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VAAsked by Vasilis

Clothes washer trips breaker when washing with warm water

Hello, I have a Philco Norma 4x cloth washer which keeps tripping the breaker after having operated for half to 1 hour. After I leave it off for at least 15 minutes and turn it...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
KEAsked by Kevin27

Bosch WAT28460GB/11 clanking noise

A clanking noise is produced when spinning the drum by hand and at the start of a wash cycle. There is also a noise, presumably from the same source, under the slapping of the w...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by andyr12345

Washing Machine Motor Placement

Hi, Andy. All the washing machines I have worked on have normally had their wash motors underneath the machine attached to the outer drum tub - but i have noticed on some throug...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by andyr12345
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Indesit
RAAsked by RamsayT

indesit iwdc6125 jiggles but won't spin

I've had this indesit iwdc6125 for about 5 years, so I accept that it is getting a bit old but I would rather not throw it out if there is a fix: Running a wash cycle on some to...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
ANAsked by andyr12345

Does Ecobubble really lift stains?

Hi Andy, with our samsung washing machine In the marketing blurb it says that the Samsung ecobubble washing machine mixes water / air plus detergent to help lift stains and diss...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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ANAsked by andyr12345

water temperature in wash cycle

Hi all, no fault to report , just water temperature up for discussion during wash cycle. washing machine 2020 Series 5 Samsung 9kg front loader: wash cycle: mixed 40'C Time: 1hr...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
TRAsked by Trainline

Indesit BWD71453

Hi all Had this machine for just over 6 years and on last two cycles it’s thrown F02 and F01 and not spun. Suggests Circuit Board failure and Motor (tacho) issue?Called Indesit...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Trainline
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Hoover
GRAsked by Grahamd

Hoover HBWD8514TAHC-80 Not heating water

Hello! Model Hoover HBWD8514TAHC-80 My washer dryer has stopped heating the water up for the wash cycle. Tried a hot wash and have stopped the machine mid cycle, opened the door...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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USAsked by useless_69

Old Vendôme top loading washing machine

Hello all. I have an older Vendôme washing machine, top loader. I did something stupid and started a cycle with the interior doors still open. Since then the on/off button won't...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
JMAsked by JMOSEF

Noisy Beko washing machine?

Hello all, I'm new here. We bought a new washing machine last April and all has been well. There was a day before Christmas where I washeda couple of blankets. It didn't seem ov...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by JMOSEF

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N3Asked by N308

Fabric softener drawer full of water

The fabric softener compartment is completely full of water after every wash. I have to take the drawer out to drain it after every wash, and it’s so full that water splashes ou...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
BOAsked by bob12241

BEKO WDR7543121W door switch or not door switch fault

Well 3 years after posting my fix for no lights no power on the BEKO WDR7543121W. It appears to be giving up now, Yesterday my wife couldn’t get the door open, we eventually man...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by bob12241
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Indesit
TRAsked by Trainline

Replacement for Indesit BWD71453

Need a replacement machine and this models no longer available. Similar Indesit models at the price point seems to have shortcomings - spin speed, programmes, cycle times etc et...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
BRAsked by Brilliant

Leak and mould smell with Samsung EcoBubble 9kg Washing Machine

My washing machine has been smelling for quite a while, we've tried the hot cleaning cycle, vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, but the smell of mould always returns despite not findi...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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CHAsked by chesterflaps

Clothes smell and I feel like I've tried everything

Hi. For the past few months, my clothes continue to have a foisty smell after washing. Before this happened, I'd hang my washing on the landing and my whole house would smell of...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by andyr12345

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Hotpoint
STAsked by steveM

Hotpoint WMFUG 742G UK

Morning all, So my hotpoint washing machine is coming up with the error message F06 after some research I think I have come to the conclusion this is a door lock issue. After ta...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
IAAsked by ian33a

Miele W5740 drum rubbing seal

Hi everyone, first post so please make allowances! We have a Miele W5740 washing machine which is now 13 years old. It's been fine until a few weeks ago when we heard a loud noi...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SHAsked by shedbuilder

Washing machine leaking

My hotpoint washing machine which is several years old, recently started leaking but only during the rinse cycle. The water appeared on the floor immediately below the detergent...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Maytag
GOAsked by Gonzo

Maytag clicking noise during agitation.

The noise only happens with the agitation changes direction from counter clockwise to clockwise. IMG_0493.MOV

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
DAAsked by DaddyRHB

Beko washing machine motor fault

Model ECOWMB81445LW (ECO WMB 81445 LW) We've had our beko machine for 4.5 years. No previous problems. Drum is now not turning at all. When I first did the diagnostic I got the...

Latest reply almost 4 years ago by mcdoyle

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