Are you dealing with a Samsung washing machine start button not working? Perhaps you are considering calling a service technician or even Samsung – just because you can’t tell what’s wrong.
Your Samsung washing machine start button is not working because of a power supply fault, wrong pressing, software glitch, active Child Lock, error code, start button fault, nonresponsive or damaged control panel, or defective control board.
Remember, it only takes one of those nine issues to stop your washer’s start button from working. What’s enlightening, however, is that all the issues are troubleshootable and DIY.
This guide will help you get your washing machine’s start button working. Moreover, we’ll look at other issues that you could also troubleshoot DIY that are widespread among Samsung washers.
Let’s dive in!
In a rush? Below is a quick guide to fixing a nonworking Samsung washing machine start button:
How to Fix Samsung Washing Machine Start Button – Quick Guide
| – | Likely Cause | Quick Fix |
| 1. | Power Supply Fault | Ensure your washer turns on (has power) |
| 2. | Wrong Pressing | Hold down the start button for 2-3 seconds (don’t just tap it!) |
| 3. | Software Glitch | Hard reset the washing machine |
| 4. | Active Child Lock | Turn off the Child Lock |
| 5. | Error Code | Clear the error code first – possibly with a reset. |
| 6. | Start Button Fault | Check for a stuck start button and try to release it, and if it won’t or is damaged, replace it. |
| 7. | Nonresponsive Control Panel | Avoid touching the control panel with wet or dirty hands. |
| 8. | Damaged Control Panel | Replace the control panel if the start button and a few other buttons are nonresponsive. |
| 9. | Defective Control Board | Replace the main control board if none of the buttons work. |
Why Is My Samsung Washing Machine Start Button Not Working?
As hinted earlier, several issues can stop your Samsung washer start button from working – some directly related to the switch itself and some not. Here are the ones to prioritize:
1. Power Supply Fault
Is your washer turned on? If it’s not, then that’s likely why the start button won’t work. Remember, your washing machine needs power to run, so you must ensure that’s the case.
If it’s not, then check for any of these issues:
- Loose, unplugged, or damaged power cord – If the power cord is not firmly fixed onto the power socket or is faulty, it won’t relay any voltage to the washer, and the washer will not turn on.
- Tripped circuit breaker – The circuit breaker is likely to fall off (trip off) when there’s a power surge, and in such a case, the washer won’t start because it won’t have power.
- Blown thermal fuse – A power surge can not only trip the circuit breaker, but it can also blow up the thermal fuse, and once that happens, the washer won’t start
- Faulty socket – If the power outlet is defective – perhaps blown up, it won’t power on the washing machine.
- Circuit overload – Ideally, the washing machine needs its ‘own’ circuit. If you don’t dedicate a circuit to it, the circuit overload may be why the washer doesn’t get any power.
Fix
First things first;
Confirm that there’s power, and if there is and the washer still won’t turn on, ensure it is firmly fixed onto the electric socket and that the socket is working. You can try plugging another device into the socket to tell if the socket is working. If it’s not, call an electrician.
If the power cord is damaged, replace it, and if the washer is not on a dedicated circuit, call an electrician, too. Reset the power breaker if it’s off, and replace it if the thermal fuse appears burnt.
2. Wrong Pressing
Sometimes, a washer doesn’t start because the start button doesn’t fully engage. That may happen if you only tap it instead of pressing it. So, you may have to check if that’s the case.
Fix
Ensure you hold down the start button for at least 2-3 seconds. If the washer won’t start after that, consider the next issue.
3. Software Glitch
Like other electrical appliances, washing machines sometimes suffer a programming or software glitch. During such an event, the washer won’t start. It becomes nonresponsive.
Fix
You can overcome a software glitch by resetting the washer. Here’s how to hard reset a Samsung washing machine:
- First, turn off the washing machine if it’s on
- Plug it out and wait for 1-5 minutes
- Plug it back on and power it
- Try pressing the ‘start’ button to see if the switch works
4. Active Child Lock
Samsung washers have the Child Lock function, which stops kids from operating them. Once this setting is on, it locks the control panel and sometimes even the door – which means the washer becomes nonresponsive.
You can tell if Child Lock is on if the symbol lights up or flickers.
Fix
Turn off Child Lock if it’s on. You can easily do that by holding down the switch for at least 3 seconds. Alternatively, hard reset the washer using the simple steps shared earlier.
