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WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS · HARARE
Washing Machine Not Switching On?
Machine Completely Dead or Showing No Power?
A washing machine with no lights and no display usually has a supply fault, a damaged plug or cable, a mains filter fault, a failed power button or a control board damaged by a surge. Our technicians test from the socket inwards on site in Harare.
- Washing machine diagnosis on site
- Front-load & top-load repairs
- Quote before work starts
- Mobile call-outs across Harare
- Independent repairer for all major brands
Call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718
Why Is My Washing Machine Completely Dead?
Check the supply first. Plug a lamp into the same socket, check the plug fuse and look for a tripped switch on the distribution board. If the socket works, the fault is usually the power cable, the mains suppression filter inside the back panel, the on and off button, or a control board damaged when the power returned after load-shedding.
Our washing machine repairs technicians trace the supply through the machine with a meter. Samsung and LG machines with digital displays often need the control board checked after a surge, and on Defy and Hisense machines we also check the power switch, door interlock and connections. Book a repair and leave the machine unplugged meanwhile.
Signs the Machine Is Not Switching On
No lights or display
Pressing the power button does nothing.
Died after a power cut
A surge has often damaged the board or the mains filter.
Power works on and off
A loose connection or a failing power button.
Burning smell at the back
Switch off and unplug. The mains filter or cable may have failed.
Common Causes of No Power
- Socket or circuit with no power
- Blown plug fuse or damaged cable
- Failed mains suppression filter
- Faulty on and off button
- Control board damaged by a surge
- Loose connection inside the machine
When to stop using the appliance
Switch the appliance off at the wall if you notice a burning smell, smoke, sparking, exposed wiring, repeated breaker trips or water near electrical parts. Leave electrical covers, high-voltage parts and the heater, motor, pump and anything behind a cover to a technician, then call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718 and we will arrange an assessment.
What Can You Safely Check First?
- Test the socket with another appliance.
- Check the distribution board for a tripped switch.
- Plug the machine straight into the wall, without an extension lead or voltage protector.
- Check for a dark display that wakes when you press a button.
If the plug or socket is hot, scorched or buzzing, leave it unplugged and have the socket checked as well.
How We Diagnose a Dead Washing Machine
The technician confirms power at the socket and plug, then tests the cable, mains filter, power switch, door interlock and control board until the break is found.
You get the cause and a quote before any work starts.
Book an appliance repair
Need this washing machine looked at?
Send the brand, the model if you have it, the fault or error code and your suburb. We confirm your booking and arrival time by phone or WhatsApp.
Related washing machine problems
Other Washing Machine Problems We Repair
Washing Machine Not Starting
The machine has power, but the selected wash cycle will not begin.
Washing Machine Tripping Electricity
The washer trips the breaker or earth leakage, or the plug gets hot.
Washing Machine Error Codes
The machine displays an error message or fault code during operation.
Washing Machine Door Not Opening
The door stays locked after the cycle.
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Washing machine types
Washing Machines We Repair
Front-Load Washing Machines
Door locks, door-seal leaks and high-speed spin issues are typical on front-loaders.
Top-Load Washing Machines
Lid switches, agitators or impellers and different overflow paths are assessed on top-loaders.
Washer-Dryers
Combined washer-dryers, checked for both the wash and the drying side. Mention it is a washer-dryer when you book.
Automatic Washing Machines
Fully automatic and twin-tub household washers, diagnosed from the point in the cycle where they stop.
Tell us the brand, whether it loads from the front or the top, and the model from the label on the door frame or back panel.
Washing Machine Brands We Repair
We are an independent repairer for all major washing machine brands, not tied to one manufacturer. Choose your brand for the faults those machines commonly develop.
Samsung washing machine repairsLG washing machine repairsDefy washing machine repairsHisense appliance repairsBosch washing machine repairsWhirlpool appliance repairsSpeed Queen appliance repairsSmeg appliance repairsSiemens appliance repairsAEG appliance repairsElectrolux appliance repairsMiele appliance repairsHaier appliance repairsBeko appliance repairsMidea appliance repairs
Washing Machine Repairs Across Harare
Our technicians travel to homes across Harare and nearby towns, so the washing machine is repaired where it is plumbed in.
Harare North
Avondale, Borrowdale, Mount Pleasant, Highlands, Chisipite, plus Mazowe and Domboshava
Harare West
Westgate, Mabelreign, Bluff Hill, Tynwald
Harare East
Greendale, Eastlea, Msasa, Mandara
Harare South
Waterfalls, Hatfield, Cranborne, Glen View
Harare CBD
City Centre, the Avenues, apartments, offices and shops
Ruwa
Ruwa and Zimre Park
Chitungwiza
Chitungwiza households and local businesses
Norton
Norton and surrounding homes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Washing Machine Not Switching On
Why is my washing machine not turning on?
Check the socket, plug fuse and distribution board first. If those are fine, the usual causes are a damaged cable, a failed mains filter, the power button or a control board damaged by a surge.
My washing machine stopped working after a power cut. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes. Surges often damage the mains filter or a component on the control board, both of which we can test and repair on site. See appliance damage after power cuts.
The display lights up but the wash will not start. Is that the same fault?
No. A lit display means the machine has power. See washing machine not starting for door locks, child locks and supply checks.
How much does it cost to fix a washing machine with no power?
A cable, filter or switch costs less than a control board. We diagnose first and quote before any work starts.
Book a washing machine repair in Harare
Tell us what your washing machine is doing and where you are in Harare. We confirm your booking and arrival time by phone or WhatsApp.
Book a washing machine repair
Having Problems With Your Washing Machine?
Call or WhatsApp 0719 227 718 with the brand, the fault or error code and your location. A technician diagnoses the machine at your home and quotes before any work starts.