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MOAsked by Moongold

Is it ok to use less detergent?

I have a Beko 1400 rpm front loader washing machine, 8.5kg size. I love the machine and try to use as little soap (usually powdered) as possible, as instructed. However, over th...

Latest reply 11 months ago by Andy D
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DIAsked by DirtyLinen

New machine advice

I’m looking to buy a new washing machine. My current machine is a Bosch washer dryer bought 14 years ago, with light use from one person. After 8 years the sump motor failed. I...

Latest reply 11 months ago by Andy D
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Samsung
REAsked by readvsk

Samsung Ecobubble - cold water filling up drum on drying cycle

I recently had an issue where my Saumsung Ecobubble (WD80J6410AX) was slowly filling up with water when turned off so I replaced the inlet valve with a new one from Aliexpress -...

Latest reply 11 months ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
KJAsked by Kim Jackson

Indesit ECOTIME 7kg washing machine

I need to change the drum pulley on my washing machine. Does anyone know if I need to purchase it from the manufacturer or can I buy one from like ebay?

Latest reply 11 months ago by Andy D
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Hoover
PEAsked by Pepo

Hoover Otsein Next 3650T/1-37 error E03

Hi all !!! I have a Hoover-Otsein mod. NEXT 3650T/1-37 When I run a washing program, whatever it is, 90% of the time I get the error E03. I checked the drain pump and hoses and...

Latest reply 11 months ago by Andy D

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Hoover
JOAsked by johnburger

Hi I have just wasted 2 hours trying to get help for a hoover washing machine

Hi I have just wasted 2 hours trying to get help for a hoover washing machine which seems to be called Clover as well. When you eventually find their technical contact phone num...

Latest reply 11 months ago by Andy D
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KAAsked by Kaidaw

Washing machine grinding sound before drum spins- is it definitely the bearings??

I've got a Beko washer dryer and it makes a grinding sound when I switch it on. Thing is, it seems to happen before the drum spins, and it doesn't seem to happen on every settin...

Latest reply 11 months ago by Andy D
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Samsung
AXAsked by AxelF

Samsung Ecobubble wd80j5410aw misterious problem

Hi, I'm trying to fix a washing machine which started to hum and on the next cycle died. I found that the fuse was blown on the main PCB. After replacing it and testing all comp...

Latest reply 12 months ago by AxelF
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JFAsked by Joe Franks

Simens machine freezes after exactly 35 seconds

For the past week, I’ve been experiencing an issue with my washing machine where it freezes exactly 35 seconds after being switched on, without showing any error code. Model det...

Latest reply 12 months ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
GMAsked by Gordon M

Key symbol and circular symbol with small and large water droplets on Bosch Series 6 Anti-Stain washing machine

Hello Machine won't start, showing symbols as per subject matter headline. The lock one stays on, the circular one goes off after 2 seconds. Can't select any programme to change...

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
DOAsked by dollarbill

Washing Machine Beko B5WT594189W drain hose dissappeared behind filter panel

Hi, I was doing cleaning of my washing machine and I pulled the drain hose out to drain water, but when I placed it back, it slipped through the hole behind the filter panel, I...

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
DIAsked by dip123

Bosch Avantixx Washing Machine Not Draining

Hi, I recently moved my washing machine out of storage after four years. It was working perfectly fine before it was put in storage. At first, it ran it on a cycle and it kept c...

Latest reply about 1 year ago by dip123
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WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

Ise Ceased Trading

I've just discovered today that ISE have sadly ceased trading.

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
INAsked by Interactive

How does one remove front panel to gain access to the drain pump of a Bosch VarioPerfect Serie | 4 model WAN24001GB/19 ?

My Bosch Bosch VarioPerfect Serie | 4 model WAN24001GB/19 washing machine has started to make rumbling noises when draining and has started to leave the laundry damp, so I am as...

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
BRAsked by Brianmered

Miele WT945 discharges water into bottom of machine from lower condenser hose after final spin?

The washing machine performs all functions correctly but after the final spin and prior to drying cycle, about a cup full of water is discharged through the open end of the lowe...

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Brianmered

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Zanussi
TAAsked by Tashan20

Zanussi washing machine is not working & is displaying error code E91

I have a Zanussi washing machine, model number Z716WT83BI. Suddenly, it stopped showing any time for any of the washing options. Later, the machine just turns on and always show...

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
BAAsked by BasalGanglia

Installing cover A underneath Washing Machine (Beko B5W1241AW)

I just bought a new Beko washing machine and there is a square plastic cover that needs to be installed underneath the machine in a square hole that is located under the motor....

Latest reply about 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DAAsked by daisy

Hotpoint WMFUG942 Door Issue

I'm looking for help with the door on my machine. The latch broke so I replaced the handle. Then the door wouldn't latch to a replaced the interlock The door still will not latc...

Latest reply over 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
UNAsked by unaligned-washer

Front Load Washer Rubber Door Seal Not Aligned? Whirlpool WFW560CHW

Currently renting a unit and noticed clothes sometimes smelled out of the washer. Peeled back the door seal and can see that the holes don't align (see pic attached). Are the ho...

Latest reply over 1 year ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TOAsked by Tozza

E18 fault

Hi I've been plagued with the dreaded E18 fault on and off for a while on my Bosch. I drain it down and pull the filter out and sometimes theres slivers of loose limescale in th...

Latest reply over 1 year ago by Tozza

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