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Beko

Beko WTL82051W - Not draining, including from emergency hose.

Edit: Fixed.

WAWalkingRedover 3 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Washing Machine

Hi All, I have this sound coming from my Bosch washing machine always on a spin cycle. I have changed the dampers and made no difference. I'm at a lost what is causing this huge...

HUHussein Nurbhaiover 3 years ago
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Filling washer with heavy wet clothes?

Hello. I don't know if you're an expert on washing as well as machine repair, but I guess like a lot (most?) people the only thing I do with my washing is sort colours (black, d...

KEkeeover 3 years ago
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Washing Machine Touch Pad

Installed the above in June 2021, ( Zanussi ZWF7254B4PW) it has a rotary programme selector switch plus 4 or 5 touch selections for Stop/Start, Temperature, Spin Speed, Delayed...

JOjohn.Gover 3 years ago
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Smelly clothes

Hi, I was wondering what would be the main reasons that clothes come out smelly and don't smell like they are washed properly? I tried on 30/40 degrees - same result. Detergent...

MAmarka01over 3 years ago

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Bosch

Black Mark on Bosch Washing Machine inside seal

Our Bosch washing machine is only 8 months old, and this morning I went to do a wash and noticed on the seal on the inside, there was a black mark / stain I gave it a rub with a...

NINick in NZover 3 years ago
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Is it normal for the drum to have slight contact with the rubber seal on first use?

I fitted a new rubber door seal (bellows, gasket) and ditched the old mouldy one, it's not an exact replica but the store page said my machine model was supported. The seal fit...

HAHaarpover 3 years ago
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washing machine main board

Hello everybody, I have the attached board, two resistors were bowed and I don't know their values, any help regarding this matter, a clear picture for such board can help. Than...

HAhaam2924over 3 years ago
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Machine just clicks when I try to run a cycle

Hi all. My Beko WER860541W is playing up. When I set the cycle and press the START button, it just clicks 5 times (sounds like the door trying to lock), then nothing. Could it b...

SKSkintDAdover 3 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WVG30461GB. Removed filter plug to find wire ring broken.

Hi, I removed the filter plug - it needed a lot of force. A wire ring that the plug seems to fit inside is now broken. Some bits came out. It's in the picture with white bits on...

CECerysalmost 4 years ago

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Magic Chef Washing Machine Clicks/Squeals On Rinse Cycle

Hello Everyone, We replaced the suspension rods on the machine and the rumbling went down but the clicking and squeaking is still very loud (see video) on the spin cycle only. D...

BEberrypiealmost 4 years ago
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Beanbag flakes in drum

I have an aeg L7548WD. I'm not daft enough to wash a bean bag in it, but I did think it would be okay to wash the cover, which had dozens, maybe hundreds of I assume polystyrene...

KEkeealmost 4 years ago
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Hisense

Hisense JF 1 part has come loose

Hello, I’m new to the forums. My other half has got a sock trapped in the door and so we have a big flood. After taking the machine out, cleaning, drying and putting the machine...

PEPetersonjkalmost 4 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi ZWF 5140P (Flexi Dose) sound while draining

I have an older Zanussi ZWF 5140P washing machine that makes a pretty curious sound while draining, the sound stops when the draining is finished. I have a video attached, sound...

WAwasherQalmost 4 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing machine leak

Hi Andy I would be grateful if you could shed some light on why my Bosch Serie 6 washer dryer (WVG30462GB) leaks clear water through the detergent dispenser drawer and has also...

RURuth_the_HCalmost 4 years ago

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At what point in the washing cycle is the water heated?

Hi all. I bought a Haier HW90 washing machine in June this year and had no issues until about 2 weeks ago. My clothes smell foisty after washing yet a couple of weeks ago, I cou...

CHchesterflapsalmost 4 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi Z716WT83BI

My integrated washer dryer doesn’t heat up as it did before on a wash/dry programme. I have changed the heating element, checked the front drain, and cleared out any minor clogg...

PAPaulHunnisettalmost 4 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover dynamic next DXCC69W3 displaying rotating dashes

Machine not draining, no blockage, drain pump impeller just sitting oscillating slighlty. E03 error Could turn drain impeller by hand but felt stiff. Took off pump to check, loo...

MImike westalmost 4 years ago
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Electrolux

Loud noise from Electrolux washing machine

Hi all, I've got a loud noise coming from my washing machine which seems to only happen with around 15 minutes remaining on the cycle. It's not weight related as it also happens...

PAPapaGalmost 4 years ago
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Hoover

drum Hoover DXP 412AIW3/1-80 drum not rotating

Hello everyone, Yesterday night after finishing the 1st round of clothing, I fill the machine again as always, and after pressing the start button I soon realize the timer was s...

LELeandroalmost 4 years ago

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