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
Machine Leaving Brown Marks On Laundry
My washing machine leaves dark brown stains from the drum on the laundry. They are actual imprints of the drum. They will not wash out! I have run it through on 95 degree washes...
Washing Machines In Multi Storey Flats low water pressure?
I live on the 23rd floor of a tower block and have recently had my flat refurbished. The housing association have put in connections for a washing machine. Is is worthwhile gett...
Motor Getting Hot
I have a fridgire washer thAT WILL WASH and spin very well until the motor gets hot. What could it be ? I openned the motor and the bearing are ok. checked the coils and no sign...
Hotpoint Bouncing Around
Hi, the drum has started to bounce around a fair amount, and the front/rear springs on the top of the drum are still very tight. I've noticed that the drum is bouncing on the le...
Indesit Widxl126 Lights Flashing Fault
Hi all, i am a catering equipment enginner and have a problem at home with my washer drier. Due to the fact that i fix equipment all day the wife thinks i should be able to fix...
After How Many Washes Should You Clean The Inside Of Your Washing Machine
I have a brand new washing machine and i want to keep it clean and running as efficiently as possible, I am going to only use Ariel Bio Powder with Actilift as it seems to get v...
Mystery: Bra Wire Inside Washing Machine
Can anyone help as when my wife was washing her bra the wire came loose and disappeared, she heard it rubbing on the drum but now it has stopped. Can I get to it to get it out,...
Hoover Optima Washing Machine Error Code 08
Hi. I am looking for some help. My hoover Optima Washing machine keeps stopping mid cycle. Eventually once the digital timer reaches zero it displays an error code 08. Can anyon...
Washer Motor Repair
Hi All, I've been trying to repair a Hitachi FW133 from the 1980's (Servis 600 series and possibly Electra something or other). The motor bearings need replacing but I can't get...
Eco washballs - do they work or not?
I was looking at the Ecozone Ecoballs1000 brand Wash Balls for just over £20 from Amazon, they get mostly good reviews and 2-3p per wash is tempting, and since i only do around...
Reconditioned washing machine - shop will not honour guarantee
I bought a reconditioned washing mashing for £180 from The appliance repair centre in Colchester . After 5 months the inner drum came loose, as I was given a 6 month guarantee b...
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...
Washer making noisy rattling sound on spin
I have just bought a new Bosch classic 1200 express. I have completed 3 washes, just returned from holiday and whilst the machine was in final spin I heard a noisy rattling soun...
The Miele Warranty
I'm hoping to buy my first ever washing machine!! how exciting! After reading about lots of different things i think i'm going to splash out and buy the Miele W1714. My only que...
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...
I Want To Repair My Washing Machine
Hi...hope someone can advise? My washing machine is a 2nd hand Hoover washer dryer (about 10 years old) and has been brilliant for 3 years. It has started making a noise while w...
Wash Times Too Long?
If you think your washing machine wash cycles are too long, especially the so-called eco or economy cycles here is why. All modern washing machines take much longer to wash than...
Should I buy a Siemens or Bosch washing machine?
Hi, Due to cash flow i cant stretch to a Miele but am looking at either of the following just looking for your opinion on which is the better of these 2 machines, (Siemens WXLM1...
Help Which Miele to buy?
Urgently need to buy a new washing machine everyone keeps recomending Miele, but which one?? I like the idea of fuzzi logic in the machine but is it worth it. Any advice please ?
W4449 Versus W3844 Wps And Eco Balls
So, I have finally got the money together (£800 to £1100) and think it is the right time to ask the more important question as I have got the message that it should be Miele. Wh...