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New WTGB20M1W squeaky drum

New to forum, new washer. Our old 9XL Beko gave good service so in haste have bought a smaller (reduced need) machine without a lot of research. But this machine is squeaky when...

HOHoneyPancakes•almost 8 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit WIL 105 flashing lights

Hello gang - My Indesit washing machine WIL105 will stop during the middle of normal washing, I get the following lights flashing (see photo): Green Timer and green Iron LED's f...

SCsciafer•almost 8 years ago
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Miele

Miele W2444 - Removing the drain filter

Hi, I have Miele W2444 Washing machine that has started showing the Check Drain warning. I have tried to remove the drain filter with no success! I opened up the little door on...

PEPebster•about 8 years ago
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Beko

Beko WM7127w wont drain - ordered a pump.

Hi there I've had a problem with my washer it wouldn't drain and there would be a pool of water left in the drum. I've been googling my problem and was directed to change the ca...

RIrigby1987•about 8 years ago
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Daewoo

Daewoo parts

Hi folks, I have a Daewoo DWDHB141KK. The dampers failed around the 2 year mark and I managed to get spares after several weeks of tring to track down compatible parts. Now the...

JUJustSomeGeek•about 8 years ago

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LG

LG Machine Problem

Hello everyone, I was hoping someone could help me. I have a LG WM14311FD washing machine. It's rather old (2006) but it only gets used in the summer because we have been living...

FAfadsarmy•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing machine sounds like old fashioned kettle - why?

I have a CDA CI925 which has caused nothing but problems since day 1. Up until now it has been under warranty however it is now 2 years old and so is out of warranty. I’m just t...

JOJon123•about 8 years ago
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Miele

Miele W3204

Hi I have a Miele washing machine which is about 6 1/2 years old. Recently it has developed a fault "check drain". The problem went away after a reset but has gradually got wors...

RARak•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machine Not Draining Problem Solved By WasherHelp

The Problem Washing Machine: Hoover PE235 1300 Special Edition Problem: washing machine not emptying water Analysis: Filter had some rug threads but problem remained after filte...

RUrussell77•about 8 years ago
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Beko

Beko wmb71442w

Please could someone shed some light on my problem please. I believe I have a problem with either air hose or pressure switch, as the water contuiinues to fill without shutting...

WCwchuk•about 8 years ago

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Beko

Cold fill Beko heats on cold wash too!

I have a Beko 2313 CZ cold-fill standard washing machine. Recently it was stuck mid-cycle and water was VERY hot, even though it was on a 40C cottons programme, oh and the motor...

ALAli•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

Dead heater

My machine works perfectly but the heater has packed up. It is part of a pretty decent fitted kitchen and I don't want to change . Will it still work if I connect to the hot fil...

MAmaytag•about 8 years ago
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Zanussi

What is the width size of Zanussi washing machine?

Hi there, I want to buy one of these Zanussi washers (ZWF91283W, ZWF81463WH, ZWF71463W). I have a very tight space to fit it in. I know that the actual physical dimensions of wa...

JOJoolsMc•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

Can I install integrated washing machine befor kitchen fitted

Hi I'm planning to install a new kitchen within the next few months to include an integrated washing machine. Unfortunately my stand alone washing machine has just broken beyond...

DEdebs•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines
Bosch

Bosch 32560 Washer Door

Hi Folks, Does anybody have any idea how i get into the door to repair the hinge parts on a Bosche WAW32560GB replacing the grey bit and the silver trim I have attached a few ph...

ANandykay67•about 8 years ago

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My white t-shirts are going grey - how to keep them white?

Fed up with having grey tee shirts, I bought new white ones and only washed them with themselves or with newer white tee shirts. Trouble is I do do gardening and construction wo...

RIRic2013•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

Bosch Classixx 1400 water too hot

Hi we have a Bosch classixx 1400 water getting very hot, replaced temp sensor in the bottom of drum but still heating past the correct temperature. Any one come across this prob...

PGPgray•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines

Filter burnt? Replacement all that is needed?

Hello, Recently my washing machine just decided to stop working. The cycle would seem to start, but then after a few moments it would stop. I checked the filter and it seemed to...

BEBea•about 8 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWC81481 bearing size?

Hi, can anyone help with my bearings. I cant seem to find the bearings anywhere online. My machine is making a racket and I need to have a go at replacing the bearings and I can...

GLglayzell•about 8 years ago
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Washing Machines
Zanussi

Over sudsing of a Zanussi

I have a Zanussi Lindo 300 washing machine, to which I've had an engineer out on two occasions due to oversudsing. When I looked this up on Google I came across this site but th...

WAwashboard•about 8 years ago

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