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JAAsked by jacobm

Second Hand Or New?

Hi, I am living on my own in rented accommodation, and am likely to only be here for maybe 3 months or so. It seems like a waste of money to buy a brand new washing machine, as...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by jacobm
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Bosch
JIAsked by jivebunny

Bosch W/m Erratic Heating On Different Wash Programmes

I own a Bosch washing machine WAA28160GB/04 and for a while the washer has been either heating the water to boiling point or not warm enough for the wash or just cold. The 40C w...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TAAsked by Tanglewood

Broken Belt Help

Hi, Id be very appreciative of any advice. My Zanussi machine has stopped. The drum appeared to have dropped and did kind of lift back into place but the drum wouldnt turn from...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
OUAsked by Ourian

Hoover Wdyns654D Keeps Filling Even On Spin Cycle

Hi folks, I would appreciate some help with solving this problem if possible When starting any cycle the machine fills with water as normal. The inlet valve solenoid then pulses...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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REAsked by Redmbristol

Is This Normal Or Have I Been Mis Sold?

I have a beko washing machine which refused to spin. I looked it up on the Internet and decided the brushes were worn so I ordered new and my husband replaced them. That was abo...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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YUAsked by yusuf

What are Bosch like?

Hi, I have just signed up to this site which looks amazing and has loads of interesting information. Right, i am moving in soon so need to buy a washing machine. My parents have...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by yusuf
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STAsked by Stephen

Stops During The Wash Cycle With Soapy Water In

Hi, My washing machine stops during the wash cycle with soapy water in. If I then put it on pump/spin, it pumps the water out in under a minute, but does not continue to spin. I...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KEAsked by kee

What's Wrong With Sealed Tubs?

I noticed you dissing AEG's sealed tubs? on another topic. What are they and why are they bad? Do all AEG's have them? As you know AEG has a pretty good rep regardless.

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
ASAsked by ashdom01

Loud Banging Indesit Washing Machine

Hi, Bit of a poser for you all. I've got an Indesit WIDL126, 1200 washer dryer. It's been here since we moved in a year ago and works well. Recently it's started making a proper...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by edhorwood
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Hoover
JEAsked by Jetprov

Hoover 1300 Will Not Spin Up On Spin Cycle

Hi I have read the Hoover 1100 problems similar to this and disconnected the pressure switch tube, no change. The machine is emptying, it starts to try and spin up, I hear a rel...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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OKAsked by oki

Replacing Door Seal

Hi , I need to replace the door seal on my Indesit iwc6165ukc. I've tried doing it without removing the front but i can't get it on. I cant see how to remove the front or even i...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DIAsked by dinky

Hotpoint Wt640 Machine Seems To Freeze During Cycles

Hi everyone I have had my hotpoint WT640 for around 5 years and until recently it has been fine. It has a digital counter display and the machine seems to freeze during cycles a...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by dinky
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Bosch
JEAsked by jez4

Bosch Not Heating Water / Filling With Water ?

Hi all, I've just bought a Bosch WAB28061GB - installed today & have done a couple of loads. I'm not sure that its heating the water - the door window feels cold to the touch (w...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CUAsked by Curious

Water Leaking From Door

My washing machine is leaking from the door so I assume the gasket is damaged. Any advice how to remove it and fit a new one?

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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HAAsked by hannah

Failing To Stop When It's At The End Of A Drying Cycle

My washer dryer (now around 3yrs old) has recently started failing to stop when it's at the end of a drying cycle. It gets to the final 1 minute according to the display on the...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by hannah

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BRAsked by brianj42

Bearings Have Gone In The Main Drum

First post so go easy. We have an Indesit IWC7125 bought in France 2 years ago. It has done well, but as its now gone funky, not as well as it should. The bearings have gone in...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by brianj42
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DEAsked by debs182

Washing Machine Making Clothes Fuzzy

Hi there i purchased a Bosch washing machine (6kg) in March and up until recently its been a great machine, but lately my clothes are coming out of the washer looking fuzzy as i...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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FRAsked by Frenchydoo

New Module Pcb Looks Different

Ok, I have read the general blurb on why the drum won't spin. My machine has had a new motor and a new Module. I also changed the PCB display with a 2nd hand one, and it still w...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DAAsked by daniel556

Hotpoint Ultima Wt721 Error Code F10 Help?

Hi, Yesterday about halfway through the washing cycle 3 on my Hotpoint Ultima WT721 it stopped and I got error code F-10. I turned it off got all the washing out turned it off a...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by daniel556
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MRAsked by mrsg40

No Soap Suds When Washing

Can't see any soapsuds when machine is washing but the tablets have gone from the drawer - washing looks and smells clean but could be the fabric conditioner - have used the sam...

Latest reply over 13 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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