Repair

SMA Indesit is in demand. The warranty period for them is 1 year. After its completion, you will have to fix any damage yourself.

Read the article about which parts most often fail, what malfunctions you may encounter, and how to repair an Indesit washing machine.

Main breakdowns of the Indesit washing machine, their causes, solutions

Indesit washing machines have parts that are subject to special stress. Therefore, they are the ones that most often fail. Some of them are easy to replace yourself; the main thing is to correctly determine the cause of the breakdown and eliminate it.

heating element

A breakdown of the heating element is accompanied by a code appearing on the screen F08. In this case, the washing machine will not heat the water, but the program will not end.

Reasons for heater malfunction:

1. The heating filament has burned out and the circuit has broken.
2. Current leakage due to destruction of the heating element insulator.
3. Scale formation on the heater.
4. Voltage fluctuations in the network.
5. Failure of the temperature controller, which leads to overheating of the heating element.

Debugg:

• assess the condition of the wiring;
• check the functionality of the water temperature sensor and its contact with the heating element;
• clean the heating element from scale;
• check the water supply valve for blockages;
• restart the machine.

If these measures do not help, the electric heater will have to be replaced. Instructions for replacing the heating element - here.

Control board

A failure of the control board will be indicated by code F18. The machine stops washing and does not respond to commands.

Causes:

1. Power failure.
2. Wiring problems.
3. Increased humidity levels in the bathroom.
4. Incorrect operation of equipment, for example, abruptly turning off the machine.
5. Manufacturing defects.

How to deal with a breakdown:

• reboot the equipment;
• assess the condition of the wiring;
• remove carbon deposits, clean the board tracks from dust.

If these measures do not help, professional repair of the control module or its replacement is required. Read more here.

Water level sensor

A breakdown of the water level sensor is indicated by error code F04. In this case, the washing does not start, the water is not added, or there is too little water in the machine for correct operation.

Causes:

1. The inlet filter is clogged.
2. The hose seal is broken.
3. Wiring interruption.
4. Damage to the sensor itself.

What to do:

• inspect the water supply valve to see if it is closed;
• check the fine filter for clogging;
• evaluate the performance of the pressure switch; if it is broken, replace it.

You can find out more here.

Cross

If the crosspiece breaks, the drum will stop rotating and the washing will stop. When it deforms, a creaking and grinding sound will be heard. Any extraneous sounds should alert you.

Reasons for failure:

1. Bearing wear.
2. Manufacturing defects.
3. The water is too hard.

Belt

The main sign of a stretched or broken belt: the drum stops spinning. At the same time, the equipment operates in the usual mode: the motor hums, water is drained and collected, etc.

If the belt constantly falls off in the Indesit washing machine, It is necessary to eliminate the causes of the problem, including:

• the belt has stretched;
• the bearings are worn out, the drum gives back play, dangles a lot, causing the belt to fly off;
• the crosspiece has burst or bent;
• the motor or pulley mount has become loose;
• the drum is deformed.

If the belt came off for the first time, perhaps the machine was simply overloaded during washing. In other cases, repairs will be required. When the belt is stretched or breaks due to prolonged and active use of the device, it is replaced or those parts that led to the breakdown are repaired. Details - in this article.

Engine

Errors will indicate a motor failure in an Indesit washing machine F01 or F02. Most often they occur immediately after starting the wash.

To fix the problem, you will have to repair the engine.. If this is not possible, it is changed. Read more here.

Bearing

A very common breakdown is wear or destruction of the bearings, which causes problems with the rotation of the drum. People who have been using an Indesit washing machine for more than 5 years have encountered this problem.

For bearing failure will indicate the rumble of the drum when rotating. The spin cycle stops. If the wear is severe, noise occurs even during the washing phase.

You can understand that the bearings have exhausted their service life if you remove the back panel. In this case, the entire tank will be covered in rusty stains. Both the bearings and the seal will have to be replaced. Read more here.

Pump

Pump failure is one of the most common malfunctions in Indesit washing machines. This is indicated by error codes such as: F05 or F11.

Main reasons:

1. Damage to the motor responsible for starting the pump.
2. Foreign objects getting into the pump: small items, screws, bra wires, etc.
3. Damage to the pump impeller.

If a foreign object is found, it must be removed and the blockage cleared. If the pump fails, the water stops draining, so the part will have to be replaced.

Shock absorbers

Knocking, excessive vibration of equipment, beating of the drum during washing - all this indicates subsidence of the shock absorbers. If a part breaks down, the Indesit washing machine simply will not start spinning.

Reasons why shock absorbers fail:

• time (the machine lasts 5 years or more);
• systematic overload of equipment;
• incorrect installation;
• washing massive items.

The shock absorbers cannot be repaired; they will need to be replaced, and two elements at once. Details - here.

Cuff

If the cuff in the Indesit washing machine is torn, it will leak upon any contact with water. This occurs due to the constant vibration and friction that the part experiences. The older the equipment, the higher the likelihood that the seal has simply worn out.

