Washer won't start?

A failed lid lock assembly cannot complete the door-interlock circuit, so the control board prevents any cycle from initiating.

Likely causes · most likely first

Lid Lock Assembly

Easy DIY Part: $20–$45
Control Panel

Moderate DIY Part: $100–$220

A defective control board or user interface board fails to respond to keypad inputs and cannot initiate a wash cycle.
Motor Assembly

Hard DIY Part: $80–$160

A seized motor draws locked-rotor current, tripping thermal protection and preventing the unit from starting.
Run Capacitor

Moderate DIY Part: $10–$30

A failed run capacitor prevents the motor from developing starting torque, causing a humming sound and no drum movement on startup.

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