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Front and top loaders that won't spin, drain, fill or finish a cycle - plus error codes, bearings and pumps.
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Miele drum rubbing door seal
Miele inner drum is rubbing on door seal seems to be getting worse. No play sideways or back to front on inner and outer drum. Inner drum looks to be slightly proud of outer dru...
Amond touch-up paint?
Hi All! Great forum!..... We have this almond and brown coloured WM51A, had it from new since before the new millenium, and like to hang onto it 'cos the colour matches the kitc...
Are quicker wash times ok?
I have a Bosch Nexxt 700 series model WFMC6401UC and was wondering is there any faster way to wash than the quick wash??? The regular wash is 45 mins a load and the quick is 30....
Earth connection to motor - Indesit Innex BWE-71452-W-UK-N
Checking the drain pipe for blockage and noticed this earth isn't connected to its terminal. The machines only a couple of months old and hasn't been worked on. Should this be c...
Whirpool washing machine stops mid cycle
Hello everyone! My Whirpool AWM 5043 - 400 washing machine randomly stops working mid cycle. If I manually then go and rotate the knob, the washing machine continues. Here you c...
washing-machine My review of the 2020 Samsung WW90T534 Auto-Dose Washing machine
not had machine long but here I my first impressions and observations of this model of Washing Machine the Samsung 2020 Series 5+ 9KG Auto Dose Washing Machine Model Number 90T5...
Hotpoint rd966j screen not working
Hi. I have a hotpoint rd966j and the lady display is not working properly, it's just orange. Can this just be replaced with an lcd display or will I have to buy the correct one...
Article On Washing Machine Sizes (looking for a smaller washing machine)
I've just created a new article by combining and re-writing 3 different ones that were all on the same subject. It looks at the issue of non-standard washing machine heights, wi...
Rubber fire after replacing door seal
I replaced the door seal today on my indesit whirlpool washing machine. I used some washing up liquid on the seal when installing. When I started the machine on a cycle it start...
wet clothers Miele W5741 clothes still wet (sometimes) after wash finishes
Hi. I recently changed the gasket on my Miele W5741 and now I have noted my clothes are still wet (only sometimes) after the wash finishes. I have noted it does a spin (goes ver...
Bosch 1400rpm (2009) door won't open
When trying to open the door the catch gave way but door didn't open. I waited as usual on the end of cycle time delay before opening. The door catch isn't broken but won't push...
Screen turns on but doesn't go beyond that - SIEMENS WM16S792NL WAS/DROOG
My washer drier flashes light when I turn the knob to choose a program but it doesn't go anywhere beyond that. Usually this is the light screen that shows up (see attachment) be...
Drying Cycle Needs Water WT2780
Currently i have the fault "Fault Water intake Open stopcock" on a pure drying cycle on a washer-dryer Miele WT2780. This is puzzling for me. Why does it need water on a drying...
Softener won’t empty during cycle but will if I pull out draw and put it back in again
Had this issue intermittently with a Hoover washing machine but now it seems to be a permanent feature. The draws have been scrubbed and scrubbed, can’t see any blockage. The cy...
Is Miele W 3922 Wps quiet?
I am considering buying Miele W 3922 WPS over the other models below it primarily because it says it has a more silent motor. We have an open plan large kitchen and sitting area...
Miele Pump Filter
I have taken delivery of a Miele W2209i washing machine which I am thrilled with. The wash quality is excellent and it is so quiet. BUT I am not sure about the pump filter. Toda...
Miele W3204 washing machine won't heat up - error F10
Hi, my Miele washing machine, model W3204, won't heat up water. I put a new heating element in it about two years ago, then about a year ago it stopped heating the water again....
Laundry machine drum stuck/wont open
Hello everyone! The drum of the laundry machine seems to be stuck on its "back" instead of the position in which i could take the laundry out(wgere the flaps are). I tried rotat...
Hoover H Wash 500 unable to open filter door
Just posting this here in the hope it helps someone else stuck in the same position I was in last night. If you've got a Hoover H Wash 500 washing machine, the front filter door...
Pasty stains after washing - problem.
We have a Miele Edition 111 W5872 and it will be 10 years old this month. We brought it from new and have had the 10 years back-up insurance too. It's definitely a quality machi...