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RCA Washer won't start
If your RCA washer won’t start, first confirm both the hot and cold water supply valves are fully open. A washing machine won’t turn on or begin the cycle if it cannot fill with water. Next, check the RCA washing machine user control and display board. If some buttons work but others do not, or the display is blank even though the board has power, the control board may be defective. The timer is another possible cause, but it is often misdiagnosed, so test it for continuity with a multimeter using the wiring diagram before replacing it. Make sure 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, motor, and drain pump for a short or overload before installing a new fuse. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific RCA washing machine and shop compatible control boards, timers, door switches, lid switches, and line fuses.
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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 RCA washer start even though it has power?
How do I test an RCA washing machine line fuse?
Could the RCA washer control panel or user control and display board be stopping it from starting?
How can I tell if the RCA washer timer is defective?
How do I find the correct RCA washer replacement part?