Washing Machine Repair Forum
Front and top loaders that won't spin, drain, fill or finish a cycle — plus error codes, bearings and pumps.
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Miele W3204 washing machine won't heat up - error F10
Hi, my Miele washing machine, model W3204, won't heat up water. I put a new heating element in it about two years ago, then about a year ago it stopped heating the water again....
Pasty stains after washing - problem.
We have a Miele Edition 111 W5872 and it will be 10 years old this month. We brought it from new and have had the 10 years back-up insurance too. It's definitely a quality machi...
JLWM1417 drum not rotating in wash
Hello, I have a John Lewis 1417 machine that started to make a strange noise and then the drum stopped. The machine still 'works' in that I can select a programme it can fill an...
Siphon problem or has the machine been moved too much?
Model Candy aquamatic tempo approx 2018. I recently moved into an old apartment where the bathroom renovation is scheduled to be in 2024 and ever since I moved, making the washi...
Bosch 1400rpm (2009) door won't open
When trying to open the door the catch gave way but door didn't open. I waited as usual on the end of cycle time delay before opening. The door catch isn't broken but won't push...
Bosch Series 8 weird noises
Hi My washing machine started making these weird noises when running a cycle, and it is also doesn't wring very well Please see the attached video for the noise. Thanks! WhatsAp...
My washing machine front panel is out of alignment
I washed a single sleeping bag recently and the machine started leaking. I have washed this several times as I use it to sit on the lawn. I notice that the front panel is not in...
Slime from clothes on inner drum
Hi Every time i wash my bed sheets the film of oil etc from the sheets sticks all over the washing machines inner drum leaving a stickiness same goes for towels as well. I have...
Sparks from Miele W1 WKC130
Hi, The washing machine has visible sparks (and hot metal smell) during spin cycle, appearing to come from the bottom front of the drum. The inner drum is not concentric with th...
My washing machine has stopped spinning properly
Hello all, My Samsung model WD13J7 has stopped spinning properly. I have replaced the four shock absorbers (1 was completely shot, 3 seemed not too bad) but it still keeps stopp...
New indesit washing machine not taking fabric conditioner.
Hi, not sure if I'm just being thick. Purchased a new indesit washing machine a few days ago, I've tried a number of different wash cycles but the machine never takes the fabric...
What are the differences between 'Pre-Wash Cotton' and 'COTTON ECO 60°' on a Montpelier MW600IP?
Hello, I wrote to the company asking this more than a fortnight ago and have not had a response. The manual says: Washing Temperature: both 60° Max Dry Laundry Amount: both 6kg...
Samsung EcoBubble (WW80J5555FX) - AC error and power issue
Wondering if any can help on the following: My Samsung washing machine flashed up with an "AC" error code yesterday - manual tells me "check communication between the main and s...
Remove drum paddle of indesit washer
I'm having trouble finding the release clasp of the drum paddle of an indesit iwdc6125. Any ideas of which hole it's under or if it's a different method for this type?
Hotpoint Washing Machine spins but rubs
Hotpoint Washing Machine WMFUG742G spins however it rubs at two particular points. Does this both while running on cycle or when turned by hand. Machine seems level however have...
Hoover VT 814D21-80 not working
Hi all, I'm having an issue with a Hoover VT 814D21-80. The machine has stopped working, there is nothing showing on the display and none of the lights light up. It beeps as you...
Bosch Logixx 9 Varioperfect washing machine sometimes stops during a programme
Bosch Logixx 9 Varioperfect washing machine sometimes stops during a programme with nothing on the display and no lights on the buttons. Pressing a button has no effect but usua...
Scratching noise top right of drum Beko WDIR7543101
Hi there, My Beko Washer Dryer WDIR7543101 has started making a scratching noise when I turn the drum round by hand. The sound is coming from the top right hand side of the drum...
Beko strange noise, not draining
My Beko machine is making a lot of noise when trying to empty the drum. I've followed troubleshooting so emptied the filter and the propeller spins freely, checked the waste pip...
Bleep from Hotpoint Washing machine
Reading on from various other posts, here is my situation so others can make a comparison. I have a Hotpoint Washing Machine just under 2 years old. For the first 18 months is w...