LG Washing Machine No Power $1 Fix 

I’ve owned a nice Kenmore front loaded washing machine which has been running very well for 13 years. It just lost power last week… Following your instruction I could fix the exact problem by myself. After replacing the right resistor which I got from a local electronic outlet store the sweet power sound came back on again. And it cost me only 60 cents instead of calling out for service which may cost a lot more. Thanks again.

I did the repair noted and my LG is back running again. What a terrific fix. Thank you

This video saved me $$$ . Spot on; I did the repair noted and my LG is back running again. What a terrific fix. Thank you

Thank you so much for the quick fix. I spined the drum and all the lights lit up and I could select my cycle again ❤️

Mr washy washy today I had a problem with my washer the same LG as in the video and I must say a very big thank you for your info ! Not even 2 minutes into it my problem was solved not to mention I was fighting with my husband before the solution. Thank you for saving my husband and machine!

Great video! We just purchased a house with an LG washer and two loads in, power failure! We found another video that has a temp fix plus where to order a $200 (US) replacement board. Now I found you and the best fix for less money! Easy fix and no disposing of electronic waste! 👍🏻😉

Teníamos este problema por mucho tiempo, y hoy se compuso gracias a ti. Muchas gracias por el consejo estoy seguro que le has ayudado a muchos como a mi

This worked. Control board was mounted in the back of the machine and was square instead of rectangular, but otherwise looked somewhat similar. Spinning the drum counter-clockwise lit up the screen. Bought the 5W 4.7 ohm wire wound cement resistor and soldered it in replacing the resistor in the white sleeve next to the fuse. Machine works like new again. This saved a 14-year-old machine that otherwise worked perfectly, and they no longer even manufacture the replacement control board for it. I souced a used control board which turned out to be DOA, so I returned the dead board i bought and as a last resort before buying a new machine attempted this fix on the original control board, reinstalled it, and it works great. Thanks!

You Mr Washy are a super star. Resistor replaced and working again.

Absolute legend mate. Your videos are brilliant

I was so apprehensive about the circuit board problem after calling the service center, and they would come in 4 days time in my area!! 😢😢 after few minutes into this video, i tried to turn the drum a few rounds, husband came accidentally push the power button, and it turned on!! How amazing! Tq sir! You have been a tremendous help! 🎉

I was quoted 267 euros in spain as it would not turn on.. what a legend.. thanks for the fix mate.. turning the drum fixed it like a charm

Hello , i have been watching many repair videos as the interest me. This is the first time i have ever made a comment in all the years. Reason being my daughter had the same problem and i am in the process of getting the part to fix. i have tested the resistor and indeed it is faulty =open. Thanks for the part number as well as we have the same supplier here in Australia. I am sure it will work, you are brilliant and many thanks for the making of the video. Greatly appreciated in these tough times have a great and profitable new year.

This video is SO helpful! Now we know what to check out--and how to do it.

I did mine now and its working.. Thank u for an amzing video.. U safe us!!!! Thank u

You just saved me thousands of dollars for a new washer. THANK YOU!!

Thanks for the guide. My model is a WD14023D6 (more like the model on the right that you didn’t disassemble). The resistor in the same position on my model is a 220 Ohm (Red Red Brown Gold) rather than a 4.7k. I measured it with a multimeter and it had 0 ohms resistance. I replaced it and the machine is now working. My model has a brace across the bottom panel so I needed to remove the door assembly as well to gain access to the PCB. Bit more work, but not a bad result for $0.68! Thanks again.

Great video! 68c for a washing machine fix 🙏 Appreciate the help mate.

Great video Mr. Washy. Very interesting and easy to follow the procedures you did. My first LG washer will be delivered tomorrow, hope not to have many problems with. You must be a wonderful person, helping others in need or your knowledge.

Was on hold with the service/warranty provider, so I tried spinning the drum on the LG and it worked!

SIMPLY FANTASTIC! Thank you Mr Washy! Folks, as always make sure you use plenty of soldering flux and clean your soldering iron!

I have a WM2250CW and this solution worked perfectly. In my case the resistor was a 110 Ohms. Thanks a lot!

Thank you so much! This just happened to me today and I came straight to RU-vid to figure it out. Funds are low for our family right now and this totally saved us. Thanks, again!

Replaced the resistor, machine now works. Thanks!

I had same problem but it was the bad noise filter. But great video. I see you helped so many people already. I would suggest others that check the noise filter and door switch before touching the mother board.

Thanks bro. Wish you the best in your career and life 😊🙏🏻

Thank you so much, this worked like a charm!

Excellent commentary I learnt allot cheers

Beautiful , congratulations mister !😊

Thank you! This saved me a prity penny 😊

You're the best, mate. It worked. Thanks for everything.

