What to do if the Indesit washing machine does not spin clothes: repair tips
The full operating cycle of the Indesit washing machine involves washing clothes, rinsing and spinning. If for some reason the spin stage is omitted from the algorithm, this immediately affects the quality of the washing process as a whole.
Service center technicians can restore normal operation of the washing machine. But before asking for help, it’s a good idea to try to diagnose and repair household appliances yourself.
Why the Indesit washing machine does not spin and how to fix the problem, we will tell you in the article.
Reasons why the spin does not work
Most often, blocking the spin process is associated with operating errors in household appliances.
Wrong washing program selected
Washing mode:
- "wool",
- "silk",
- "down jacket",
- "gentle wash"
does not involve active spinning of laundry. In a hurry, housewives may make a mistake in choosing a program, which is why, at the end of the wash, they take completely wet things out of the drum.
Tank overloaded
Modern Indesit washing machines are equipped with a special mechanism for determining the weight of laundry loaded into the tank. As soon as the loading rate is exceeded, a signal is sent to the control module that blocks the spin mode.
It is important to place the laundry in the drum evenly, not in a lump.. This will not only help to avoid problems with spinning, but will also significantly extend the life of the washing machine as a whole.
Option disabled forcibly
Some series of Indesit washing machines are equipped with a spin button with a spring mechanism. To turn on the spin mode, the button must be pressed. As long as the button is pressed, regardless of the washing program, the “spin” option will be blocked.
Drive belt stretched
During operation of the washing machine, the drive belt stretches. And if no problems arise during the main wash, then already at the spinning stage the belt begins to slip (there is not enough traction with the drum pulley).
The drain pump has failed
The washing process is finished, but water does not drain - the drain pump is broken. As a result, the water level sensor sends a corresponding signal to the control module, which blocks the spin process until the water is pumped out of the drum.
The pressure switch is broken
If the water level sensor (pressostat) breaks down, the control module does not receive information about the tank being filled with water. As a result, the machine blocks the spin process. How to fix a broken pressure switch, read this article.
Tachometer malfunction
A special device that regulates engine speed (tachometer) - generator of signals transmitted to the control module. A malfunction of the tachometer results in the control unit receiving incorrect data that blocks the normal operation of household appliances.
Problems in the control unit
The electronic module is a mini-computer that controls all devices of the Indesit washing machine.
A sharp surge in voltage can damage the “brains” of the washing machine. in the network or water getting on the board.
Only replacing the control module will help restore normal operation of the washing machine (replacing individual elements of the module is not economically profitable). Read about control unit repair Here.
Diagnostics
About the fact that there are problems with the spin cycle, indicate the following signs:
- The washing program has ended, but the tank remains filled with water;
- after washing, wet items are removed from the drum;
- spinning is carried out every other time;
- the washing machine hums as if it is spinning, but nothing actually happens;
- The water drains very slowly.
To find out the exact reason why the washing machine does not spin, it is necessary to carry out a number of manipulations:
- Carefully study the control panel. Check the type of wash installed. Select the correct mode.
- If the specified spin speed is not enough, set the required amount manually.
- Distribute items evenly throughout the drum. Imbalance is one of the reasons for the lack of spin. To check whether this is so, you need to open the hatch, remove excess items from the washing machine, distribute the rest of the laundry evenly throughout the drum and restart the washing process.
After errors in operating the washing machine have been eliminated, you can begin checking its internal structure.
The following elements are diagnosed:
- Drive belt. To diagnose, move the washing machine away from the wall, remove the back panel, opening access to the pulley with the drive belt. Use both hands to scroll the belt to the right and left. If such actions cause the belt to sag, it must be replaced.
- Drain pump. To begin with, disconnect the equipment from all communications, then drain the water, unscrew the drain filter (located at the bottom of the front panel), pull out the powder receptacle, and lay the washer on its side. At the bottom of the Indesit washing machine there is access to the drain pump. It is carefully dismantled, checked for blockages (cleaned if necessary) or mechanical damage (if any, the part requires replacement).
What to do?
The reason for the lack of spin has been established, the tools have been prepared (screwdrivers, pliers), and you can begin to restore the normal operation of the Indesit washing machine.
Changing the drive belt
Replacing a stretched drive belt is as easy as shelling pears:
- remove the old belt - to do this, hold the belt with one hand, and turn the drum pulley with the other;
- We pull the new belt onto the large pulley with its edge, then onto the small one, holding the belt with one hand and turning the pulley.
If after two or three rotations of the pulley, the tension has not weakened, the new belt is secured correctly.
Cleaning the drain filter
The Indesit washing machine will never start the spin process if there is water left in the tank. A clogged drain filter is one of the reasons why water does not drain completely from the washing machine.
You can clean the filter in the following way:
- At the bottom of the front panel of the washing machine, a hatch is opened that hides access to the filter.
- Unscrew and remove the drain filter, if necessary, clean it of accumulated debris and foreign objects.
He will tell you how to clean the filter this article.
What to do if the Indesit washing machine does not spin, the video will tell you:
Call the master
There are many problems that can cause blocking of the spin process in the Indesit washing machine, and some of them (for example, problems with the control module) require qualified diagnostics and repair.
You can call a technician to your home using the services of service centers (contacts are not difficult to find on the Internet). Unlike craftsmen who work individually, large household appliance repair centers provide a guarantee for the services performed (documented). When ordering spare parts from large suppliers, there is less risk of getting a fake.
The cost of work to restore the spin mode in the Indesit washing machine varies from 1100 rubles. up to 1700 rub. (excluding spare parts).
It should be remembered that the final amount is announced by the technician only after inspecting the household appliances. The amount of payment may be affected by: the urgency of the order, the type (complexity) of the breakdown, the cost of spare parts (original parts will cost more).
A lot of important and useful information about the repair of Indesit washing machines is presented in this section.
Conclusion
Lack of spin in the Indesit washing machine is not a reason to panic. Most often, this problem is solved by simple actions: choosing the correct washing mode, correctly loading the drum.
If the lack of spinning is caused by technical problems, then if you have the tools and minimal knowledge of the internal structure of the washing machine, returning it to normal operation will not be difficult.
