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CHAsked by Christopher

Bloomberg

Hi I have a Bloomberg washing machine which keeps tripping the electric main box it has a clean filter and the drum is clean i can't see any bare wires please can you help

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ANAsked by AndyM

ise ISE W288 Stopped mid wash no power!

As the title says, I have an ISE W288 eco Washing Machine. It is five years old and as ISE has folded and no longer has it free parts and labour guarantee. The other day I put a...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by flannel
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LEAsked by Leon2

Washing machine tension springs - how to know when to replace?

Hi, I've got a Miele 4144, about 12 years old. Since I moved house, it's been on a suspended floor. Despite levelling, it vibrates a lot on spin, and you can feel through the fl...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Leon2
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BEAsked by Beamsley

Drum feels loose

If I place a finger on the drum, I can move it back and forth very easily. When the machine is on a spin, it makes a loud knocking noise. I have checked the weight is tightly at...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Beamsley
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SAAsked by salm

Wash motor fault ISE W288

Hello, I get the "wash motor fault" error message on my machine. The error points to the motor being faulty? Does the motor need replacing or could it be something else? The mac...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Samsung
GOAsked by Gorham5

Samsung Defaults to draining

Power on washer, push cycle and everything seems normal. Once you push start, defaults to draining. Pause button will not work or any other button other than power off. Main PCB...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
ROAsked by RobH

Miele wt945 leak

I had cause to remove the dispenser housing on my Miele WT945 in order to repair a crack, all went well with the repair, and so I thought with the reassembly. On testing the mac...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by RobH
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GAAsked by Gaz

Extra brackets to prevent vibration

Hi, I was given 2 little brackets by an engineer to help stop the vibration on the spin cycle but i dont know where they should be fitted any ideas?

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KAAsked by Katie

Knocking/tapping Noise When Fast But Not Always On Spin?

Hi, Please could I have some advice as to whether this is something we can investigate ourselves? I have read all your pages on noisy machines and the forum advice and it doesn'...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
SIAsked by Sirterrytibbs

change the bearings on a hotpoint aquarius aqxxl129pi washing machine

I have a hotpoint aquarius aqxxl129pi washing machine and I'm trying to change the bearings but I can't find them for this version online. Does anyone know where I can get them...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
BEAsked by benni8

Beko WMI 71641

Hello, I currently have a 4 year old Beko WMI 71641 washing machine. Last week, during the drain cycle - water was spraying into the machine via the detergent drawer - which is...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by benni8
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Beko
KEAsked by Ken1659

Beko wdx8543130w switches itself off

I have a beko wdx that turns itself off after running for a few minutes. I've put it into test mode and it just shows 15 I've tried searching for error codes and how to reset th...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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HIAsked by Hintontel

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
DEAsked by deadpixel5

LG F1480RD Issue - Clicking relay

Hi there, I have the above washer/dryer that has recently packed up after showing some Power failure (PF) warnings. The washing machine died and I removed the main board and fou...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PEAsked by Peja

Specific Service Code for Flashing Lights

Please can you help me? I have a Hotpoint washing machine, model: WML520 'Aquarius'. When I turn it on I get flashing lights. Specifically, the 'SuperWash', 'ExtraRinse', MiniLo...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Indesit
OCAsked by Oczkusia

Indesit Pwde 81480W F05 Drain Problem

Hello, I've got a huge problem with my washer dryer. Here's what's happening: several months ago i noticed that at the end of a wash cycle time was running slowly - now i know i...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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KDAsked by kdruzycki

Washing machine filter unscrews only in the front part and doesn't allow access

Hi, I wanted to clean the pump filter, however when I unscrewed the lock, it did not open the hole and there was some other part still in the way. Please look at the image cause...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Logik
WIAsked by wixy15

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
DAAsked by Dav

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MRAsked by Mr.LB

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...

Latest reply over 6 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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