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Miele
DEAsked by David Ermer

Miele W5740 drive belt come off and showing technical fault

Hi. We recently returned from a holiday abroad. Started up washing machine. It is a Miele W5740 fairly old, all went fine until near the end of the washing cycle it stopped with...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
DAAsked by dal

Bump in rubber door seal - samsung series 5 ecobubble

Purchased machine in January this year, my mum realised a there was a bump/ lump in rubber door seal - see pic. Samsung are saying they don't cover the seal in the guarantee - h...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
RAAsked by RawAbility3

Samsung Eco Bubble Power Issue

Hello to you all and thanks in advance for taking the time to help me with my issue. I have the Samsung Eco Bubble wf70f5e2w2x that currently has some power issues. I turn on th...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by RawAbility3
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GEAsked by Gem

Filter is clean but there's still fluff all over everything

My one year old beko WTK104121A washer is leaving fluff all over the clothes. The filter is clean, the seals are clean but the fluff problem is getting worse. Does anyone know w...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
ADAsked by Adamj

Candy bianca door seal

Hi there looking for some help on sorting the door seal on my machine candy bianca as door seal leaking (spring loaded wire has popped off Interior in drum )any help would be ap...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by ikeo

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Samsung
DAAsked by dadastar

samsung wf600w2bc E1 error 1 sec after On it.

I bought this last 2017. when I start the program, this code comes after 1 sec, so its very fast. pump is fine, if I put water inside machine, it will pump out. what did I do. 1...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by dadastar
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Indesit
BUAsked by Bury70

Indesit IWDC65125 washing machine reset result.

Not a question, this is a result that I found that might help someone. I have the above washer dryer that wouldn't fill when a programme was started, the drum turned as if in a...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MAAsked by marky

Bosch WFK2801GB/01- can I use an alternative motor or armature?

I have a Bosch WFK2801GB/01 machine circa 1996/7 and the bearings have gone on the motor (it's a 1400 max spin motor). Before I go down the motor replacement route (expensive or...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
HAAsked by harrygee

Miele went bang!

Hi Just finished wash cycle with a 15 yo miele with no previous signs of a problem ; first there was a humming noise , then a loud bang , then a smell of smoke! Could you please...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by harrygee
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Bosch
GJAsked by gjhghjghj

Bosch WAN28150GB not spinning

Our Bosch WAN28150GB is 2.5 years old and has stopped spinning. We suspect it might be the brushes that need replacing. It will drain and when I tested it with a light t-shirt i...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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ANAsked by andyr12345

washing machine motors noisy inverter motors on Washing machines (discussion, not repair question)

Hello Andy hopefully you can view and here this video: samsung washing machine inverter motor.mp4 Does this sound extra noisy to you for an inverter motor on my Samsung as far a...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by andyr12345
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LG
ASAsked by Asparagus

Disappointed with our LG Turbowash™ FWV686STE

We got our new washer in June LG Turbowash™ FWV686STE and I must say I’ve been disappointed since. First of all despite perfect levelling and it vibrates like crazy on spin. I c...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
JRAsked by jrj.fonseca

Hotpoint Aristo Model WMG 823B EU.C. bearing replace

Hello, I have a Hotpoint Aristo Model WMG 823B EU.C. I would like to replace the bearings and seal that connect to the drum. However, is has been very difficult to find the dime...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
STAsked by stebboo

Bosch series 8 washing machine noise

Hi. I have a Bosch series 8 washing machine that has developed a noise. I have checked and cleaned the filter, so no problem there. It only makes the noise when spinning. I have...

Latest reply over 3 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Logik
BOAsked by bobdragon

LOGIK L1014WM20

Hi I have a LOGIK washing machine that keeps going into E03 (to much water) it's now driving me mad .it's constantly running water through the valve. . pumps fine . I have chang...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Indesit
VOAsked by vogomatix

Indesit IWC 6105

I got called to help by a relative when her washing machine failed. Took the back off and found the belt had come off. Out the belt back on and it seemed to work but when a smal...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DAAsked by damian5000

Brand new WDOQY1514 WDQY1014 error F17 and not drying at all

I have read this is a condense chamber issue solinoid or blockage but the machine is brand new. It's washing perfectly. We are using a garden hose as a extension to reach the fa...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by andyr12345

what's safer a belt driven or direct drive washing machine?

What would you say is the safest, a washing machine with a rubber belt between wash motor and spider pulley, or a Direct Drive motor at the back of the wash drum? I would say if...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
RIAsked by RicardoB

Beko WY124PT44MW

Hello! Long time lurker here with a query. I have a 30 month old Beko WY124PT44MW. I've noticed that between actions on a cycle, wash/rinse/spin, it'll drain for less than a sec...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
GRAsked by Gromotion

Auto Dosing Machines - Perfect or Pain?

Hi all Interested to hear the views of those with auto dosing washing machines... Are they perfect? Or do you have pain points with them? If you had the choice, would you buy ag...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by andyr12345

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