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
Rattling chain noise - Siemens washing machine
Hello, We have a Siemens WDI1440. It's 18 years old. It's making a rattling noise: mostly when the motor is 'cold' (ie in the first hour or so of running a programme) only for a...
Beko WM5100 stops after wash- no rinse or spin/drain- but will rinse and spin/drain separately
As stated, stops partway through program,me sometimes after rinse, sometimes before. Will complete by using separate rinse and spin/drain programmes but sometimes fails to drain...
BEKO WDIY854310F not turning on
Hello all, my washer dryer BEKO WDIY854310F 2018 model doesn't turn on. I've seen great advice on this forum about the failing diodes, so I've removed the PCB and tested the dio...
Is this a failing drain pump motor?
At the end of a cycle when draining I’m getting this noise which I’m assuming must be the drain pump / motor failing. But before I buy a replacement, I just want to get a second...
Black Sludge in Washing Machine Filter
Hello everyone, I'm a student renting a house and the washing machine we have stopped spinning. I went to check the filter and it was filled with black sludge everywhere (I've a...
Miele W5872 Fault F104 (low voltage to motor)
Hello, I wonder if anyone could offer some advice please. I have a Miele W5872, 12 years old. Last week it stopped working during a cycle, producing fault code F104 "The mains v...
Hoover counterweight replacement
Hi. I've inherited a Hoover machine (1682d3) that I wanted to pass on to my son for his new flat. It runs fine but on closer inspection the lower counterweight is loose (bit of...
Miele WD2780 Fault 53
Hello there! I am wondering if it is worth paying an engineer to look at my 10 year old faulty Miele Washer Dryer? It is showing fault 53. The drum seems to be turning, there is...
Beko - WMI71641 - Detergent Housing
Hi, hope someone can help. I’m trying to replace the detergent housing on my Beko WMI71641. I ordered the part that Beko themselves have directed me to, but when the part arrive...
Hole in plastic outer drum casing
Hi, I have a Samsung 9kg machine 15 months old which has developed a leak. I've eventually located a hole in the plastic casing. This is 1" into the casing after the drum inlet...
Durability of washing machine - How many complete washing cycles (approx.) has your washing machine done over years ?
We have Bosch WAE 24361, for 9 years, which already did over 4000 washing cycles for us, and still running strong. We have done some repairs, some on our own, some in shop. We r...
Electrolux ewf148420 won't spin out
First of all, i am not from GB but Norway 🫡 pardon my English After 3 day of studying i am on my way to give up. The Maschine was not able to spin up to his 1400 rpm. I check p...
Samsung Ecobubble not draining
Hi, I have a WF90F5E5U4X/EU I originally got a 5E error code, I checked the filter and it had some stuff in it, cleaned and tried again, still 5E stopping and not draining. Sinc...
Miele Prestige Plus washing machine: 'Check Inlet' light flashing.
I've had this washing machine for many years and it has always worked faultlessly. The only problem I've ever encountered is that, very occasionally, the 'check inlet' light has...
HJA8501 Washing Machine - Fills with water on every mode (Including when on a spin / drain cycle)
HJA8501 Washing Machine - Fills with water on every mode (Including when on a spin / drain cycle) When powered and when any program is active (any washing selection but also the...
Spill/leak
My washing machine is leaking part way through the cycle. I have checked drainage pipe and pump, no evidence of damage or that the leak is coming from there. I have just listene...
Bosch washing machine beeps twice won't start
Model WAT28371GB/01 VarioPerfect EcoSilence Drive The fill hose came off the soap dispenser causing a small water leak. So I removed both front panels and reattached the hose. A...
hotpoint wmxtf 842 - Door Interlock screws
Hi does anyone know what type/size screws are needed to fit the door interlock on a Hotpoint WMXTF 842 washing machine? thanks for looking Rob.
LG top load front control model # W1201CW
Had this a few years and we had to replace the stabilizers once in about 4 years. Just my wife and I and we probably do 3 loads a week on average. It's been a couple years now a...
Beko WMI71641 - won't do any programmes and error code E17
Hi, firstly thank you for this website. I have a Beko WMI71641 that I have used for 2 years without any problems. However, I placed 3 towels in the wash and did a cotton wash, s...