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My New white goods Blog

I've been persuaded to start a blog. I was unsure I needed one because I have the Washerhelp site and the Washerhelp forums but I've realised a blog is a different tool and one...

WHWhitegoodshelpover 19 years ago
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CDA

Is It The Same Machine As Cda Ci555

There's a very good internet price on the ISE machine (£351) but the supplier cannot fulfil the guarantee as he covers London and St Albans, and I live many miles from there. He...

JWjw29722over 19 years ago
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Powder Residue Left On Dark Clothes

Hi, Just wondering if anyone can advise me on this issue. After a dark wash and the clothes dry there is white stains all through my dark clothes. This I presume is the remains...

SPsparkyover 19 years ago
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Leaking Washing Machine Plastic Tub

hello, I've got a hairline crack in my washing machines tub and was wondering if it would be possible to use a heat gun of some sort to melt the plastic together. the crack is a...

ENenamresuover 19 years ago
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Washing Machine Making Holes And Tearing Clothes

what makes holes and tearing off clothes in above washing machine every time we use this machine ?? any perticular faults?? pjnumberone

PJpjnumberoneover 19 years ago

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Are quicker wash times ok?

I have a Bosch Nexxt 700 series model WFMC6401UC and was wondering is there any faster way to wash than the quick wash??? The regular wash is 45 mins a load and the quick is 30....

LAladeemelieover 19 years ago
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Can I use a platform or pedestal to raise height of washing machine?

My wife and I have narrowed the huge array of options for washing machines to Miele. This is mainly for the reliability, water and power efficiency of the machines. My wife is c...

RORoddles50over 19 years ago
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Which Uses The Most Water?

Helloes, I need a new washing machine and will probably get a Miele after reading the reviews here. The thing is, my son has eczema and I need one that uses lots of water to mak...

CACarmipoosover 19 years ago
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Hotpoint

Warning Changing Hotpoint Aquarius Brushes

In a nutshell, the brushes of our Aquarius 1200 were worn out after 8 years service, I put new ones in (£15 locally, and a seemingly east task) but on its first run the insulati...

ZEZeboover 19 years ago
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Miele

Using Water Softeners with washing machine

well was thinking of going out next week to buy the w3740 however just read the manual on the miele site and they say that they do not recommend the use of installed water softe...

DJdjhewardover 19 years ago

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Is It Worth Repairing?

Hi all.. One issue I haven't seen either on the forums or the website is a general guide on when to give up on trying to repair a washer and go for a new one. Is there any gener...

ILilsover 19 years ago
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John Lewis

John Lewis Jlwm1402 Door Glass Cracked!

Last night my partner and I were watching tv when we heard a massive bang, we went into the kitchen to see the washing machine was in its spin cycle and the door glass was crack...

MEmentalmikeover 19 years ago
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Mould On Door Seal

Hi We've had a Miele Paragon Plus for around seven months and are getting a black mould growth on the bottom of the door seal - what is the best way to remove this please and pr...

CHchrishallover 19 years ago
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Low Hot Water Pressure - Causing Machine To Fail

Hi there, I've been having problems with my Zanussi washing machine recently, I assumed there was a mechanical fault of some kind but it appears to be fine, the problem seems to...

GAGaryReggaeover 19 years ago
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Advice On Quietest Washing Machine

My washing machine is currently upstairs (no room in kitchen downstairs). The whole house shakes when it is on the spin cycle (I've tried those anti-vibration things but they do...

JAjanecrover 19 years ago

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Quick Couple Of Questions

Hi, I must say that this website has been very helpful so far with all the info provided. I am in the process of replacing my Miele W698 Hydromatic machine, it unfortunately suf...

SDsdm197over 19 years ago
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Candy

Overheating Candy Ce84 Washing Machine

hi, i have an old (11 years) ce84 candy washing machine which has been fabulous. the other day i heard a popping sound and there were orange flashes in the drum. the water/machi...

HMhmcahillover 19 years ago
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Bosch

The True Life Of A Bosch?

Hi, I've just joined and was amazed to see the following: Our Bosch Maxx (WFL 226L) is giving up the ghost, can't manage to complete the wash cycle, stops about three quarters o...

HAHadleighover 19 years ago
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Miele

Miele Prestige Plus

Hi Folks My first post - just like to say that I find this website such an excellent resource - reliable trustworthy advice from Mr WasherHelp and real-life experiences from the...

STStainlessover 19 years ago
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Miele

Miele W3740 Vs W4144 Wps

I urgently need a new washing machine. In the past I have only spent about £350 on one so spending £700-£800 I really dont want to make a mistake, especially as its going to las...

DEDenise Englishover 19 years ago

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