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Long lasting washing machine

If a manufacturer brought out a washing machine with a lifetime (or 15 year) warranty on all parts and labour charges (and if it couldn't be repaired a no quibble replacement of...

ANandyr12345•about 9 years ago
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Spinning problem

Lg direct drive washing machine 11yrs old. It spins then gets stuck and then spins again and makes a grinding noise then gets stuck and the drum shudders trying to spin this con...

KIKim•about 9 years ago
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WMF760p

Hi My hotpoint Aquarius Wmf760p washer seems to have developed some timer problems. When we put it on a fast wash the timer starts running down from 43 mins it counts down corre...

STStephen67•about 9 years ago
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LG

LG WASHER CUTS OUT

Hi I have a LG washing machine F1443kds which keeps cutting out on power its error code is PF (power failure) it takes a few mins after switching off before it comes back on but...

THThermoman•about 9 years ago
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wmfug942 F08

Hi, first post on this forum, Im after some advice.I have a Hotpoint WMFUG 942, its only 18 months old and I now have a Fault 08. I have contacted currys who I purchased the mac...

BEbezzy•about 9 years ago

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Stuck with 1 min remaining

Hi all I have a siemans iq300 washingle machine. If I use any other programme than the 15 min one .the machine just continues on its rise cycle .with 1 min showing .model number...

TOTony g•about 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch won't spin after replacing carbon brushes

I replaced the carbon brushes on my bosch washing machine yesterday, and now it won't spin. I think I may have broken off the small metal holding bit that the end of the brush s...

BVbverduijn•about 9 years ago
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How to soak cottons in washing machine?

Hi everyone We've just bought the above model washing machine, and I find the User Manual to be less than user friendly. We want to soak soiled cottons in the machine, but I can...

DADannyO•about 9 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WMA0743

We are having issues with this machine leaving the clothes smelling musty or damp. We have also noticed that when using a wool wash the clothes don't seem to be wet when they co...

STStevecjc•about 9 years ago
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toxic washer help!

Hello I have a strange problem that I don't understand and neither did my local washer repair guy. When a wash is on the washer fumigates the whole house with soapy salty toxic...

BRBrowl•about 9 years ago

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Beko

Beko WM74165W - Turns off once it fills with water

Hi I have a Beko WM74165W washing machine. It's about 18 months old so 6 months outside the warranty period. Its has been a great machine these past 18 months, definitely one I...

GAGazz57•about 9 years ago
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Ken

I have a Beko washing machine no WM5120W. My problem is it starts to spin then stops I did the test and all lights lit up second test ok spin test started then stopped I have ch...

KEKen Wolf•about 9 years ago
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Need a trusted new washing machine

Heya! I'm looking to buy a new washing machine and really don't know which one to get. I inherited my last one from a family member so didn't have much choice, so now that I do...

FTFTaylor•about 9 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit PWE91472WUK Problem

Hi everyone Really hope someone can help me. I have an Indesit PWE91472WUK washing machine, it has served my very very well in the years I've had it. The first time I encountere...

UMUmy786•over 9 years ago
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LG

LG rotor Bolt Scraping after replacement

Hi all. First post, I hope someone can help. I replaced the bearings on my LG washer yesterday. Great! Ran smooth on an initial test. Put a load in and came back to a scraping n...

YOYouthGang•over 9 years ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux washer klanking noise, wondering cause before tossing/repairing.

Hi. So iv got an Electrolux 148420w washing machine. Its been a solid worker but suddenly I had issues. Filled it with a small load of clothes but I notised an clank from time t...

MAmaraxion•over 9 years ago
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WML520p UK Switch Mode Controller

Hi, My WML520p UK has the following controller; 09121500977700 The 5v(?) switch mode has died.The PWM current ctroller has blown its front off. THis is the small 8 pin dil IC pa...

KBkbs•over 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch exxcel 7 water hammer

I have a Bosch Exxcel 7 washer that has started causing a water hammer on the final spin cycle. This started after I changed the brushes so may be because something got disturbe...

GNgNick•over 9 years ago
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Bosch

BOSCH Classixx 1000 - PSU Fault

Hi. My Bosch Classixx 1000 has been a solid performer for nearly 20 years. But, it's now developed a fault. it's clear that it's a PSU problem on the main board caused by water...

RIrichard3226•over 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

washing machines Noisy pumps even on Brand new washing machines

I wonder why in this day and age manufacturers are still using noisy pumps on their washing machines (especially noisy/growl'y at the end when there is no more water to pump out...

ANandyr12345•over 9 years ago

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