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COAsked by colmenarjim

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 '...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TIAsked by TimD

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
LIAsked by Linda

Hotpoint WMA9P

I have a Hotpoint Model WMA9 - Serial Number 07101058 (an older machine given to me). Just lately it has been a bit of a noise and when turning the drum by hand it's making a bi...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Linda
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Bosch
HAAsked by Hadleigh

The True Life Of A Bosch?

Hi, I've just joined and was amazed to see the following: Our Bosch Maxx (WFL 226L) is giving up the ghost, can't manage to complete the wash cycle, stops about three quarters o...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Mel W
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Samsung
JAAsked by Jakesgaffe

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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JOAsked by JoeB79

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
PAAsked by patz91

Samsung Quickdrive Noise

Hi there, Slightly odd one so hopefully someone can help! My 13 month old Samsung Quickdrive washing machine with Digital Inverter Motor has started making fairly loud noises wh...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KOAsked by Keith O'Brien

Mr Keith O'Brien

My conditioner is left behind after a wash. I have cleaned the tray and cleaned the head could it be the inlet valves?

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
SPAsked by Spinning

Miele Drum Misshapen - Manufacturing Tolerances?

Hello I've just taken delivery of a new Miele WDA100, and I was surprised to notice as soon as the drum started to rotate that it's not perfectly circular - the lip of the drum...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by cviclark
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MIAsked by Millport

Mrs A Forrest

Samsung eco bubble 8.0kg water filling into fabric conditioner drawer after wash cycle

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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PAAsked by Paul2101

Twin dos cartridge not recognised

I can’t engage twin dos as each time I try I get the message replace cartridge 2. However that cartridge is full. Have tried reinserting several times, turned machine off and on...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
PAAsked by Paul2020

LG front loader drainage

Hi all - I have a LG front loader - about 7 years old. It started giving the OE error indicating a problem with drainage. I checked the filter and drainage hose - both were ok....

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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DSAsked by Diarmuid Smith

Diarmuid Smith

My Beko washing m/c [WX842430B] wont start any cycle. It is remaining on Start/Pause flashing with the End cycle cursor flashing, no matter what cycle selected. Any ideas? DS.

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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AMAsked by Allan meldrum

Mr allan

Model number FH4U2VCN4 when switching on machine, water comes out the drain filter ,I have cleaned filter etc but it still comes out

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by Macca

Item lost in washing machine

Hi all! I have a WDL520 Aquarius washing machine, and I fear there may be a ring lost inside! At the bottom of the machine, I take the cover off, and there's a kind of circular...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Zanussi
HBAsked by Hells Bells

Zanussi FS1295 door won’t open

Hi there ive read the troubleshooting questions and can’t find an answer. I moved the machine from my mums garage to my house in the back of my car and have plumbed it in. It wo...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
TRAsked by trevormartin2018

Miele 5748 noisy on spin cycle in express wash only.

I recently fitted a new element, due to the previous one being damaged by metal shirt collar stiffener. The issue is that on the 'Express 20' program there is a noise in the 140...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by trevormartin2018
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TOAsked by Tony192

laundry comes out of washer with specks of dirt and debris on them

Is there a pump filter on my Samsung washing machine? When clothes are done washing they have specks of dirt and debris on them. So I was wondering if the Samsung washers have s...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
JIAsked by jimbojames79

Samsung Ecobubble terminal leak?

Hi, My Samsung has developed this leak. Is it going to be easier/cheaper just to buy a new machine? Thanks James

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
LOAsked by Louise

Beko leaking from a small tube at top of washer

can anyone help, got a Beko washer thats been leaking when draining/spinning. Found the fault is a small black hose at top of machine under lid. It looks like it has perhaps had...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Martin H

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