5. Error Code
You can expect the start button not to engage the washer if there’s an error code. In this case, the error code relates to the start button itself and could be any of the following fault codes:
- BE2
- bE2
- 6E2
- 8E2
- E2
Fix
Inspect the start button for sticking or damage when you notice any of the above error codes. And if that’s the case, check out the fix shared next. Meanwhile, you can try to hard-reset the washer to see if the error code disappears.
6. Start Button Fault
Keenly inspect the start button for any anomaly. It could be that the start button is stuck; if so, it could be due to grime or dirt. It could also be that the start button is broken.
Fix
Use a toothbrush to brush off any dirt around the start button. You can even use a blower in case of dust. If the start button won’t break free or is damaged, replace it.
7. Nonresponsive Control Panel
Are your hands wet or dirty? If yes, then the control panel may fail to respond to the commands you give it, and since the start button is part of the control panel, it also becomes nonresponsive.
Fix
Before touching the washer’s control panel, dry and clean your hands. Your fingers should also not be too greasy as that can also render the control panel nonresponsive.
8. Damaged Control Panel
If the control panel is damaged, you can expect some buttons not to be responsive, and one of them could be the start button. So, inspect it keenly, especially when the display suddenly starts to flash or dim.
Fix
Consider replacing the control panel when the display starts flickering or getting dim or when some buttons work and others don’t.
9. Defective Control Board
Lastly, consider that the start button might be nonresponsive because the main control board is no longer working. The control board drives all core washing machine’s functions, including the starting process. If it’s dead, the start button won’t work; in most cases, all the buttons will fail.
Fix
Consider replacing the main control board if none of the buttons work. But first, ensure it’s not a power issue, so you must go back to the first issue (power supply fault) to rule it out.
Samsung Washing Machine Buttons Not Working
It’s odd for all of the Samsung washing machine buttons not to work, but it can happen, and when it does, it’s likely to be because of any of these issues:
- Active Child Lock – which locks the start button and the rest of the control panel
- An error code – which you must first clear before the washer can run
- Calibration issue – where a reset may be necessary to restore the washer to the default setting
- Wet control panel – after touching the control panel with wet hands
- Lack of power – in this case, the washing machine doesn’t turn on
- Damaged control panel – where some of the buttons (not all) fail to work.
Samsung Washing Machine Start Pause Button Not Working
A Samsung washing machine’s start pause button won’t work due to a software glitch, a failed power supply or water supply, an error code, an unlatched door, or a defective control board.
First, reset the washer to fix a glitch and ensure it has power and water. A reset should also clear an error code; if it doesn’t, check out the code’s meaning and cause and fix it.
Meanwhile, ensure the door or lid latches firmly and replace the washer’s control board as a last resort.
Samsung Washing Machine Won’t Start Cycle
Your Samsung washing machine won’t start a cycle for different reasons. Here are, however, the commonest ones:
- Lack of power – The issue could be an outage, tripped breaker, faulty socket, loose, unplugged, or damaged power cord, blown-up fuse, or a circuit overload
- Unlatched washer door or lid – The issue could be a damaged door latch or lid switch
- Electric glitch – Which is fixable by hard resetting the washer
- Water filling issue – The washer won’t fill up with water, perhaps due to a disconnected or blocked water supply or inadequate water pressure.
- An error code
- Active Child Lock – This inactivates the control panel, rendering the start button non-effective
- Stuck or broken start button
- Dead control board
People Also Ask
1. Why Is My Samsung Washing Machine Not Powering On?
Your Samsung washing machine won’t power on because of a power supply issue. The issue could be an outage, a loose, unplugged, or defective power cord, a nonworking socket, a circuit overload, or a tripped breaker.
2. Why Is My Samsung Washer Buttons Not Working?
Your Samsung washer buttons don’t work because of the lack of power, an error code, an active Child Lock, a wet control panel, or a software glitch (where a hard reset may be necessary). And if that’s not it, it could be a defective control panel.
3. Why Is My Samsung Washing Machine Not Starting?
Your Samsung washing machine isn’t starting because it lacks power or water, there’s an error code, you are using the wrong setting or the Child Lock function is on. It could also be due to an electronic glitch, a defective start button, or a dead control board.
Concluding Thought on Your Samsung Washing Machine Start Button Not Working:
Now you know the nine issues worth checking when your Samsung washer’s start button fails. Remember, the issue could be the lack of power, failure to press the button correctly, locked, nonresponsive, or broken control panel, a fault code, a start button fault, or a dead control board.