Indesit Drive Motor Not Running

Washer-dryer fills with water but will not start washing; drum does not turn; timer may count down.

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

Worn carbon brushes on motor, open-circuit motor winding, broken motor wiring harness, faulty motor triac on control board

Safety: Unplug before removing rear panel.

Check drum movement: Spin the drum by hand. If stiff, investigate for mechanical obstruction or bearing failure.
Inspect belt: Ensure the drive belt is intact and correctly tensioned between motor and drum pulleys.
Check motor brushes: Remove the motor and inspect brushes. Replace if worn short.
Test motor windings: Measure resistance across motor terminals. Replace the motor if windings are open or shorted.
Control board: If motor and wiring are good, suspect a failed motor driver on the PCB.

Hard 4/5

Drive Motor (Carbon Brushes / Motor Assembly)

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