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VOX WM652 problem after turning on

Hi everyone. You are probably unfamiliar with this brand, but my problem should be generic. When I choose some program, like 90 degrees, and press start, machine starts getting...

DAdarkwarriorover 5 years ago
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Beko

Beko wtb1041r4w, electrical buzzing

Hi All, thanks in advance for your help. We have a Beko washing machine wtb1041r4w, when it is powered on at the socket there is an electrical noise, the washing machine cycles...

STSt3v3over 5 years ago
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WMUD843 MAIN PCB module connections

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with this; my Hotpoint machine suddenly went totally dead and a repair guy decided it was the main controlling module. I found one (already pr...

RIRicover 5 years ago
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Dust etc on clothes

I have a Miele washing machine, a W Classic. For over a year many of our clothes are coming out of the machine will dust, fibres and hairs on them. Miele won't help. I've tried...

LILinda Maggieover 5 years ago
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Eco Bubble makes loud whirring noise just after start of cycle

This issue has been causing me a headache and already cost £60 call out for an engineer who simply said there is no fault. This left me a dispute with the company I booked the e...

BEBenjimanover 5 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch WVG30461GB Error E36 -10

Hi, My Bosch WVG30461GB washer dryer has stopped working, it goes through the wash cycle and then at a certain point just stops with E36 -10 flashing. I can't find any informati...

PAPam Eover 5 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Dynamic Next Washing Machine.

Hi. This Washing Machine has decided to play up. It keeps changing settings all the time and we can't use the machine. I have tried all the usual turning off at mains etc withou...

DEDenboover 5 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit spins violently and bangs around on the floor

I bought an Indesit washing machine brand new from AO last month. It was installed by them aswell. It spins violently and bangs around on the floor. I have since adjusted the fe...

TRTracyover 5 years ago
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Miele

Is it possible to switch opening hinge to the left?

I'd like to buy Miele washing machine, but all Miele products have hinge on the right side (while others manufactures on left) I have really small laundry room and for me this i...

ITItsMeMarioover 5 years ago
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Panasonic

Panasonic NA-147VB3 - Programme times have suddenly all changed

Hello, My Panasonic NA-147VB3 has just changed all the programme times.. For example Cotton: from 120 to 102 Cotton Prewash: from 138 to 120 Cotton-Eco: from 200 to 182 etc Any...

KJKJfover 5 years ago

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Isolation spigots what's wrong please

I've messed up my pump with latex rug backing so wanted to turn washing machine onto it's side clean out pump (following a video as I am clueless). I have turned the spigots the...

CACatwheezover 5 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit WI10 washing machine won't turn on reliably?

Many many thanks if you can point me in the right direction : My Indesit WI10 has stopped functioning. If I leave it in the on position (with no lights lit) it will start the cy...

LULucy09over 5 years ago
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Miele

Miele W5748 - Water not draining from the Fabric Conditioner Compartment

Hi, first post - thanks in advance for any help given. Apologies if I've posted this in the wrong place? I have Miele W5748. After a wash the fabric conditioner tray is left ful...

BABazzer79over 5 years ago
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How to take the door apart on washing machine

The handle from the washing machine broke. In order to replace it I need to disassemble de door. The problem is that the 2 parts of the door don't have any screws. They are hold...

VAVarianover 5 years ago
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Doesn't fill, but still runs, spinns slowly.

Hi, I'm stuck and I'm hoping for some assist: Fault: * Machine doesn't fill, starts program, makes humming sound but does not take any water. - Water feed seams 0K, usually give...

G0g0gzover 5 years ago

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Hotpoint

H2O error - Fills fine, empties fine. Baffled. (Hotpoint WMEF 742)

Hotpoint WMEF 742 Fills no problem. Loads of pressure going into back, loads of water filling into washing powder door (so 2 little solenoids on inlet are ok I presume). I put a...

NAnacimrocover 5 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Front Loader - Only Couple of Turns on Wash, Rinse or Spin Then Stops Turning

Bosch Front Loader WFL2480AU/04 Maxx Tried searching to no avail - nothing similar posted on forum. Motor only does 1 or 2 turns at the start of any cycle (wash, rinse or spin)...

DEDeep Blueover 5 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung ecobubble woes

I have a Samsung ww80j5555ew/eu that won't start any cycle. Lights up as usual but pressing start just gets the cycle light flashing. Child lock is off and error code scan bring...

HOHoustonover 5 years ago
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Beko

leak from soap dispenser housing Beko WIX845400

Hi all I have searched and read lots of bits but am still not sure what has caused my issue etc. So the machine is a Beko WIX845400 and I have a leak (that seems to be intermitt...

SOsouth east Siover 5 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing machine drum rotation alignment

Hello. I have an 8 year old Siemens iq700 washing machine that recently started making very loud vibration noises during the spin cycle. After reading up about the causes of thi...

PAPauloHover 5 years ago

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