Ariston Inlet Valve or Door Lock Activation Without Drum Movement

Washer-dryer makes clicking or buzzing noises but does not start washing.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Door not properly locked, weak motor start due to worn brushes, jammed drum, faulty motor capacitor (on some models)

Safety: Unplug before internal checks.

Steps:

Confirm door lock: Ensure the door locks and the lock indicator is on.
Check drum: Try to rotate the drum by hand. If jammed, look for foreign objects between drum and tub.
Motor brushes: Inspect and replace worn brushes if the motor hums but does not turn.
Start capacitor: On models with a start capacitor, test and replace if its capacitance is out of spec.

Note: Repeated attempts to start with a stalled motor can damage the control board.

Medium 3/5

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