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Bosch
DAAsked by darrow

Bosch door removal

I need to remove the door on my Bosch WAS24466GB. Two screws hold the hinge in place. Is it safe to remove them or will nuts, or whatever is on the other side, fall inside? I wo...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
TMAsked by Tina mcnair

Indesit drum won't turn, wash or spin

Hi hopefully you can help my washing machine was working then stopped the washer fills with water the belt is ok the pump & motor works but the drum won’t turn,wash,drain or spi...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MRAsked by Mr Ra

Bosch WAQ284SOGB

Hi this is my first post so please bear with me! Was recrntly given a 2 year old fully working bosch WAQ284SOGB machine I transported it without the transit bolts it now vibrate...

Latest reply over 7 years ago by Mr Ra
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Miele
MTAsked by mrs trellis

Miele Novotronic W980 WPS Washing Machine

My Miele W980 WPS washing machine is about 20 years old & was working perfectly until last weekend . I had it on timer and when I came down there were three red bars on the disp...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
ANAsked by Ann

Worn bearings bosch

I think i have worn bearings on my Bosch WAQ283S1GB as it is making alot of noise when spinning and there is alot of play in the backwards/ forwards moment of the drum. Does any...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Whirlpool
JUAsked by Julesg007

Whirlpool water level problems, error code FH

Hi all, My first post so thanks for any help I get in sorting out my problem. I have a AWM900, model variant 8570 084 15002, which is a American style washing machine which is l...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
MAAsked by malteser65

Bosch WFO2050 gone crazy

We've had this washing machine for 15 years and apart from the door seal and motor brushes, it has always worked perfectly. Lately it started behaving erratically. During the ri...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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IAAsked by IainGirling

Machine or display faulty ?

Hoover DXA48W3. Dynamic Next. Machine appears to work correctly (no error codes) but when a 59min wash is selected, part way through the cycle the temperature display drops to 2...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
ELAsked by Ellie

Askoll Pump

Hi I'm trying to fix my Indesit IWME126 which needs a replacement pump. The current (broken) pump installed is an Askoll M254 but I'm struggling to find this as a spare part for...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Ellie
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JUAsked by Julesk2510

Iwde7145

Hi I have a iwde7145 washer dryer, when ever I start a wash cycle it trips the main fusebox, was working normally then one day just blown the main fusebox I managed to reset the...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Julesk2510

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Candy
NEAsked by newbuilder

Excessive vibration on Candy GVS 148D3-80

Hi, first time poster and problem solver. The machine in question managed to tangle up the bedsheets resulting in an unbalanced load. The OH let the load continue and as a resul...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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ALAsked by Alfbdiy

bush a1249rlb door

Hello everyone, we recently purchased a bush a1249rlb, however the door is cracked and leaking water, a lot of water. Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge on what doors wi...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
EDAsked by eddiek156

Strange power/fuse issue

Our Hotpoint washing machine runs through its wash cycle fine. We then leave it to auto power off as pressing the power on/off button on the machine doesnt work. When we come to...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
LG
MRAsked by MrMatt

Direct Drive drum bearings question

I got some good help here many many years ago when the bearings went on my machine and I was looking for a replacement. I ended up with a Zanussi which eventually went too and I...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by MrMatt
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Samsung
XKAsked by Xavier Kerkhofs

Water not filling on top load Samsung SW50USP - Inlet valves and pressure switch already tested

Hi everyone, My Samsung SW50USP top load washing machine is not filling up. The water supply has enough pressure and I cleaned the filters already. I tried checking the voltage...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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PSAsked by PSS

Door locks if machine is plugged and starts only for a second

We have an Indesit IWDC6125 UK washing machine. A few days ago it kicked off the fuse on the switch board and we couldn't open the door. I have managed to open the door from ins...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
PEAsked by Pebster

Miele W2444 faults at beginning and end of wash

Hi, After solving my drain filter removal problem (https://www.washerhelp.co.uk/forums/topic/2607-miele-w2444-removing-the-drain-filter/ I now have a new set of faults 1. When I...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Samsung
FBAsked by frustrated buzzard

Samsung front load washer throws tE code

I am at wits end here folks. I don't know what to do about this washer i had to replace the back support spindle and finally got that done put the drum back together and the hea...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint
TUAsked by Tuffpro

Hotpoint Wmpf 742 not spinning out

My Hotpoint WMPF 742 stopped spinning out yesterday, It's carrying out the wash cycles, but there are no fast spins during any of the cycles. So the washing is left soaked This...

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Neff
R7Asked by R794632

NEFF 6544

I suspect that the fuse keeps blowing on startup because of a capacitor fault. I have taken the lid of the washing machine but can not see where the mother board is to be found....

Latest reply almost 8 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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