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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WMFUG742 beeping

Hi, my washing machine bleeps intermittently through the cycle. Any help would be appreciated.

FUFunter•almost 9 years ago
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Beko

door sensor problem Beko WMA 520 S

There is a similar post about a machine that refuses to start. After some experimentation I found that my Beko WMA 520 S was not detecting that the door was closed. If I push ag...

NInigeldodd•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Water entering drum when not on

Our washing machine keeps filling with water, even when not on. Not sure if the filling is linked to the dishwasher or not. It did flash and beep H2O. I’m assuming it figured th...

DIDiane•almost 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WVG30461GB/01 won't lock and start

Hello, It is my first post here, and I hope I will find some help about this matter. I have this washing machine Bosch WVG30461GB, which started acting up a while back. So I'd c...

GEGeorges•almost 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

KENWOOD - K714WM14 Waste pipe

Hi, recently we have been having issues with our washing machine draining. I've checked the filter and that was clean. The next thing I checked was the waste pipe that fixes on...

SOsonordrummer•almost 9 years ago

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Classixx 1200 Pump Cap Stuck

Hi The pump cap on my Bosch Classixx 1200 Express is stuck: I tried to use a mole-wrench to open it, but the plastic handle has started to break up. Do you have any suggestions...

BAbarrie2017•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Rubber seal keeps going wavey at bottom

hi i have a beko wm8120w washine machine it is 7 months old so it is under the 1 year garntee i am awating for an engineer to come out for a second time to replace the rubber se...

FIfiona s•about 9 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint HVl211 Washing Machine Won't Start Any Cycle

Hello all and thanks for any help in advance! So the Hotpoint HVL211 front loading washing machine in the house I rent broke down at the beginning of a 30 degree wash about 2 we...

PApahqman•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Broken seal found inside drum after wash cycle

Hi I put on some towels to wash and when I got them out, I found the attached rubber seal (looks like one) inside the drum. I don't know where items come from on the machine, an...

JAJames_carter1981•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing comes out rough like sandpaper

Hi having had my bosh w/m for about 3 yrs over the last 18 months all items washed are rough . Towels feel like sandpaper . Have tried various powders , gels etc ,conditioners i...

KAKate•about 9 years ago

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Beko

Beko Machine program wont start

Hi I own a Bekko 71442W Excellence The program is set at quick wash and wont start the start button is flashing but the machine won't start when you press it? I have since sourc...

MRMrs Pettigrew•about 9 years ago
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AEG

AEG Lavamat 68480 not working

AEG lavamat 68480 FL less than 11 months old. Failed to spin properly and now won't work as unable to reset control panel which keeps displaying previous programme with time rem...

GOgordiegem•about 9 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover Washing Machine problems

Hi there, I've had my washing machine over 2 years without any problems until I came back from a couple days away. The washing machine appeared to be powered on (not on a cycle)...

THThatchefguy•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Picking Between Used Brands

Hey everyone, due to some unfortunate circumstance I am out one washing machine and the insurance will not cover anything. Currently I am looking through some used washing machi...

WAWashingandCooking•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines
Bosch

no heat Bosch WVH28420EU, no heat.

Our washing machine stopped heating the water and heating the dry cycle. It does all the cycles, wash and dry but there's no heat at all. I've bought new heater and thermometer,...

KUKungSchtefan•about 9 years ago

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Beko

Beko adding water at cycle end

I have a Beko At the end of the cycle after the spin, it adds water, drains. Adds water, drains adds water again and drains again. It leaves a pool of water in the bottom of the...

SASam D•about 9 years ago
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Beko

Beko washer noisy, newish machine

Hi, this is my daughters washing machine that she bought in May of this year, she tells me it has been noisy from the day she got it, I'm wondering if it might have a faulty sho...

DADavey•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko Not Spinning When Loaded

Hi all, I have a fairly old Beko machine that completes the fast spin & drain cycle when empty, but will not do it when there's any washing in. It also sounds very laboured when...

MEmentalmycroft•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko adding water at the end of the cycle

We have a beko wmb 81641 lc At the end of the cycle after the spin it adds water to the drum, drains some. Adds water, drains some and adds water again. It adds more than it dra...

SASam D•about 9 years ago
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Washing Machines
LG

LG Motor overheats and smells

Hi I have an LG WD-80481TP that have served me well for the past 9 years without any problems. Yesterday during a regular wash cycle we noticed a burning smell so we stopped the...

WHWhiteRider•about 9 years ago

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