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FRAsked by francesmc

Does 'hard water' prevent washing machines from rinsing thoroughly?

Hello, I'm new here. My Zannussi washing machine does not rinse thoroughly. I have had it for 4 years, and a year ago I noticed the problem with inadequate rinsing, so I watched...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by andyr12345
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ANAsked by andyr12345

washing machines that 'filter' dirty water throughout the wash?

I wonder if anyone does (and if not why don't they in this day and age?) a washing machine that in the wash cycle will 'filter' the water during the wash cycle? - I mean when yo...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
KAAsked by Kadoosh

Replacing carbon brush of Bosch machine now totally not working.

So this morning my Bosch WFL 2862 washing machine stopped spinning and after some google research this would probably be the carbon brushes that are worn. Took them out and ther...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Kadoosh
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CHAsked by Chrish72

Bad Smells

Hi. My beko washing machine has recently started to smell of bad eggs when on a washing cycle, mainly when the water is on a heating cycle. Once it starts rinse cycles the smell...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
SAAsked by SAR

LG DD loud when spinning

Hi people, Had my LG washing machine for a while and has run smoothly until the last few weeks where it is very loud on spin, like very loud. It’s like a grinding noise. Any ide...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by SAR

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Should all washing machines come with a built in Spirit Level?

Its just occurred to me or I think a good idea if washing machines came as standard with a built in spirit level either an electronic one on the LED display or a physical one be...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by andyr12345
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Washing machine Drums with holes missing in them!

My minds been working overtime again - here is a pic of our Hotpoint 8kg washing machine drum , look at the front of the drum and see all that blank park with no holes in it: 2...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Logik
KPAsked by Kev Price

Logik L712WM13 problem

Hi I have a logik L712WM13 washing machine that is showing e21 error code, I know this code is a drain problem , so I've checked for blockages in the, outlet, pump, pressure pip...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
RAAsked by radiokate

Bosch WFL2000uk/01 - possible to repair?

Hello, I've a 22 year-old washing machine that just suddenly decided it didn't want to play any more. It doesn't appear to be fatally broken - lights still come on, various thin...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by radiokate
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Bosch
VIAsked by Victor

Bosch Serie 6 Not locking

Bosch Washer Serie 6 The machine is not locking, when I closed the door I can hear just a click sound. I bought a new lock mechanism from Bosh, fitted it and still having the sa...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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RAAsked by rachelb94

MOVED HOUSE-WASHING MACHINE HELP

Hello, I am moving house and I'll be honest have never installed a washing machine before! In my new house it looks as though there is a big grey pipe which I think would be the...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
LUAsked by Lurcher726

Candy RapidO - blocked filter?

Hi, I have a small problem hopefully you can help I have a Candy ROW4956DWMCE-80 (it's a washer dryer so I hope ok on this forum!) I thought the app would tell me when to clean...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by andyr12345

Do rubber drive belts on brand new washing machines make a noise?

Hi Andy. Have you heard of the rubber drive belt from motor spindle to drum pulley making noises when they are brand new? This new Samsung (well was new in February) washing mac...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by andyr12345
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LG
ROAsked by Rob008

LG Washing machine - F1479FDS

My LG washing machine has started making intermittent grinding noises. Almost as if something is slipping inside. Anyone have any clues what that may be? Thanks πŸ™πŸ½ IMG_1987.MOV

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MOAsked by Morad

Ball bearing replacement top loader

Please advise about changing ball bearings on top loading whirlpool (formerly Philips) washing machine. It was making a lot of noise on the final spin. Thank you

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Morad

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Beko
BLAsked by Blair1411

Beko wdx850130w - extended run time

So my beko washer dryer has been running for like an hour or 2 after cycles. I've done the usual and checked the drain filter is clear, the pump impeller spins. Is there a way t...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KRAsked by krist

drum is filling with dirty water overnight

The washing machine drum is filling with dirty water overnight - can you see anything in the setup that I need to change? (The washing machine is on the right)

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
Washing Machines
Indesit
DAAsked by daveeii

Indesit IWSC 61251 S ECO UK - strange noise when spinning

Hi guys, Do you know why would my washing machine make this noise? I have replaced the belt, shock absorbers and motor brushes as they were super old. It only does this rattling...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by daveeii
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TRAsked by triplemaya

ZWH 7162 J Trips fuse when loading water

ZWH 7162 J Trips fuse when loading water. This used to happen each time I did a 90 wash. I would leave it a while and restart and it went ok. But yesterday I cut out in a 60 was...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by triplemaya
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MCAsked by McKreuzeberg

Washing Machine will not drain, can't figure it out. Haven't been able to find a description of the same issue elsewhere.

Hi There, I have a cheap (OK brand) washing machine that stopped draining about a week ago. I checked the filter and the hose as best I could and saw nothing obvious. I then rem...

Latest reply over 4 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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