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Candy

Candy not always spinning replaced parts still getting error

I get an error 03 on washing, finding out it's a draining issue we cleaned out filter, then changed the pump.....still doing error so found out it could be pressure switch not s...

DODonna83•over 7 years ago
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Hotpoint

Machine is stucking on first cycle. Hotpoint BHWM129.

Hi, I was trying to find similar problem at this forum but couldn't. Around two weeks ago my washing machine has started stuck in first washing cycle. Machine fills and drains,...

YUyuureec•over 7 years ago
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AEG

Alternative heater for AEG Lavamat 610?

AEG Lavamat 610. The heater has failed on my old machine. I would like to repair it at minimum cost. This machine uses a dual element 1900W/950W heater (AEG 645423235) costing £...

SOsoother•over 7 years ago
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AEG

AEG 7000 series frequently refuses to spin, leaving wet clothes

Bought an AEG L7WBG741R washer/dryer just over a year ago, and it is not an exaggeration to say that 50% of the time it refuses to spin due to sensing an 'imbalanced load' (or s...

JAjayj•over 7 years ago
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Thick black lines on washing

Siemens washer dryer delivered in October 2018. Thick black lines on washing when on white wash at 40 degrees or 60 degrees. Engineer report states overloadingor wrong washing d...

JUJude•over 7 years ago

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Bush washing machine WMDF612w

Good morning , my washing machine has three lights blinking and not working . The lights that are blinking are above anti allegic and pre wash buttons. what do i do to clear thi...

RURuston•over 7 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung washer stuck and pauses

I have a Samsung WF70F5E5P4W which is about 3 years old, and two days ago it starte acting strange. It starts the program, the drum spins okay, but then at some point in the pro...

NEneessen88•over 7 years ago
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Miele

Miele W504 plus water protection system activated

Hi, I'm first time poster here and would appreciate if someone can help with this issue. Basically, I have this oldish miele that has never failed us and now it is coming up wit...

DADav31•almost 8 years ago
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Blomberg

Blomberg Green Plus - Leaking Bubbles & Washing Wet

Hi, I hope someone can help. We have a Blomberg washing machine and every now and then towards the end of a cycle it pumps out foam from the drawer and then at the end of the cy...

CDcduk100•almost 8 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint won't spin on full load

I thought it was the brushes, but on my model the brushes are integral with the motor and I was told if it was the motor then it wouldn't be spinning properly at all! Well it do...

RKRKELLETT•almost 8 years ago

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Miele

New WiFi Miele washing machine starting problem

I have the new WiFi connected Miele wasn’t machine. Yesterday I accidentally bumped the power button while it was in the middle of a programme and now the screen just appears wi...

SUSusan•almost 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

Durability of washing machine - How many complete washing cycles (approx.) has your washing machine done over years ?

We have Bosch WAE 24361, for 9 years, which already did over 4000 washing cycles for us, and still running strong. We have done some repairs, some on our own, some in shop. We r...

DADacha•almost 8 years ago
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Bhwd129 uk/1 fault

Hi i switch on the power and the washing machine starts on itself then goes into fault mode the 5 button lights flash out of the 6 down the side the button 4 stay on and top two...

DMDmatthew•almost 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

ISE 10 wm25.3 1606w Motor not working

A few months ago, the main motor on my ISE 1606w washing machine stopped working. I took the frequency motor card out, inspected it all seemed well the motor seemed to be OK. Re...

IAIan Mac•almost 8 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WKD28350 keeps tripping out

I have a Bosch WKD28350. Electrics tripped and found out the washer dryer had a bra wire stuck through the drum, removed and now turns ok but needs resetting, Any advice welcome...

GEgez•almost 8 years ago

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Samsung

Samsung Washer 8E Error Right Before the END

Hi! I haven't used my washer in a while as i go to my g/f's to wash my clothes with her's..washer has less than 3 years usage, last time i wanted to use it got an 8E error code...

ATataenter•almost 8 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWDC6125 not washing.

Hi, My washing machine, which has had no problems before, has stopped working. When I press the start button (after the machine has been turned on) nothing happens except the li...

MUmunrot07•almost 8 years ago
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Beko

BEKO WDX8543130W no lights on

My washer dryer has stopped working completely – no lights on the front panel, no switches work. I called my local appliance repairer who assessed the situation as one of the th...

STSteve Turner•almost 8 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover DXA 49W3

This machine is 15 months old. The door refuses to shut properly. Just pops open without clicking shut. The door lock light symbol flashes continuously. Any suggestions? It coul...

CCCCC•almost 8 years ago
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Miele

Miele W3444 Service Mode

Hi, Does anyone know how to put my Miele W3444 washing machine into Service Mode, and then once you're in it how you do things like put it in a spin? Also, can the spin be run w...

STstu-stu-stu•almost 8 years ago

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