LG washer no power
Common reasons your LG washer has no power
The most common reasons your LG washer has no power are a malfunctioning electronic control board, faulty user interface or a broken motor.
47% of the time it's the
Electronic Control Board
16% of the time it's the
User Interface Control
12% of the time it's the
Motor
25% of the time it's the
Something else
Most common repairs needed to fix a LG washer
Electronic Control Board Replacement
A malfunctioning electronic control board can lead to various failures in a washer. This is because the board serves as the brain of the washer, controlling crucial components such as the water valve, drive motor, drain pump, and cycles. If the electronic control board fails, the washer may not power up or display the cycle status. Additionally, it might fail to fill, agitate, spin, or drain. In some cases, a shorted board may emit a burning smell.
User Interface Control Replacement
A faulty user interface control may become unresponsive and won’t allow you to change wash cycle settings or turn the washer on and off. In some failures, only one or two buttons or dials on the interface are affected, but in some cases the entire interface will be completely dead. Cycle status such as time remaining in the cycle won’t display properly on a defective user interface. Control keys or buttons on the user interface may also stick, causing the washer to exhibit inconsistent behavior, such as starting or stopping unexpectedly during a cycle. Error codes may also be present.
Motor Replacement
A broken washer motor will prevent the spin basket from rotating or agitating, and can also cause a variety of other issues that affect the washer’s ability to function properly. Signs that the motor is wearing out include unusual noises during operation, such as grinding or squealing sounds. The washer may also exhibit erratic spinning or agitation, with clothes not being properly rinsed or still soaking wet after the spin cycle. Additionally, a worn-out motor may lead to the washer not completing its cycles, stopping abruptly, or not starting at all. Burnt smells or overheating around the motor area can be indicative of internal problems. In some cases, visible damage to the motor itself may be apparent.
What to expect when you experience an LG washer no power issue
How is the no power problem fixed?
Correcting most no power problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, user interface control or motor. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.
Sears Home Services recommendations for a washer that has no power
When the washer has no power it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend scheduling LG washer repair with a local Sears Home Services professional who can perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of washer failures.
What to look out for with a washer no power diagnosis
Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your washer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.
LG Washer Power Button not Working
When your LG washer power button is not working, unplug the washer power cord and press the power button for 5 seconds to reset the electronic control board. Plug the washer back in and see if the power button starts working. Resetting the control board in this manner may fix the problem.
If resetting the control board didn’t fix the power button problem, check the washer electrical outlet for power. Check the house circuit breaker for the washer outlet and reset that breaker if you find it tripped. That may restore power to the washer so the power button works.
If a tripped breaker isn’t causing the problem, test the electrical outlet by plugging a small lamp or night light into the outlet. If the electrical outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the outlet.
If these basic troubleshooting steps don’t help your fix the problem with your LG washer power button not working, then a bad electronic control board, defective control panel or wiring failure could be preventing the power button from working. Schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and fix the problem.
LG Inverter Direct Drive Washer Won’t Turn On
When your LG inverter direct drive washer won’t turn on, check the power cord to make sure it’s firmly plugged into the electrical power outlet.
Check the house circuit breaker for the washer electrical outlet. Reset the house circuit breaker if you find it tripped.
Resetting the electronic control board in your LG inverter direct drive washer that won’t turn on may fix the problem. Use the procedure to reset the control board.
- Unplug the washer power cord to completely disconnect electrical power.
- Press and hold the power button for 5 deliberate seconds.
- Plug the washer power cord back in to restore power.
- Press the power button to see if the washer powers up.
If the washer doesn’t power up after resetting the control board, a bad control panel, defective electronic control board or wiring failure can prevent the washer from working. Schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the washer.
Troubleshooting an LG Washer that Won’t Power On
Follow these basic troubleshooting steps when your LG washer won’t power on.
- Make sure the washer power cord is securely plugged into the electrical outlet.
- Check the house circuit breaker for the washer electrical outlet. Reset the house circuit breaker if you find it tripped.
- Test the electrical outlet for power. Plug a small lamp or night light into the washer electrical outlet. If the outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the electrical outlet.
- Perform a hard reset on the washer electronic control board. Unplug the washer power cord. Press and hold the Power button for 5 deliberate seconds. Plug the washer back in.
If the washer won’t power up after following these basic troubleshooting steps, one of these failures could be causing the problem when your LG washer won’t power on:
- Defective control panel.
- Bad electronic control board.
- Faulty power cord.
- Internal wiring failure.
Schedule washer repair when you’re unable to find and fix the cause of problem when your LG washer won’t power on. We’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to repair the washer.
LG Front Load Washer Will Not Turn On
When your LG front load washer will not turn on, follow these expert tips to fix the problem.
- Check the washer power cord to make sure it’s full plugged into the electrical outlet. Plug the outlet cord insecurely if it’s partially or fully unplugged.
- See if the house circuit breaker for the washer electrical outlet has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker if you find it tripped.
- Test the washer electrical outlet for power. Plug a small lamp or night light into the washer electrical outlet to see if it’s working. If the electrical outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the washer electrical outlet.
- Perform a hard reset on the electronic control board using these steps:
- Unplug the washer power cord.
- Press and hold the Power button on the washer control panel for 5 deliberate seconds.
- Plug the washer power cord back in to restore electrical power to the washer and reboot the control board.
The washer may begin working again after resetting the electronic control board. If not, once of these failures could be causing the problem when your LG front load washer will not turn on:
- Defective electronic control board.
- Bad washer control panel.
- Faulty power cord.
- Internal wiring failure.
Schedule washer repair service to have an experienced Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the problem when your LG front load washer will not turn on.
What to do when your LG Washer Doesn’t Turn On
Check the power cord when your LG washer doesn’t turn on. Plug it securely into the outlet if it’s partially or fully unplugged.
If the power cord is okay, follow these troubleshooting steps to find and fix the problem when your LG washer doesn’t turn on.
- Check the house circuit breaker for your washer and reset the breaker if you find it tripped.
- Test the washer’s electrical outlet by plugging in a night light or small lamp into the outlet. If the electrical outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the outlet.
- Perform a hard reset on the washer’s electronic control board. Unplug the washer and then press the power button for 5 deliberate seconds. Plug the washer power cord back in to restore power. The washer may power up and work properly after performing this hard reset on the control board.
If these basic troubleshooting steps don’t fix the problem when your LG washer doesn’t turn on, schedule washer repair service. Our Sears Home Services technician will visit your home to fix the washer. The technician may find a defective control panel, bad electronic control board or wiring failure that is preventing the washer from powering up.
Finding the Cause of an LG Washer Not Powering On
Follow these expert tips to find the cause of an LG washer not powering on.
- Check the power cord to make sure it’s full plugged into the electrical outlet.
- See if the house electrical breaker for the washer has tripped. Reset that breaker if you find it tripped.
- Test the electrical outlet for the washer by plugging a night light or small lamp into the outlet to see if the outlet works. If the outlet is dead, have an electrician fix the electrical outlet.
- Perform a hard reset on the washer electronic control board by following these steps:
- Unplug the washer power cord.
- Press and hold the power button for 5 deliberate seconds.
- Plug the washer power cord back in to restore power.
If the washer won’t power up after performing the hard reset on the control board, schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician fix the problem. The technician will check issues such as a defective electronic control board, bad control panel and a wiring failure between washer components. Our experienced washer repair technician will find and fix the problem quickly and efficiently so you can get back to washing your laundry.
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