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Spin noise

I've been told that the latest Bosch models when they spin are virtually silent. Is this the case and does any know why? (Without getting too technical)

KAkarlbifs•about 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius wd aqd1170d 697e won't finish the cycle

Hi once again Andy! My machine won't finish the cycle and you mentioned it may be the water heater. I tested this at 30 ohms. You then mentioned that it could still be a heater...

DADavppottso•about 6 years ago
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Washing won't drain with a load, drains without a load.

I have a Bosch washing machine that has stopped draining. I checked the hose and there is no blockage in fact it drains fine when there is nothing in the machine but when there...

DEdevslink•about 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius aqd1170d607e won't finish the cycle.

Hi Andy, thanks for your previous reply. My machine won't finish a cycle and you thought it would be the water heating element. I have tested the heating element coil and it mea...

DADavppottso•about 6 years ago
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Is there a spin only cycle?

I have a Miele washing machine W3364. Could anyone tell me how to do a SPIN ONLY cycle after I have hand washed a garment? Ramsfan

RARamsfan•about 6 years ago

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WM52 motor

Basically I have a Hotpoint First Edition 1000 model num WM52, it's like Triggers brush off only fools and horses, over the years I have collected many spare parts from other pe...

RCrcpilot•about 6 years ago
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Noddingdog63

I have to fit a new GENUINE HOOVER NEXTRA Washing Machine DOOR HANDLE KIT 97924201but I forgot to take a picture before taking it apart. I can get all the parts back together bu...

NONoddingdog63•about 6 years ago
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Random stops during washig cycle

Hi, I have a JLWM-1203 (over 10 years old) I replaced the heating element in it 6 years ago and motor carbon brushes 2 years ago. The problem I'm having at the moment is that on...

TOTom1•about 6 years ago
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Panasonic

Grinding Noise - Panasonic NA-140VG3

https://youtu.be/fj8D0YTfnB0 Hello and thank you for this forum. My PANASONIC NA-140VG3 developed a grinding noise about 6 months ago and is getting worse all the time. It had a...

ANAndy B•about 6 years ago
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Dave

Miele WT 2780 washer/dryer leaving black residue on sheets. Have thoroughly cleaned following guidance in user manual but still persists. Residue seems to be in aperture at top...

DADave1234•about 6 years ago

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Door drop too low

Indesit machine , door wobbly and needs a slight lift to engage to lock , too much play on door, is it the hinge or the door trim ?

JOJohnwilky•about 6 years ago
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Star washers for the heating element

All, (I'm hoping this isn't a repair question) I think 'something' has got between the Drums & I want to take the element out to have a look, does anyone have a source for the '...

COcolmenarjim•about 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius wd aqd1170d 697e won't finish the cycle

Hi, I have a Hotpoint Aquarius AQD1170D697E washer dryer. When put on a wash cycle the machine gets to 3 minutes then resets back to 49 minutes. I then check to see if the condi...

DADavppottso•about 6 years ago
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Water pressure woes; curious about washing machine's pattern of intake use

We have a washing machine plumbed into (cold water only) a non-mains supply from a low header tank in our flat. An old 1bar minimum machine (Bosch) used to repeatedly time-out o...

TITimD•over 6 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung drum lifter

Any advice on how to replace a Samsung washing machine drum lifter. You tube videos show different brands and quite simple to do, but suggested method isn't working. Any suggest...

JAJakesgaffe•over 6 years ago

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Testing and replacing element in Bosh integrated washing machine - WIS24141GB

I have a Bosh integrated washing machine, WIS24141GB/54 which has decided to stick on the wash part of a heated cycle, for hours and hours on end (could go on forever maybe, but...

JOJoeB79•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

JLWD1609 START BUTTON ISSUE

Hi, we own a 5+ year old John Lewis JLWD1609 washer dryer that seems to have an intermitant fault. The door lock is working fine and registers and all other dials and buttons ha...

BEBen S•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Deedee

I have the motor and controller from a new well 2 week old wdx850130w bluetooth. it has 5 wires coming out two heavy grey 240v ac in, and 3 thin y b r forward reves and high spe...

DEDeedee31•over 6 years ago
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Miele

Miele aqua stop hose

hello all i have a Miele w3364 washing machine after it having a clean in the soap tray and a couple of 95dg maintenance washes i had a "check inlet" led light appear and the wa...

BIbill 54•over 6 years ago
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Beko

Error 17 Beko washing machine. Stuck on play

Hi, I have a Beko wmi71641 A few days ago I tried to out on a wash but it wouldn’t start. pressing the play/pause button does nothing. i turned off the appliance and put the dia...

LILimeyguk•over 6 years ago

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