Trying to keep my washing machine going

[italiarsenal]

I'm an English ex-pat living in Italy and we have a dead washing machine I'm trying to save. I have a very limited knowledge of electrics and washers but I am highly motivated! We cant afford to replace the washer and are currently hand washing nappies and clothes, not much fun! The machine just died mid cycle, no signs of life. With a multimeter I managed to test that voltage went as far as the circuit board and all I could think to do was take out the board and put the meter across any components that I could. From that all I can see is that there are 3 resistors that do not read across the meter. Does that mean they've failed, can I bypass them to check or do I need to try and identify and replace them and then try the machine again, that could be tricky but I'll give it a go! Not really experienced with a soldering iron. Thanks in advance if there is anyone out there that may be able to help us out!

 

[whirlcool]

In order to do a circuit board repair you really need some experience with soldering and desoldering. You wouldn't want to damage or short the circuit board out while repairing it.

Have you checked to door lock to make sure it's functioning properly? Sometimes that will stop a washer dead in it's tracks. What make/model washing machine is it?
Have you checked all the connectors, to make sure they are all on tight? You could try to uncouple/recouple them in case there is a loose connection somewhere.

 

[richnz]

Make and model of the machine?
You can always buy a used PCB if that's what you think is wrong

 

[davetranter]

Stop mid-cycle

Motor brushes??? How dead is 'dead'??? Any lights/LEDs?? Can you hear the 'whine' of brushes on commutator if you turn the drum by hand (assuming it's not got an induction motor)???

Photographs would probably help.

All best

Dave T