Any household appliances eventually begin to fail, break. It can be minor malfunctions or major damage. First of all, you need to make sure that the machine is receiving power: check the electricity in the house, check the outlet with another household appliance. If everything is in order with this, then you need to start looking for reasons in the washing machine itself. We offer to consider common breakdowns of the Maytag machine, due to which it does not turn on, and also learn how to fix them yourself.
Before you start troubleshooting and repairing the Maytag washing machine, unplug the appliance from the power source so as not to get an electric shock.
Power supply problem
As already mentioned, before disassembling the equipment and looking for a breakdown inside, first check the presence of electricity and the health of the power source.
Why does not it work
If the system in the house is receiving electrical power, and everything is in order with the outlet, then you need to check the special fuse or circuit breaker. Perhaps somewhere in the circuit it was he who worked, and the power to the washing machine is not supplied. If the Maytag washing machine does not show signs of life and does not turn on, most likely it is not receiving power. Faulty power supply, power surges can also cause blown fuses. This problem usually occurs in private and country houses. Apartment owners rarely notice voltage drops.
How to fix
Blown fuses and circuit breakers must be replaced with new ones. Thanks to these assistants, household appliances do not receive a shock electric shock during power surges. The fuses take on an excessive load and trip or blow to open the circuit. Without fuses, surges in the power grid will destroy appliances in the house. If you often change fuses or circuit breakers, you need to call a specialist to find the causes of power surges and fix this problem.
Rusted contacts on the control panel
On the front of the Maytag washing machine there is a user interface that allows you to set the desired programs and control the appliances. If the machine does not turn on, there may be a problem in the control panel. This is the brain of the washing machine, therefore, without it, the equipment simply will not work.
Why does not it work
The control panel “gives commands” to other elements of the washing machine, with which it is connected via wires. There are several points of contact on the control panel. Since washing is accompanied by liquid, steam and moisture, contacts corrode over time. When this happens, they may not transmit electricity through the circuit, or may do so intermittently. Corrosion, rust lead to the fact that the machine simply stops turning on.
How to fix
The problem is quite easy to fix with your own hands, without the involvement of a master. To restore performance, you need to clean the corroded contacts. To do this, first disconnect the equipment from the power source. We need to separate the user interface from the car in order to disconnect the wires from the control panel. Rusty contacts should be cleaned with an alcohol wipe or a cloth, cotton pad soaked in an alcohol solution. After cleaning, you need to leave everything unassembled for a few minutes so that everything dries. Then reconnect the wires and try to start the washing machine.
If your washing machine has been in service for several years, most likely the contacts have already begun to corrode. You can prevent a malfunction in advance. To do this, try to disassemble the machine and check if the contacts are rusty. With visible signs of corrosion, disconnect the wires and clean the contact points.
Faulty control panel
The control panel in the Maytag washing machine allows us to control the appliances. With the help of several buttons, you can set certain programs, run different washing cycles. If this part is faulty, then the machine may stop starting.
Why does not it work
The machine can receive power, but the control panel in a faulty state does not transmit electricity further and prevents the device from turning on. If the user interface does not turn on and the indicators are off, the machine will not start. One of the causes of failure is natural wear and tear. If the machine has been serving you for a long time, most likely the control panel elements have simply worn out. Also, damage to the control panel can occur because moisture, steam, water get on it. All this could lead to failure, corrosion, short circuit, etc. As a result, the machine does not turn on.
How to fix
Most often, the control panel in the event of a breakdown requires a complete replacement; it is far from always possible to repair a faulty part. You can replace it yourself. To do this, disconnect the equipment from the mains, remove the detergent drawer and the top panel. Next, you need to unscrew the console, disconnect the wires from it. There is a control panel inside the console, it needs to be replaced with a new one. After making sure that the location of the new part is correct, you need to attach all the wires to it, install everything in place. After that, the washing machine should start.
If you are not sure that you can disassemble the machine yourself, replace the part and assemble the equipment back, it is better to trust a specialist. Without knowledge and experience in repair, it is possible to turn a small malfunction into a big problem, which will lead to more expensive repairs or a complete replacement of household appliances.
Faulty wiring between board and control panel
Damaged wires connecting the board and the user interface block the operation of the machine. Signals are simply not transmitted, so the equipment does not turn on.
Why does not it work
Wires can be damaged due to normal wear and tear, being pinched or twisted. Usually, wiring is damaged during repair work, because in closed technology they are in place, no one touches them, no one pulls them. When a wire break occurs, the signals from the user interface are not transmitted to the control board, respectively, the washing machine does not turn on.
How to fix
First you need to get access to the wires, for this you need to open the top cover and unscrew the console. Wires must be checked by visual inspection. Do not forget to disconnect the equipment from the network before starting work. If there is damage, replace the wires with new ones. Also check the other wires so that they are not twisted or pinched.
Faulty main control panel
The washing machine control panel is a board. Thanks to this element, you can turn on the equipment and manage it at your discretion. It starts different cycles of the program. You interact with the board through the user interface to control the machine.
The board can fail as a result of normal wear and tear on older Maytag washing machines. Moisture, steam, water falling on electronic contacts and elements can also cause a breakdown. If a short circuit occurs, the board simply burns out and requires a complete replacement, otherwise the washing machine will not turn on.
How to fix
The only way to fix a broken board is to replace it with a new one. First you need to get to this element of the washing machine. Then disconnect all wires and electrical connectors from it. Next, you need to remove the old part, install a new one and attach all the wires to it. Then you need to assemble the machine and try to start it.
The Maytag washing machine is a fairly reliable technique. It can last for years if the manufacturer’s recommendations are not ignored. But even with a careful attitude, breakdowns can occur over time due to natural wear, corrosion, and other reasons. We have analyzed the most popular reasons why the Maytag washing machine does not turn on and does not start. You can try to fix the damage yourself or trust the master, it all depends on your knowledge and skills. If you are not sure that you can handle it yourself, it is better to call a specialist so as not to accidentally break the technique out of ignorance.