Our washing machine broke last week and the first thought was to buy a replacement but I wanted to at least attempt a repair first.
The machine would still fill and empty water, but the dishes remained dry and there was a burning smell. So, I unplugged it, tipped it over and popped open the bottom cover.
Aside from the controller, the dishwasher was very simple: a drainage pump, a circulation pump, a heating element and some solenoid valves. A multimeter showed the (main suspect) circulation pump still had continuity which narrowed the search down to the pump’s starting capacitor. Seven euros and a few days later and it’s back in action!
The simple fix really gave me a sense of joy and satisfaction. It feels great to extend the use of something that I already have rather than need to consume more.
Can anyone relate? Any good repair stories?
I’m a big fan of the right to repair movement.
friend brought a sat controller, or something like that to me saying it didn’t work anymore.
The symptoms were the supply voltage dipping when powering on. Narrowed it down to a small, chipped ceramics SMD condenser. Removed it with the intention to replace it, but shit just worked again with the short being removed.
Regarding on the right to repair, I actually don’t know exactly what it is about. In general i feel the manufacturer should have the right to decline warranty if one opened the device and tried to repair it. However, since in my opinion the device belongs to the buyer, he should be able to do with it whatever the heck he wants.
Good call on the washing machine! I can totally relate.