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Hotpoint
BAAsked by Bargeman

Hotpoint WF561P Washing machine refuses to spin up to speed

We have a Hotpoint WF561P Washing machine. It completes a wash cycle normally then refuses to spin up to speed. I have: Checked the pump for blockages - the pump discharges norm...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
JAAsked by JayChi

My Samsung Washing Machine Shakes instead of spinning

I have contacted Samsung help center which they sent a technician who charged me 40 usd just to check and later took to the shop and told me PCB and Wiring harness needs replaci...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
ATAsked by ataenter

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...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by ataenter
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Hotpoint
ANAsked by AndyC

Hotpoint Wdl 540 G - Soap Drawer Removal

The Hotpoint manual provides guidance and a diagram for removing the detergent dispenser tray, which says to lift up and pull forward.. I've not seen one of this type before, in...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Dee
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BEAsked by BennettRVN

Washing machine with 60 degree quick wash

I am looking for a domestic washing machine that does a 60 degree quick wash (60 minutes) but can’t find this information in the specifications on any of the appliance websites....

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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JUAsked by June333

Error Code E03

We keep getting an E03 code, and we have checked for blockages in the filter, drain pump and drainage pipe. If the washing machine isn't used for a few days, it works perfectly...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
ANAsked by AndyK

Beko WMB714422W - keeps filling with water but stops when turned off

Hi, My washing machine keeps filling with water when on any program including spin and drain. On a wash cycle it will fill up and then drain and end the cycle early without goin...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Jocelyn
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COAsked by cool4cats

Washer tripping

I have a Beko washing machine and it's about 9 years old. Just recently the pause/cancel button has been very hit and miss as to whether it works or not, but other than than the...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
TAAsked by tathagat

LG washing machine WD16223FD shock absorbers

Hello there, I recently replaced the bearings on the tub of my LG WD16223FD. After putting everything back I realized that one of the shock absorber is pressed completely down a...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
GEAsked by genesis

Hotpoint washing machine dead BHWM129 (UK)/1

Hi I have a Hotpoint washing machine BHWM129 (UK)/1 and it is completely dead. The no any led indication on the front panel. I checked the wall socket and and it is ok. Please l...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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PLAsked by Plett4128

Noisy drying cycles

I have a hopoint fdd9640 washer dryer. It washes OK no problems but when on any drying cycle it makes a start stop noise every few seconds from the powder/liquid tray. I can hea...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
KEAsked by KennyT

Indesit EWD71452W washer won't empty water

Machine is 6 months old. Filter had a very very small amount of fluff but otherwise clear. Impellor turns fine. Removed sump and no sign of any blockage from drum to pump. Swapp...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Servis
CHAsked by chrisbee

wilkins Servis model S MK15 Info needed

Hello every one I am new to your forum, Could some one help with any service info for my Wilkins Servis model S mk15, I purchased the machine a few months ago for my mother to u...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Dave C
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DAAsked by Daveb

WMI71641 ignoring Start/Pause/Cancel button

HI, We have a less than 2 year old Beko WMI71641 washing machine that has developed a strange attitude. If one starts a wash and you immediately realise that you have the settin...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Daveb
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NIAsked by Nini

Drum springs

So my washer was on other night heard a big bang flooded kitchen took back off to investigate looks like the spring that holds the drum up has ripped through plastic support is...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
VMAsked by vicki march

Bosch Maxx Classic shorts out mid-wash

My machine spins and pumps water in and out just fine but shorts out on wash cycle agter a few minutes. Any clues please?

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
SHAsked by shlg2

Losing Faith In Miele's Guarantees

I have to say I am losing faith in Miele's guarantee that they will be able to keep machines going for 20 years. Here's my story. In 1994 I bought a Miele washer dryer for £1100...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
SPAsked by spirallingspiral

Bosch - Weird sound and smoke.

Hello all, My four year old bosch washing machine started acting weird just two days back. During the spin session it started spinning faster than usual while making weird noise...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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TOAsked by tony359

in-wash temperature sensor reading

Hi all - I kind of remember reading about a service feature on my AEG washer where I could display the actual temperature sensor reading on the display while running a normal wa...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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PPAsked by ppeetteerr

Which is best overall washing machine 2019

Hello, i am looking to purchase a new front loader washing machine and need to know which is overall best with regards to all the following: quietist spin cycle quietist wash cy...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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