Siemens has long been known as a purveyor of fine household appliances. Among them are a host of washing machines, all of which are specifically crafted to cleanse towering loads of dirty clothes. These machines, while erstwhile, are not perfect. One morning you may wake up, realize that your cat peed on the shirt you were going to wear for your job interview, and the washer won’t start. Instead of panicking, follow these simple troubleshooting steps. This article will cover how to fix appliances within reason. As with all electronic appliances, washing machine repair Scipio Center will eventually run the risk of electrical shock, at which point professional assistance should be called upon.
1. MY WASHING MACHINE IS SILENT AND WON’T OPERATE AT ALL!
Let’s say your Siemens stackable washer is inexplicably lifeless. The first thing to check is the exterior of the machine. Sometimes the problem is as simple as an inadvertently unplugged appliance. Unplug the appliance and test the outlet activity by plugging in another appliance and checking for connection. Then, make your way over to the breaker box and check the circuits. Check for blown fuses, and replace any that are defective. Perform an examination of the water supply valves, make sure they are turned on and perfectly functional. Check your filter screens, as debris from loads of clothing can clog it up. Please take caution by unplugging the appliance before performing a filter screen exam. Electrical shock is a real hazard in any home appliance repair Scipio Center scenario. While you’re down there, test the lid switch and the water level switch. The water level switch is more of a tube, whereas the lid switch looks more like an actual switch. Other common problem areas include but are not limited to the water pump, the water inlet valve, the centrifugal switch and the motor.
2. MY WASHING MACHINE WITH INTERNAL WATER HEATER DRAINS AS IT FILLS! WHAT GIVES?”
Nothing will interrupt a patented Siemens outdoor wear and sanitary cycle like a tub that seems to drain as quickly as it fills. This enigmatic issue can be quickly exposed by a brief inspection of the drain hose. The drain hose, which is an improved feature on the Siemens ultraSense washer with dark color cycle, is usually located at the top of the tub, approximately 38 inches from the bottom. This hose must be sealed tightly at it’s connecting edges, as open spaces will cause leaks and drainage during the filling cycle. Other areas of interest in the event of simultaneous draining and filling include the cam bar, the drain control lever, and the drain control coils.
3. WHY ISN’T THE WATER DRAINING OUT OF THE TUB AT THE END OF THE CYCLE?”
Well, this is inconvenient. Everything appeared to be going well with the washer repair Scipio Center woolCare Silk/Satin Hand Wash and speedWash cycles, but then the water refused to drain from the tub. What’s going on? First, check the drain hose. Much like a garden hose, the drain hose can sustain kinks and twists. Untangle the hose, and if the tub still refuses to drain, it can be a mechanical issue. Areas to scour for miscellaneous problems include the drive belt, the water pump, the motor coupler and the timer control.