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Hotpoint

Hotpoint BWD129 door light flashing with no error lights

Hi, I have a BWD129 and the door lock light is flashing, the machine won't start. There are no other lights flashing. I've checked the drainage, emptied out the filter (nothing...

WOWoollyhatover 9 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung won't fill up enough

Have a Samsung Model WA48H7400AW. Every load I do, it just don't seem to fill enough with water. Top of clothes are exposed. Been like that since day 1. Had it about 4 months. T...

STStartexover 9 years ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi ZKG7125 - Door stuck and premature ending of drying cycles

Hi, I have a Zanussi ZKG7125. I have 2 issues, one which is bearable but the second happened this morning which needs immediate attention. Firstly on a drying cycle the machine...

HAHarry_1over 9 years ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux EWD1214 Drum turning intermittently during program

I have an Electrolux EWD1214 washer/dryer. The drum seems rotate ok and will then sudeenly only do quarter of half a turn anti clockwise and no clockwise turn. It will then move...

KUKuju2over 9 years ago
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Svan machine repair

Hi, I have a svan machine approx two years old and need to replace the filter screw at the bottom but have got no joy from the manufacturer are they all standard thread and dime...

KAkayteover 9 years ago

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Beko

BEKO WMX86231W diagnostic tests

Hi folks, Had a problem with my Beko and managed to find out (by trial and error), how to get into diagnostic mode. First make sure door is closed, then holding the SPIN button...

CAcap1over 9 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit xwa81682xwuk 1600rpm Gets stuck on heavy items

Had this machine since mid 2015, Indesit 1600 rpm 9kg machine, worked fine until washer stopped working two weeks ago with all lights flickering and wouldn't drain out, I unbloc...

STStevefover 9 years ago
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Samsung

No juice to Drain pump on Samsung WD8704RJA

Hi there, long time browser, first time poster here. My trusty Samsung WD8740RJA finally developed a fault yesterday (error code 5E, drain problem) and being a bit of an amateur...

STStirlingSteveover 9 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch won't drain on programmes

My Bosch excel 7 washing machine is flagging up E18 which is supposedly a blocked pump, I've made sure it's clear at the impeller end/filter and the sink end, it won't drain on...

I8I800daveover 9 years ago
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Miele

miele w524. is it worth fixing? clues?

Hi. I'm trying to decide if our miele has just died or if it's possible to ressurect. Symptoms: Flashing and banging occasionally. As soon as we identified the washing machine w...

MImieleuserover 9 years ago

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Samsung

samsung ecobubble error indication

I have a ecobubble washing machine. It gives me following sign which I can not understand and it does not turn off automatically as it was used to be. Instead it keep blinking t...

RURuwanthaover 9 years ago
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LG

LG F1247TD5 noise - pump?

Hi There, Our washing machine over the last few months has developed a noise - it sounds like it's the pump but before I pull it apart, are you able to help diagnose this proper...

GOgoaten2000over 9 years ago
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Miele

Miele PW6055 Supervisor Code lock out.

I purchased a Miele PW6055 on the used market a few months ago, the problem with it is the previous owner has forgotten what the supervisor code ( usually 000 ) is, and it will...

WAWayne Cover 9 years ago
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Electra W1249CF2W Extremely Loud Vibration

Hi, We had a new Electra W1249CF2W washing machine in October, and over the past month or so, it has gradually developed a very loud vibration noise. The noise only occurs when...

MAmarne323over 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Something stops the power

My Zanussi essential 1400 looked like it was dead, but I checked the fuse and socket - both OK. I opened the top (with power off), and traced the power lead in to the PCB box. I...

STSteve Fover 9 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit IWDC6125(UK)

Hi! We've just moved into a new build flat which has an Indesit IWDC6125(UK) washer dryer. We were trying to run a cycle first before we used it but it doesn't seem to be workin...

MYMythmakerover 9 years ago
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Candy

Candy GVW1585TC3W won't stop draining

Hi guys, As above the machine seems to be stuck on drain. The pump continually runs even though there's no water left in the system. I've checked the filter and that's fine. I'v...

TUtungmeisterover 9 years ago
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What's wrong with my machine. Very noisy

Hi i have the above model, now it is very loud on the spins. It doesn't jump or any thing. I have taken a short video of it but not sure if I can post it here ? So I am wonderin...

RERebster60over 9 years ago
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Washing Machines

Different end to waste pipe

My sons waste hose became worn our and started leaking. We have bought a replacement, however I'm confused as it has a difference at one end. The origional has a added small one...

DEDebzover 9 years ago
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washer washes OK but does no longer spin

Hi I have been reading your article Washing machine not spinning at end of cycle in detail, but I don't find the answer to my issue. Hence below detailed description of issue: I...

PLplauritzover 9 years ago

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