Sometimes the cuff breaks due to the fact that the drum has been loaded with items with sharp fittings:

• belts,
• fasteners,
• items left in pockets, etc.

Details - in this article.

Drum

If the drum fails, it stops rotating or leaks. The reasons may be different:

1. The wall of the part is rotten.
2. The seat for the bushing has collapsed.
3. The rib punch fastenings have been cut off.
4. The integrity of the drum is damaged.

Replacing a part is labor-intensive and expensive work. You will have to purchase a tank with a drum (Indesit washing machines have non-separable ones) and pay for the work of a technician. Therefore, before deciding on such repairs, you need to perform calculations. Sometimes it is more profitable to purchase a new washing machine. Details - here.

Brushes

The brushes are a component of the commutator motor, so if they wear out or break, the washing machine will not gain speed during the spin cycle, or the drum will stop altogether. Errors that indicate a faulty brushes F01 or F02.

The main reason for wear of parts is time. This process can be accelerated by abrasive dust that gets into the motor, high humidity in the bathroom, voltage surges, or overloading of equipment. Worn brushes cannot be repaired; they need to be replaced. Details - in this article.

Possible malfunctions of Indesit washing machines

Malfunctions in the operation of equipment do not always indicate a breakdown of some part. Sometimes the machine malfunctions due to a simple voltage drop in the electrical network or due to a decrease in water pressure.The causes may vary, which is why it is so important to diagnose them correctly.

Doesn't heat water

If the Indesit washing machine stops heating the water, error F08, F03 or F18 will light up on the display.

Possible reasons:

• The temperature mode is set incorrectly or the program is selected incorrectly;
• the tubular electric heater (TEH) is broken;
• The thermostat has failed;
• The control module has failed.

If the device is connected correctly, you will have to look for the reason for the lack of heating in the breakdown of some part. When it is discovered, it is either repaired or replaced. Details - in this article.

The castle is on fire

If the lock lights up during normal operation of the washing machine, this is absolutely normal. The icon indicates that the sunroof is locked. If the lock indicator blinks, the appliance does not follow commands, freezes, or does not open after the wash is completed, there is some kind of problem.

Causes:

1. Child lock is not enabled.
2. The control board has malfunctioned.
3. UBL is broken.
4. The door lock is broken.
5. The control module or program selector has broken down.
6. The pressure switch is broken (the machine does not take in water or constantly drains it).

To solve the problem, you need to restart the device and check that the child lock function is activated. If the lock is on and an error code appears, it needs to be deciphered. Once a breakdown is detected, it is repaired. Details - here.

Flowing

Causes of leaks Indesit washing machines:

• malfunction of communications supplying water to the device;
• problems with the hose: it came off, became clogged, its integrity was compromised;
• the drain filter is not tightened properly;
• The detergent dispenser is clogged;
• the water pressure in the water supply is excessive;
• the integrity of the hatch cuff is compromised;
• pipes are damaged.

The next step will be a sequential inspection of all parts that could lead to a leak: hose, inlet filter, cuvette, pipes, etc. The detected problem is eliminated. Why the machine leaks during operation, read here.

Doesn't wring out

Main reasons, which can cause the Indesit machine to stop spinning:

1. The drain is clogged.
2. A mode that does not involve spinning has been selected.
3. The device is overloaded.
4. An imbalance has occurred due to washing one large item.
5. The drain pump is broken.
6. The brushes are worn out.
7. The belt has come off or is slipping.
8. The motor does not work.
9. The tachometer has failed or the tracks on the control module have burned out.
10. Shock absorbers are broken or stretched.
11. Bearings are destroyed.
12. The pressure switch is broken.

Almost any part can cause the machine to stop spinning. Most serious breakdowns are displayed on the screen as an error code. If it is not there, you need to check the drain for blockages and make sure there is no excess or imbalance. Sometimes a reboot helps resolve the problem. Details - here.

Freezes

Machine Indesit may freeze due to the following reasons:

• water does not fill;
• the pressure switch is broken;
• The heating element has failed;
• brushes are worn out;
• there is a foreign object between the tank and the drum;
• water cannot drain;
• the control board is broken;
• the engine burned out.

You can find out more Here.

Doesn't turn on

If the Indesit washing machine does not turn on, reasons may be as follows:

1. No electrical connection.
2. The integrity of the cord or plug is broken.
3. The "Start" button is broken.
4. The control module has failed.
5. The wiring inside the housing is damaged.

First you need to check whether there is a connection to the electrical network, and also inspect the cord and plug for damage. Then you need to evaluate the functionality of the “Start” button: if it is broken, then other indicators will light up, and you will be able to configure the program, but you will not be able to start the wash.

Repairing or replacing the control module is a task that only a specialist can handle. Read more Here.

Doesn't take up water

Reasons why water is not collected into the washing machine:

• the water was turned off;
• the water supply valve is closed;
• the hose is kinked;
• the hatch door is open;
• a blockage has formed in the area of ​​the inlet filter;
• the control module is broken;
• the pressure switch has failed;
• UBL or pump does not work.

