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Roper Washer won't start
If your Roper washer won't start, first make sure both the hot and cold water supply valves are fully open. A washer may not begin the cycle if it cannot fill. If the valves are open, the user control and display board is the next likely cause, especially when some buttons do not work or the display is blank despite receiving power. The timer can also keep a Roper washing machine from starting, but it is often misdiagnosed, so test it for continuity with a multimeter using the wiring diagram. Check that the washer door or lid is completely closed, since the machine will not run when the door or lid is open. Finally, test the line fuse for continuity. If it has failed, inspect the wiring, drive motor, or drain pump for a short or overload before installing a replacement, or the new fuse may blow again. Whether your washer won't power on or has power but won't start, enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Roper washing machine.
01 - Water Supply Valves are Closed
Confirm that both the hot and cold water supply valves are open. If the valves are closed the washer won't fill to start the wash cycle.
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02 - Roper Washing Machine User Control and Display Board
To determine if the user control and display board is defective, try pressing the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons work, but others do not work, the control and display board might need to be replaced. Additionally, if the display is not working, check the power to the user control and display board. If the user control and display board has power, but it isn’t working, replace it.
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03 - Roper Washing Machine Timer
The timer is frequently misdiagnosed—before replacing the timer, first check all of the more commonly defective parts. To determine if the timer is defective, consult your washer’s wiring diagram and use a multimeter to test the timer for continuity.
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04 - Door or lid is open
Make sure the door or lid is closed. Most machines will not run with the door or lid open.
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05 - Door is Open
Make sure the door is closed. The washer will not run with the door open.
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06 - Roper Washing Machine Line Fuse
The line fuse blows if the washer circuits are overloaded. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the line fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. Check for shorted out components such as the wires, motor, or drain pump. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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07 - Roper Washing Machine Thermal Fuse
If the washer overheats, the thermal fuse will blow. If the line fuse blows, the washer won’t start. To determine if the thermal fuse is at fault, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the fuse does not have continuity, replace it. In addition, you should investigate and resolve the problem that caused the fuse to blow. If you don’t resolve the underlying issue, the new fuse will blow too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my Roper washer start?
My Roper washer has power but won't start. What should I check?
How do I test the Roper washer line fuse and timer?
Could an open lid or door keep my Roper washing machine from starting?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my Roper washer?