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Miele

Miele WKG120 Twindos leaking intake

Hi there, I have a similar issue to the one in this thread : Miele W570 leaking from water path seal between water inlet valve and mechanism behind dispenser - UK Washing Machin...

RAradhalmost 2 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover counterweight replacement

Hi. I've inherited a Hoover machine (1682d3) that I wanted to pass on to my son for his new flat. It runs fine but on closer inspection the lower counterweight is loose (bit of...

GRGrahamPalmost 2 years ago
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Miele

Miele WD2780 Fault 53

Hello there! I am wondering if it is worth paying an engineer to look at my 10 year old faulty Miele Washer Dryer? It is showing fault 53. The drum seems to be turning, there is...

KAkatipillaalmost 2 years ago
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Beko

Beko - WMI71641 - Detergent Housing

Hi, hope someone can help. I’m trying to replace the detergent housing on my Beko WMI71641. I ordered the part that Beko themselves have directed me to, but when the part arrive...

HIHiilyalmost 2 years ago
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Hole in plastic outer drum casing

Hi, I have a Samsung 9kg machine 15 months old which has developed a leak. I've eventually located a hole in the plastic casing. This is 1" into the casing after the drum inlet...

PApaul whytealmost 2 years ago

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New machine advice

I’m looking to buy a new washing machine. My current machine is a Bosch washer dryer bought 14 years ago, with light use from one person. After 8 years the sump motor failed. I...

DIDirtyLinenalmost 2 years ago
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HJA8501 Washing Machine - Fills with water on every mode (Including when on a spin / drain cycle)

HJA8501 Washing Machine - Fills with water on every mode (Including when on a spin / drain cycle) When powered and when any program is active (any washing selection but also the...

DEDel96almost 2 years ago
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Spill/leak

My washing machine is leaking part way through the cycle. I have checked drainage pipe and pump, no evidence of damage or that the leak is coming from there. I have just listene...

MAMatt9320almost 2 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung Ecobubble not draining

Hi, I have a WF90F5E5U4X/EU I originally got a 5E error code, I checked the filter and it had some stuff in it, cleaned and tried again, still 5E stopping and not draining. Sinc...

SMSmacuralmost 2 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch washing machine beeps twice won't start

Model WAT28371GB/01 VarioPerfect EcoSilence Drive The fill hose came off the soap dispenser causing a small water leak. So I removed both front panels and reattached the hose. A...

CWCWattersalmost 2 years ago

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LG

LG top load front control model # W1201CW

Had this a few years and we had to replace the stabilizers once in about 4 years. Just my wife and I and we probably do 3 loads a week on average. It's been a couple years now a...

MCMChangalmost 2 years ago
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Hotpoint

hotpoint wmxtf 842 - Door Interlock screws

Hi does anyone know what type/size screws are needed to fit the door interlock on a Hotpoint WMXTF 842 washing machine? thanks for looking Rob.

RORob610almost 2 years ago
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Beko

Beko WMI71641 - won't do any programmes and error code E17

Hi, firstly thank you for this website. I have a Beko WMI71641 that I have used for 2 years without any problems. However, I placed 3 towels in the wash and did a cotton wash, s...

EXexiealmost 2 years ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux ewf148420 won't spin out

First of all, i am not from GB but Norway 🫡 pardon my English After 3 day of studying i am on my way to give up. The Maschine was not able to spin up to his 1400 rpm. I check p...

PRPrebusalmost 2 years ago
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Washing Machines

Missing emergency drain hose

Hi, the emergency drain hose has retracted back into my beko washing machine - the cap is off it - my question is can I still use it while I figure out how to retrieve it or wil...

PHPhiloalmost 2 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit iwdc6125 not starting

Hello all, My washer dryer does not start, it lights the leds shown in the image and beeps. I'd appreciate any help! Thank you!

OMommlalmost 2 years ago
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Miele

Miele Prestige Plus washing machine: 'Check Inlet' light flashing.

I've had this washing machine for many years and it has always worked faultlessly. The only problem I've ever encountered is that, very occasionally, the 'check inlet' light has...

PHPhil the Fluteralmost 2 years ago
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Hisense

Hisense washing machine very noisy spin

Hi This washer seems ridiculously loud on spin (please see video) It’s so loud you cannot hear anyone speaking near it! Anyone any ideas if this is OK or what the fault is if no...

TOTopcatalmost 2 years ago
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Washing Machines

Door seal holding water

Hi, my Samsung Ecobubble machine holds water in the bottom of the door seal. I assumed there would be some sort of drainage back into the drum but I can't see one (there are thr...

DIDigglealmost 2 years ago
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Washing Machines

Bearings?

Hi I have a Bush machine that is only 2 years old. It has started to vibrate alot on full load when spinning.(Machine doesnt vibrate, it just seems to be drum) It also was makin...

MIMike Dryalmost 2 years ago

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