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What is this part (loose at bottom of machine)?

This is a Hotpoint NSWM 743U. In mid-cycle yesterday it made an odd noise and the drum stopped turning, although I could hear the motor running. I took the back off and the belt...

AJAJ57over 1 year ago
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Bosch

Bosch I DOS system any good?

Is the Bosch washing machine I DOS system any good? Secondly if you wanted to turn the feature off is there an option to do it?

ICIcemenover 1 year ago
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Which is better WGG254Z0GB or WGG254F0GB

Hello New to forum so hello All. I'm looking to buy a new Bosch washing machine. I have norrowed down to the series 6 washing machine. From what I've read the difference between...

ICIcemenover 1 year ago
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Hoover

Hoover Washer stopping 1-2 minutes into cycle

We have recently purchased a new Hoover washer, as our old one began to stop after 1-2 minutes into starting a cycle. The new one we have now had delivered was not working and w...

MIMichsquishover 1 year ago
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Bosch

Bosch washer drum not rotating

My drum just stopped rotating on my 6 year old Bosch 7KG series 4 intergrated WKD28352GB WASHER DRYER. All items check good: Water in fine Water out fine Filter clean Door works...

ACACEPAover 1 year ago

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Whirlpool

Making a banging noise, now won't rotate: (Whirlpool top loader). Advice appreciated!

Hello, My first time here and I wonder if someone can help me? I have a Whirlpool AWE compact top loader and it stopped spinning. I found the drive belt on the floor when I move...

SASarah Lambertover 1 year ago
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heater element issue

Hi I ordered a replacement heater element for my hotpoint washing machine and its slightly longer(2cm) than the original is that an issue if I fit it? thanks Nikc

NInickvover 1 year ago
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Indesit

EWD81483WUKN 869991618990 Drum Bearing Failure

Hi, All. Had an interesting job yesterday. Got a call to a noisy Indesit washing machine yesterday and indeed it was very noisy. It appears that the seal on the drum spindle has...

MAmartinwinlowover 1 year ago
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Washing Machines

Coding and The Machine won't start.

I'm new to the forum and I'm trying to help my daughter get her LG Tromm washing working again. It's a front loader model WM2277HW. It can start but only runs for less than a mi...

ZMzmann96over 1 year ago
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Miele

Miele WWI660 water under machine.

I noticed water beneath my Miele WWI660. After pulling the machine out slightly, I couldn’t find any water behind it, and all the hoses appeared dry. While cleaning the filter,...

WAwackywoo105over 1 year ago

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What's this in my drain plug for

Can someone please tell me what this plastic thing sticking out beside my beloved washing machine drain plug used for or is it something that is stuck in there please BIU

PAPaula mover 1 year ago
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Washing machine pulley rocking on back of drum

Morning all, Our Ikea integrated washing machine was making a knocking noise when the drum was turning. On removing the back, I've discovered that it's the pulley knocking again...

WIwisemonkeyover 1 year ago
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Hotpoint

Knocking sound in vintage Hotpoint First Editions 1000 - suggestions please!

I'm not a plumber or electrician, but will always have a go at buying a part and replacing something that can be repaired. Advice needed here... I have a vintage Hotpoint First...

KEkevn42000over 1 year ago
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Washing machine leaves stains on any clothes

I leave in a town house and there is a Maytag washing machine. The washing machine leaves stains on any clothes (see attached images). This is most noticeable on dark clothes su...

THtheateistover 1 year ago
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Beko

Factory reset not working

Beko WMB714422 start/stop/pause button is just flashing and holding it down for at least the prescribed time (3sec) or longer is not resetting as suggested. Also turning off at...

CYCyrilover 1 year ago

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Programme and time

I have a Hotpoint BIWMHG91484 Integrated 9kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine. It can only take 4.5kg on the Mixed programme. I was using Mixed everyday for ages as it only takes 1 hr...

PIpicklesover 1 year ago
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Washing Machines

Stuck on wash cycle.

I have a fully integrated indesit washer, BL WMIL 81485 uk. On the 60° wash cycles, 6 and 10, the washer sticks on the wash cycle and won't rinse or spin, this cycle is never en...

THThe Gardenerover 1 year ago
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Bosch

WAU28T51GB/01 won't drain

Hello I was just wondering if there are any other issues that would stop a bosch washing machine to not drain. I keep getting an error code of E36/10. I have cleaned out the fil...

PHphil21over 1 year ago
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Miele

Miele WT945 discharges water into bottom of machine from lower condenser hose after final spin?

The washing machine performs all functions correctly but after the final spin and prior to drying cycle, about a cup full of water is discharged through the open end of the lowe...

BRBrianmeredover 1 year ago
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Washing Machines

HWB 49AMBCR/1-80 - Changing Programme all the time..

I have a Hoover HWB 49AMBCR/1-80 the Wifi model and was happy with it However now it seems to have a mind of its own.. when I select Fitness via the dial it goes to it and then...

MOMortyover 1 year ago

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