Washing Machine Repair Forum
Front and top loaders that won't spin, drain, fill or finish a cycle — plus error codes, bearings and pumps.
Recent Questions
Bosch Machine With Program Fault
Hi, I have a Bosch Exxcel 1600 Express washing machine, WFX3267GB/10, which is around 6 years old. Recently it's started playing up on the 30 degree Easy Care cycle. The machine...
Hotpoint Stuck Full Of Water
My Hotpoint FEW 12 stopped working a couple of days ago. The wash cycle finished and the "Program End" light came on, but it was still full of water. I removed the drain pipe fr...
Bosch Wfr3267Gb/04 Not Heating
Hello, In the last week this washing machine has stopped heating the water - I can tell this because I have an energy monitor that is only showing a slight increase in consumpti...
Bra Wire Caught Inside Washing Machine
I have a nextra washing machine and need to gain access to the drums to remove a bra wire, do i need to remove the heater element and if so how?
Candy Trips Electric
hi , i have a candy washer/dryer as soon as i press start it trips electric , ive narrowed it down to the motor . the brushes look ok ,but if i disconnect just the brushes it al...
Bosch Wfa1000 Draining Slowly, Most Likely Blocked With Hair
Hi everyone, since my girlfriend, who has long hair that seems to get stuck in everything, has moved in, our washing machine has become increasingly bad at draining, most times...
Miele W844 - Repair Or Replace?
Hi, if anyone is willing to offer their opinion on my enquiry I would be very grateful please. I have a Miele W844 which is 10.5 years old. An engineer has been out today (from...
Hotpoint Wd440 All Lights Flashing
I have a WD440 Hotpoint and recently all the lights started flashing and it wouldn't respond to any controls (so couldn't wash anything). Tried upplugging from the mains for sev...
Hoover Ca230 Faults
Hi, This looks like a really useful site and has already given me some useful information but I'm still uncertain whether I have one or several faults with my old (around 8 year...
Bosch 1400 Express - No Water!
Just moved a working Bosch 1400 Express washing machine from one house to another. It was working fine. Now the machine isn't filling with water. I checked the water connection...
Hoover Nextra Hnl2126 - Suspected Heater Problem
Hi - 1st post, so please be gentle! I suspect there is a heater issue with my Hoover Nextra HNL2126. I have read your general questions on faults. The water stays at ambient tem...
Hoover Nextra6 Optima Won't Drain/spin
Hi, I have read lots on the DIY repair instructions already and it has been extremely helpful - easy to read and easy to follow ! But................................ My machine...
Servis M6854W Motor Not Turning
Please help I have a Servis M6854W 1400 which has stopped doing a cycle/rinse/spin - anything to do with the drum rotating. Am guessing it's the motor. I have an old Servis M600...
Bosch Wfb 2004 Concrete Block Problem
I have contacted various suppliers of Bosch spares who tell me that the retaining bolts and the rubber washers/ spacers that hold the concrete block (that comes as a kit) is obs...
Belt Keeps Coming Off (Candy Cmd 146)
I Recently had my drive belt slip off on my Candy CMD146 Washer-Dryer which i managed to refit without much trouble, then two days later the belt was split in two right round th...
Hotpoint Aquarius Wf240 Dead
Hi8, I have read through the FAQ and cannot find an answer there or on the Community forum, So far I have checked and tested the fuses,tried other appliances in the plugs and ch...
How to position washing machine drain hose?
Hello. I built my kitchen cabinet with 860mm height. And my washing machine has a height of 844mm. The water outlet will pump water out of the washing machine. The plan is to pl...
Ariston H2O Error Code.
Hi. Greetings from the colonies ! I'm in Australia but info is thin on the ground and I'm hoping some help from the 'old country' can assist me. I have an Ariston AQXXF 129 fron...
Sludge Marks After Washing
I have a LG Direct Drive washing machine and have been seeing sludge type marks on clothing after washing on normal temperature washes. I have cleaned the machine on 95 degree w...
Strange Noise On Fill Which Continues When Switched Off
Hello, My washing machine made a loud strange noise about a short time after turning on. It was not a continuous noise, it is very hard to describe but the best I can do is a hu...