the power light is on but it's not doing anything, no noise, no cycling, just sits there.

— asked by Alex

Quick answer: The unit is in standby mode, waiting out a cycle delay, or has a failed start due to a sensor fault.

Diagnosis

The unit is in standby mode, waiting out a cycle delay, or has a failed start due to a sensor fault.

How to Fix It

First, press the 'Power' or 'Start' button firmly. If that does nothing, unplug the machine for 2 full minutes to reset the control board. Plug it back in and press 'Start' again. Ensure the water reservoir is correctly seated and full past the minimum line.

If That Didn't Work

The main control board or start capacitor might be dead. This is a repair issue.

Heads Up

Some models have a 3-minute delay after being plugged in or reset before they'll start a cycle. Give it a few minutes after resetting before declaring it broken.

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