

Even if no physical damage is visible, it would be a good idea to remove the hose and rinse with running water. A clean drain system will reduce the load on the pump and contribute to the long life of the machine as a whole.

What to do if the LG washing machine does not turn on

Today, no one in the house can do without a washing assistant - it is used at least three times a week.
And every owner tries not to think about future breakdowns that may result from equipment that has been used for a long time or incorrectly.

What to do if the washing machine from the manufacturer LG has stopped responding to the washing process programs you have specified, or does not turn on at all?

1. Why doesn't my LG machine turn on?
2. Problem with the noise filter (FPS)
3. Other reasons

Error codes

Why doesn't my LG machine turn on?

The moment you plugged the washing machine into the network, you were able to discover that your washing machine did not show any natural signs of life (for example, the welcome melody did not play, or the indicator did not light up).

There are actually many reasons for this issue: ranging from simple and fairly minor breakdowns that arose due to the owner’s carelessness, to quite serious problems.

This is one of the most common reasons why your LG washing machine may not start - a lack of electrical energy. There may be no power supply in the following cases:

• 
  The power went out throughout your entire house, but you didn’t notice;

• If you find a place where the wire has broken, you can try to do it yourself using electrical tape or a soldering iron, but we do not recommend taking such actions, as this does not comply with safety regulations and will simply worsen the position of the cord
• There is a possibility that the RCD will operate, for example, when electrical energy has “flowed away”;
• Your socket may have burned out. To find out for sure, just plug another device into this outlet, and if it works, then the problem is no longer in the outlet.

The washing wire is broken

To check the power cord from your assistant, it is best to use a standard tester (multimeter), or, as a last resort, you can use an indicator screwdriver.

If your fears are confirmed, we recommend replacing the cord completely. If you find a place where the wire has broken, you can try to do it yourself using electrical tape or a soldering iron, but we do not recommend taking such actions, as this does not comply with safety regulations and will simply worsen the position of the cord. Even if you fixed everything correctly, the problem will still not disappear, it will only go away for a while.

Power button malfunction

For a large number of washing units, after the cord is plugged into the outlet, power to the machine itself can come from the on/off button.

The power button can also be tested with a regular tester. Set it to buzzer (mode), disconnect the machine from the power, hold the button for a while in two states - on and off. If the power button is operational, the tester (multimeter) will produce one of the characteristic sounds. If this does not happen, then you will need to replace the button.

Problem with the noise filter (FPS)

This filter extinguishes all electromagnetic waves that have the ability to interfere with the operation of other devices located nearby. This could be appliances such as a dishwasher, television, or microwave.

In such cases, if the filter breaks down, it stops passing electricity through the circuit, which creates some kind of problem when turning on the washing machine.

First, you need to remove the top panel of the LG washing machine that is not working and find the FPS. At the input of the filter there are three wires, the first of which is grounding, the rest are zero and phase (neutral), and the output is only neutral and phase.

If there is voltage at the input, but there is no voltage at the output, then we can assume that the problem is in this element, and it must be replaced.

We advise you to be very careful when checking FPS.

The control module is broken

If all the previous reasons were not found, then the breakdown may lie in the control module. We say in advance that if you have to change the module, it is very expensive, and it is unlikely that replacing the module will ever be a justified decision.

However, some craftsmen have the ability to repair such an element, so to save all your resources, all you have to do is call them to your home.

Other reasons

The washing process mode does not turn on

There are also frequent cases when you plugged in the washing machine, the indicator light came on, but the washing machine still does not work, no matter how you look at it.

Broken UBL (hatch locking device) Door closing is not recognized

First of all, make sure that the door is pressed tightly against the hatch. If there is nothing obstructing your door and it closes tightly, then it is worth checking whether it is locked after starting the program.

If the lock did not work and the doors were not closed during the washing process, then this indicates that your lock is faulty. To find out for sure whether it is a blocker, you need to check this element with a tester.

If, when starting the washing process program, current flows to the doors, but no blocking is formed, then there is a possibility that the hatch locking device (UBL) has broken down and requires replacement.

At startup the indicators “dance”

If you notice that when you plug in a non-working LG washing machine, all the indicator lights go crazy, flash randomly, or go out and light up together, then the problem is most likely in your wiring.

You should find the damaged area and replace it immediately.

As you may have already noticed, there are a huge number of breakdowns caused to LG washing machines.

Half can be formed due to our inattention and carelessness, but it is possible to correct them.

The rest can only be repaired with the help of a specialist, especially if you don’t understand anything at all about electrical engineering.

