Washing machine will not start: what to check and when to call a technician
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Call-out and diagnosis: €20 / 100 lei, free if you go ahead with the repair · Monday–Saturday 08:00–20:00
Common causes
- No power at the socket or a tripped fuse.
- The door is not fully closed or the door lock is faulty.
- The power cable or the interference filter is faulty.
- The control board or the power button is faulty.
- Child lock or delayed start is active.
What you can check yourself
- Plug another appliance into the socket to check it works.
- Check the fuse and the RCD in the fuse box.
- Close the door firmly until you hear the click.
- Check the manual for how to turn off the child lock.
For your safety, unplug the machine before any check and do not open the cabinet.
When to call a technician
If nothing lights up, or the lights come on but the programme does not start, we run an electronic diagnosis at your home. We also repair control boards, not just replace them.
Last updated: 2026-10-06. Written by the technicians of Reparații Mașini de Spălat București, with over 20 years of experience.
Other problems
Not draining · Not spinning · Not heating water · Leaking water · Noisy when spinning · Door will not open · Not filling with water
Frequently asked questions
Why will my washing machine not start?
If your washing machine does not start at all, first check the socket, the fuse box and that the door is properly closed. If no light comes on, the cause can be the power cable, the interference filter or the control board. If the lights come on but the programme does not start, the door lock is usually to blame.
What can I check myself?
Plug another appliance into the socket to check it works. Check the fuse and the RCD in the fuse box. Close the door firmly until you hear the click. Check the manual for how to turn off the child lock.
When should I call a technician?
If nothing lights up, or the lights come on but the programme does not start, we run an electronic diagnosis at your home. We also repair control boards, not just replace them.
How much does the repair cost?
The call-out and diagnosis at your home cost €20 / 100 lei, but if you accept the repair you do not pay for them. The price of the repair depends on the fault and the part needed; the technician tells you after the diagnosis, before starting any work. If you do not agree, the repair is not done.
Washing machine broken?
The technician comes to you, finds the cause and repairs the machine on the spot, usually in a single visit.
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