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CAAsked by calderdale

Washing Machine Not Heating Up

have a 7.5kg LG washer. Clothes smell abit when washed, Machine runs to end of cycle. we have just noticed that the water is not heating up. Water drains away ok, as it always h...

Latest reply about 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TOAsked by Tora

Washing Machine Manual

Hi, I have moved into a rented property with a Lamona HJA 8794 washer dryer, however there is no manual. We have contacted the supplier, who told us to contact another company w...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by Maria

Rattling / Scraping Noise

Just used my Zanussi washer/dryer and there was a light, metallic, rattling/clattering noise as the wash/rinse cycle ended and it started to spin. I stopped the machine and when...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
HPAsked by hpuser

Hotpoint Wd440 - Throws Water From Dispenser Drawer

Hi - We have a Hotpoint WD440 which expels water from its dispenser drawer, usually during the rinse stages. It starts trying to spin (or 'balance') when it's still full of wate...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by hpuser
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BEAsked by bevy25

Black Marks On Clothes

hi i have a point wm52 it keeps putting black marks all over my clothes was told 2 run calgon thru it on a boil wash also had the filter checked made no difference anyone got an...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hoover
TEAsked by tenheads

Hoover Hnf 6147 Pcb Board

Hi great forum, was wondering were i could source a main pcb board for a hoover hnf 6147 washer, not sure wether to try and repair the board or replace it any help opinions woul...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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GAAsked by gaza007

Overfilling Washing Machine

Hi, I have a Daewoo DWD-F1251s washing machine and I'm a bit stumped as to what's wrong with it! The washer starts it's cycle as normal by selecting programme and then filling w...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SHAsked by Shaz

Is It Safe To Use A Noisy Washing Machine?

Hi I just found this website after my washer needed repairs and I was googling for information. I finally (long story) got a bloke out to look at it and he said the drum was kna...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Shaz
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MOAsked by moghm

Help On Tricity Bendix Aw1201W Not Emptying Water

Hello everyone. New to the forum. I have been having an issue with my tricity bendix aw1201w recently. Basically, once program was started the cycle would stop mid way. I then w...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by moghm
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Miele
BEAsked by beckiboo

Miele W2839 Hole In Drum

HELP!!! This evening I have discovered a hole in my much loved washing machine!!! It looks a bit like someone has taken a tinopener to it. Does anyone know if this is repairable...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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[PAsked by [email protected]

Why Does My Washer Keep Adding Water Throughout A Wash?

My Partner has moved her washing machine over to my house, Its a Servis washer, after owning a Hoover washer for the last 10 years the first thing i noticed is that the machine...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by [email protected]
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FEAsked by fedup

Odour From Washer

I have a Hotpoint Aquarius washing machine, approx 1 year old.There has recently been an unpleasant smell (stagnant water). I have cleaned the machine, including the filter, the...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by witsend
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SAAsked by sarah27

Washing Machine Making Strange Noise

Hi, My LG washing machine WM16331FD (direct drive) is working but it's been making a funny noise and I'm wondering if I could get D&G out before it quits working. There is obvio...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MEAsked by merton69

Sheered Drum Pulley Bolt

Hello. Helping a neighbour who owns a Haier washing machine. The problem is that the bolt that holds the main spider to the drum has sheered so that the stem of the bolt is stil...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by merton69
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UHAsked by uhha64

Cycle Won't Start

Hi all, We have siemens wash&dry 10d52. After loading in the laundry and putting the washing powder and choosing the program (any program) the machine won't start. The display s...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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COAsked by colin2607

Drain Pump Running All The Time

Hi Can anybody help me please? I have recently installed a new pump as my old one died and it seemed well, until I came home today and had an error message H2O which is no water...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
BRAsked by brokenwash

Indesit Willx 146 Stopped With Led's Flashing

i have an indesit washer willx 146 model, last night it stopped in mid wash with just 1 led light flashing which was easy iron, i turned off by mains to reset program when turne...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MJAsked by mj3714

Blowing Fuse

My Hotpoint is over 15 years old, (and even then was slightly 2nd hand) but it has given valuable service without problem. It has only had the use of a single, though clean, per...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
BLAsked by blueboy2001

Bosch Wet 2820 Bearings/seal Squeak

My Bosch WET 2820 washer-dryer started putting dark grease marks on the washing - with the help of the site I diagnosed this as grease from the bearings entering the drum. This...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
ATAsked by att

Hotpoint Bwm 129 Bearing Replacement

Hi folks....I have a 2006 machine and the bearings are gone, I have taken off all the panels I can, but it looks as though it is going to be a bit more difficult than usual to g...

Latest reply over 15 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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