If none of these problems are detected, most likely the Indesit machine does not take in water due to broken parts. This can be understood by the error codes displayed on the screen. Details - in this article.

Doesn't drain water

Washing machine does not drain water in the following cases:

1. A blockage has formed in the area of ​​the drain filter.
2. There is a blockage in the sewer.
3. The drain hose is kinked.
4. The control module has failed or is damaged.
5. The drain pump or pressure switch is broken.

First you need to inspect the drain hose. If it is in order, then check the equipment for blockage. A breakdown of the drain pump will be indicated by error code F05, and a failure of the pressure switch will be indicated by F04. Parts need to be replaced. Details - in this article.

The door won't open

Door in the Indesit washing machine may not open in the following case:

• The “Child Lock” function is activated;
• UBL is broken (error code F17);
• the program crashed;
• the pump is broken (F05);
• no electricity;
• The drain system is clogged.

First you need to check whether the button lock function is disabled. Then you should restart the machine. If this does not help, the drain system is inspected for blockages. Broken parts must be replaced. More details can be found here.

Jumps during the spin cycle

Washing machine may jump during the spin cycle in the following cases:

1. The device is not installed correctly.
2. The shock absorber or damper has broken or will soon fail.
3. The springs are worn out.
4. The counterweight fastenings have become loose or it has begun to collapse.
5. The bearing is worn out.

Why the Indesit washing machine takes in water but does not wash, read here, about the causes of noise during spinning - Here.

How to reboot?

To restart an Indesit washing machine that has frozen during operation, you need to do the following:

• press the “Start” button, wait 10 seconds;
• the program that is running must stop - if it cannot be reset, the reboot continues;
• press the “On/Off” button and hold it for 5 minutes;
• disconnect the device from the network.

Restart is carried out no earlier than after 15 minutes. Read about the reboot Here.

Features of repair of equipment with vertical loading

In top-loading washing machines, the drum very often jams. In this case, error code F16 appears on the display. The control module, which is very vulnerable in these devices, may also fail.

Network filters often suffer. It cannot be ruled out:

• formation of blockages,
• pump failure,
• bearings,
• engine and other parts.

The main feature of the repair is that the drum of a top-loading washing machine is positioned with the hole facing up. First you will have to remove the control panel, then twist the cover and disassemble the case. This way you will be able to gain access to all the parts located inside. List of malfunctions of Indesit top-loading washing machines - Here.

How to disassemble a household appliance?

To disassemble the Indesit front-loading washing machine, perform the following actions:

1. Remove the top cover, unscrew the service hatch, and disassemble the front panel.
2. Disconnect the wires leading to the board.
3. Twist the engine and control module.
4. Remove the heating element and disassemble the drain system.
5. Remove the shock absorbers.
6. Dismantle the cuffs and clamp.
7. Remove the tank.
8. Twist off the water inlet valve and pressure switch.

The machine is disassembled. Disassembly instructions - in this article on how to remove the top cover - in this.

When does the drain hose need to be replaced?

Replacing the drain hose is required in the following cases:

• the hose is too short, its length is not enough to reach the sewer;
• the integrity of the hose is compromised;
• some parts of it have become worn out and thinned;
• cracks appeared on it.

If the hose is clogged, just clean it and replace it.

Fix it yourself or call a professional?

Whether to call a professional or do the repair yourself depends on its complexity. You can deal with minor problems such as a blockage in the hose or drain filter yourself. To replace the crosspiece, control board or other hard-to-reach parts, it is better to contact a specialist.

If the washer is under warranty

If the warranty period of the Indesit washing machine has not expired, but a malfunction occurred, no need to call a technician. First, the device must be rebooted.

When this measure does not help, you should look for a warranty card. It often contains numbers of service centers that should be contacted. If they are not there, then you need to go to the store with a claim.

Repairing at home: pros and cons

When a master comes to your home, the advantages are as follows:

1. There is no need to take large equipment to the service center.
2. The experts arrive quickly.
3. They carry out all actions in front of the client, which means that high-quality parts will not be twisted.

Among the disadvantages of home repairs:

1. The price will not be announced in advance, but only after inspection.
2. All repairmen include travel costs in the cost of repairs.
3. If the client refuses repairs, he will have to pay a specialist for calling and diagnostics.
4. There is a risk of meeting a scammer who ends up in the house.

Service at the service center

Advantages of repairing equipment at a service center:

• availability of a price list for all services;
• free diagnostics;
• use of original spare parts;
• availability of professional equipment;
• quality service;
• guarantee for work performed;
• possibility of resolving the dispute in court.

The main disadvantage of contacting a service center is the need to deliver the washing machine to its destination, which will require hiring movers and cargo taxis.

Conclusion

Indesit washing machines rarely break down during the warranty period. In general, the equipment is reliable and, with proper operation, will serve its owner for a long time.

If malfunctions are detected, they must be properly diagnosed. Easy repairs you can do yourself. It is better to entrust complex work to a master.