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April 5, 2018 at 7:23 am #93659
sllimeel
ParticipantThe problem is the machine fills constantly. I disconnected the fill valve electrically and it shuts off. When reconnected the machine fills and the drum agitates. The drain pump operates when the drum starts to overfill, all the time the water is running into the drum. Something is holding the fill valve open ….. pressure switch?
April 5, 2018 at 7:47 am #455160electrofix
ModeratorRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
when does it start to fill, as soon as you turn on or after you select and start a programme ?
if you pause the programme does it still fill or does it stop ?
Dave
April 5, 2018 at 8:09 am #455161sllimeel
ParticipantRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
As soon as you start the programme it fills as it should.
When you pause the programme is still fills.
April 5, 2018 at 2:22 pm #455162electrofix
ModeratorRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
In that case it sounds like the control board
most components in the machine are controlled by the board using electronic switches called triacs. The triac that controls the valve sounds like its failed and needs to be replaced. Anyone who has a knowledge of electronics and soldering could do it all that needs to be done is find the faulty one and fine a replacement
if you don’t feel up to it contact
http://www.qer.biz/servReps.htm
and see if they can look at the board and test for this fault
Dave
April 6, 2018 at 7:11 am #455163sllimeel
ParticipantRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
Hi Dave
Thanks for your advice.
This machine is at our holiday home in France and seems to be a European model, not a UK one. Could you advise where to buy a new Control board online if required. This way i could take it over to France on my next visit and swap it out.
April 6, 2018 at 10:07 am #455164electrofix
ModeratorRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
problem with indesit is the boards come blank and have to be programmed in the machine. I cant do one without purchasing a programmer and the software to do it
so its not a amateur repair in fact its not a easy repair for anyone except the
manufacturer or someone who can change electronic components on the boardwhere was the machine bought ?
Dave
April 6, 2018 at 12:36 pm #455165sllimeel
ParticipantRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
In France
April 6, 2018 at 12:53 pm #455166don
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Looks like you may have to bite the bullet and go to Hotpoint direct in France.
DonApril 6, 2018 at 12:57 pm #455167sllimeel
ParticipantRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
If I remove the board can I get the triac repaired and replace when I return?
April 6, 2018 at 2:25 pm #455168electrofix
ModeratorRe: Indesit IWC81251 Constant filling
as long as that is the problem yes can be done
part is cheap at only a few pounds
if you remove board and put same board back after repair then it does not need programming
I also assume you have checked guarantee. I assume it the same as uk and covered for 12 months but I cant read French to check
Dave
April 7, 2018 at 12:16 pm #455169sllimeel
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Dave
It is a couple of years old now but only used a few times a year, so out of warranty.I’ve removed the board and will take it back with to the UK and get it tested.
I’m back in July…so hopefully I can bring the repaired board back and plug it in!
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