Washing machine clicking

[BeerCat]

My Indesit IWC1605 washing machine has stopped working. I pulled it apart and the circuit board was fried. I have replaced that, cleaned the filter but it will not start a cycle. All i get is some clicking. The dial does not turn when this happens. There are no flashing lights to decipher for error codes. I have tested the element with a multimeter and that seems fine. Does anyone have any ideas as i am stuck?

 

[BeerCat]

It drains but it wont spin!

 

[Oneflewover]

It drains but it wont spin!

We had something quite similar, turned out to be unevenly worn bushes. The cost of repair (not into washing machine DIY) meant a new machine was in order. Hope you get it sorted

 

[BeerCat]

We had something quite similar, turned out to be unevenly worn bushes. The cost of repair (not into washing machine DIY) meant a new machine was in order. Hope you get it sorted

Thanks mate. Started to think the same so i will pull it apart tomorrow and have a look. Nothing to lose now. Just found a youtube video and it looks easy enough. Was really hoping the replacement board was the answer but it seems not.

 

[britton]

Sounds like you might have a loose connector, might want to double check them all

 

[BeerCat]

Well i took the brushes off and the carbon had completely worn out! Half the spring one one of them had also worn away. I tried to turn the water off behind the washing machine and was not having it. I got an adjustable on it and snapped the thing off so i had to reconnect it to the machine or i would not be able to turn the water off. So another thing i have to replace. I am pretty sure its just a compression fitting but i will post a photo up later.

 

[Dutto]

I love this Forum!! :thumb:

Where else would anyone go for advice on repairing a Washing Machine than on a Brewing Forum?

My contribution is "If you have to buy a new one then keep the shiny bits 'cos they will come in useful some day!" :thumb:

 

[BeerCat]

I love this Forum!! :thumb:

Where else would anyone go for advice on repairing a Washing Machine than on a Brewing Forum?

My contribution is "If you have to buy a new one then keep the shiny bits 'cos they will come in useful some day!" :thumb:

I know. I have even worse stuff to come (especially the way i break stuff!). I know this is is for "non brew related stuff" but wait until i start the worst toilet you have ever been to thread! Good to see you back mate. Cheers.

 

[BeerCat]

So i replaced the brushes and turned the machine on only to realise there is not enough water getting through the feed pipe after after i snapped the lug. I need to replace this part which i am presuming just screws off?

 

[Mr Fro]

So i replaced the brushes and turned the machine on only to realise there is not enough water getting through the feed pipe after after i snapped the lug. I need to replace this part which i am presuming just screws off?
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Yep. Unscrew the blue bit (expect a bit of water to come out) and then the compression nut on the bottom.

They're available from B&Q and the like for a few quid - you should be able to reuse the olive and nut from the current valve on the new one.

Oh... don't forget to turn off the mains before you start.

 

[MmmBeer]

Those valves usually come with interchangeable red and blue handles, but it looks like the screw that holds the handle on has sheared. Replace the valve, you will have to drain the system down first.

 

[BeerCat]

Those valves usually come with interchangeable red and blue handles, but it looks like the screw that holds the handle on has sheared. Replace the valve, you will have to drain the system down first.

Hi, thanks for the reply.I presume to drain the system i need to turn off the water and run the taps until no more water come out?

 

[BeerCat]

@Mr Fro Cheers will go and get a new part later so fingers crossed. I did forget to turn the mains back on before testing and then i realised there was still on a trickle coming through.
The brushes were very easy to fit, got them within 24 hours for less than a tenner.
Thanks everyone for your replies. I really hate giving up on something and this might encourage me to look at my 3 year broken dishwasher yet again. :)

 

[scotruss]

I have a friend whose job is repairing washing machines and his advice to me was 'buy the cheapest washing machine you can find and use it until it breaks down, then don't bother repairing it just go out and get another cheap washing machine because they are not worth repairing...' he is an honest guy...

 

[Chippy_Tea]

I have a friend whose job is repairing washing machines and his advice to me was 'buy the cheapest washing machine you can find and use it until it breaks down, then don't bother repairing it just go out and get another cheap washing machine because they are not worth repairing...' he is an honest guy...

I was told to buy one with a low spin speed as its the high spin speed of some machines that eventually wrecks them, we dry our clothes on a line not in a tumble drier so it really doesn't matter how damp they are when they leave the washing machine they all dry eventually. :thumb:

 

[scotruss]

You are probably correct there, I always use the lowest speed on mine. My friend also said to buy the cheapest and most basic model I could with as few 'programmes' as possible. When he got a 'call out' and it was a poor single mother he used to fix it free or cheap or, if it was beyond sorting, he would tell them right away...

 

[BeerCat]

I don't disagree. I have a mate who used to repair them as well (who wont answer his phone) but he says the same.
After all that it still does not spin. Probably a duff motor but tomorrow this is going in the garage (if i can clear any space) for spares and will go and buy a sh one.
I fixed the washing machine tap though so at least i can unplug the old one now.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

You are probably correct there, I always use the lowest speed on mine. My friend also said to buy the cheapest and most basic model I could with as few 'programmes' as possible. When he got a 'call out' and it was a poor single mother he used to fix it free or cheap or, if it was beyond sorting, he would tell them right away...

Shame there isn't more like him around rather than the bar-stewards who fix things that are not broken and rip people off.

Edit to add - I am not saying all repair men/women are rip off merchants but a lot of us will have seen rogue traders etc so know they do exist.

 

[Oneflewover]

Shame that we live in a throw away society though innit.....

 

[Darenn]

If the motor doesn't spin, but hums, the the starting capacitor is shot (usually a big silver or white plastic "tube", and normally located on/near the motor). I had a Bosch machine that had 4 sets of brushes, a new capacitor and a pump before the bearings gave up and I decided to get a new machine (lasted 15 years with repairs)