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CAAsked by catf

Leaking Fluff Filter

I have a bosch classics 1400 express washing machine, model number WFO2867GB/17. I had to buy a new fluff filter broke the original one trying to get it out, had something stuck...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SEAsked by sephiroth

Belt Keeps Coming Off

Hi, I have an Indesit 1100 washing machine, I know very little about washing machines but can't really afford the massive call out charge, a while ago the belt came off, I had a...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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BAAsked by babyepp

Amana Washer Repair

Hi, I have a top load Amana washing machine. Yesterday I replaced the drive belt as well as the pump. After installing everything, I ran it to see if it worked and water spewed...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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COAsked by colcapp

In Trouble, I Broke A Laundry Washer Machine Not Mine

Hello, im living in a apartment temporally and i think i broke the washer machine, i load the machine with a heavy mat and now the machine is hitting hard on one side... what i...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
JOAsked by jonw

Bosch Maxx 5 Front Panel Removal

Hi I have a Bosch Maxx5 / WAA24162GB/11. Its making a knocking when spinning at high speeds (I believe there is something stuck in the plastic drum) & got to the point where I n...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by edhorwood

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Samsung
PAAsked by papy

Should We Buy Samsung Washing Machine?

We all buy Samsung because it is a "good brand" and products seems to last longer regardless the cost. And supposedly if ever something happens to products while still in the wa...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
TIAsked by tinamay77

Hoover Washing Machine Smells

My hoover washer is 4yrs old and recently I have found my clothes smelling foul after washing and drying. I regullary empty the drain and clean out the soap drawer and put throu...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by hman
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Maytag
CAAsked by carolina-trader

Maytag Atlantis Drain Question

Washing machine is about 14 years old and until now the washer/dryer pair has been faultless. I certainly don't want to "upgrade" to anything with a logic board. Symptoms are ra...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
BRAsked by bri36475

Hoover Oph 716Df Tripping Rcd When Pressure Sensor Connected

Our Hoover oph 716 Df has ddeveloped a fault which trips the electrics as soon as it's plugged in. I have done tests including the heater element which is 27 ohms- normal. The m...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SWAsked by Spoon washer

Black Grease Spots?

Hi I have a Whirpoll AWG 338 washer dryer and all seems to work well, its about 12 years old. Recently, on occasional washes, i am finding black spots on some of the clothes whe...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Indesit
VIAsked by VincyGav

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
SMAsked by SmileSimon17

Indesit Iwc6105 Not Draining - Tried Alot, Please Help :)

Hi there, Reaching out to the forums as I've put alot of work into fixing my washine machine but it is still not working. I don't want to be beaten yet so perhaps someone can he...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by edhorwood
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Miele
OAAsked by oatlands10

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by edhorwood
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Zanussi
L3Asked by l33ch

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CAAsked by causative

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

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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AEG
BIAsked by Birdy

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?

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
AMAsked by Ampan

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...

Latest reply almost 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
EDAsked by Eddierooo

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
NOAsked by notsogoodatdiy

Beko Wm6143W Drum Not Spinning

hey, ive been looking around for some help and advice, my washer recently stopped spinning (noticed when i went to check at end of cycle) cycle had not completed it had 'hung' a...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Stephen Cronshaw
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SIAsked by Sirius

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...

Latest reply about 12 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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