Washer

[vixen]

Hi just wondered if there is anyone on here who knows anything about fixing a washing machine.
My cousins washer is a SERVICE and for some reason its started to take the powder and conditioner at the wrong time. Instead of at the beginning its started taking it on the final rinse have taken the compartment out and cleaned everything but still doing the same. Everything else is working ok ie rinse and heat cycle. Its just run out of warranty Any ideas anyone ? before I ring someone out to look at it. Apolgises if this is in the wrong please if it is can a MOD please move it for me.

[ilscuro]

Good luck getting someone out to look at it, i had a problem with my washer last year and called a few technicians who had ads in my local paper, not one could be arsed coming out to look at it, all i got was 'buy a new one they're cheap enough'

[BertRoot]

If just out of warranty contact the makers. You are covered for up to 3 years. There is a sample letter on MSE that covers this sort of early failure. Loads on here including myself have done it successfully. Goods not fit for purpose etc.

[Detector]

@ vixen it sounds like the controller pcb board or chips on it are fucked. the controller is like a mini pc and regulates all the timing for water and powder etc etc. easy thing to fix, the top should be able to be taken off with a few screws (make sure unit is unplugged) and you should be able to see the main pcb either on the top or at the front of the washer. mark each connector so you know where everything goes back, unscrew it and take the pcb out and look on ebay for a new one. replce the new one and put all cables back on and should be back to normal

[Detector]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servis-Was...item43aa6d70a2

it should look something like this

or this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servis-Was...item43aa84f1f1

make sure you get right part number, email me if you get stuck

[vixen]

Thanks to all that have replied offering advice its really appreciated

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servis-Was...item43aa6d70a2

it should look something like this

or this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servis-Was...item43aa84f1f1

make sure you get right part number, email me if you get stuck

Thanks for your post will do that this weekend if I get stuck which I probably will I will email you

[RSV]

Be carefull, make sure machine is physically unplugged from socket go carefull around capacitors etc.
Lots of people get hurt doing diy washing machine repairs.