Washing machine not working (lights are on)

fatboyonadiet

A few days ago the washing machine still had a little water in it and the clothes were soaked. I cleaned out the pump/filter at the bottom which drained out water and had a button and clip in it but fine otherwise.

I then ran a spin and all was fine.

Gone to use it today and the lights are all on and I can hear the machine click (not sure of its locking door or trying to start cycle) but nothing else is happening.

All the pipework and plug etc looks fine and it has been moved or anything recently.

Help!!!

EssexExile

You didn't turn the water off when you were doing things the other day?

Mr.Generous

Carbon brushes worn out. It will fill and empty pretty much, but the drum wont turn so you just hear a few clicks as the programme goes through the motions. I have changed brushes on my own washer for the last 20 years and probably saved myself approx £43,756.28p in ridiculous repair bills, although I am prone to slight exaggeration.

fatboyonadiet

Nope, just checked the inlet and outlet pipe and both seem free of any blockages and working fine

fatboyonadiet

Mr Generous, I like how you're generous with your exaggerations too!

It doesn't seem to fill or empty now at all tho?

Also come to think about it, the drawer still had detergent in it, so something has happened mid cycle

EssexExile

fatboyonadiet wrote: »

the drawer still had detergent in it

So it's not filling. The tap is off or the solenoid valve (which lets the water in) has packed up.

fatboyonadiet

Thanks. Water is on, and double checked it. Must be solenoid?

EssexExile

Unless of course it's the brain not telling the solenoid valve! Are you good with water & electricity? If so check there's power getting to the valve, if not keep your fingers out!

fatboyonadiet

Not good at all, I'll keep my fingers well out!!!

macman

Make and model would be helpful...

fatboyonadiet

Zanussi ZWF14070W1