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RAAsked by raf

Is Haier Washing Machine Any Good?

Our Indesit W123 blew up last night. There was a massive bang and then a burning smell. It does not turn on now and I presume it is dead. We had the machine for 5 years and it h...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AEG
MAAsked by Macladd

Aeg L86810 disappointingly noisy

After much deliberation, I took delivery of the AEG L86810. Its fine on washing, but when it reaches spin any good things I say about it go right out the window! This beast is N...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Macladd
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Miele
DEAsked by Denise English

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...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JTAsked by James Tan

Washer Doesn't Seem To Use Much Water

We have only recently purchased the above machine and since there were only two of us, we decided to go for the most basic and cheapest AEG model. When we did our second wash (o...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by James Tan
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Indesit
SNAsked by snapyou

Indesit Moon

Just wondered if any one had any experience or knowledge of the new Indesit Moon Washing machine? I'm also impressed by Currys take away your old and connect your new machine:an...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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TAAsked by taylope1

Clothes Not Coming Out Clean And Tried Everything

So I have a Zanussi FLE 1416 about 2-3 years old. Changed to Surf Tablets a few weeks ago and everything was alright until 2 weeks ago. Basically, the stains aren't getting remo...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JAAsked by Jane

Confused About Which Washing Machine To Buy

I am looking to buy a washing machine but am feeling rather bamboozled by all the information. Have you considered a spreadsheet for comparing features? I like the sound of Miel...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
SHAsked by ShyDave

W1714 Mini Review

Well after trawling many websites and reading what seemed like hundreds of reviews, and a lot of reviews from these forums and website, we decided on a Miele. We were going to g...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
JAAsked by janicearcher

Miele Washing Machine Trips Rcd

Hi everyone - I'm new to this forum, I found it really useful when choosing my new washing machine so am desperately hoping someone can help/advise here. I had a new miele washi...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
MAAsked by Manjag666

Miele 3242 Noisey When Spinning !

We recently bought a new Miele 3242 to replace our old Hoover (oh what a nightmare that machine was), anyway on to my query: When the Miele is on its spin cycle (maximum 1500 rp...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Neff
ANAsked by annelincs

No One Else Considering Neff?

Hi, New to forum. Is no one else considering the Neff brand? I was told that the Neff was second to Miele and better than Bosch. I have had to replace my 7 year old Ariston inte...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
OXAsked by Oxy

Candy Go1482 Any Good ?

I need to buy one today cos my indesit cheepo which cost me about £160 over 9 years ago never broke down until now. Well the door and seal has gone the plastic bit the pins sit...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SMAsked by smellyclothes

Clothes Smell

Hi there, I rent a place with a washing machine which is a Hoover HW 120M. The machine has two hoses blue and red which are screwd into a Y connector and then in to a single col...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
UTAsked by utrvp

Location Of Pump Filter On Whirlpool Washer

My 5 year old Whirlpol top loading washer has quit draining. I would like to check the pump filter for blockage but cannot find any info on where it is located. There are no rem...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by aafuss
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AEG
MAAsked by mathew

Aeg L16830 Or Zanussi Zwd16581w ?

Hi all, I'm thinking about buying a washer dryer for my apartment and am looking at the AEG L16830 or Zanussi ZWD16581W. Both are very similarly priced and have 7kg drum which s...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by mathew

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Bosch
ASAsked by Ashok

Five Days Old Bosch Door Locked

Bosch WAS32466 Just brought 5 days ago and today cant open the door with garments still inside and staying in untill next week when engineer comes to fix.

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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JOAsked by jonco

Undecided

We have had a ariston washing machine for a long time now and has been very reliable only had to put in new bushes but it is started to stop before the cycle is complete so we w...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by annelincs
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NMAsked by Northern Mary

Which is best, liquid detergent or washing powder?

Which do you prefer washing liquid or washing powder and which brands?

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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OTAsked by OTR

Black Stains In Soap Dispenser Tray... Help !

Cold fill machine. We put detergent into a "ball" that goes directly into the drum. The only part of the soap dispenser used is the "softner". Over a few months we get a build u...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SDAsked by sdm197

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...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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