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Ignis

Ignis FL800S (Whirlpool design) starts and stops spinning

I have an Ignis FL800S which is about 4-5 years old. Yesterday it started acting up in very specific way: When it starts spinning and speeds up, you can hear a strange sound tha...

SOsonibvc•over 6 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung ecobubble false LE error?

My Samsung washer dryer (wd0804w8e) fails about 10 minutes into the wash cycle and shows an LE Error, there are no visible leaks and the pressure switch seems fine. If I select...

ARAroff•over 6 years ago
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Beko

Whining sound from Beko washing machine when drum rotates

Hi, My washing machine is making a high pitched weird whining sound whenever the drum rotates by hand and on a washing cycle. I've checked online and on other forum topics here...

WIWill Huntley•over 6 years ago
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Electrolux

Loose drum on Electrolux EWX14450W

Hi I have an Electrolux EWX14450w and the drum seems very loose from side to side and hits the side panel when in spin mode. I’ve taken the top and back off and can’t see anythi...

JAJamie buchanan•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

Issues Fitting Washer Belt

Good afternoon. I've been having problems trying to re-install a belt that came off earlier today. I have looked at the repair help page and numerous youtube videos but I am sti...

ANAndre1224•over 6 years ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WML730 pump / PCB problem

Hi I was hoping for some guidance on sorting out my hotpoint WML730 washing machine. The pump had started leaking on this to the point that we only realised when it packed up. P...

GAGary Sher•over 6 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung eco bubble spin failure

Hi, I have a samsung eco bubble inverter drive washing machine that is failing to spin. trying to spin the drum by hand it feels “lumpy” if I Then disconnect the power lead to t...

ARArron24•over 6 years ago
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Beko

Beko WM 74155 Program Timer sill not advance from start

Beko WM 74155 LW If I start a washing cycle the drum turns back and forward for about 60 seconds+ then stops. The timer never counts down, thus no wash completed. Rinse and Spin...

COColinK•over 6 years ago
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Washin machine loud noise and black mass coming out

Hello, I just bought a BEKO WTE 6511 washing machine, and everything was working fine for two days, and on the 4th washing, there was a loud noise and a lot of black mass like g...

TOTomas•over 6 years ago
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Beko

Beko wmb71543w lock?

Beko wmb71543w programme selects but won't start until 2 or 3 attempts of shutting the door. Seems like lock not selecting. Does this sound like the lock is faulty? Is there any...

AAaaruck•over 6 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch Washer Machine Displays Weight When Trying to Start a Cycle

Hi All Ive looked at the troubleshooting page. Ive recently bought a Bosch Washer Machine WAT28371GB. At first the washer machine would be fine however recently it now doesn’t s...

LJLJa•over 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint pump replacement

HI, I have a Hotpoint WMD962P washing machine with an F11 fault. This appears to be a drain pump failure, after watching a tutorial on espares I removed the old pump, an Askoll...

DRDraccusfly•over 6 years ago
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Beko

Beko washer

Hi I'm looking for help, I have a beko washer, I have put it into service mode, i select the option to spin the motor right and then left, it's meant to spin slowly but goes on...

PEPetewxm•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

ISE washing machine ring of rubber fell out

ISE washing machine ring of rubber fell out My ise machine (ISEW1607W) is 9 years old and has been magnificent all that time. However today, I opened the door of the front loade...

AEAeronwen•over 6 years ago
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Washer wont spin brushes look ok

Hi, just seeing if someone can help, I have a beko washer, it goes to spin then it stops, I have visually inspected the brushes and they look fine. Any ideas? Is it possible the...

PEPetewxm•over 6 years ago

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Zanussi

zanussi lindo 300 softner

hi ive got a zanussi lindo 300 which wont take softner,ive changed the top part of dispenser draw,i ve run the diagnostic program and both water valves open and let water throug...

MAmally•over 6 years ago
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Defy Automaid stops after wash

Washing machine does not complete cycle Model: Defy Automaid 600 It does all the functions separately if you select them, i.e wash, rinse, spin and drain but it doesn't do it by...

TOtotalrebel142•over 6 years ago
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Miele

Miele W844 noise

I have a Miele W844 washing machine. During the Main wash cycle it is making a strange irregular noise which sounds like gurgling. The noise continues even if the drum is not mo...

JUJulian D•over 6 years ago
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Blomberg

Blomberg WN-8428, 8Kg front load, F 08 ??

Hi guys, sure hope you can help me on this one! With the virus situation we're stuck at home and my wife is loosing it ... Well, after completing a cycle and reloaded, my notice...

DEDedy•over 6 years ago
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Washing Machines

KG DETECT blinking

Hi all, I have a candy alise washing and dryer machine EVOW 4107. When I give current only "kg detect" blinking on display. I can push every switch but the machine don't do noth...

MUmullins•over 6 years ago

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