For what reason does the lock light up and the Indesit washing machine does not turn on, what should I do about it?

The smooth operation of a washing machine greatly simplifies the life of a modern person. But suddenly reliable technology stops working.

When starting the program, the spiral machine does not turn on, indicating a problem with a flashing “lock” indicator.

There are several reasons why this situation can occur: from a trivially unclosed hatch door to serious damage to the control module.

Detailed information about why the “lock” indicator is on and the Indesit washing machine does not turn on will help you decide to repair the equipment yourself or use the services of a service center technician.

Why does it blink and not start?

It’s one thing when the “lock” indicator lights up during the washing process, thereby notifying that the hatch door is locked. Another moment is when the “key” indicator is on, but the washing process cannot be started.

What to do first?

Before making final conclusions regarding the reasons for the Indesit washing machine not starting, it is necessary to carry out a number of manipulations to exclude serious damage and breakdowns.

What should be done:

1. Check that the loading hatch door is closed tightly.The washing machine will never start the washing process if the door is not closed tightly (a kind of protection against leaks).

   The door is opened and closed again until the characteristic click of the hatch appears. If a click is not heard, you need to check the lock hole for foreign objects.

2. Check the water pressure in the tap. The thing is that with minimal pressure (or complete absence of water in the tap), the washing machine does not start. The control module receives a signal that the tank does not fill with water, to which the washing machine reacts by flashing the “lock” indicator and blocking the start of the selected washing program.
3. Restart the washing machine. The slightest power surges in the network can cause a program failure. To reset the error and return the washing machine to work, you need to unplug the device, wait twenty minutes, and then restart the process by selecting the “drain and spin” mode.

Most often, after the manipulations have been carried out, the Indesit washing machine resumes normal operation. If it is not possible to achieve the desired result, then it is necessary to carry out more detailed diagnostics and repairs.

What breakdowns can occur and how to fix them?

In most cases, you can fix the problem of a flashing “lock” and the washing machine not starting with your own hands. To do this, armed with the simplest tools (screwdriver, pliers), carry out a number of simple repairs.

Replacing hinges

During operation of the washing machine, under the weight of hanging wet clothes, the hinges on the hatch door begin to sag and bend. The control module receives a signal that the door is not tightly closed, and as a result, the machine blocks the washing process.

The situation can be corrected by replacing loose hinges:

• the washing machine is disconnected from the network;
• open the hatch door, use pliers to loosen the clamp, push the rubber cuff inside the drum;
• carefully disconnect the wiring from the hatch lock;
• Unscrew the fixing bolts, remove the front panel and top cover of the washing machine;
• open the plastic casing hiding the door hinges;
• remove the hatch door hinges and install new elements in their place;
• Reassemble the washing machine in reverse order.

After replacing the loops, you need to turn on the machine and start the washing process. If the lock light continues to blink, you should pay attention to the hatch locking device.

Replace UBL (hatch blocking device)

Replacing the UBL yourself is not difficult. The main thing is to choose the right new element (the reference point is the serial number of the washing machine) and clearly adhere to a certain sequence of actions:

1. Open the hatch.
2. Bend the seal, open access to the clamp, and tuck the rubber cuff inside the washer.
3. Remove the mounting screws.
4. Remove the lock and disconnect it from the wiring.
5. Install a new element in place of the dismantled lock.
6. Connect the UBL to the wiring and assemble the machine in the reverse order.

Work is carried out only in a washing machine that is de-energized.

Pressostat

The sensor responsible for the required water level during the washing process is a pressure switch. If this element fails, a corresponding signal is sent to the control module of the washing machine, blocking the washing process.

Replacing the pressure switch will help fix the problem:

• the washing machine is unplugged and moved slightly away from the wall;
• unscrew the fixing elements, remove the top panel;
• inspect the pressure switch (located on the right side of the washing machine body) for blockages and integrity of the contacts.

Call the master

In the case where there are no washing machine repair skills or the actions taken did not lead to the desired result, you can’t do without the help of a master.

To call a specialist to your home, you can use the services of service centers (contacts are not difficult to find on the Internet). The main thing before filling out the application is to indicate as accurately as possible the type of breakdown, the model and brand of the washing machine, and the year of manufacture of the household appliance.

Depending on the cause of the washer malfunction, The average cost of a specialist’s services will be:

1. Replacing a hatch locking device on average costs RUB 4,500.
2. Replacement of hinges - 2000 rubles.
3. Diagnostics and repair of the control module - 4,500 rubles. (replacement starts from RUB 5,500).

The cost of the work will be announced by the technician after inspection and detailed diagnostics of the washing machine. If a specialist asked for a certain amount of money even before the repair began, it’s worth thinking about whether this person is really a master and not a fraudster?

A lot of important and useful information about the repair of Indesit washing machines is presented in this section.

Conclusion

The “lock” light on the dashboard is a kind of indicator by which you can monitor all problems with the Indesit washing machine. Most often, after studying the essence of the problem in detail, restoring the functionality of the washing machine with your own hands will not be difficult.