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
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...
Washer Moves Too Much On Spin
We have recently purhcased a Bosch Exxcel WVT1260 washer dryer and it works fine other than a tendency to "wander" on the spin cycle. We have had it replaced but the repalcement...
Miele W3922wps V W3824wps
As a new member of Washerhelp my wife and I are looking for some guidance. Having had a variety of washing machines over the years, non of which were particularly reliable excep...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Miele W980 and very hard water
As I mentioned in my first post I've just had first ever problem with my W980 mile washing machine. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the engineer says death by limescale. We mov...
Drum Led Lighting Question On W3922 / W3985
Does anyone know if the LEDs remain lit when washing (providing a washing spectacular show, or unspectacular depending what's in the wash )? - or if they only come on when loadi...
Different letters at end but same model number, what's the difference?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a freestanding silver coloured washing machine costing around £300. I thought I'd made my decision today in Currys - they have a Bosch WAE2416SG for £329....
Which Miele Washing Machine?
I've just bought my first house and am looking at buying a miele washing machine. I'm after one with a 1600 spin but don't know which one of the current range to get (I'd prefer...
Maytag / Asko?
I'm considering the purchase of a Maytag MAF9601AEW washing machine. I understand that these machines are built by Asko for Maytag. Does anyone have any experience of this model...
Miele W524 Prestige Plus
Hi Had my new Miele W524 Prestige Plus, (John Lewis exclusive) delivered 4 days ago. So far I can report it's great, have done various loads, and it's quiet, and cleans well. Ro...
What To Buy? Aeg L14510 Or Miele W2839i Ss
In the process of kitchen rebuilt, and we are intending to go with either integrated, or semi-integrated laundry rather then freestansing - I realise this limits the options! th...
Should I buy a cheap washing machine?
I've spent a fair amount of time looking around for a new machine. My current Bosch WFG2420 is a bit broken and may need replacing. One of the things which I'm seeing repeated i...
Miele Aftersales experience
We all know that Miele produce some fantastic washing machines and the after care is like being smothered by a thick feather duvet! Did you know thay also make Dishwashers, Tumb...