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Beko

BEKO WDX8543130W not drying

Hi I have a number of questions about this, every little bit helps Its not drying, the condenser water valve isn't operating. When its running a drying cycle there are no volts...

ALalecjamesalmost 3 years ago
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Vent mould

Hi everyone, We have had an issue with our washing machine smelling when on a dry cycle, wash has been ok, although a little bit smelly. Got round to removing the seal today to...

NAnathfoleyalmost 3 years ago
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AEG

AEG (Electrolux) Lavamat L50600 pausing mid cycle

Hi all I have a 16 year old AEG (its also badged Electrolux) L50600 Lavamat Washer which has behaved perfectly for us through constant use. A couple of years ago I changed the c...

BABazfletch3almost 3 years ago
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Bosh Serie 6, not draining

Hello, I am looking for help with Bosh Serie 6 from 2018. It doesn't drain even after cleaning of the filter and tubes. I also replaced the pump, but all pumps the old and new b...

ATAtayalmost 3 years ago
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Candy

candy rapido e20 (draining fault but washer drains fine)

hi guys as per the title i have a candy Rapido (wifi) that's just started randomly gave an e20 fault. after the usual google search i was directed to a drainage issue. i attache...

ANantwanuk2012almost 3 years ago

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Drum noise when turned by hand

Hi, my washing machine started making a loud noise while spinning this morning, in fact it wouldn't spin until it only had a half load. I've taken it out and disconnected the be...

STStevePlayfordalmost 3 years ago
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Beko

Beko WMC126W- motor problem

Motor/Engine will not drive the drum. Removed belt, motor attempts to move approx 5 mins of a clock face in each direction then a burst of speed and free runs to a stop. Removed...

BEBekokidalmost 3 years ago
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Indesit

Earth connection to motor - Indesit Innex BWE-71452-W-UK-N

Checking the drain pipe for blockage and noticed this earth isn't connected to its terminal. The machines only a couple of months old and hasn't been worked on. Should this be c...

JPjpsbalmost 3 years ago
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Whirpool washing machine stops mid cycle

Hello everyone! My Whirpool AWM 5043 – 400 washing machine randomly stops working mid cycle. If I manually then go and rotate the knob, the washing machine continues. Here you c...

BOborisalmost 3 years ago
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Hoover

hoover VTS714 D21 wont spin

Hey guys So this machine has me puzzled. it works completely fine on a cold wash! All functions (wash soon drain etc) work okay on a cold wash. Only when trying to do a warm was...

DADannyandnipperalmost 3 years ago

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Samsung

Samsung Ecobuble Washing Machine stops mid cycle

Hoping I can find someone far more knowledgable than I am here! I've been asked by my sister to look at her pride and joy Samsung WW80j5555FX washing machine as it's started to...

DEDerekHalmost 3 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint rd966j screen not working

Hi. I have a hotpoint rd966j and the lady display is not working properly, it's just orange. Can this just be replaced with an lcd display or will I have to buy the correct one...

PEPeter clarkealmost 3 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung auto dosing washing machine not dispensing softner

I have a Samsung WW10T534DAN/S1 purchased new, 2 1/2 years ago. It has stopped dispensing softner, but dispenses detergent fine. The washing machine was in storage for a year an...

DJdjstaralmost 3 years ago
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Rubber fire after replacing door seal

I replaced the door seal today on my indesit whirlpool washing machine. I used some washing up liquid on the seal when installing. When I started the machine on a cycle it start...

DUDustyMilleralmost 3 years ago
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Drying Cycle Needs Water WT2780

Currently i have the fault "Fault Water intake Open stopcock" on a pure drying cycle on a washer-dryer Miele WT2780. This is puzzling for me. Why does it need water on a drying...

JOjoseba4242about 3 years ago

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Siemens

Screen turns on but doesn't go beyond that - SIEMENS WM16S792NL WAS/DROOG

My washer drier flashes light when I turn the knob to choose a program but it doesn't go anywhere beyond that. Usually this is the light screen that shows up (see attachment) be...

TATatiana Rosaabout 3 years ago
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Softener won’t empty during cycle but will if I pull out draw and put it back in again

Had this issue intermittently with a Hoover washing machine but now it seems to be a permanent feature. The draws have been scrubbed and scrubbed, can’t see any blockage. The cy...

XAXanderXabout 3 years ago
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Miele

wet clothers Miele W5741 clothes still wet (sometimes) after wash finishes

Hi. I recently changed the gasket on my Miele W5741 and now I have noted my clothes are still wet (only sometimes) after the wash finishes. I have noted it does a spin (goes ver...

TRTrevabout 3 years ago
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Amond touch-up paint?

Hi All! Great forum!..... We have this almond and brown coloured WM51A, had it from new since before the new millenium, and like to hang onto it 'cos the colour matches the kitc...

NInicam49about 3 years ago
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Laundry machine drum stuck/wont open

Hello everyone! The drum of the laundry machine seems to be stuck on its "back" instead of the position in which i could take the laundry out(wgere the flaps are). I tried rotat...

KRkrokar93about 3 years ago

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