Simpson Washing Machine Top Loader - No Power

Munificent on 27/12/2019 - 16:28
Last edited 05/01/2020 - 22:12

Simpson washing machine purchased new in 2011 (out of warranty). No issues until a few days ago when it simply refuses to turn on / no lights or sounds at all.

Model is SWT554.

Some people online suggest replacing the circuit board for it (which is over $120) but i'm reluctant to go this route if this won't 100% fix the problem.

I had a look at the circuit board and the only thing that might be an issue is a small brown part which looks like it has brown burn marks near it.

Does any one else have any experience with this washing machine having no power and how was it fixed?

Thank you

Photos:
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/26251/75757/1.jpg
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/26251/75758/2.jpg
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/26251/75759/3.jpg

Update 05/07/2020 - Ordered a replacement Control Board for the Swt554 washing machine (part number 0133200118) from eBay.
Replaced the old control board with the suspected fried component with the new one and machine now works!!

Electrical & Electronics Simpson

Comments

  • Mikinoz on 27/12/2019 - 16:31

    Another example of how not to use a bargain site ;p

    • brendanm on 27/12/2019 - 16:35
      +5

      Pretty sure it's a bargain if op can fix his machine cheaply as well as save it from landfill.

      • Mikinoz on 27/12/2019 - 17:16

        Touche, good point

  • brendanm on 27/12/2019 - 16:36

    Can't see very well in the picture, but capacitors are a common failure point. Got a multimeter? You can likely find the service manual online.

  • tsunamisurfer on 27/12/2019 - 17:22
    +1

    I have owned multiple SWT series Simpsons.

    They are cheap, tough, simple to use but the latter versions rely on a stupid PCB board which is prone to these vents.

    The prior ones with the mechanical dial were the ones that lasted the longest.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2019 - 17:49
    +1

    When my washing machine didnt work i noticed the power plug was in the off position. Have you confirmed this with yours?

    • Munificent on 27/12/2019 - 17:54
      +1

      triple checked - even tried another appliance on the same outlet to rule out it wasn't an outlet issue

  • EightImmortals on 27/12/2019 - 18:56

    Could be a bit of corrosion on that cap, for the cost of a cap might be worth a punt. Do you have a soldering iron?

    "No power seems to be a common issue with with this model damn…"

    Did you searching find a common solution as well?

  • Munificent on 05/01/2020 - 22:11

    Update 05/07/2020 - Ordered a replacement Control Board for the Swt554 washing machine (part number 0133200118) from eBay.
    Replaced the old control board with the suspected fried component with the new one and machine now works!!

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