Samsung washing machine turns off during washing

There is an unpleasant situation in the life of a housewife when she starts the washing machine, goes about her business, and then suddenly discovers that the “home assistant” has switched off while working. At the same time, it is impossible to restart the work cycle, because the equipment stops responding to any commands. Why does the washing machine turn off during washing, and how to deal with it?

Why did the problem occur?

If your Samsung washing machine suddenly turns off in the middle of a cycle, then perhaps this was due to external factors that you simply did not notice. First of all, you should check the most basic things, and only then proceed with a serious diagnosis of the insides of the washer. First, inspect the outdoor electrical system.

• Maybe you were leaving, and during this time the electricity in the house was turned off? Maybe the light went out in the entire apartment or only in the room where the Samsung washing machine is located? You also need to check the electrical panel.
• If the previous points have been checked, then pay attention to the outlet to which the machine is connected.
• Finally, carefully examine the washer cord to see if it has been bitten by the dog or if there are any visible defects on the plug.

These three points are the most basic reasons for the malfunction, due to which the Samsung washing machine could turn itself off in the middle of the cycle. If any of this happens, then the problem can be dealt with quickly and without problems.But if the “home assistant” stops turning on due to damage, a stuck power button, a problem with the electronic module, or a broken noise filter, then in-depth diagnostics and repairs will be required.

Noise suppression filter and wiring in SM

What should I do if the light was not turned off while the Samsung washing machine was operating, but the socket and cord are in order? You should first check simple elements of household appliances, and if necessary, move on to diagnosing complex parts. Let's start by inspecting the power cord, plug and noise filter. These parts are related to each other, so they will be checked simultaneously. Follow the instructions to dismantle parts.

• Disconnect the washing machine from all communications.
• It is advisable to move the device away from the wall so that there is free access to the rear wall of the machine.
• Remove the screws securing the top cover of the equipment.
• Find the noise filter, most often located slightly to the left of the power cord connection inside the body of the Samsung washing machine.
• Now you need to loosen the lock that holds the power cord.
• All that remains is to pull out the filter and power cord.

After successful dismantling, you need to carefully inspect the wire plug. If there are no visible defects, then take a multimeter, switch it to resistance measurement mode, and connect the probes. If the device shows a zero value, then the tester is in order and ready for diagnosis.

Switch the tool to buzzer mode and use probes to check each core of the power cord. The tester will beep every time if the connection between the tested sections of the wire is in order. If the device remains silent, then the wire is clearly damaged.

Under no circumstances should you test a wire that is live; be sure to disconnect the cord from the electrical outlet.

Repair in this case will not give the desired effect. Do not twist or use blue electrical tape to repair the wire of your Samsung washing machine. It is much cheaper and more efficient to simply buy a new cord, with the purchase of which a break or short circuit will definitely not happen again in the near future.

After the wire, you should check the filter using the same multimeter with buzzer mode. Connect the tester probes to the capacitor contacts, and if you see 0 or 1 on the display, you will have to throw away the element. In order not to waste your money, buy exactly the same filter as you removed from your “home assistant”.

Heating element, motor or electronic module

If the washing machine turns off during washing, but there are no problems with the electricity, the socket, the wire or the filter, then the heating element is most likely to blame. A water heating element with a damaged housing is capable of short-circuiting, so the power to the device will be turned off immediately during the operating cycle, since the heating element will be activated to heat the water.

When there is a suspicion that the heating element is the cause of the malfunction, it must be removed and carefully checked. Due to the fact that in Samsung washing machines the heating element is located at the front, it is difficult to get it without the proper experience and skills. To save time, it is better to call a service center specialist who can immediately check the heating element, engine and electronic module of the equipment. At the same time, if the normal operation of the engine can still be restored independently, for which you can replace worn brushes, then it is better not to even touch the control module for ordinary owners of the machine.

Owners of models with an inverter engine should not try to remove and repair the engine themselves - it is safer to call a technician.

If you have a Samsung washing machine with a commutator motor, then to remove the motor, you first need to remove the back wall of the washer. Then remove the drive belt, unscrew the bolts holding the motor, and then remove the motor from the device. Now all that remains is to remove the old brushes using a Phillips screwdriver and attach new parts in their place. Put the motor back in its place and be prepared for the fact that for some time the new brushes may occasionally spark while the commutator motor is running. You should not be afraid of sparks - this is a normal phenomenon during which the brushes grind in.

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