Washing Machine Repair Forum
Front and top loaders that won't spin, drain, fill or finish a cycle — plus error codes, bearings and pumps.
Recent Questions
Washing machine starts but door swings open.
Recently my washing machine stopped starting, the door lock button would just flash. So after looking online I replaced the interlock mechanism which fixed the problem perfectly...
Hoover DYN8163D8X flashes and stops!
Hi all. My Hoover DYN8163D8X started ok this morning on a mild wash (108 minutes). But when it got to 45 minutes to go it started flashing, then clicked and switched off. Now th...
Indesit washing machine drum turns then stops
Hi All, Our Indesit 6125s has just failed. It currently fills but when the wash cycle starts the drum turns about 180 degrees then stops. It repeats this a couple of minutes lat...
Bosch Exxcel 8 fails to rinse & spin
I have a Bosch Exxcel 8. If I use the "Mixed Wash" program the machine appears to wash the clothes satisfactorily but not to rinse or spin them before finishing. As a result I h...
LG circulation pump
Hi All, I have an LG direct drive steam washing machine. It is making noises that would indicate the circulation pump is at fault. I have contacted a local repair man, who insis...
Bush F841QW resonance
I have Bush F841QW washing machine. It started shaking violently but only at specific parts of the cycle. I have started watching it to figure out exactly what is happening. I t...
AEG 64840L Error 40 (is not door catch)
My AEG 64840L shows Error 40. Intensive Googling indicates door switch. I have changed the door switch and checked that the door signal is received at the PCB, an EWM2100. I fou...
Kenwood K714WM16 e21
Hi, my washing machine has become dead. The digital display comes on fine, but no functions work, just beeps. After a while it shows 'E 21' which I believe is an error code. Aft...
Help with Zanussi Aquacycle 6kg
I have moved house and connected everything up to my washing machine but when I switch on the power button, nothing happens for around 5 seconds then all the buttons flash with...
Should I repair or replace Speed Queen?
Hello there, I've had my Speed Queen for around 27 years, and she's only now started to give me problems. I've got the local repairman to give me a quote and he told me the foll...
Zanussi washer Zwt71201wa pump running continuously
Hi, my 15 month old zanussi Zwt71201wa stopped draining yesterday, this was due to debris jamming pump impeller. Now that has been removed, the pump continues to run without mov...
Horrible grinding noise and vibrations during high speed spin
I have a 6 year old Lavamat 46200 (electrolux) and lately it has started making a horrible loud grinding noise and vibrations when it reaches high speed (1200 /min) spin, lastin...
Miele T1 TDB130WP
Hi all My product won’t illuminate the start/stop any idea why, it’s brand new. Many thanks N
Broken wire repair advice
Hi. I'd be very grateful if anyone can offer me some advice please. My washer (BEKO WM 74155LS) has a broken wire on the motor connection block on the washer side connector. I h...
Miele shrinking clothes - water too hot? Not hot out of machine though.
I've tried the common faults section, and the wider web but there don't appear to be answers to this question. We have a Miele paragon plus which is shrinking clothes - no matte...
New washing machine not draining.
So I have recently had a new kitchen fitted which has a larger sink and therefore the waste pipe has a shallower runaway angle after the U bend. my washing machine was connected...
BOSCH Washing machine keeps switching off after a few mins
Our BOSCH Logixx 8 washing machine (WAS32461GB/01) has recently developed a fault where it just shuts off after a few mins into a cycle. We've tried it with an empty drum and it...
Fitting new Miele base drain pump?
I've got a drain pump for my Miele W827 washing machine (non original part). It's generally very easy to fit, except the plug socket connection isn't 'keyed' like the original p...
Bosch f43 error will not clear
Hi, I have a Bosch washing machine logixx8 sensitive ( WAS28760GB/14) it shows error code F43. The Brushes were worn right down so I've replaced them. I've tried the reset seque...
Machine sucking soil in from grate
Hi there, We have a machine that has been damaged by a sudden build up of grit that has cause an un-repairable fault. Just wandering if its possible that the machines out pipe s...