Zanussi(Electrolux) Washing machine won't start

[patkins]

Hi, we have a Zanussi (Electrolux) Aquacycle 1200 washing machine which was working perfectly yesterday and wont start today.
The local council turned off the water overnight and as the first action of the machine is water intake, could an airlock in water intake be causing the problem as the machine may be sensing no water?
I've tried for airlock and water is going to machine.

[Grizz]

i never heard of a washing machine airlocking Pat(not saying it couldnt happen though). Are lights coming on or can you hear buzzing?

[patkins]

Hi Grizz. The tap splutters in the mornings after the water has been off so I just thought that as the was machine valve and pipe are after the tap that it might have been air locked.
The machine makes all the attempt to start by first filling water which lasts about two seconds and stops. That's why I thought about air lock. So it could be pump.
Missus just informed me we have it 5 to 6 years.
So it probably would be more expensive to get it seen to.

[Grizz]

i think the pump does have to have water in it to pump but i thought the flow would get to there at least. if you now have a good flow to the point where it enters the machine keep turning it on and off a few times. maybe if it is an airlock this might clear it. it would be a bit of a cooincidence if the pump went same time as the council were ~~~~ing about.


Edit
try cleaning out the filter too, its near the pump, might be full of gunk

[patkins]

Thanks Grizz for that.
The missus thinks it's time to buy a new one and who am I to argue. 5 to 6 years is not bad anyway without any trouble so a new one it is. once again thank you. Pat.

[patkins]

Just as a footnote to the above problem.
Bought new wash machine-dealer took old one away- and when I was installing new one and as I was putting cold water hose on machine end I noticed that the inlet contained a small filtering device and I wondered had I unscrewed this pipe from old machine would I have found it clogged with dirt.
This is not a question by the way but may be a pointer for anyone else with a washing machine problem similar to mine.

[gregk]

I know it's too late but this might help others. After work is done to main water supply [usually a rezone why water is switched OFF] it is possible for dirt to get thru pipes and block filters or small valves. My mate's whole culdesac managed to get blocked toilet valves after some work to water mains. Yes there was posibility your inlet pipe filter was blocked.

[patkins]

Thanks greg. Ya water is always dirty after turning it back on. The machine gave us 5-6 years service so it was probably time to get rid of it anyway.

[Googley]

Well I have been a fan of Zanussi for years as they last much longer than other brands and find that on average their machines can go 10 - 15 years without a single problem!! Actually think 5-6 years is quite short, I normally buy the best at the time and find it really does pay for itself. Only had 3 machines in 3 decades so proves you get what you pay for in the white goods world.

Forgot to say I do try and always clean the filters on a regular basis as it seems to help them keep going rather than letting them fill-up with fluff, etc.

Good luck with the new one.

[patkins]

Thanks Googley, I'll pass on the good wishes to the missus. LOL