Start with the basics

Check whether the washer display or indicator lights come on.
Confirm the breaker has not tripped and the receptacle is supplying power.
Make sure the door or lid is fully closed and the lock engages normally.
Note whether you hear a click, hum, drain-pump sound or nothing at all.

Why the symptom matters

A completely dead washer points the diagnosis in a different direction from a machine that powers up but refuses to begin a cycle.
A machine that clicks and then stops may require checks of the door/lid lock, control sequence, motor circuit or another component.
The exact design and model number matter before deciding which part is at fault.

Before calling for repair

Have the model number available if possible.
Describe what happens when you press Start.
Mention any recent power outage, move, leak or previous repair.

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Important: Appliance symptoms can have multiple causes. The guide is for general information and does not replace model-specific diagnosis. Electrical and gas work should be handled safely and according to the appliance design.

Diagnostic perspective: The useful diagnostic path for “Washer Won’t Start in Yorkton” starts with the exact point at which the appliance behaves differently from normal. The symptom narrows the path, but it does not by itself identify a failed component.

Useful observations before service

Describe what the appliance does, not the part you think has failed.
Note when in the cycle the symptom appears.
Record whether the problem is constant or intermittent.
Have the model number and any error code ready.

What a technician may need to test

Depending on the model, diagnosis can involve checking power or control signals, measuring the relevant component, inspecting wiring and connections, verifying water or airflow, and confirming the appliance's sequence of operation. The exact procedure should follow the appliance design and service information rather than a one-size-fits-all internet answer.

That is also why the model number matters. Two appliances can show the same symptom while using different components or diagnostic procedures.