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BLAsked by Blahblah

Suggestion for washer/dryer machine to be modified for use on a boat

Hi all! I am looking for a suggestion of a model of washing machine where what i want to do will be possible. I am looking for something not too big (6-8kgs max) Due to the low...

Latest reply almost 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
DAAsked by DaisyMaisy

Aeg L14800 washer dryer - how to get to the motor to check carbon brushes

I would like to check the carbon brushes but having removed the top and looked at the machine the housing seems to be in two parts with no easy access to the motor. Can you advi...

Latest reply almost 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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RUAsked by runjak

Siesmens washer+dryer wont start drying

Hi! I have a 6 month old Siemens washer+dryer. Model; WD14U5E1DN. When I run the drying program, the machine starts the program, and runs for about 35 minutes. The machine then...

Latest reply almost 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
SCAsked by Stephen Chambers

Beko washer/dryer WDR 7543121W does not dry

Beko washer/dryer WDR 7543121W product code 7161541500 does not dry. The element that fits in the bottom of the drum has been replaced but this only heats the water during the w...

Latest reply almost 7 years ago by Ed Greig
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Miele
MSAsked by Malcolm Spinks

Miele Washer Dryer Technical fault

I have a Miele WT 2670 Washer dryer. When i select the Cottons program, i get an error message "F41 please contact the service department", along with a beeping noise. I have no...

Latest reply almost 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Zanussi
YAAsked by Yampug

New zanussi washer/dryer Z716WT83BI pump

Hi we've just bought a brand new zanussi washer dryer Z716WT83BI from ao had previous zanussi washer dryer for over ten years nice and quiet reasonably reliable apart from pumps...

Latest reply about 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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HOAsked by Hoovfear

Washer dryer tap

Hi I have a brand new Washer dryer model WDXOC 485A. Washing is fine but if I use dryer it works i.e. machine spins and it gets hot but doesn't dry items. It mentions in instruc...

Latest reply about 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Zanussi
ASAsked by Ash

Zanussi Dryer Part Failure

Hi, My washer dryer Zanussi (ZWT71201WA) recently stopped turning on. I read around and saw a post saying to try disconnecting the dryer element. Amazingly the machine now switc...

Latest reply about 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
CAAsked by Carts232

AEG Washer Drier making banging noise and smoke

Hi all Our 5 year old AEG washer drier has been getting louder on the dry cycle the past few weeks and today some smoke came out of the drum. I took the back off and there is lo...

Latest reply about 7 years ago by Carts232
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Hotpoint
CIAsked by Ciarans

Hotpoint washer/dryer wdl520p, stopping mid drain

Hi, I've been having an odd issue with my hotpoint washer dryer, that's quite hard to google as everything about stopping while draining is about blockages. It stops at some dra...

Latest reply about 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LAAsked by LadyLuciSpy

Slim depth washer dryer recommendations please!

Sorry for the long post but I hope someone can help/advise! We need a slim depth washer dryer for our new place, needs to be slimmer than 57cm and actually be able to dry as we...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MRAsked by mrzach2010

Bosch washer dryer WVG3046SGB dryer issue

I have just acquired this machine which is 2 years old. Im not sure when it was last used. When checking the dryer program it immediately blew a load of white/dark grey kind of...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BHAsked by Bill Harleyford

Dryer troubleshooting

I have just moved into a house with a Hotpoint Aquarius WD 420. We have run a wash on, but can’t get the dryer going. Any suggestions?

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PIAsked by pigglesworth

Washer Dryer stopping mid cycle on some programs

I've gone through the guide but I didn't find anything that really matched the issue that I'm having. I've got a Waltham WTLS75WAV14 washer dryer. Whenever I use it it stops mid...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by pigglesworth
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FIAsked by Fio

Solution to Creased Clothes in Washer Dryer

I've put up with creased clothes and bedding since I got my Hotpoint Aquarius washer/dryer a few years ago! Nightmare! This didnt happen with my previous AEG washer/dryer or any...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by johnward

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Hotpoint
J2Asked by J250_E152

Hotpoint Washer Dryer - Can feel detergent on clothes after washing

Hello all, I have looked at the common problems page and not found a specific answer to my query. A few months ago, both me and my wife started to feel itchy so I started to loo...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
MAAsked by Markkk

LG Washer Dryer dead

Hi, I have a LG washer dryer, model number F1480YD, approx. 6 years old, which has become completely lifeless. It had been working fine until a few days ago when I tried to open...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Markkk
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Hoover
NIAsked by NikkersUK

Hoover Dynamic Next washer/dryer - filter is jammed

Hi, my washing machine started giving code E20, and I read that this is the filter being blocked. I managed to drain some of the water out of it into bowls using the drain/spin...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
JAAsked by Jan77

Bosch serie 6 washer dryer skips to drain only

Hi all, I bought this very cheap nearly brand new but faulty Bosch Serie 6 washer dryer WVG30461GB / 01. I bought it with a risk I might not be able to fix it but then at least...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Jan77
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ORAsked by oranges

washer dryer takes ages to wash and dry

Hello, so glad I came across this forum but I'm concerned it may be a bit late. Just took delivery of this washer drier and was taken aback because it took an absolute age to wa...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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