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AEG

Aeg Lavamat Turbo 16830

Drum very noisy when spinning but drum does not lift up when pulled. Is this a bearings issue or something else?

BIBirdyalmost 12 years ago
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Zanussi

Help Diagnosing Zanussi Fx1265W Fault

Hi. Wondering if anyone knows what a washing machine error code means. Zanussi FX1265W. Error code is 3 flashes / beeps. The manual only lists 1, 2 and 4 flashes / beeps. I've G...

L3l33chalmost 12 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Wdyn855D Display Flashing / Machine Not Working

Hello - I am in desperate need of help and would be most grateful if anyone could give me a solution to my problem. I have a Hoover WDYN855D machine. Today I had a load of laund...

AMAmpanalmost 12 years ago
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Whirpool 6Th Sense - Short Program Takes Hours To Complete

Hello I have a question. My whirpool 6th sense short program takes hours to complete. What can be the cause? Thx in advice

CAcausativealmost 12 years ago
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Miele

Miele W5740 - Broken Door Seal

I bought a Miele W5740 in December 2011 from an approved Miele centre. At that time the machine qualified for a free 10 year parts and labour warranty which I duly registered. 2...

OAoatlands10almost 12 years ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool Awg338

Hi there, My washing machine has a rattling/piercing noise when on very fast spins only. Normal spins with clothes are fine and there is no rattling when just turning the drum w...

EDEddieroooalmost 12 years ago
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Washing Machines

Bosh-Washing Maschine-Changes Time On Its Own

Hi everyone I have a problem with my washing machine. Bosh KGN34vw25g When I set the wash on cottons the time display says 2:45 and its ok. But when I press the start buton and...

SISiriusalmost 12 years ago
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Hotpoint

"door" Fault Code On Hotpoint Wt721

I replaced the door interlock with no change in display . Then found some coins in the pump filter and this seemed to cure problem. Worked for 3 cycles and now "door" is on disp...

TRTraingraderalmost 12 years ago
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Beko

Beko Washing Machine Fault

I have a Beko washing machine and it has come up with a tap with a line through it is this easy to repair and what does it mean ?

ELElaine'salmost 12 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Leaks On Rinse / Freshen Up Cycle

Bad times with my Bosch ( I think its a classix, about 5 years old ) Will run the 30 and 40 C wash programs ok but when its on the rinse freshen-up cycle it fills about 4 inches...

PAPaulMalmost 12 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover Select 1500 Not Starting Wash Programme After Previously Not Draining Due To Blockage

Hi. My washing machine wasnt draining properly so after investigation it had 50p stuck in the hose which I have now removed. When I put it all back together and tried to start a...

MOmojo1971almost 12 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Iwdd7143 Washing Machine Not Draining Water, Pump Failure

I have an Indesit IWDD7143 washing machine and dryer combo. It had initially fail to drain water out and water was leaking from the ceased drain pump onto the the floor. I then...

VIVincyGavalmost 12 years ago
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Swan Washing Machine Belt Came Off

there is no access panel on this machine does anybody know how to refit the drive belt I am clueless

MAmarkwallsalmost 12 years ago
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Is ok to wash cotton items on the shorter synthetic cycle?

Hi I'm currently renting a property with an LG washing machine. I am keen to know if it is ok to wash cotton items on the synthetic cycle? The cotton wash is over 2 hrs and the...

COColdshotalmost 12 years ago
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Lace Caught In Drum

Hi, I washed a new pair of swim shorts that had a lace in the waistband and now the lace has got caught in the hole of the drum. I have an aeg lavamat l74800. Is there a way of...

ROrosiealmost 12 years ago

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Washing machine smells bad and smell transfers to clothes

Hey folks. First time poster here. We have the above machine and have had it for about 18 months 2 years now, but it has had a horrible black deposit on all the internals of the...

MAmalcspring67almost 12 years ago
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Iwd7145Uk Interlock Problems

"Can you help I have just fitted a new interlock on my IWD7145uk the problem I have is the part is different size but fits fine BUT the wiring is different the new one has 234 a...

NENeil Morrisalmost 12 years ago
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Washing Machines

drum spider corroded

New to the forum. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Spider disintigrated on my 12 year old duet, Expect more time than that from an appliance. Are the new Duets any better? If n...

JOjoefordtruckf250almost 12 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wm5101W Will Not Start

My Beko washing machine will not start. Ready light is on but nothing is working. I have tried the reset sequence, 90 degrees, hold down start button, turn on etc but all that h...

SASarahcullenalmost 12 years ago
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Washing Machines

Wash Doesn't Start & "door Security" Light Flashing

I have a hoover optima wmh148df-80. The last successful wash was extremely noisy, especially during the spin. Now it won't start a wash at all. The "door security" light just ke...

THthebearnecessitiesalmost 12 years ago

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