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hisesense washer dryer not spinning

so our hisense washer and dryer model WDQY9014EVJM has decided to stop spinning, still turns on and fills with water and drains but no spin at all, thought it might be the brush...

GAgareth1987over 3 years ago
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Siemens

Siemens iQ500 washer/dryer - WD14U520GB resets program after a minute then freezes

I have a Siemens iQ500 washer/dryer - WD14U520GB. If you try to start any program, the time comes up, it starts to fill, then just stops. After about 2 minutes, sits there the r...

HUHuw_Fover 3 years ago
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Washer/Dryer Condenser Clogging

I have regularly needed to de-clog the condenser in an LG F1480 washer/dryer in the 10 years it has been running. Replaced various other bits to keep it going and it has been a...

CRCrinkleover 3 years ago
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Beko

Beko WDJ723023W washer dryer - Dryer not heating

I have a combined Beko WDJ723023W washer dryer. When I use the dryer setting, the drum spins but there is no heat so my clothes stay damp. This used to happen with a previous wa...

WAwashingmachine0800over 3 years ago
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Candy

Candy Alise Smart Touch Washer Dryer not Spinning with Load

Hi, My Candy Alise washer dryer has stopped spinning. It works fine when empty and have tried with a couple of light dry items and still fine. When I add anything wet and with w...

GAGareth Plantover 3 years ago

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Stacking Dissimilar Washer & Dryer

My great Miele W3033 washer has terminally failed (needing a modern Miele replacement), while my trusty T8002 dryer of the same era keeps going. Due to space limitations, I must...

SPspark146almost 4 years ago
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Miele

Miele washer dryer WT2780 top cover getting v hot on drying cycle

Have to confess that this might be one of those 'always been happening but only just noticed it' things. Having said that the cover is getting very hot - not comfortable to put...

JAjayjalmost 4 years ago
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Integrated washer dryer

I currently have an integrated washing Machine which I wanted to replace for an integrated washer dryer. After looking around I noticed that most have a width of 60cm or just un...

GWGwhualmost 4 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch washer dryer drying issues

Hi everyone, I have a Bosch washer dryer WVG30461GB. Recently drying started to fail - after a "Gentle dry" programme, I will find the clothes hot and very wet - arguably more w...

MPmpp121almost 4 years ago
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Beko

BEKO WDR754 dryer not working

I have a Beko Washer Dryer 7 & 5kg the washer part works perfectly. The dryer however; door engages, pump engages, the washer begins to spin then stops and the door lock flashes...

BEBe Strong Discount Washersabout 4 years ago

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Candy

Candy washer dryer - Drying problems

We have a candy washer dryer (model number supplied in attached pics) which is around 3 years old now, in the previous house we used it as both a washer and dryer with no issues...

WIWinniedanabout 4 years ago
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LG

Lg washer/dryer problems

Hi I've brought a lg fwv917btse washer/dryer. If I put the clothes on dry they come out very badly creased and shrunk I used to put the same clothes in a tumble dryer and they w...

454583about 4 years ago
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Hoover

Old Hoover washer dryer broken - advice needed pls

I have an old Hoover Special Edition 1100 washer dryer which has been fantastic. Must be about 17 years old and has been very reliable with no major issues. Recently when it was...

BLblueswallowabout 4 years ago
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Strange fault on Bush washer dryer

Hello! I’ve started getting a fault on a 2.5 year old Bush wdnsx86w. When the motor starts to turn from stationary or changing direction there is a momentary screech coming from...

BUbullaabout 4 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung Ecobubble washer dryer s(5?)c error code but also doing strange things!

I have a Samsung Ecobubble washer / dryer which is about 7 years old. Today I did a wash and once finished, opened the door to find the clothes still wringing wet (no error code...

SHSheri dabout 4 years ago

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If you tumble dry everything do you still need a hot wash?

What is your take on this Andy. If you end up tumble drying stuff anyway do you still need a really hot wash to kill the germs and bacteria - would they not get pulverized in th...

ANandyr12345about 4 years ago
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Beko

Beko WDR854P1N1W washer dryer

Hi all, Firstly, apologies if I’ve missed this question when I searched through previous posts. My less than 3 years’ old Beko WDR85854P14N1W washer dryer stopped working then s...

ARArbey48over 4 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover 300 H3D 496TE washer dryer - How to open the filter

Hi All, Type: Hoover 300 H3D 496TE washer dryer I got an error message "E20". It says to clean the filter. I open the small door at the bottom and rotate the circular door in an...

KUKumuduover 4 years ago
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Washer/dryer stopping 1 minute before the end

Hi there. WD12D560FfF gotto the end of the drying cycle, almost, and just hangs with 1 minute to go. I tried unplugging it and leaving it etc but no joy. It dried the clothes no...

MAmapbuckover 4 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover 300 H3D 496TE washer dryer - Dryer fan not working

Hello, This is my first post. I have a Hoover washer dryer (H-Wash 300 H3D 496TE NFC 9 kg Washer Dryer) which doesn't dry the cloths. I have checked the Heaters, TOCs and those...

KUKumuduover 4 years ago

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