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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Condenser Dryer TCL780 Only Heats Up On Set Programmes

Firstly apologies if you can't assist with dryers, I did check and I didn't see anything to say you didn't but at the same time I didn't see anything to say you did. We have a H...

NInickking360almost 10 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi WDT 1085 Washer/dryer, broken knob

I have a Zanussi WDT 1085 which is a combination washer-dryer. Yesterday I turned the knob to put on a 'dry' cycle but the knob came unaligned with the dial that shows the diffe...

HAHannahEKalmost 10 years ago
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Nef washer/ dryer

It keeps flashing up it need fluff clean but drum won't spin

NINikkiabout 10 years ago
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LG

LG Washer Dryer tripping RCD

I'm a newbie so please be gentle... Help me please - I'm going loopy!!! My LG F1480YD5 washer dryer is tripping the RCD on my house consumer unit due to water travelling up the...

TRTronixover 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Washer Dryer Not Drying Clothes

I have a Bosch Exxcel WVD24520GB which leaves the clothes Hot and Steamy wet at the end of the drying cycle. They are actually wetter than after the spin cycle. From what I've r...

GRgreencroftover 10 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover Dynamix Next Washer Dryer

Hi This 8kg wash/5kg dryer (1400rpm max) seems to have an issue. When I run it empty with just some detergent it runs fine and doesn't vibrate, even at e.g. 1200rpm When I wash...

MAmartin-wover 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Washer Dryer Wvt12840Gb / 04

Hi Looking for somehelp please? ? Ive changed the brushes on the motor of the machine above, as it had been working normally till they failed. The motor now works fine, but I go...

WPWpsalmost 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wdpg8640 Washer Dryer Pump Failed Twice And Mystery 3 Beep Fault.

Hi All, We have a Hotpoint WDPG8640X washer dryer UK purchased December 2013 which has failed twice in the same way. After 10 months the machine intermittently failed to pump ou...

ROrobstar*almost 11 years ago
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Miele

Heavily Creased Clothes From Miele Wt2780 Washer Dryer

My first ever post! We bought a Miele WT2780 washer dryer 2 years ago. Great washer but clothes come out of the dryer so heavily creased that they are very difficult to iron Mie...

FAFabian Tewartalmost 11 years ago
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Ise Dryer Stopped Working, Who Do I Call Now For Repairs? :(

Well, it had to happen ,didn't it? they went bust and the dryer went wrong:( weren't they supposed to last for 20 years, wasn't it the dream we all bought into? who do I call kn...

MRMrsbbegalmost 11 years ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi Washer Dryer Wont Fill

I acquired this machine to try and fix! Model number ZKN7147J. Machine wont fill upon start. If i manually fill it with a bucket, the valves then kick in to top up. The program...

MRmrzach2010about 11 years ago
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Daewoo

Daewoo Washer Dryer Dwc-Ld1421 Fault E6

I've got a Daewoo washer drier trips out on fault E6 on every program. The service manual gives "In case motor detected with EMG port is of 20A or higher". It says clear the fau...

ENengineertonyover 11 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Washer Dryer Wvd245S3Gb/06

Our washer dryer model above is stopping mid cycle with time still left on display. After draining its not spinning although when it stops I can turn it off and then back to the...

HAHarria01over 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Washer Dryer Iwde 126

I have an Indesit IWDE 126 washer dryer. Ever since we moved into the house where it was already installed we have had problems with the Start/Reset button. You have always had...

MBmbp2014over 11 years ago
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Washing Machine And Dryer Electrical Connection

I have a double socket in the correct position to enable me to plug my washing machine and tumble dryer in. The socket is a fused spur off a double socket at worktop height, the...

DRdryerover 11 years ago

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Miele

Miele Wp2789 Washer Dryer Nightmare

Apologies for too many words but some background is relevant: Two years ago we made a huge mistake of replacing our Bosch washer/dryer with a Miele. For months we have been plag...

TAtarragonrookieover 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Washer Drier Smells After Drying

Hi all. I bought a used Indesit WIDXL126 washer drier about a year ago and pretty much from the start the clothes have been smelling after drying. I know i should have said some...

STstevelondonover 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius Wdl520 Dryer Issue

Hi All, I have a Hotpoint ADL520 washer/dryer. Recently the dryer stopped drying properly and now the washing comes out hot and steamy and still very much wet. I have seen a pos...

IAiamgrouchoover 11 years ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool Washer Dryer 1000 - Water Remaining Below Rubber

Quite a substantial amount of water is remaining below the rubber as shown in photo. I tried to check if the three holes were blocked - they are not. Filter cleaned. All seems f...

BABarabbasalmost 12 years ago
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LG

Lg Washer Dryer F1480Rd - Hot Smell And Cycle Stopping Early?

Hi everyone! - I've an LG Washer Dryer, model F1480RD - Recently it started to stop mid-way through the drying cycle... it simply ends the selected programme before everything i...

WIWilly_Balmost 12 years ago

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