How to check the power filter of an Indesit washing machine

Any household appliance needs to be looked after from time to time, checking key components and repairing them if necessary. It would not be a bad idea to check the power filter of the Indesit washing machine if the machine has difficulty turning on. This problem is often associated with the interference filter - a semiconductor component through which power is supplied to the machine, which is located on the power cord. It is this component that needs to be checked if the washing machine has stopped responding to the plug inserted into the socket. We will discuss in detail how to do this correctly.

Where is the part you are looking for located?

Often, the "home assistant" stops turning on due to a capacitor failure. To make sure that this part is to blame, you must first remove the power filter from the household appliance and inspect the interference filter. To get to it, you need to:

• Disconnect the machine from the power supply and other communications,
• Remove the top cover of the cm, having first unscrewed the retaining bolts,
• Look under the cover for the noise filter, which looks like a small black or white piece installed at the base of the power cord.

To remove the capacitor, you need to use a regular flat screwdriver, with which you need to remove the clamps. Do not try to visually determine the breakage of the capacitor - it will be more effective and accurate to check with a multimeter.

We determine the functionality of the part

Despite the fact that only a multimeter can provide accurate results, sometimes you can also find damage to an element with your own eyes. You should pay attention to signs of fire: melted wires and contacts, an unpleasant burnt smell, black spots. If there are no described signs around the interference filter, then you need to carry out simple diagnostics according to our instructions.

• Set the multimeter to the "buzzer" mode.
• Connect the device's probes to the capacitor's contacts.
• Check the resistance of the part - if there is no voltage at the output, then the unit is burnt out.

Replacing this element will not take much time even for a person without experience in repairing household appliances. All you need is to attach the filter to the seat with several clamps. It is much more difficult to find a part that will fit a specific model of the washing machine. It is better not to try to look for an analogue of the removed element, but immediately take the non-working part with you to the store as an example and buy exactly the same, but new. This is the only way to avoid mistakes and buy exactly the interference filter that will fit the washing machine.

After purchasing, all that remains is to install the unit in place, secure it with bolts, hide the insides of the machine under the top cover, and then reconnect the equipment to the light and water. After replacing, be sure to check the "home assistant" - if it and the control panel turn on normally, then everything is fine.

Why did the filter burn out?

It is very easy to diagnose and replace the interference filter, but it is even better to prevent a situation in which it fails. This is also important because if the cause of the damage is not eliminated, the new part can also break very quickly, which is why the money spent on its purchase will be wasted. We will briefly explain the principle of operation of the interference filter, so that it will be easier for you to understand the causes of damage to the unit.

Most often, this part burns out due to sudden voltage surges in the network. It is no secret that in Russia, sudden voltage surges occur very often, which is why complex electrical devices fail. Sensitive electronic modules in washing machines break down especially often, as they can become unusable even after the slightest failure in the electrical network.

The interference filter was created to eliminate sudden voltage drops, taking the brunt of the impact. The downside is that it is often only able to cope with small drops, remaining completely defenseless against large drops. In this case, it burns out and urgently turns off the entire system.

If this happens, the unit cannot be repaired - you will have to buy and install a new one. However, it is important to realize that replacing the interference filter will not fix the situation with voltage drops. Therefore, if such problems often occur in your home, you should first purchase a suitable stabilizer to prevent possible damage to household appliances.