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Should all washing machines come with a built in Spirit Level?

Its just occurred to me or I think a good idea if washing machines came as standard with a built in spirit level either an electronic one on the LED display or a physical one be...

ANandyr12345over 4 years ago
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Washing machine Drums with holes missing in them!

My minds been working overtime again - here is a pic of our Hotpoint 8kg washing machine drum , look at the front of the drum and see all that blank park with no holes in it: 2...

ANandyr12345over 4 years ago
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LG

LG DD loud when spinning

Hi people, Had my LG washing machine for a while and has run smoothly until the last few weeks where it is very loud on spin, like very loud. It’s like a grinding noise. Any ide...

SASARover 4 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WAT28370GB/13 leaking at the sump connection.

So i noticed a leak coming from under the washing machine and isolated the leak to the sump hose connection area. We removed the sump hose,it was clean, with no blockages or obv...

TSTsonoover 4 years ago
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Logik

Logik L712WM13 problem

Hi I have a logik L712WM13 washing machine that is showing e21 error code, I know this code is a drain problem , so I've checked for blockages in the, outlet, pump, pressure pip...

KEKev Priceover 4 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch WFL2000uk/01 - possible to repair?

Hello, I've a 22 year-old washing machine that just suddenly decided it didn't want to play any more. It doesn't appear to be fatally broken - lights still come on, various thin...

RAradiokateover 4 years ago
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Do rubber drive belts on brand new washing machines make a noise?

Hi Andy. Have you heard of the rubber drive belt from motor spindle to drum pulley making noises when they are brand new? This new Samsung (well was new in February) washing mac...

ANandyr12345over 4 years ago
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MOVED HOUSE-WASHING MACHINE HELP

Hello, I am moving house and I'll be honest have never installed a washing machine before! In my new house it looks as though there is a big grey pipe which I think would be the...

RArachelb94over 4 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Serie 6 Not locking

Bosch Washer Serie 6 The machine is not locking, when I closed the door I can hear just a click sound. I bought a new lock mechanism from Bosh, fitted it and still having the sa...

VIVictorover 4 years ago
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LG

LG Washing machine - F1479FDS

My LG washing machine has started making intermittent grinding noises. Almost as if something is slipping inside. Anyone have any clues what that may be? Thanks 🙏🏽 IMG_1987.MOV

RORob008over 4 years ago

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Beko

Beko wdx850130w - extended run time

So my beko washer dryer has been running for like an hour or 2 after cycles. I've done the usual and checked the drain filter is clear, the pump impeller spins. Is there a way t...

BLBlair1411over 4 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWSC 61251 S ECO UK - strange noise when spinning

Hi guys, Do you know why would my washing machine make this noise? I have replaced the belt, shock absorbers and motor brushes as they were super old. It only does this rattling...

DAdaveeiiover 4 years ago
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ZWH 7162 J Trips fuse when loading water

ZWH 7162 J Trips fuse when loading water. This used to happen each time I did a 90 wash. I would leave it a while and restart and it went ok. But yesterday I cut out in a 60 was...

TRtriplemayaover 4 years ago
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Ball bearing replacement top loader

Please advise about changing ball bearings on top loading whirlpool (formerly Philips) washing machine. It was making a lot of noise on the final spin. Thank you

MOMoradover 4 years ago
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drum is filling with dirty water overnight

The washing machine drum is filling with dirty water overnight - can you see anything in the setup that I need to change? (The washing machine is on the right)

KRkristover 4 years ago

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Washer Fills then stops ??? Help

Good morning, I’m stuck as I’ve previously fixed the washing machine in the past on three occasions by replacing the inlet valve and pump and door seal. However this time the wa...

SPSpamcanover 4 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover washing machine error

Hi, I have a Hoover hbwdo8514tahc-80 washing machine that has stopped working and displays an error I can't see any reference to anywhere in the book or on the web! When selecti...

SLSleekmeekover 4 years ago
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Washing Machine will not drain, can't figure it out. Haven't been able to find a description of the same issue elsewhere.

Hi There, I have a cheap (OK brand) washing machine that stopped draining about a week ago. I checked the filter and the hose as best I could and saw nothing obvious. I then rem...

MCMcKreuzebergover 4 years ago
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Blomberg

Old Blomberg machine motor?!

Hi, my Mother gave me her old Blomberg washing machine, years ago and I have kept the thing running. I think she has replaced her machine 3 times since! Anyway to cut to the cha...

GRGrumover 4 years ago
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Beko

how to open filter (beko wtk72011w)

Can someone please tell me what I’m missing that I can’t open this thing? I believe I’m supposed to turn it anti clockwise but it will not budge. Is there something else that ne...

KRkristover 4 years ago

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