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Beko

Beko WM74135W washing machine won't turn or spin

Hello, I've recently got a fault with my washing machine which I believe was my own error overloading it. It won't turn or spin I've read some other posts and I've checked the b...

STstathieabout 10 years ago
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LG

LG FH4U2VCN2 - New washing machine making noise as drum spins to full rpm

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but my brand new LG FH4U2VCN2 washing machine makes a squeaking/scraping noise as the drum starts to spin then stops as the rpm contin...

DAdanmcfarlane9about 10 years ago
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Beko

Beko WME 8227W

My machine stops mid cycle and the rinse symbol flashes. I've drained it, cleared out filters. It spins ok and finishes that. It rinses ok if just on a rinse. The problem seems...

WEWendyabout 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Liberator Wanted

Hi all, I know that this is an unorthodox topic but I'm a vintage appliance enthusiast and I'm looking for a couple of vintage Hotpoint washing machines from the 1970s for my di...

SUsupermaticjamesabout 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFG 2420 motor removal

Hi, Newbie here. My washer stopped working today. Filled with water but then drum doesn't turn. It drains ok. Tried various programs even just spin after I'd drained it but drum...

DIdigger279about 10 years ago

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Hotpoint Aquarius W960 - Occasional Squeak

Hey guys, I've just signed up in desperation of some help so I will apologise in advance for coming here looking for something straight of but after reading parts of the forum I...

COColdpointabout 10 years ago
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Burnt connection - safe & how to repair?

Hi, My Mum has an old Indesit WIL 103 and told me that the machine was making funny noises. It turns out that one of the plastic pins connecting the shock absorber piston to the...

THThingumeebobabout 10 years ago
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Hoover

Hoover W/M trips electric

Hi, hope someone may be able to help me.. yesterday my washing machine would not spin or turn. Today I removed the motor and checked the brushes. They look to be in good order a...

DEdeeman47about 10 years ago
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Leaking from waste water pipe at u-bend under sink

I have a slight leak from my waste pipe connection under the sink. The previous homeowner installed the kitchen and the pipes are different to what I've seen before. There is a...

LUlucyabout 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch WFO2467GB/15 - Drum starts with no water

Hello all, help needed! In my infinite wisdom, and against the advice (and tutting) of both wife and mother in law, I decided to take on a repair of our washing machine that req...

IAIan Babout 10 years ago

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Bosch

Bosch WVT1260 steaming

Our Bosch WVT1260 GB01 is steaming out of the soap drawer during the drying cycle. I have checked and cold water is coming into the condenser, and the fan is working. I did get...

MAmartfoxyabout 10 years ago
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Washing machine sometimes leaves small puddle of water on floor

I have a Hotpoint WMFUG 842 about 1 year old. Most of the time it is absolutely fine but on the odd occasion there is a small puddle of water on the floor which occurs towards t...

GAgav1977about 10 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Mains Suppressor Bypass

Hi, I have a blown suppressor on my Bosch washing machine. Problem is I am in rural France so getting a new part is going to take a while. I assume I can bypass the suppressor b...

PHph1011about 10 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit WIL123S no power

Worked yesterday now today there is no power, it's as if no power is going in but I know that the plug fuse and switch fuse are both ok. opened up and had a look, the door lock...

HUHughabout 10 years ago
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All of the cycles seem to be really long

Hello, I wondered if you could help me. I have just purchased the Hotpoint WMAQF621 washing machine and I am having trouble finding a suitable cycle. All of the cycles seem to b...

SOsophiepritchardabout 10 years ago

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AQ113F497IUK Drum issue

Hi. I have a <2year old Hot[oint AQ113F497IUK which I have been very happy with. Wife loves it for the 11kg load, with three teenagers. However it recently started knocking when...

ROrobsavagex5about 10 years ago
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Should retailer have to prove damage caused by coin?

Hi, five week old machine flooded. On checking inner drum, obvious upward dents. On checking under the machine, two holes can be seen in the plastic outer drum. Now having read...

KAKaishasdadabout 10 years ago
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Beko

Beko do not end cycles

Hi I have problem with my Beko washer. When I start cycle and cycle is going to end my washer is draining water, but not ending cycle but start filling water again and again. I'...

YAyazpidabout 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint WML730 Aquarius won't start programme

Afternoon, Our Hotpoint WML730 Aquarius washing machine started making a noise during the spin cycle yesterday, this coincides with 'grit' appearing in our water, whether it's r...

NInickking360about 10 years ago
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AEG

AEG 70530 Lavomat - leaks on every wash

Has anyone had the same problem with the AEG Lavomat model 70530 OKO update model, where it always leaks towards the end of each wash? Trying to isolate exactly where the leak i...

ALalpineherosabout 10 years ago

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