Indesit washing machine repair in Jerusalem

The Indesit brand has been operating in the Israeli market for many years. The company’s products are known for their reliability and quality. But, despite the thoughtful design and the relative ease of replacing wear-prone components, users often ask the question of how to repair an Indesit washing machine. The devices of this brand have features that make some, shall we say, troubleshooting difficult or impossible. But most breakdowns are quite easy to fix with your own hands.

Cases when repair is impossible or irrational
There are cases when self-repair of Indesit washing machines either should not be done, or it does not make sense. We list the common options:

The warranty period has not expired. Do not resort to repairs if the machine’s sensors indicate a malfunction of the control unit. It is worth calling the master or taking the device to the workshop for troubleshooting.
The design of the drum of the Indesit washing machine does not imply its disassembly. The service center will change it completely. Such a breakdown is not included in the warranty repair, and its elimination costs a lot of money. But it’s worth going for it if there is no master with golden hands “at hand”, who will weld a thin-walled tank or cut out and replace the damaged area.
Repair of the control unit should be entrusted to a qualified master.
All Indesit devices assembled in Italy, Turkey and some other countries provide for the replacement of bearings. But you should know that you can encounter a model in which repairs of this class are not provided. A failed bearing means traveling the device to a landfill and buying a new washer.
The electronic and mechanical part that characterizes the Indesit technique is literally the embodiment of reliability. Breakdowns are rare, but nothing lasts forever. While the warranty is valid, you can be sure that the service will eliminate any malfunctions.

It is worth noting: even if you have the skills to repair electronic equipment, it is worth entrusting the repair of the washing machine control system to a specialized workshop. The cost of the service will not be much higher than the price of parts in the retail market, and the time savings are tangible.

Features of the electronic part
There are many complaints about the Indesit washing machine control unit. There are even more instructions on the net that describe malfunctions and repair of the electronic part. The main feature of the brand’s control units (by the way, they are quite standardized and the same systems are used everywhere, for example, on the WITL 86 and older models) is the need to carefully read the instructions and provide the machine with the necessary power modes. The distinguishing features of the control electronics are as follows:

high sensitivity to sudden voltage drops;
automatic protection systems that are triggered by any mismatch of parameters;
sensitivity to high humidity or water ingress.
Electronic control module of the washing machine Indesit
Electronic control module of the washing machine Indesit

But to the credit of the company, the control units are extremely reliable. Automatic protection stops the machine. However, restarting is simple: you need to eliminate the parameter mismatch or simply reselect the desired program. Washing will continue without problems, while most models support starting from the middle of the cycle.

There are also many complaints about the reactions of washing machines to the parameters of the inlet water and its removal system. For example, models of vertical orientation require that the liquid discharge point be exceeded by 60-80 cm relative to the sewer drain. To do this, the housings even have a hose mount. To ensure this mode, you need to read the instructions. But there are many cases when the car literally explodes with foam when trying to remove water and floods the internal electrics.

Control panel indication
Many Indesit models provide a light or alphanumeric error indication. This is useful information that allows you to understand whether to call a washing machine repairman or do the troubleshooting yourself. For example, on models with an indicator, there is a list of errors, in particular:

F01 indicates a short circuit in the power circuits of the drive.
F03 indicates the absence of information from the temperature sensor.
F07 gives a signal that the tank fill sensor does not work during water supply.
Error codes on the Indesit display
Error codes on the Indesit display

In these cases, the answer to the question of how to repair a stopped Indesit washing machine with your own hands is quite simple. It is necessary to check the absence of moisture on the current-carrying circuits, the reliability of the contacts, the absence of oxides, filter clogging, and the presence of severe contamination. Other indications of the indicator indicate that you need to resort to qualified help. For example:

F04 – no data from the liquid level sensor, replacement is necessary.
F02 – no tachogenerator readings, there may be problems with the engine or control module.
F09 – an error in the memory chip of the control unit, it is eliminated only by replacement. Indesit washing machine repair required.
This short list only lists some of the indicator readings. A complete list can be found both in the documentation for the device and on specialized forums. Similarly to the alphanumeric, there is also an LED notification. For example, in machines of the WITL series, where there are diodes on the buttons for additional functions and the lower indicator:

a flashing lamp of button 4 means a malfunction in the contact groups, the engine or the control unit as a whole;
button lamp 3 indicates a mechanical blocking of the engine or the absence of a tachometer signal.

These light indications will allow you to understand whether it is possible to carry out repairs with your own hands or whether it is worth calling the master.

Such information is very useful and can significantly reduce the waste of time and money. You can control the cause to some extent and estimate how much it costs in this case to repair the Indesit washing machine.

Simple malfunctions and methods for their elimination
Very light cause-and-effect chains are given in the documentation for the washing machine. Let’s dwell on those that are not often repeated, but are easily eliminated with your own hands:

The wash does not start or the water does not heat up. TENA needs to be replaced. It is easy to make, the part is available at retail.
No water drain, automatic stops washing. The first thing to check is the clogging of the filter for the accumulation of large residues. The second is to clean the outlet hose, check the exhaust system. Electronics, as mentioned above, reacts very sharply to the parameters of fluid movement. Usually, after such a repair, the user remembers that it is necessary to do periodic maintenance of the machine.
Some Indesit washing machines suffer from the accumulation of fumes on the mains filter coils. This malfunction is easily eliminated: the elements are cleaned with a dry cloth and a brush with a long bristle.
Water or condensate in the control box stops the operation. To continue, the machine should be dried or disassembled and wiped the electronic part board. In any case, the presence of water most often does not lead to disastrous results, it is considered almost a regular regime.
Malfunctions of the lid lock and control knobs are solved by cleaning, and are mechanical. Occurs due to salting and accumulation of soap deposits.
Over time, drum shock absorbers wear out in washing machines. The level of noise and vibration during spinning increases. These elements are easily replaced independently.