Washing Machine Repair Forum
Front and top loaders that won't spin, drain, fill or finish a cycle - plus error codes, bearings and pumps.
Recent Questions
Whirlpool dreamspace washing machine door seal
Hi, I’m new to forums but wondered if anyone could provide assistance. I have had a genuine replacement door seal fixed to my whirlpool dreamspace washer, but not sure if fitted...
Hotpoint door won't lock
Hi my hotpoint door won't lock. I need something to stick the inner lock to the washing machine other wise it just falls out when I try to shut the door.
Looking for recommendations for stackable washers & dryers to go in a cupboard.
First off, we will be running the dryer with the door open. Just want to head off the inevitable "you can't put s dryer in a closed cupboard" comments. We have a cupboard that i...
Washing Machine Touch Pad
Installed the above in June 2021, ( Zanussi ZWF7254B4PW) it has a rotary programme selector switch plus 4 or 5 touch selections for Stop/Start, Temperature, Spin Speed, Delayed...
New washing machine leaving black marks on clothes
Hi My new washing machine is leaving black streaks on my clothes, and it happened with my last machine too. It is driving me insane! No one could get to the bottom of it so I pa...
Miele W1 PowerWash&TwinDos problem during drying
Hi all, Happy New Year. I captured a video of the problem with my Miele W1 PowerWash&TwinDos. This happens only during fast turning stage. More importantly, she the fire sparks...
Bosch Washing Machine
Hi All, I have this sound coming from my Bosch washing machine always on a spin cycle. I have changed the dampers and made no difference. I'm at a lost what is causing this huge...
Filling washer with heavy wet clothes?
Hello. I don't know if you're an expert on washing as well as machine repair, but I guess like a lot (most?) people the only thing I do with my washing is sort colours (black, d...
Smelly clothes
Hi, I was wondering what would be the main reasons that clothes come out smelly and don't smell like they are washed properly? I tried on 30/40 degrees - same result. Detergent...
Is it normal for the drum to have slight contact with the rubber seal on first use?
I fitted a new rubber door seal (bellows, gasket) and ditched the old mouldy one, it's not an exact replica but the store page said my machine model was supported. The seal fit...
Faulty - Bosch Exxcel Washer stuck on wash cycle with 1 minute to go
On all the programs except the 15 min quick wash or rinse/spin the Bosch Exxcel 8 washing machine gets stuck at the end of the wash cycle, the drum just slowly rotates in one di...
Machine just clicks when I try to run a cycle
Hi all. My Beko WER860541W is playing up. When I set the cycle and press the START button, it just clicks 5 times (sounds like the door trying to lock), then nothing. Could it b...
Whirlpool WWDC7440 6th Sense - 7 year old - used once per week - to repair or not to repair?
Hello guys, Just a quick one, my Whirpool WWDC7440 integrated machine brought brand new (approx £350-400? i believe) from AO 7 years ago used approx. once a week for past 7 year...
Bosch WVG30461GB. Removed filter plug to find wire ring broken.
Hi, I removed the filter plug - it needed a lot of force. A wire ring that the plug seems to fit inside is now broken. Some bits came out. It's in the picture with white bits on...
Magic Chef Washing Machine Clicks/Squeals On Rinse Cycle
Hello Everyone, We replaced the suspension rods on the machine and the rumbling went down but the clicking and squeaking is still very loud (see video) on the spin cycle only. D...
Bosch exxcel 7 water hammer
I have a Bosch Exxcel 7 washer that has started causing a water hammer on the final spin cycle. This started after I changed the brushes so may be because something got disturbe...
Beanbag flakes in drum
I have an aeg L7548WD. I'm not daft enough to wash a bean bag in it, but I did think it would be okay to wash the cover, which had dozens, maybe hundreds of I assume polystyrene...
At what point in the washing cycle is the water heated?
Hi all. I bought a Haier HW90 washing machine in June this year and had no issues until about 2 weeks ago. My clothes smell foisty after washing yet a couple of weeks ago, I cou...
Hotpoint and paddles
I have a Hotpoint washing machine which had plastic paddles attached to the drum; theyt fell off after 4 yrs. I got a repair company to come out and install new ones. But the en...
Hoover dynamic next DXCC69W3 displaying rotating dashes
Machine not draining, no blockage, drain pump impeller just sitting oscillating slighlty. E03 error Could turn drain impeller by hand but felt stiff. Took off pump to check, loo...