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Filter is clean but there's still fluff all over everything

My one year old beko WTK104121A washer is leaving fluff all over the clothes. The filter is clean, the seals are clean but the fluff problem is getting worse. Does anyone know w...

GEGemover 3 years ago
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Miele

miele distinction 3000 - slower than usual final spin speed

Our washing machine has a max spin speed of 1500. We regularly use the Cottons programme (which would enable 1500 spin speed at the end) and we have noticed recently that the ma...

JEjezff1over 3 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWDC65125 washing machine reset result.

Not a question, this is a result that I found that might help someone. I have the above washer dryer that wouldn't fill when a programme was started, the drum turned as if in a...

BUBury70over 3 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WAN28150GB not spinning

Our Bosch WAN28150GB is 2.5 years old and has stopped spinning. We suspect it might be the brushes that need replacing. It will drain and when I tested it with a light t-shirt i...

GJgjhghjghjover 3 years ago
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Miele

Miele went bang!

Hi Just finished wash cycle with a 15 yo miele with no previous signs of a problem ; first there was a humming noise , then a loud bang , then a smell of smoke! Could you please...

HAharrygeeover 3 years ago

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Samsung

samsung wf600w2bc E1 error 1 sec after On it.

I bought this last 2017. when I start the program, this code comes after 1 sec, so its very fast. pump is fine, if I put water inside machine, it will pump out. what did I do. 1...

DAdadastarover 3 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aristo Model WMG 823B EU.C. bearing replace

Hello, I have a Hotpoint Aristo Model WMG 823B EU.C. I would like to replace the bearings and seal that connect to the drum. However, is has been very difficult to find the dime...

JRjrj.fonsecaover 3 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch series 8 washing machine noise

Hi. I have a Bosch series 8 washing machine that has developed a noise. I have checked and cleaned the filter, so no problem there. It only makes the noise when spinning. I have...

STstebbooover 3 years ago
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Logik

LOGIK L1014WM20

Hi I have a LOGIK washing machine that keeps going into E03 (to much water) it's now driving me mad .it's constantly running water through the valve. . pumps fine . I have chang...

BObobdragonover 3 years ago
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Brand new WDOQY1514 WDQY1014 error F17 and not drying at all

I have read this is a condense chamber issue solinoid or blockage but the machine is brand new. It's washing perfectly. We are using a garden hose as a extension to reach the fa...

DAdamian5000over 3 years ago

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what's safer a belt driven or direct drive washing machine?

What would you say is the safest, a washing machine with a rubber belt between wash motor and spider pulley, or a Direct Drive motor at the back of the wash drum? I would say if...

ANandyr12345over 3 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWC 6105

I got called to help by a relative when her washing machine failed. Took the back off and found the belt had come off. Out the belt back on and it seemed to work but when a smal...

VOvogomatixover 3 years ago
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washing machine motors noisy inverter motors on Washing machines (discussion, not repair question)

Hello Andy hopefully you can view and here this video: samsung washing machine inverter motor.mp4 Does this sound extra noisy to you for an inverter motor on my Samsung as far a...

ANandyr12345over 3 years ago
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Auto Dosing Machines - Perfect or Pain?

Hi all Interested to hear the views of those with auto dosing washing machines... Are they perfect? Or do you have pain points with them? If you had the choice, would you buy ag...

GRGromotionover 3 years ago
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Beko

Beko WY124PT44MW

Hello! Long time lurker here with a query. I have a 30 month old Beko WY124PT44MW. I've noticed that between actions on a cycle, wash/rinse/spin, it'll drain for less than a sec...

RIRicardoBover 3 years ago

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Washing Machine Motor Placement

Hi, Andy. All the washing machines I have worked on have normally had their wash motors underneath the machine attached to the outer drum tub - but i have noticed on some throug...

ANandyr12345over 3 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung ecobubble washing machines

Hi Andy, with our samsung washing machine In the marketing blurb it says that the Samsung ecobubble washing machine mixes water / air plus detergent to help lift stains and diss...

ANandyr12345over 3 years ago
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Clothes washer trips breaker when washing with warm water

Hello, I have a Philco Norma 4x cloth washer which keeps tripping the breaker after having operated for half to 1 hour. After I leave it off for at least 15 minutes and turn it...

VAVasilisover 3 years ago
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water temperature in wash cycle

Hi all, no fault to report , just water temperature up for discussion during wash cycle. washing machine 2020 Series 5 Samsung 9kg front loader: wash cycle: mixed 40'C Time: 1hr...

ANandyr12345over 3 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover HBWD8514TAHC-80 Not heating water

Hello! Model Hoover HBWD8514TAHC-80 My washer dryer has stopped heating the water up for the wash cycle. Tried a hot wash and have stopped the machine mid cycle, opened the door...

GRGrahamdover 3 years ago

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