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
Clothes Sopping Wet After Spinning
We have the above machine. For the past few months, clothes have been coming out sopping wet, and on watching the machine, it does sometimes not spin at all, or will not do its...
Hoover Optima Washing Machine Error Code 08
Hi. I am looking for some help. My hoover Optima Washing machine keeps stopping mid cycle. Eventually once the digital timer reaches zero it displays an error code 08. Can anyon...
Mystery: Bra Wire Inside Washing Machine
Can anyone help as when my wife was washing her bra the wire came loose and disappeared, she heard it rubbing on the drum but now it has stopped. Can I get to it to get it out,...
Motor Getting Hot
I have a fridgire washer thAT WILL WASH and spin very well until the motor gets hot. What could it be ? I openned the motor and the bearing are ok. checked the coils and no sign...
After How Many Washes Should You Clean The Inside Of Your Washing Machine
I have a brand new washing machine and i want to keep it clean and running as efficiently as possible, I am going to only use Ariel Bio Powder with Actilift as it seems to get v...
Limescale
This is a continuation of this thread (that topic is now locked) http://www.washerhel.../300-limescale/ Having had my new Miele from about Feb 2007, it got blocked by limescale...
Not Using Enough Water?
We bought the Bosch Maxx Classic a couple of years ago and for a long time I have suspected that it is TOO WATER EFFICIENT. I say this because it appears that the clothes are ne...
Washer Motor Repair
Hi All, I've been trying to repair a Hitachi FW133 from the 1980's (Servis 600 series and possibly Electra something or other). The motor bearings need replacing but I can't get...
Reconditioned washing machine - shop will not honour guarantee
I bought a reconditioned washing mashing for £180 from The appliance repair centre in Colchester . After 5 months the inner drum came loose, as I was given a 6 month guarantee b...
Eco washballs - do they work or not?
I was looking at the Ecozone Ecoballs1000 brand Wash Balls for just over £20 from Amazon, they get mostly good reviews and 2-3p per wash is tempting, and since i only do around...
Should I do a service wash on a new washing machine?
Just ordered an BEKO - WME8227 8kg machine. Should you do a cleaning wash, before you start putting cloths in a new washing machine to remove any dirt/grease ect. I was thinking...
Rent Washing Machines?
I've written an article about the pros and cons of renting a washing machine or any other household appliance. Apart from the fact it may cost a lot more to rent in the long run...
Need Appliance Repairs? Washerhelp List Of Repairers
I have a list of affiliated repairers on my main site Whitegoodshelp, which will hopefully help when trying to find someone to repair a white goods appliance. As well as linking...
Washer making noisy rattling sound on spin
I have just bought a new Bosch classic 1200 express. I have completed 3 washes, just returned from holiday and whilst the machine was in final spin I heard a noisy rattling soun...
I Want To Repair My Washing Machine
Hi...hope someone can advise? My washing machine is a 2nd hand Hoover washer dryer (about 10 years old) and has been brilliant for 3 years. It has started making a noise while w...
The Miele Warranty
I'm hoping to buy my first ever washing machine!! how exciting! After reading about lots of different things i think i'm going to splash out and buy the Miele W1714. My only que...
Should I buy a Siemens or Bosch washing machine?
Hi, Due to cash flow i cant stretch to a Miele but am looking at either of the following just looking for your opinion on which is the better of these 2 machines, (Siemens WXLM1...
Help Which Miele to buy?
Urgently need to buy a new washing machine everyone keeps recomending Miele, but which one?? I like the idea of fuzzi logic in the machine but is it worth it. Any advice please ?
W4449 Versus W3844 Wps And Eco Balls
So, I have finally got the money together (£800 to £1100) and think it is the right time to ask the more important question as I have got the message that it should be Miele. Wh...
Is Haier Washing Machine Any Good?
Our Indesit W123 blew up last night. There was a massive bang and then a burning smell. It does not turn on now and I presume it is dead. We had the machine for 5 years and it h...