Washing Machine Repair Forum
Front and top loaders that won't spin, drain, fill or finish a cycle - plus error codes, bearings and pumps.
Recent Questions
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...
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...
BEKO WMB61431S (E17) and (E18) error codes
Hi, I have the above washing machine which appears to be misbehaving, as its stuck in limp-mode and will not operate any wash cycles. On turning the dial, so that the machine co...
Hoover Dynamic Next - Filter filling
Morning all, apologies if posted in the wrong place. I have a Hoover Dynamic Next 7kg washer, model number DXC4C47B1 I think. We had some odd smells coming from our washing so I...
Belo wm5101w water doesn't stop
Hi, hope you can help. I've read the troubleshooting but I'm not sure if I'm competent enough to try a fix. We moved homes a few streets away and now my beko wm5101w starts fill...
ISE 10 Repairer in Northamptonshire
Hiya all , I have an ISE1606W bought in 2009 with persistent F1 and F3 fault. I've checked the trap. The local company I bought it through are no longer trading and I understand...
Zanussi ZWD12270W heater element replacement
Hi all, Hoping someone can help me out here, I have above washer dryer, got the error code ED4 so I bought the replacement part, a new heater element, however after taking the t...
Indesit IWC6105, What do the flashing lights mean?
we have an indesit washing machine IWC6105, unsure how old it is. all the lights on the top row are flashing green and the start/pause light is flashing amber. The only other li...
Whirlpool AWM 1200 (2002) sometimes not draining after washing
We have a Whirlpool AWM 1200/1 (released around 2002). Around 1 in 10 washes, the water is removed from the drum but the clothes are very wet and heavy. We have to pop it on the...
Need ideas
I've had this washer since it was new 22 years ago, it has been a very good appliance. It doesn't have all those unneeded options, it just washes clothes. A few weeks ago I star...
How Is Energy Consumption Measured?
Hi All, How are the energy ratings of washing machines calculated? Are readings taken across a whole cycle? Are they based on consumption of energy per minute? It struck me that...
Liquid Vs. Powder & Bio Vs Non-Bio - Which Is Better?
Hello all, Firstly, Andy, this is really a great site with some fantastic information - bravo! . Now, the great debate between powders and liquids - a personal annoyance of mine...
Hoover dyn8144 d1x
Hi I'm having trouble..the machine pumps out once then flashes code 03 I've just tested the current on the pump and that's fine so not sure what else it could be..please help..w...
LG Washing Machine Leaking from drawer (but clean)
Hi, Wondered if you could help, the washing machine is leaking quite bit of water, looks like when it drains from the drawer. We had it all out checked the pipe is clear etc and...
Indesit IWDE 126
The indesit washer ran a cycle and the door is stuck closed. I have ran another spin and drain but there doesn't seem to be any water inside the washer but the door is stuck clo...
Indesit Wib111 will not drain
Hi my indesit WIB111 will not drain I have changed the pump and cleaned the sump hose and cleared all foreign objects from filter checked kitchen drain and will still not empty,...
Can I buy a compact washing machine no wider than 500m?
Hi All, I am looking for a washer/dryer that is no wider than 500m - Any suggestions? Thanks!
BECO WM5120 frozen
Hi, got a BECO WM5120w and it starts cycle, fills with water then stops, door is locked. Start/pause light is on, quick wash light is on and wash light is on. Can see some water...
BOSCH MaXX: pump impelller detached
Hi. My friend's BOSCH MaXX washer will not drain. I've discovered that the pump impeller has become detached. Can this impeller be re-attached? And if so, how? Thanks.
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...