Some washing machine problems can be solved very easily using a few tools or even just by tightening a hose, while others may need the work of a professional. Read our tips and advice on how to fix some of the more frequent faults. As we have explained the wash heater largely either heats or it doesn’t, there’s really no in between and no way for it to affect the performance really. Other than if it's failed obviously but then, that's obvious enough. The thermostat is damaged. The thermostat detects when the water heats up to your chosen temperature but if it’s faulty, the water might not heat correctly.

Eventually this would damage the element and it would commonly fuse the electrics when the element’s insulation broke down. It is possible for the water inlet valve to short out but as they are coated in plastic, this is rare.In this video I will be showing you how to use a megger or insulation tester to help identify problems in a domestic appliance. None of the methods listed above can confirm a faulty heating element on their own. However, some combination of them may give you an idea. Now you know that there are only two states you can probably work out that the heating element in your washing machine is really rather a dumb thing broadly speaking. There are 5 areas which are likely to be the cause of a washing machine fusing your electrics which are;

A washing machine that doesn't clean your clothes is far from ideal. But it happens – and more often than you'd think. If you think your washer is creating a commotion, follow these easy steps on How to fix a loud washing machine.If water still leaks during the next cycle, you might need to change the water inlet filter screens or the O-rings in the water hose. Any build-up of debris or general wear and tear can cause these items to fail and leak.

If your washing machine spends more of its life being repaired than it does washing clothes, it might be time to buy a new one. Whether your washing machine isn’t cleaning your clothes like it used to, or you keep finding leaks after each cycle, don’t ignore the signs that something's wrong with your machine.

This could be caused by a damaged capacitor which can’t draw enough power to start the motor. This normally trips the fuse on the spin cycle because the capacitor cannot perform its main function. Other Causes Understanding what is causing the fuse to trip is a big part in how to fix your washing machine. So the engineer will need to know exactly when the machine causes the RCD, breaker or fuse to trip. Fuse Trips As Soon As The Machine Is Turned On To test these components grab your two probes, and what I'll do is start with a washing machine element that I know is good and new and shouldn't show any faults. However what causes that part to trip the RCD, breaker or fuse is another matter. The most common reason is when the machine has an earth leakage or dead short. This would usually happen every time you turn the machine on.

Although this is a very brief explanation of how meggers or insulation testers work, we hope that this can be of use to you to find a fault in your domestic appliances in your own home. If it's clear, then you might need to give the machine a good clean. Mould, built-up grime and detergent can all contribute to bad smells.Fixing this type of problem on a washing machine becomes a lot like detective work. We find ourselves looking for clues as to what part is likely to be faulty. For instance; Many modern machines have the likes of a 40˚C cotton wash indicated on the panel but that’s not actually what it is. What it is really is a program that the manufacturer has deemed to be an equivalent program for that HLCC wash code that satisfies the requirement of that wash label. There is also a tube attached to the switch. If this has come away from the switch the machine could also risk overfilling.