Dawlance Wash Motor Not Running

Washer fills with water but does not start washing; drum does not move.

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

Faulty wash motor winding, Defective motor capacitor (top-load), Broken drive belt, Failed motor relay on PCB

Safety first: Unplug the washer before accessing the motor or belt.

Check for overload: Remove some clothes and try starting the cycle again.
Inspect drive belt: Remove the rear panel and verify the belt is intact and properly tensioned. Replace if broken or badly worn.
Check motor capacitor (if present): On Dawlance top-load models, locate and test the capacitor. Replace if bulged or out-of-spec.

If the motor still does not run, the motor or PCB may be defective and should be tested by a Dawlance technician.

Hard 4/5

Drive Motor Assembly

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