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
Successful Diy Washing Machine Repairs
If you are not competent to carry our repairs you shouldn't get involved as it can be dangerous. However, many minor repairs can be easily carried out. There's lots of archived...
Advice On Buying A New Washing Machine
My belief is that the make of washing machine you buy is the single most important decision to get right. Only then would I whittle down which model to choose. Most people tend...
Where to download Washing Machine Instruction Books / User Manuals
Instruction booklets for washing machines are difficult to get hold of. This is because there's no money in supplying them. Spares suppliers just don't bother because there are...
Servis Quartz 6000 Error Codes
I found these error codes for the very old Servis Quarts washing machines - F1 Water temperature circuit faulty F2 Too long to fill F3 Water not pumped out properly F4 Motor fau...
Washing Machine Leaking Down Concrete Block
My washing machine seems to be leaking from behind a lump of concrete which I guess is used to balance the drum. I can't see why it should start leaking from here but the concre...
Indesit W161 Program Selector Clicking Round
Whatever program is selected, the on light flashes a bit, stays steady for a few seconds then the pump starts and selector clicks round continuously. Any ides whats wrong?
Rattling Noise When The Water Drains
I've a problem with a washing machine that seems to have appeared and would greatly appreciate some advice before I get too frustrated! The washing machine has started making a...
Washing Machine Banged Then Stopped Mid-cycle
My washing machine was doing a normal load last night, and there was a loud bang. The washing machine was still half full of water & it is now completely dead. No power to it at...
Indesit We 10 Fault Code F-02
Indesit WE 10 Washing Machine Fault Code F02 Could you tell me what this fault code means and if there is anything I could do about it please? When I start a cycle there are a f...
Zanussi Washing Machine Brushes Problem
I've got a problem with my Zanussi washing machine. History Drum stopped turning during cycle, I checked the motor brushes and they where badly worn so I replaced them. Drum is...
Indesit Wd12 - Can't Reset Programme
Looks like I'm not the only one here with a similar problem! Programme 8 had just finished & it went into the Rinse cycle but I stopped it manually because of a weird noise such...
Motor Doesn't Work
Excellent advice I've seen so far but can you give me a few direct pointers to try and resolve my problem? The washing machine is about 12 yrs old. On the 3rd wash today the wif...
Indesit Error Code Flashing 8 Times
Please can you tell me how to read the fault code, the light blinks about eight times, then there is a pause, then it blinks eight times again. This seems to be a too simple, is...
Indesit Washer Drum Does Not Turn
My indesit washer will go thru cycles etc but the drum does not turn. I have checked the belt but appears ok. Drum will turn freely so not jammed . . . could it be the motor? -...
Water Leaking From Door
My washing machine is leaking from the door so I assume the gasket is damaged. Any advice how to remove it and fit a new one?
Drum Wont Turn After Laying Washer Down To Clear Pump
I have a washing machine which had two coins stuck in the sump, which caused the water to not drain away during spin etc. I fixed this by placing the machine on it's side to get...
Washing Machine Noisy When Draining
My washer makes an awful grinding noise which seems to occur when it is draining the water. I thought, when I first heard this noise that it was coming from the pump. So I presu...
Water Seeps Into Drum Overnight
My wife complained of an intermittent fault on our washing machine, whereby the clothes were wet on removal from the machine. Mrs G. explained that it only happens if the washin...
Indesit Wd12 Very Noisy Drum
I have an Indesit WD12 washer/dryer. Everything works fine, but it has recently developed a very noisy spin cycle. I understand this is most likely to be the drum bearings. I ha...
Door Wont Open
Hi, the door of my washing machine wont release after the cycle has completed. It spins fast and seems OK in every other respect. I think something blew either in the washer or...