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Clicking sound

I have a Bosch WFF2001 Automatic Washer and It has developed a Fault I can use the Spin Cycle on it But when I Try to set it in Motion for a full wash or a short wash the Select...

ROroland mitchellalmost 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Exxcel 8 filter cap

I can't see this answered in FAQs. I am trying to get the filter open on my Bosch Exxcel 8 / WAQ28461GB. I have checked various online resources but none of them seem to match o...

AAAannddyyalmost 10 years ago
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Hoover

Broken drum lifter in Hoover OPH616-80

How can I replace a drum paddle in Hoover OPH616-80 ? There is one retaining srew to the front of the washing machine that holds it but I don't know how to undo the screw. I've...

MAmattalmost 10 years ago
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Beko

Beko ECO WMB 8 Not draining

Hello, We have a Beko ECO WMB 81445LW that is about two and a half years old. It has stopped draining. I have checked the filter and taken apart the motor and there are no block...

PApaddyalmost 10 years ago
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Heater Element keeps getting caked with fluff and gunge and fusing

Hi 3 months ago we bought a Samsung Ecobubble, which worked fine until last week when it developed a fault where it would run normally for a few minutes then trip the power to a...

SQsqueakymousealmost 10 years ago

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Washing powder tray not fully emptying

Hi, Basically the Washing Powder tray is not fully emptying. Ive tried different amounts of powder etc but no difference. I have noticed that there seems to be a little pool of...

LELeroyjalmost 10 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung WA80N3

Hello, i was looking for a board for replacement on a Samsung WA80N3 washer, but i tried looking for its parts and on the samsung website the model number doesnt even exist; am...

JGjganemalmost 10 years ago
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I need a washing machine with a smaller width

I've just bought my first house and I'm trying to find a washing machine that will fit the space i have. The measurements are 23 inches width, 22 inches depth and 34 inches in h...

TATasalmost 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

Widl126 uk .bin file required

Can any body help me with the correct file for this machine? The washing machine side is ok but locks up when asked to tumble dry.The machine is cold fill only. Kind Regards steve

STstephenjamesalmost 10 years ago
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AEG

How to get into a AEG Lavamat

Ok, had I found this site earlier, I might have seen the warning notes and avoided this problem - my mistake :-( I have a AEG L14850. I took the entire door off in order to repl...

NENemo2000almost 10 years ago

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Beko

Beko WM6133S drum not turning when loaded but turns when empty

Hi I have a Beko WM6133s when I load the machine and turn it on the drum does not turn but if i unload the machine then turn it on the drum works any idea what could be wrong or...

MAmanukalmost 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

Height reduction kits for washer

How can I find out which washer on the market can be fitted with a height reduction kit? They all seem to have a height of 85cm, and I need to reduce it to a maximum of 83cm. Wo...

JPJPHalmost 10 years ago
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Beko

Please help! Beko WM74145W

Hi everyone, Please can anyone offer some advice on a problem we have with a Beko WM74145W. Whenever we press the start button to begin the cycle it just pauses for a second the...

SCScoey1001almost 10 years ago
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LG

LG f1443kd drain pump replacement

This isn't so much a question as a repair report, hope that's appropriate. I've spent the last couple of days exploring this machine which was making a very rough buzzing noise....

MAMancSkialmost 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

Whirpool AWM5145 not spinning at full speed

This is a fairly old machine 10 or 11 years or so, and I've managed to keep it going quite successfully until recently, when it developed a fault in the spin cycle, it would not...

DADaveyalmost 10 years ago

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Siemens

Help needed for Siemens IQ500 WM16W950GB

Hi, recently purchased a Siemens IQ500 WM16W950GB washing machine. Used it on Saturday for 1st time, dried the rubber seal and tray, and let it ventilate for a while and then cl...

BBBB8almost 10 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover washing machine stops

Hi, we have a Hoover top load machine. Sometimes it will stop during the wash program but the timer dial keeps going. I turn it off at the dial and open the lid and then go back...

CHchris harrisonalmost 10 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit IWB 71250 Washing Machine

Hello, my machine starts, fills with water, then stops. You can hear it clicking... but then nothing. It had been working perfectly up until today. Any ideas at all please?

KEKezzaalmost 10 years ago
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Washing Machines
Hotpoint

Hotpoint wm52 bearing seal

Hi I have fitted new bearings and spider but whitch way around should the seal go when looking down into the plastic drum should the spring in the seal face the bearing or face...

PRPredatoralmost 10 years ago
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Miele

Waterproof System. in the Miele W19 wps Washing Machine

Can this be safely removed and replaced with a regular hose? Miele are very reluctant to countenance this but will not provide me with technical information without a call out....

GEgeordiefalmost 10 years ago

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