I have a AL125OCT Washer Drier and the drum motor appears to have stopped working. The machine goes through its cycle without the drum rotating. The drive motor just does not start. The drive belt seems fine. Is it an overload switch that needs resetting? part of the electronics that may have failed or could it be the motor? There is no evidence of fusion. Thanks David
Washing Machines - Ariston Technologies - Ariston AWD12 Front Load Washer/Dryer
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To even contemplate trying to repair something like this you must have the service manual or service sheet, often inside the machine, under the inspection panel, when removed will reveal a troubleshooting manual. https://secured.whirlpool.com/Service/SrvTechAdm.nsf/2cd44500d572193285256a45004fd9d6/f16b0618a09b52f6852574a5004b31c1?OpenDocument Above is a generic service manual, if there is no sheet in the unit, this will help somewhat. Now below is a dedicated self help washer repair troubleshooting site, all free, now between this website and http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/diy-repair-help.html
You simply are going to have to troubleshoot to isolate and fix your problem,as may symptoms, look the same , yet have very differing Causes. It also would be good if you have a Multimeter, too. But as said it is all in the manuals and troubleshooting sites to know exactly what to do, step by step. "Is it an overload switch that needs resetting? " (sic) No I do NOT think so. "part of the electronics that may have failed ?" (sic) Yes i DO think you have had some sort of electronic, electrical, sensor failure. "could it be the motor? " (sic) usually these stand up well, you can usually tell by the smell that a burnt out motor gives off, it is very distinctive. So NO I do NOT think the motor is bad. It is most likely OK. But never to be ruled out, until tested.
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