SMOKE Hi . When the drier part of my washing mac=hine was on the other day there was smoke coming out the front. does this mean i need a new machine or can it be fixed? and what is itm ~? cheers marion

my first though would be to consider if its electrical smoke of friction smoke, chances are if it smokes on spin the motor is over heating and ready to pack in its operation, new brushes may solve the problem before buying a complete new motor.

Hi Christina

Unfortunately, letting the smoke out of any appliance is never a good thing and is almost always terminal. I think your only option would be to cart it to an appliance repair tech. for the post mortem and estimate on repairs.

Sorry
-Steve

Unplug the washing machine from your electrical plug immediately, and do not run the washer at all. The longer you run the machine with smoke coming out of it, the more expensive will be the repairs. Not only that, but, you could have smoke damage, and cause yourself health problems by breathing in the toxic smoke. Your question can only be answered by physically inspecting the machine. Please have it serviced by a qualified service technician.

take out the plug
remove the motor
now clean it ??
check the brushes or replace them if worn
or if you do not do this a new motor will be needed
as the motor safety switch will get blown

The noise would possibly indicate that your drum bearings are on their way out, this would more than likely mean a new spider assembly, tripod in shape and houses the bearings through the drum, as well. They come in kits or bearing assembly alone for various prices, usually around 40 pounds for the kit but it would be a very difficult job if you are not familiar with this type of work, bearing extractor kits are best used but more cost, drum seals may also be needed.

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how to operate GALA washing machine of model no. GL 95 LAQ-1
Thanks

Please post a model number. What do you mean by 'shorting out'? Was there a pop, or spark, smoke, or burning smell? What was the funny noise? A hum, a clanking, a squeal? And what area of the machine did it come from? Does the machine agitate, spin, or fill? Thanks.

Hi,

Overloading the machine puts extra strain on the motor and the smoke you saw was most likely coming from the motor. As you unplugged it and it ran normally the next time, you may have avoided doing any damage - or at least serious damage - to the motor.

You should be able to continue using the machine with no problem, but don't be too surprised if your motor quits in future. If you are using the machine again and you notice smoke - whether you've overloaded the machine or not - switch it off and have it replaced or at least inspected.

Regards,
BElectric.

The usual cause of smoke coming out of drum is that the heater element has come on or stayed on with no water in the drum
Try it on a spin cycle only, if smoke still comes out of drum, then could be a faulty pump, or main motor is burning.

Hi,
Call your technician again. You paid him to fix the problem - which he clearly has not.
This is potentially a fire risk.

If it is a few days before technician will arrive, it is possible to identify where the smoke is coming from yourself.
If you are used to electrical repairs, it is possible to remove the cover and run the machine with the cover off to observe components. Obviously this is a potentially dangerous situation, so do not touch the machine at all in this condition to avoid electrocution - nor touch anything for 10 minutes after unplugging, as voltages can be stored and still be lethal.

It could be a component on the control board, a loose connection, a partially broken wire, loose belt tensioner, motor capacitor, motor brushes, loose belt, rubbing component.
Spotting it smoking will certainly help identify it!