Thank you Mr... like less than a week ago the electric source socket plug was successfully repaired as tested using the plug washer light was on . But today how frustrating it didnt work ..pressing the power button several multiple times neither the light nor the washer intro sound were there. For almost an hour searching for solution over youtube was pretty challenging when other side of the globe video posts having same issues with lg washer panel that it has to be taken of to check on the circuit or motherboard thing mostly for different models and looks like a task of technician. But upon the 1st try of your simple suggested step.. it works so amazing like a magic trick🌝🌟🌟🌟 Its actually lg top load washer by which buttons panel set also on top in front the washer door.

Great Video!! Thanks!

Many t😀hanks for the 1st tip! I tried to take out all the clothes and turn the drum for a few rounds, then the board is lighting!

Omgoodness! Thank you! Same thing happened to me today! & it worked! Thank you!🥳

Great Video will this also work on on LG model WM3001HRA? Thank you

Thanks a lot Sir. This is a really great video

Nice video, thanks.

Great video I have a direct drive model WM3987HW which went off in the middle of operation and would not power on again. I turned the drum as demonstrated in the video and no sign of power generated by the motor. Hope you can help with what I need to do. I opened and found something on the noise filter looking bad. Thanx.

Hey Mr Washy Washy I have an LG WM2301HR model that won’t turn on. The power filter board fuse was blown so I replaced it but it still won’t turn on. A repair guy said the interface control board was bad so I replaced that. Washer still won’t turn on. Do you have an idea what it could be?

Great video! I did this and no light but smoke started exiting from the board. My board is different on my LG wm2277hw model but there’s a very similar part that looks a bit brown. I think that’s what was smoking. Should I replace the part? Or would this smoke mean a different issue?

Great video, and very informative. I have an LG Washer WM2701HV with no power, and there isn't a "motherboard" in the base. Have tried the power down, two button reset with no luck. Now trying other steps to resolve the issue. Any thoughts/feedback relative to this particular model to get it back to life is appreciated. Thanks!

You are a suowr great teacher. The device you cut out and changed. What is it and what is the ratings on it? Thank you very much.

good presentation and detailed. ECT

Thank you for posting this! It solved my issue!

My washing machine (LG direct drive) suddenly stopped coming on about a week ago without giving any prior signs. It has been working perfectly for about 5 years now. I have tried spinning the drum like you stated earlier, but it didn’t come on. Is it worth trying to replace the resistor?

Thanks for your sharing.

thanks bro, it really worked👍

Thank so much for this video it's helpful..

Thank you for the video

These front loaders are so complicated with all the circuit boards it’s very nice to get these tips to get us closer to repairing them for our self and other s thank you

I had the same problem as you did. My model is WM2250CW. Could you tell me if I should buy the part: 4.7 Ohm 5 Watt Wire Wound Resistor?

Thanks so much. I spinned the drum and it worked

Very helpful..God bless you

I had a no power problem with an LG dryer. Because of your video, I checked the fuse, which also was semi solid state in resin on the ic board, sure enough it was blown. Dug it out of the resin, soldered in a new one, Bingo! However, it cost me over $3.00, then again is was CAD, so probably closer to $1.00.

Hi there, just watched your video on the LG washing machine repair, I have an LG tumble dryer very similar to looking to this machine you have repaired actually we have the same washing machine as this one, have you done any repairs on the tumble dryers same problem won’t switch on thanks Bill.

Nice work brother

Thanks a lot

many thanks, yr great. I could fix the problem according to yr instructions.

Thanks bro ibwill try it tomorrow.. im an electronics tech.

Worked for me! Thank you so much for posting.

Hello. Thanks for the video. I have the same issue with my washing machine, the resistor is a 220ohms (red red brown gold) on mine at this same position on the board. The value is good. Any other tips or things to look at? The power goes to the control board, the switch command goes to the main board too (tested following the wires) but it doesn't power up... Many thanks for the video again

I have LG WD1200D Inverter Direct Drive 7kg & did exactly how he showed n it works!! 👍

thanks for sharing...good job...

I have a LG washer dryer combo like the 1st machine I get it all working except I get no display on the screen it backlights up just no numbers or anything

Great Job!

Great job. Clear instructions thank you sir.

I have a lg wm2650hwa. If I spin it there is no lights and sound, but I can unplug and hold down the power then the start button and replug it and it will work. Can I still follow your steps as a permanent fix?? Thank you!

Any idea what amp the fuse is on the board? My fuse is blown.

helpful. same part is a common issue in ryobi battery chargers 😅

Hello i havz a question as im having problems with my LG washing machine. When i press the Button ON the volatge tester from red become green. Frim what i understand the problem in my case is the front control board?

