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
Deciding Which Washing Machine To Buy
Hi, I am about to buy a new washing machine and tumble dryer and can't decide which ones are best to buy. I currently have basic Bosch machines both around 10 years old. The tum...
Service Info Available?
Have just come across this very useful web site - brilliant idea, Washerhelp! Please can you tell me if service manual/circuit diagram/sequence chart are available for the ISE-C...
Can I Connect Washer With Cold Hose Only?
Since we moved house a few months ago, our (old) Bosch WFF1201 seems to wash too hot when the boiler is full of hot water. I assume it's best to just use the cold hose for the i...
How Do I Know If I'm Over/under-filling My Machine?
What are the general rules when it comes to how many clothes you place in the machine for each wash? I'm always worried that the machine isn't washing at maximum efficiency beca...
Water Seeped Into Washer Over Night
I just did a normal wash at 95 degrees and when I opened the tray I noticed that the powder was still in there. When I removed the clothes from the machine they were warm, wet a...
Jlwm 1203
My mission whilst off of work today was to buy a new maching to replace the 17 year old Ariston. (The door lock has stopped working and our 12 month old is taking a keen interes...
Need washing machine wachine width less then 59 cm
Space is very tight for where my machine is to go, my current machine with a width 590mm will go in with a squeeze. So I've resorted to actually measuring machines on show in th...
Cleaning Inside Washing Machine
I've had my Miele W4446 for 10 months now and I'm more than happy with it. It's never been used for a wash above 40deg. I recently obtained some sachets of Limescale and Deterge...
Washing machine with a smaller depth?
Sadly my much beloved and much used machine has died and needs replacing.However its in a built in unit and i will need one the same size or smaller to fit in the gap. Anyone an...
My Lg Wm14316fd review
Hi everyone, After much research, I think I will be purchasing a new silver LG WM14316FD. I chose this machine over the Zanussi ZWF16581S, after finding it to be a near impossib...
Levelling Machine
Do you have to exactly level the machine for optimum use? I have just purchased a W3922 and it is level front to back, but slightly out side to side. Will this make a difference...
Are Hotpoint reliable?
I bought a Hotpoint wf860 super silent 1600 spin. At the moment it's not silent while on spin. Not a banging noise, more of a persistent sound in tune with the spinning drum. Al...
Washer Motor Starts Then Stops Straight Away
ive never attempted to do diy washer maintenance before, but have told myself that im going to do it. When I start the machine off, the drum spins very briefly then cts out almo...
Does Miele Have Out Of Balance Protection?
Hi Washerhelp - I'm a returning member, but, as ever, a great site. Looking to get a new washer. Probably a Miele, based on what I've read at Washerhelp. Was interested in the L...
New Miele W 3740 Owner
Just bought the W3740. Premier threw in free delivery, connection and testing and took the old washer away for £789. That was £30 more than the online price I gave them but that...
Washing Machine Instructions
Can anyone please help. I have a second home in France. I have just purchased an Indesit WIL12 washing machine. Unfortunately, the instructioins are all in French. I need to obt...
It It Possible To Add A Timer To Use Economy 7?
Hi there I've moved into a place with a Tricity Bendix AW1401 washing machine and Economy 7 electricity. The machine has no inbuilt timer and I'm wondering if anyone knows a way...
Nasty Sulpher Smell Coming From Machine
I recently bought a 2nd-hand Bosch WFF 1201 and the machine washes just fine. However, a nasty sulphurous smell is coming from the drum. I did some research and discovered this...
Low Hot Water Pressure
I'm new to the forum so let me start by saying 'hi'! Last week I purchased a 2nd-hand Bosch WFF 1201 washing machine. This was quite a relief as for the past six months I've bee...
Installation And Removal
Are there any companies that you can recommend that remove the old machine and install the new one? I'd like to order from John Lewis but they only have a removal service (and y...