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Samsung
DAAsked by Davidw

Samsung EcoBubble door locking and turning on randomly

I have a Samsung ecobubble washing machine and dryer. It started leaking the other day from middle underneath with a 1 on the screen (not any other letters like the errors do) I...

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Samsung
DIAsked by Diddley01

Samsung auto dose.

Hi I have samsung 9kg auto dose ww90t534dan. I have downloaded and read and repeatedly referred back to manual. My question refers to why certain cycles (specifically outdoor) a...

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WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

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...

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WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

Which is more economical - hot and cold fill or cold fill?

I've written extensively about hot and cold fill verses cold fill only washing machines. I've been wanting to do a simple experiment to test one of the arguments for cold fill o...

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WHAsked by Whitegoodshelp

Drum paddle need replacing?

My latest new article over on the main site Whitegoodshelp is all about the drum paddles inside a washing machine's drum that often come loose or break - how to remove and repla...

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PAAsked by Paulchef

Hover programme problem

Hover DYN 9154 DBX When I select a programme the time and temp jumps randomly, I can press time to change say 30 to 45 if I then try and change temp the time will randomly jump...

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SHAsked by Shanksy

Motor stuck in high torque setting.

Hi, I have a BEKO WMB101433LW which is currently refusing to spin at all. After noticing that the drum is very stiff to turn manually by hand, I removed the belt and found it fr...

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Have you ever found your washing machine leaking after you have recently cleaned out the pump filter? - Cleaned pump filter now it leaks Do you think the time remaining display...

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LUAsked by Luka

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 .....

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Samsung
CEAsked by ceolnamara

Samsung QDrive making grinding noise when drum is turning

Good evening all, As the title says there is a low noise whenever the drum on my machine spins. Has only happened in the last week or so which coincides with the machine talking...

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Samsung
NIAsked by nickharrison

Samsung Top Load Washing Machine Spin issue

Hi My samsung wa65f5surw/sa top loader has stopped spinning. No error codes, the wash cycle goes as normal but when complete the closes are sopping wet? I have c;leaned the inte...

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WHAsked by white66

Identify relay for door lock

Hi folks, I have an Electrolux EWF10843 in front of me with an intermittent, non-opening door lock. Have checked the following; Pressure switch and tube Door lock Inlet solenoid...

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BOAsked by borlorjee

Sink water gushing back into washing machine

My washing machine's waste pipe doesn't seem to be long enough. It sort of droops downwards when attached to the sink and the sink water returns back into the washing machine no...

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KPAsked by Keith price

Won’t start program

Hi set program machine stats start then clicks and then usually starts pumping water into box but this don’t happen I can put on spin and rinse and all seems ok any ideas it’s a...

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BUAsked by burakertr

Drum will spin slow after replacing carbon brushes

Hi. I replaced the carbon brushes on my washing machine. Now it wont spin at full speed. ı measured the rpm it is only 300 instead of 1200. I have checked the belt it is tight....

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Bosch
JEAsked by jeremytb

Leak and banging noise from Bosch Classixx 6 machine

We have a Bosch Classixx 6 washing machine that's done sterling service for the last seven years. We've never had a problem until yesterday when it started making a loud banging...

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Whirlpool
RBAsked by Rbirkett

Whirlpool WWDC9440 F06 fault-tried everything!

Hi all, I have a whirlpool WWDC9440 which keeps giving me an F06 fault. I have only recently changed the bushes and when I had it out the last time they still have plenty of mea...

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Miele
JDAsked by Julia Denny

miele novotronic W970, rinse light flashing

the machine is around 20years old. we brought it with us when we moved to nz. water is entering fine, and it is draining fine. i think it is when the drum wants to turn. so the...

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Samsung
VAAsked by ValleyMan

Samsung Ecobubble UC and dC error fixed

Hi, I have a WW80J5555FW/EU, 2018-ish, that started having 'power loss' UC errors during washes. Then it wouldn't start any cycles - dC 'door' error every time. Weirdly I could...

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Indesit
JLAsked by john l

INDESiT IWE 71451 B ECO UK tripping

Hello I hope someone will be able to shed some light on this problem and help me out,, I`v followed a couple of diagnostic procedures but am now stuck, I have a INDESiT IWE 7145...

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