We leveled ours and it is working at the lightest touch like new. Installation was done incorrectly. Before you call someone do the ThinQ as we did. It helps to diagnose problems. You for sure know it’s not the expensive parts, which the people who looked at it wanted to replace.

My power button, wash selections, and pause button do not work when pressed. However every selection on the control panel to the right is lit up. Including child lock and wash delay. Any advice.

Great job

If the resister is blown but the lights don’t come on when you spin the drum does it still make sense to replace the resistor?

OMG! Thank You!

Excellent video! For the resistor, can I actually get one with a higher Resistance level than a 4.7 ohm?

Thank you in deed. Salut from Türkiye.

Hi Mr. Washy Washy i have a LG WM8100HVA. i have exactly the same problem with the power, when I spin it mysleft the light come up and shut down again. I m not sure the wire wound resistor I need for this model. please help. Thx again

Interesting. Have you been able to determine what is wrong with the resistor? I can count on one hand in my 50 years of electronics that a resistor has actually failed. And normally when they do it is very obvious because of the charred remains. I didn't see anything wrong with the one you clipped out so I am just curious if you were able to diagnose it any further. Was it open? Did it change value? Just curious what the failure actually is. Good video, it will help a lot of people save some money. I have the same problem with a Kenmore and while it is a different control board, it has an elevated and sheathed resistor just like yours. I will pull it out and see what I can find but I am sure hoping this fix applies to my situation as well. Thanks for the video.

Mr. Washy, I have the same problem with a bad resistor. I physically checked the resistor and it was fried and cracked. Are all the resistors have the same value (5W 4.7ohms) at that location as mentioned in your video. My main board is EBR74282001. Please advise.

I have an older model: WM2016CW - I have to unplug it to reset it, then once it's reset it'll run a cycle fine. After the cycle it powers off again until I unplug it. After I reset it, spinning the drum will power the unit on. When it needs a reset, then spinning the drum doesn't fix it. Is it possible it's a resistor like this? Do you have any idea what that resistor does? My model has the MCB at the back, top left. This "need to unplug to reset" problem seems to be pretty common, but I can't find anyone who knows why or what on the MCB is causing the problem.

Very good IAM a technician of washing machine in Bangalore India

Where is the store located that you placed link to that resistor? Will they deliver to US?

I did that years ago, no fix needed it just started working again and still good

Nice work

I got the same problem with Samsung washing machine, works only when i spin the drum.Can i get any help regarding which component to change in the main board? "The board is mounted on front panel"

Hey Mr Washy, I have a WM3997HWA Front Load Washer/Dryer Combo, Mine failed right at the start of a Wash cycle, so the Drum has water in it, I did Drain it, but Im unable to spin the Drum fast enough to get any leds flash. Have you repaired any of these 2in1s before? Should I try the Same thing seen in this Video?

I'm having the same issue on a 2007 Whirlpool duet dryer, have you done any "cheap fix" videos on them. Id rather not buy a new/used control board.

I have the model on the right. Today all of a sudden water was leaking from the bottom of the washer. Mopped it all up. Cleaned the filter and the drain hose that connects to under the sink. Tried it again on a short wash and again im getting water leaking out from bottom and its at the start of the wash. I also have a noisy drum. Its out of its 5 yr warranty but it's still within the "10yr direct drive warranty" Id appreciate any help as im not in the position for a new washer dryer. I have emailed LG. Ive had a noisy drum for few weeks now but water only started leaking today

What is the actual value of resistance for the model number F1403YD25 LG Machine .

My model is LG FH2G8QDY5 and it won't lit up. Upon turning the drum however, its working. How can I know which part to replace? Thank you in advance

Thank you

My machine looks exactly like the one you are working on but on mine the motherboard is under top lid. No discription below for what part and what part you kinda tapped your screwdriver around at some parts but which one?

Love you brother

How did you come to the conclusion that the resistor was defective?

Good evening sir, my name is Peter from Egypt and I am a technician in electronics and I am happy with your explanation because I learned a lot from you Would you allow me to be a friend to learn from your experiencesAnd I encountered a strange malfunction in the L.G washing machine. The malfunction opens water without closing And I unscrewed the board from above and took the measurements and found that there were shorts on it And I installed the board again, but the defect exists. What is the solution? I listen to your advice

I pulled my PCB and tested the resistor with a multi-meter and it was fine, but one of the fuses on the mainboard had blown. I am going to replace that and see if it resolves my issues. If it blows again, I will know I have a problem elsewhere.

Thanks you ❤

Why is the 220 Ohm resister replaced with a 4.7 Ohm resistor? Thank you