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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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Water temperature?

Ok, so my Miele W149 is still running like a champ. It was produced on march 8th 1999 so it`s starting to come of age. I replaced the drum bearings a few years ago because the o...

MAManOfManyNamesalmost 5 years ago
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Strange things happening?

Hello and thankyou, I have an Hotpoint Activecare mod NM11 946 BC, its just out of warranty, the stop/ start button does not always work. The digital display is good the on/off...

NONosalmost 5 years ago
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How to bypass draining at start of wash cycle?

Hi new to the group and 1st question. Is there a way of bypassing auto draining at the the start of a wash cycle, the machine in question is a Samsung 16kg model number WF16J650...

HAHamletalmost 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko washing machine 'ends' within seconds of running any programme

I have a Beko WMB714422S washing machine which has been working fine until suddenly, it has started ending the programme within a few seconds of starting. I've checked all the g...

DODodsteralmost 5 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover WDXC 4851-80 rotating flasing display

Hi Team, I had to disconnect a washer dryer today and when I reconnected it back up I am getting the following fault were the timer remaining display rotates, the other buttons...

HAhadwllalmost 5 years ago
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Washing Machine Drum Movement - Is this normal?

Hi all, ZANUSSI ZWF1430W My w/c had a small leak and when I removed the top cover I found that the small top vent hose was the source. That has now been fixed by replacing the h...

DADaziealmost 5 years ago
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Black streaks and marks on white washing

I keep getting black streaks and marks on white washing from my Bosch washing machine / tumble dryer. I have has a service engineer come out and he could not find the reason rep...

LOLongman Salmost 5 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Classix 6 F21 fault code (brushes replaced) but still does not operate (relay clicking periodically)

Hi all, I've had this machine for some time, maybe 10 years or so. I replaced the brushes some time ago as they were worn out and the machine stopped working the other day "afte...

BRbriscaF1almost 5 years ago
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Soapy laundry

for 7 weeks my washing machine is leaving clothes soapy. Samsung have been out twice and say it’s fine. It has its own plumbing pipe for drained water and doesn’t have a siphoni...

SASarah60almost 5 years ago

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Candy

Removing intergrated Candy washing machine filter

I have an intergrated Candy washing machine that is displaying the E20 error code. I have tried to remove the filter from the front (bottom) of the machine. The white screw cap...

TOTomoTheBluealmost 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko WDB7426R1B tripping out on Drying cycle. Faults E10 & C41

Hello all, I'm trying to get my friends Beko Washer dryer to work properly. Washing - no problem - this is a dryer only issue. The dryer will run for about 35 mins, and then the...

CACaptainbeakyalmost 5 years ago
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Stop the beeping!

I cannot find this exact model manual to stop the beeping at end of cycle. Can anyone tell me how to do it please? Have attached the photos. Thank you 😊

CACabalmost 5 years ago
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Adding soundproofing under integrated washing machine

hey all! ive tried to show in the photos below how the washing machine is installed. Can anyone recommend some kind of sound proofing to go underneath? it can be loud and vibrat...

JRjrazalmost 5 years ago
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Fabric Conditioner

Hello Hive Mind, New to the site, but sure if this site is still active. I have a query ref my Beko washing machine, it's not taking in the fabric conditioner The filter has bee...

RORob372almost 5 years ago

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Washing not smelling of softener after washing

My clothes always smelled of softner after a wash and now they don't. I thought we had a problem with the washing machine so bought a new one with new fitting etc and I still ha...

SPSped25almost 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko not draining, engineer stumped

Hi all, first time on here and hope someone can help! Our 3 year old Beko washer stopped mid cycle full of water a week ago. I drained water through filter outlet (filter comple...

SISillyGillyalmost 5 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung ecobubble not always filling

Hi. Quick question. My washing machine doesn't always fill correctly and start the cycle. Pressing start, the washing machine will some times start to fill, stop and start and s...

SOSounduseralmost 5 years ago
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LG

LG Washer displaying an tE error

Hi All, Greetings from Sri Lanka.!!! I'm a newbie for this forum joined here to seek your good advice. My Washing Machine "LG FC1408S3E" Initially, it displayed an error "tE" wh...

RArajeewadesilvaalmost 5 years ago
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Washing Machines

Will Right to Repair Make a Difference?

I've just published my latest article on Whitegoodshelp. It's my thoughts on the new white goods right to repair law and how sadly, I think it's a wasted opportunity and doesn't...

WHWhitegoodshelpalmost 5 years ago

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