Amana Washer Start Button Not Working? Try These Fixes
Your Amana washer has power, but pressing Start does not begin the wash? This can be very annoying when a load is already inside.
Don't worry. A lock setting, open lid, or small power problem can stop Start from working even when the button is fine.
Follow these five fixes before you replace the button.
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Why Is My Amana Washer Start Button Not Working?
If your Amana washer Start button does not work, turn off Control Lock, close the lid, check the power, press Start correctly, and reset it.
Turn Off Control Lock
Press and hold the button marked Control Lock until its light turns off. The named button can vary by model.
This is one of the common reason the controls seem dead.
Close the Lid
Move clothing away from the edge and close the lid gently. A washer will not start if its lid cannot lock.
A damaged latch may needs repair and should never be bypassed.
Check the Power
Push the plug firmly into the outlet and reset the breaker. If there are no lights, read about an Amana washer that is not turning on.
These check helps separate a power issue from a bad button.
Press Start Correctly
Some panels use a button marked Hold to Start. Keep that one pressed until the washer begins; give a normal Start button a single press.
If nothing happens, unplug the washer and try the reset below.
Reset the Washer
Unplug it for five minutes, reconnect it, and try again. Follow our guide to reset an Amana washer.
If only Start still fails, there is few safe repairs inside the panel, so call a technician.
Conclusion
- Turn off Control Lock
- Close the lid
- Check the power
- Press Start correctly
- Reset the washer
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Muhammad Ali is an Electrical Engineer and Appliance Repair Specialist from Canada, who has been helping people fix their appliances since 2020.