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Mr Hinton

Hi there I have a whirlpool wwdc 9440 that’s about 4 years old and keeps displaying error message f:08 after every wash. I understand this can be linked to heating element so te...

HIHintontel•over 6 years ago
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Logik

Logik L814wm16

hi, i have a logik L814wm16 washing machine displaying error code e21 (drain pump error), I have cleaned the filter, removed and cleaned the pump, removed and cleaned the sump h...

WIwixy15•over 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius loud spin

Hi there, I have a Hotpoint Aquarius WF321. On spin it is very loud, a rattling noise as if a piece of metal is stuck inside. When the drum is rotated manually by hand it sounds...

DADav•over 6 years ago
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Washing machine doesn't seem to take in enough water

A lot of people seem concerned that their washing machine doesn't look like it has enough water in the drum during wash. Many people will be used to hold the washing machines wh...

WHWhitegoodshelp•over 6 years ago
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Bosch

BOSCH Stops during changing programme

Hey everyone! I'm unsure if this problem is listed already on one of the topics, but i could not find anything exactly like our problems with our Bosch Washing Machine. As per m...

MRMr.LB•over 6 years ago

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hi, i have a logik washing machine displaying error code e21, i have cleaned the filter, removed and cleaned the pump, removed and cleaned the sump hose but the problem persists...

WIwixy15•over 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

drive belt in my Hotpoint “WMBF-944 washing machine disintegrated

The drive belt in my Hotpoint “WMBF-944 washing machine disintegrated while operating. The flailing bits of belt broke all of the wires going to the heater element. While attemp...

BIBizzo•over 6 years ago
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Candy

Candy Alise fluff build up

Hi, it’s great to find this forum and I hope someone can help me out. I got myself a Candy Alise washer/dryer about 6 months ago and I was surprised to find there was no air ext...

JOJohnbo•over 6 years ago
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WM714145W carbon brush burning

Hi , on a spin at the end of wash the washing machine sounded louder than usual and gave off a slight smell of burning. Upon investigation it appears 1 of the carbon brushes has...

DADave Capstick•over 6 years ago
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Miele

Miele W844 Pump run on problem

Miele W844 washing machine. The cycle finish fine but the pump runs on and does not stop. You can open the door and then it stops The drum is empty and water is pumped out fine....

DBDbuck•over 6 years ago

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Running water sound

Hi, can anyone tell me what the running water sound behind my 7 months year old washing machine could be. No water, just the sound. Bosch unwilling to come out! Thanks

MAMargaret Bell•over 6 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint making loud noises during wash and spin cycles and stopped spinning

I purchased a Hotpoint HV7L1451p front loader in 2017 as a replacement on my insurance for a previous Hotpoint. It has been making loud noises during wash and spin cycles and st...

BABarry•over 6 years ago
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Gorenje W6643N/S trips circuit breaker

6 year old washing machine started to trip circuit breaker when i turn it on (this happens immediately when i move switch form off position) I checked wall plug, cable, mains fi...

WEweirdfun•over 6 years ago
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Washing machine will not start a program

Hi, I have checked the COMMON FAULTS document and don't find my fault there. I've had my Zanussi WDJ1294 for a long time. For a while it would sometimes not start a program when...

CHChris Wesley•over 6 years ago
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EyeDeeJay

Hi, looking for some consumer advice. We're on the lookout for a new washer dryer. We have suspended wooden floors, and when our current washer dryer spins, it feels like we're...

EYEyeDeeJay•over 6 years ago

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CDA

CDA washing machine PCB

Good evening not sure if this is the right place for this, but I would really appreciate some help. The house we moved into had an integrated CDA washing machine that stopped wo...

CDCDAhelp•over 6 years ago
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Ralph Pike

Hi folks, I have read through this site so I apologise if this is answered somewhere and I have missed it. I have a Hoover DYN7164D1X. I am used to seeing error codes and my pro...

DIDIY@73•over 6 years ago
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Laminate floors

We are looking at getting a laminate floor fitted in our kitchen. I have heard stories good and bad about washing machines damaging them when you get them in and out from under...

JIjimbojay•over 6 years ago
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Miele

Miele t494c clean out aiways light on after every cycle

Hi i have a miele t494c tumble dryer, striped and rebuilt the machine as the element died, cleaned every thing out as i went, replaced drum sensor brushes and over heat sensor,...

MOmoog234•over 6 years ago
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Danni

Hi iv taken my washing machine apart to replace the bearings. Iv dismantled the tub to find the spider arm is broken. I'm struggling to find the part and I'm wondering if anyone...

DADanielle•over 6 years ago

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