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NOAsked by novice

Can washing machine pump water up from a celler or basement?

Im intending to put a washing machine in my celler. Can anyone please tell me hoe i can pump the water out to the drain and is this going to be expensive. Any useful comments ap...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by novice
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COAsked by cozzie

Washer Dryers Which One To Choose?

Hi, I am about to buy a washer dryer to replace my old washing machine and tumble dryer because of lack of space. I have narrowed it down to either the Hotpoint CTD 80P or the H...

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MOAsked by mohsengham

National Na-f702p Machine English Manual. Please Help

Hi My friend has a national NA-f702p washing machine but all of it's buttons are in Japanese language. Is there anybody can help me with a English manual or translation? please...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
ROAsked by rolandjyoung

Indesit Control Knob Clicks Round Mid Cycle

Hello everyone, I am wonder if any experiences similar I have Indesit WIA121 UK washing machine, and it has started a bizarre washing problem. When I turn it on and select one o...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SHAsked by ShyDave

Wow

We are looking into buying a new machine (My wife and I). We currently own the Indesit W103 and while it has served us well for the past 3 years (Moving in gift from the outlawz...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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GOAsked by goiko

Does The 10-yr Guarantee Include Limescale Damage?

It's been suggested to me that as a guarantee may not include limescale damage, then unless I'm in a softwater area I'll probably still need to replace the washing machine befor...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by goiko
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Miele
GOAsked by goiko

Why Is The Miele W 4144 Cheaper Than The W 3740?

Does anybody know why this is so, as the W 4144 seems to be quieter, as well as having superior features. The only thing that makes me hesitate to buy it is that it is cheaper t...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by goiko
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JEAsked by jetice

Will using slower spin speeds prolog life of washer?

Can you advise as to whether it will in any way prolong the life of a machine if you don't use the maximum possible spin speed...ie if you buy a 1400 but only use it on 1000 wil...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SUAsked by superstarjan

Help! Which One Shall I Buy?

Hiya Can anyone help me decide whether to buy a washer dryer or a washer? I had a washer dryer (hoover) about 10 years ago, and always thought that I would never buy another, be...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SBAsked by Sara Brown

How Much Detergent To Use On Non Cotton Loads?

Detergent usage is often specified for 4-5kg loads with an additional amount for larger machines. It is only the cottons loads that will generally take the full load though. How...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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MMAsked by mmcarlisle

Which drum size for washing king size duvets?

Hi A newby here and I have narrowed down my next purchase to be a Miele washing machine, due to the build quality and the quietness. However, I am intriged to know, as I am stil...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by MarkB
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[PAsked by [email protected]

Over Filling

TOP SITE! My 10 year old Zanussi built-in machine recently started overfilling. A new similar machine looked like setting me back £500. Having read washerhelps faults pages it l...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by MaryS

Water In Softener Part Of Detergent Drawer

My elderly mother has a new washing machine and has used it twice. Although she hasn't used any softener, at the end of the cycle the softener part of the detergent drawer is fu...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
THAsked by threephase

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...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by threephase
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LG
LAAsked by laundryfairy

Lg Wm1437wfd (steam Direct Drive)

I wonder if anyone has any experience of the LG WM1437WFD (Steam Direct Drive). I have seen that it is a Which Best Buy but am unsure whether or not it is worth investing in suc...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Electrolux
KHAsked by Khuwair

Electrolux

We are looking at replacing our Hoover with another 5 / 6 kg front loading automatic. Our options are: Electolux, 6 kg. Has a timer facility which I really do need. Bosch and Si...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SBAsked by Sara Brown

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...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PAAsked by paul161201

Pressure Chamber Blockage

I believe that i have a blockage in the pressure chamber in my washing machine. I don't no where the pressure chamber is situated and what it looks like. Could anyone tell me wh...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
DOAsked by docboardman

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...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
MAAsked by Maundy58

Miele Prem 520 Washing Machine

Hi all, I'm thinking about buying the Miele Prem 520. I like the look of this and my budget can just about stretch to the 499.95 price tag. Miele seem to be a good quality manuf...

Latest reply over 19 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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