LG washing machine won't turn on

Replacing the control module in an LG washing machine: video

If your LG washing machine simply stops turning on, you need to quickly take action to eliminate the cause of the problem. This problem is relevant for many owners of cars that are not in their first year, but this does not mean that you need to buy a new one; it is quite possible that a little DIY repair or help from an LG service center specialist will help.

First of all, we will consider the possible causes of such a malfunction, and then options for eliminating them.

LG washing machine does not turn on: reasons

• This may seem trivial, but often the reason that the lg washing machine does not turn on is that the socket is faulty or there is no electricity flowing into it.
• Similar to the previous reason, a malfunction of the power cord or plug is also a common case that owners encounter.
• It is also possible that the device button, the one responsible for powering the machine, may break down.
• The control panel of the lg washing machine is a rather complex microcircuit; if certain of its parts burn out, or some contacts are severely worn out, the power button will also not work.
• The interference filter, or rather its malfunction, will also mean that the machine will stop turning on.

Let's look at these reasons in more detail, as well as how they can be identified and what can be done to correct the situation.

Symptoms of malfunction

A complaint that the washing machine does not turn on may imply various symptoms that accompany the main problem:

• when you press the power button, the machine does not give any signals;
• when turned on, one indicator lights up, nothing else functions;
• After attempting to start, all indicators flash.

Depending on the specific case, methods for solving the problem are determined. Some causes of the malfunction can be eliminated on your own, while others require specialist intervention. We will consider further how to resume operation of the machine based on signs of breakdown.

LG washing machine does not turn on: power supply

If, after connecting the washing machine to the network, it does not turn on and not even one indicator lights up, you should check the circuit breaker through which the socket for this equipment is routed. Usually, a separate power source is provided for such equipment, so in the event of an overvoltage in the network, the “machine” could simply turn off. To solve this problem, simply turn it back on.

Also, the reason may be in the socket itself, the contacts could have melted or they were broken; by removing the cover you can see what exactly happened. Just before you start disassembling your outlet, try connecting some other equipment to it; if everything works, then this is not necessary. But that’s not all, the wiring may be broken somewhere in the wall, this possibility cannot be ruled out either, it’s difficult to identify, just plug the machine into a different outlet and run an extension cord if necessary.

LG washing machine, power does not turn on: device cord

Mechanical damage can damage the power cord of the washing machine; as a result, it will not turn on after this. Make sure that the cord is always free from other furniture; if, for example, you place a kitchen cabinet on it, such a nuisance may occur. Overvoltage in the network can affect the integrity of the plug contacts, then electricity simply will not flow to the machine, however, new models of LG equipment are protected from such incidents.

It is impossible to disassemble and repair such a “plug”; you will have to replace the cord completely.

Power button failure

If the power button is burned out, your lg washing machine will not turn on either. To establish the integrity of this component you will need a standard multimeter, set it to ring and test the button in both modes, “ON” and “OFF”, if everything is in order, you will hear the characteristic signal of the multimeter.

A broken button will have to be replaced; in fact, the process is not complicated; basic technician skills are required, such as handling a soldering iron, for example.

Control panel chip

The control module of the Elgie washing machine consists of a complex microcircuit that receives user signals and transmits them to all operating systems, while controlling all processes. Naturally, it is the control module that is responsible for turning the device on. Failure of one of the components of the microcircuit and its spare parts will lead to serious repairs, which you most likely will not be able to handle on your own. Often this module cannot be repaired at all and will have to be replaced; in any case, problems with it require calling an LG service center technician.

Troubleshooting

Understanding that your refrigerator is not working correctly is simple: you just need to listen carefully to it. If during operation it starts to hum, and after a few minutes it stops, then something has gone wrong. It’s even worse if the unit turns off on its own: in this case, it should be disconnected from the power supply before the cause of the breakdown is determined and eliminated.

One of the most common (and simplest) situations is the failure of the control relay. Replacing it will cost you relatively little, and the refrigerator will work like a clock again. A more complex (and expensive) problem is repairing the electronic unit. But replacing the compressor will cost the most.

You can understand that the problem is in the compressor if you measure the resistance of its windings. To determine whether the control relay has failed, it will have to be disassembled. Or you can simply replace the old relay with a new one - and the problem will be solved. But if, nevertheless, repairs are required, check the condition of the solenoid core - it fails quite often. Instead, you can install a piece of metal wire, and for some models, as an emergency temporary measure, even a refill from a regular fountain pen will do - then you will be able to find a little time to carry out a full repair.

Speaking about modern models, it is worth noting their silent operation. On the one hand, this is good - we can not pay attention to turning the unit on and off. But on the other hand, without hearing the nature of the operating cycles, we will notice the malfunction that has appeared only when the refrigerator completely stops performing its function - generating cold.

Be attentive to your equipment, carry out routine repairs on time, and it will serve faithfully for many years.