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
Funny Smell With New Ise
Hi! I bought a new ISE 4 days ago and have been washing one or two loads each day so far. I'm very happy with the machine so far, I'm only surprised about a funny smell that see...
Poor Detergent Results
Has anyone else noticed that Persil and Ariel no longer remove stains the way they used to, even when used at 60 degrees? I have lost count of the number of times I have started...
New Miele - Hot Smell
I just had a new Miele washer/dryer combo machine delivered to me today. In the first cycle that runs to get the machine started with no clothes in it, the washer is giving off...
Why is door right-hand opening?
Are all miele machines right-hand opening only? Having read the reviews and advice on your site I had persuaded myself to invest in one however since the machine goes in a cupbo...
Looking For Recommendation - John Lewis Or Zanussi
Hi - looking for a bit of advice on buying a washer/dryer Out Hotpoint WD63 has packed up for the last time (not even 3 years old but has required numerous engineer visits and I...
My New Miele W3985
My new miele W3985 it's absolutely fantastic! Lights on in the honeycombe drum! It's replacing an old hotpoint which was so noisy during spin take off that we thought the house...
Electrolux Washing Machine Manuals
Can anyone help me find a manual and wiring diagram for a 1999/2001 Electrolux Washing Machine Model EW 441 F, Pr N 914240829? I'm in Sri Lanka and need to sort our repairs myse...
Installing Washer In Room Below Ground Level
I need to move my washing machine into my garage where the floor is about 3 feet below and 12 feet away from the floor that contains the sink that I need to empty the machine in...
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...
Laundry is getting badly creased
Has anyone had problems with laundy creasing using a Bosch washer???
Random Red Spots On Clothes
Hi All, When I wash my clothes in my washing maching, there are sometimes some red marks (looks a bit like dried blood) but more likely to be rust I guess, left on some of the l...
Installing A Miele Washer on floorboards
Just took delivery of a Miele washing machine today, and the instructions say that if you have a flloor made of floorboards (which we have), the machine should be mounted on a p...
Low Water Pressure
Anyone know of a make and model of an integrated washer dryer that works well with low water pressure? My plumbing system uses a pump and in order for the pump to operate the wa...
Miele Spares
Where on earth can one buy spare parts for both a W863 washing machine and a T495C tumble dryer? I need a new soap dispensing drawer for the washing machine and a condenser for...
What has caused blockage in drain hose pipe?
My 10yr old Zanussi FL1084 recently packed up (wouldnt drain). Fixed the problem which was 2 things (related). The Pump had died, and the pump outlet pipe was very blocked with...
Do Eco Wash Balls work?
There are quite a few 'wash-ball' type products on the market thesedays, all of which go in with the wash: * Magnetic wash-ball, German I think, I recently got one from Sainsbur...
Should I buy an Intergrated washing machine?
Just over a year ago (you guessed it warranty is up ) we had a new kitchen fitted complete with shiny new intergrated washing machine, kitchen and appliances were from Howdens....
Miele - Are They All Quiet?
Hi there, My AEG washing machine has just finally given up on me – we are ready to say goodbye to it as it also sounds like Concorde as the bearings are starting to go. We have...
Trying To Decide whether to buy a Miele washing machine
Hello My washing machine has given up the ghost after 4 and a half years, and has now been written off by the insurance company (after a lot of trouble). Various people have rec...
Miele Not So Good!
Can you help? We invested in a Miele washing machine while living in Germany and brought it back to the UK with us four years ago. It is only 6 years old and is broken. A reliab...