No power to washer

Most outlets are attached to a gfi protected outlet, make sure that your gfi protected outlets are working properly by clicking the test and reset buttons. Sometimes a gfi in another room can be on that circuit, so don't forget to check others.

Don't forget the easy way to check the outlet is by plugging in something you know works.

Pop the switch button and reset it, then use a AC volt meter or AC test light plug and if it shows line voltage or the test lights says ok you are good to go.

CLAIRE, SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE NO POWER ,,UNPLUG WASHER IF YOU HAVE GFI PLUG PLUG MAY NEED RESET IF LIGHT IS ON AT PLUG RESET IT BY PUSHING THE LITTLE BUTTON AND TRY YOUR WASHER AGAIN.

A GFI outlet works independently of sensing an overload condition. Overloads are dealt with by the circuit breaker or fuse in your electrical panel. The GFI simply compares the current on the hot terminal (black or red wire) with the current on the neutral terminal (white or gray wire) and interrupts the current if there is more than 5mA (0.005 Amps) difference between the two.

Remove the load - in this case the RV plug - from the GFI outlet and attempt a reset. Make sure you're pressing the RESET button and not the TEST button. If it resets - you're all set. Reconnect the RV plug to a different outlet - preferably NOT a GFI type.

If it still wont reset, it is important to know that GFI outlets can be wired in such a way that any circuit extended to other outlets (lights, too) via the LOAD terminal screws will also be protected by the GFI. We need to be sure that there wasn't something else causing the fault. Check other nearby outlets for functionality. Remove plugs from any outlet found not working and attempt to reset again.

If it will not reset - it is possible that the internal sensing circuitry has been damaged due to such a large amount of current trying to pass. In this case, replacing the GFI outlet will be needed.

There should not be a fuse on your washer- what is usually the problem here you have a reset button the power cord- also be sure to check if you are plugged to a GFI circuit-
if this is the case unplug the power cord-
reset the GFI outlet (wall plug)-
plug your power cord back into wall-
and push in the reset button-
TY,
perrytradesman

First, plug a fan or hair dryer into the plug to make sure it has power, if not, check to see if the GFI plug hasn tripped. All electrical plugs that are near water have to be on a dedicated electrical line that has a trip-breaker (GFI) built into the plug. Try unplugging the washer for several minutes to reset the electronics. Those are the only two quick fixes I can think of. If you have an electric dryer, it will have its own 220v plug and won't be affected like the washer. If the dryer is gas and is plugged into the same outlet, try unplugging the washer to reset first before you call a repairman for the washer. If you have homeowners insurance, they may cover the damage.

Make sure your extension cord is able to provide 13 amps or greater of current. The longer the extension cord the more current it requires to supply the 13 amps to your power washer. If your unit has a long extension cord it could pull more than the typical 15 amps used for a household circuit breaker. If you do not have an adequate circuit breaker it will continue to trip. Now that you have the correct power supply you will notice the GFI Test and Reset buttons by the power washer plug. Plug the power washer into the power receptacle which has live power. Make sure the power washer is off and then push the reset button located on the power washer plug until you hear a click. The GFI should be reset and you can now turn on your power washer.

fire her ****!! and send her packing and find a new one LOL there is however a reset button under the front you can try to see if that helps

Are you getting power at the wall plug? Test it with a lamp or nitelite. GFI are made to protect people and need to be tested annualy by the button on the plug. You also have to reset it by the plug or circuit breaker. If the washer is on the same circuit as something else that uses high current it may too much current for the circuit. It use to be that we could not wash clothes and use the microwave so I moved the microwave.

do any of the lights come on when you press the power button? if nothing comes on, then check the GFI outlet and see if it has tripped. quick check would be to unplug the washer from the wall and plug in a lamp. if the lamp doesn't work either, then the outlet doesn't have power.

either the GFI needs to be reset or the circuit breaker at the main panel needs to be reset. one GFI will control a couple of outlets that could be exposed to water (eg, bathrooms, laundry rooms, outdoors, etc). you'll need to find the one and hit the RESET button on the outlet.

if the GFI outlet is reset and still no power to the lamp, then find the circuit breaker panel (usually in a garage, basement or outdoors). open the door and see if one of the breakers has tripped. reset it (or replace if its an old style glass fuse) and see if power is now restored to the outlet cause the lamp now lights up.

if power is there to the outlet, but the washer still will not come on (and either work or display error codes), then one more thing to check is the connection at the machine/motor control unit (connector P13 at the unit). disconnect the washer from the wall outlet. to access P13, you'll have to remove the top console panel (its the one that has all on the buttons on it). its held on with 3 screws on the back that you can get to from the top (no need to move the washer out from the wall). loosen the screws, tip the the panel forward and lift it up. it will be connected to the computer board, so just move it out of the way. P13 will have the large black wires going to it. give it a push to see if its not locked in place. if you hear a "click", then it was not properly connected. you can remove it and reinstall it if you want, but make sure the machine is not plugged into the wall outlet.

put the console back together, plug the washer in and see if it works. if it still doesn't power up, then sounds like the computer board is dead and you'll need a new one. its about $150 from searspartsonline. replacing it is easy, but sears may pay $150 towards labor and $100 towards parts. give them a call.

good luck.