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Samsung

What are Samsung Washing machines like in General for reliability?

Hi Andy (and also anyone on here who has samsung washing machine or owned one) I am looking at the SAMSUNG Series 5+ Auto Dose WW90T534DAW/S1 - I do like the idea of the auto do...

ANandyr12345over 4 years ago
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Black grayish spots on clothes after washing

I recently got a new washer because I thought my old washer was leaving stains in my clothes. I continue to have the same problems with the new washer. I keep getting stains on...

ERErmover 4 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit BWA 81484 xw uk noisey and screws in drum

Hi, we have owned the above washing machine for about 14 months and it has always been noisey, more so during the spin cycle. About 6 months ago there was a loud bang during a s...

NENeilosover 4 years ago
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Servis

Servis M6713W

Hello, I have a Servis M6713W which appears to shake quite a lot there is also a mark on the back panel where it looks like the motor has hit it. So I'm unsure if this the sprin...

JOJonesLover 4 years ago
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Candy

Candy Grand Vita, drum not moving

hi. motor its fine i took it out change brushes and was checked. thanks for any info,help

ARariellos249over 4 years ago

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Beko

BEKO ECO WMB81445LW Problem

Hi all, my washing machine BEKO ECO WMB81445LW was working fine until last night when it decided to not work. It powers up but a first couple of times i tried to start it the sc...

SUSulemanover 4 years ago
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LG

No power on LG fh4g6tdn2

Hi guys, i’ve tried using the search function but nothing coming back under fh4g6tdn2. I’ve got an LG fh4g6tdn2 front load with touch screen that wont power on the display. Now...

PHPhil Lowover 4 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung EcoBubble knocking sound

Hey, new here so hope I'm posting in the right place. I have a Samsung EcoBubble machine and I've noticed that it makes a knocking noise all the time whilst in operation, and al...

MAMarkA67over 4 years ago
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New washing machine making a noise?

Hi Everyone, I'm new here so please forgive me, especially if this is normal. I recently got a new washing machine but it seems to be making this buzzing sound and i'm not sure...

MUmutinyover 4 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover with intermittent draining

I have a hoover dyn8114 d8pb It gets half way through draining and gives the message e03, It seems to to start pumping out water then stops with the error message, so ive starte...

MAMarshallover 4 years ago

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Samsung

Samsung 9kg ecobubble - weird leak

Hello, we have a samsung 9kg eco bubble its about 2 years old and i noticed recently on the bottom of the right hand corner its leaking this brown fluid - its not water. anybody...

MEMeganover 4 years ago
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Beko

Beko WTG741M1B unlocking issue

Hi all We’ve got a ~30 month old Beko WTG741M1B which won’t unlock after finishing a cycle. The machine appears to drain correctly, I’ve checked the impeller spins by opening up...

TOTom Dover 4 years ago
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AEG

Removing shock absorbers (AEG Lavamat 74600)

I believe the shock absorbers in my AEG Öko Lavamat 74600 are worn out and need to be replaced as the drum runs unevenly even with light loads. The springs holding the drum from...

TUtumblerover 4 years ago
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Washing Machine - damage to clothes

Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me please. My 2 1/2 year old washing machine has stained all mine and my children's clothes It’s ruined clothes that I bought them for Chr...

MUMumto3over 4 years ago
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W2104 Check Drain. New pumps and still not fixed.

Purchased a used Miele washing machine several months ago and till recently it's been awesome. Recently got the Check Drain, which I did. Nothing whatsoever in the drain area, q...

JEJellybeanover 4 years ago

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Which is more economical - hot and cold fill or cold fill?

I've written extensively about hot and cold fill verses cold fill only washing machines. I've been wanting to do a simple experiment to test one of the arguments for cold fill o...

WHWhitegoodshelpover 4 years ago
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Is it ok to use less detergent?

I have a Beko 1400 rpm front loader washing machine, 8.5kg size. I love the machine and try to use as little soap (usually powdered) as possible, as instructed. However, over th...

MOMoongoldover 4 years ago
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Washing Machine Drawer filling with water

Hi - I have a Miele W1 Twin Dos. I use it the "normal" way with fabric softener and washing powder. Recently I've noticed that the washer drawer fills with water so every time I...

DAdanielsukover 4 years ago
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Miele

Miele - 12 year old machine leaking - bright yellow grease

Hello. My 2009 Miele W3724 washing machine is leaking. Initially it was yellow-orange oily water, but after emptying the machine via the drain filter, it appears to be a bright...

MAmareldaover 4 years ago
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Crack in lastic outer drum

Does this look like them lines should be there and if it’s been glued before

EIEileenover 4 years ago

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