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Washing machine overfilling (Brandt WFU0511E)

Hello there! I have a Brandt washing machine, ancient, analogue and, until recently, going strong. The machine started sporadiacally overfilling which I put down to overloading...

FLFlamingBiscuitabout 5 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung ecobubble 9kg wont turn on

As above really. mrs called me and the washing machine gave up today its only 2.5 years old, she said it gave an error message so turned it off she was unable to tell me the cod...

NONoobCannonover 5 years ago
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Fabric softener doesn't get used on new machine

I've purchased a Bosch Series 4 model nr WAN28209FF and the fabric softener doesn't get used. I would send it to warranty but it's such a hassle moving it around I would prefer...

DIDindrtahlover 5 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Drum Cracked

Hello there! I own a IWME 27 washing machine by Indesit. I have the S/N if necessary. Attached pictures of the problem + video: https://youtu.be/ChZOoD2yWMo Issues started appea...

SHsharedknowledgeover 5 years ago
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Opening the drum casing

Good morning. I have changed bearings on washing machines in the past - most recently on an AEG Lavamat. When the drum bearing went on my Hotpooint Aqualtis I assumed it would b...

JUJulian Wellsover 5 years ago

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Hoover

Hoover H wash 300 LINK Door Lock woes

Hey there! i bought a new washing machine last week, got the H wash 300 and it works great except i seem to be having real trouble getting the door to unlock after a cycle, it's...

AZazrael112over 5 years ago
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Samsung

samsung washing machine WF90F5E5U4W stops working mid-cycle

I have a washing machine that should be a model WF90F5E5U4W, but I bought it second hand, and I think there are some parts from a different machine as well (perhaps the electron...

NAnasmover 5 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi ZWF16070W1 faulty - diagnosis?

Hi all. Looking for help diagnosing what is going on with my washing machine. Zanussi ZWF16070W1 - 10 years old, steady use through that (couple of minor replacements in that ti...

SIsimm42over 5 years ago
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Hisense

Hisense f17 error

Ok so I have a hisense washer dryer which works fine when just washing but when I put into a drying cycle it throws an f17 error which I’ve read means no water is getting to the...

RYRyan oover 5 years ago
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Washing Machines

Crown AL-100T problem

Hi and thanks for enrolling me to the group. Can anyone help ? I have a crown auto wash machine .. The machine switches to end cycle afer 3 seconds on any wash cycle selected .....

LULukaover 5 years ago

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Hotpoint

A Slug fried my HOTPOINT PCB!

Hi guys, Bit of a weird one! I return home from work last week to find the the kitchen flooded and the circuit breaker tripped. The washing machine would not power up and the fu...

COColey3159over 5 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit INNEX XWA 81682X W UK

Hi guys newbie here, my washing machine seems to of developed a possible door lock fault, the alarm goes off and it won't operate unless I press firmly on the door and hold, it'...

STSteviem05over 5 years ago
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Is this fixable / worth fixing?

Hey all. My hotpoint ariston aq92f-29-fr has been making a lot of noise when spinning recently (for the past year to be honest) - I figured it was the bearings going - after tak...

GUguybover 5 years ago
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Paddle Removal

Hi all, I have a Hoover Dynamic Next , one of the paddles has dis-lodged I’ve google but can’t find anything on Hoover, any help would be appreciated

LULuxsman50over 5 years ago
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Candy

Candy washing machine, opinion needed

Hi, Just after your opinions please. We have a candy washing machine less than 6 months old. It's making a high pitched noise when it spins, it's that high pitched it gives me a...

IDId845over 5 years ago

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wat28370gb/13 Diagnostic Mode

My Bosch wat28370gb/13 is giving E18 and E83 errors... I first guessed it was the drain pump which I have replaced but I am getting the same error... normally E18 at the end of...

NINivagSwerdnaover 5 years ago
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So many suds please help!!

Please help we are having such trouble with our washing machine it’s unreal!! We originally had a 9kg hoover and it was leaving excessive suds in the seal of the machine and in...

MEMel94over 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko WMI71641 cut out

Guys having a bit of trouble with my beko washing machine on different washes it will get stuck at 5,8 or 10 minutes and not count down any further and now it seems when it star...

CRCraig jenkinsover 5 years ago
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Miele

Miele W1 WSG663 Spring noise?

Hey, So i've had my Miele now for over 2 months and it's adopted a loud clangy spring noise on spin. I've had the engineer out and he blamed my flooring (Lino?) so it wasn't bal...

CACallumG1989over 5 years ago
Washing Machines
Samsung

Samsung WF1124XBC washing machine error 3E

Hello, recently I had the 3E error on my 12kg Samsung washing machine that didn't permit to complete any of the washing programs. I replaced the main pcb and it is working again...

LELeoover 5 years ago

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