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CHAsked by Chlorinated

Clothes Coming Out Smelly And Mould Underneath

I have a washing machine zanussi zwg1120 only 2 years old which up until just over 2 months ago has really been giving me some problems. Initially my clothes(mainly towels) just...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by dense Mcdaid
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RAAsked by Raggito

Blockage

Hello, I've a Bosch varioperfect that's not draining. Checked the filter, removed couple hair clips and small zip but still showing e18 code, checked impeller and it's spinning...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
JAAsked by janbastin

Hoover DWTL610AIW3 serial number needed

Hi all.. Ive looked through the forum and it seems my problem is unique to me.. so please help.. I live in Spain, and have just bought a shop soiled Hoover DWTL610AIW3 washing m...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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SZAsked by sztoff

Struggling To Turn Drum During Wash Cycle

Hi, I have a 20 year old Phillips Whirlpool 997 washer-dryer, fantastic machine. Over the last few months it has been struggling to turn the drum during the wash cycle. Removing...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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MAAsked by Mags

hoses How long should washing machine hoses be?

I have been remodelling my kitchen and have just had my old washing machine reconnected in it's new position by a plumber. I decided to try using the dryer for the first time in...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Bosch
LAAsked by Laury

Bosch Exxcel not drying

Hi, I've found this forum to be very helpful in my ongoing washer/dryer saga. I've read a number of threads and an article directly related to the problem and worked through the...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
GMAsked by gman

Beko wm5100w left drawer keeps filling

Hi Machine keeps pumping water through left draw as soon as u start programme even the spin/drain programme and still at the end of a cycle any help please

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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NRAsked by NRHGL

How much detergent should I use?

Hi After recently noticing extra suds in my wash, I'm wondering if I'm dosing my detergent correctly. My detergent's dosage instructions give two measurements, based on soiling,...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by NRHGL
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LG
MTAsked by Mr Tea

LG F1447TD5 Started walking + noise

I've had an LG direct drive washer for approx 5 years and it has been happy until now. Recently it has started trying to break free and is wandering about round the kitchen. The...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
DYAsked by Dr Shiva Yash

Miele W929 leaking - drain hose

Hello and thanks for adding me to this forum. This is my first post. I have an elderly but beloved Miele W929WPS machine. I've serviced it a few times over the years but its bee...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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JOAsked by jon

Double Quilt

after reading all the previous comments I wish I had just put my quilt in the laundrette or bath but NO I putba king size quilt in a 6kg Candy washing machine yesterday and I st...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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WAAsked by WashingMachine23

Can I replace the feet on my machine?

Hello everyone, I am looking to replace the feet of my washing machine as they seem to have worn down over the years. This has caused excessive vibrations when the machine is in...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LMAsked by Luke Mitchell

Drum excessive banging when slowing after fast spin

My drum is moving excessively especially when it slows down after a fast spin. I have looked and I think it is most likely the shock absorbers. I am not sure how much play there...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Bosch
IAAsked by Ianb2007

Bosch Logixx 7 - WIS28440GB Integrated

Hi, I have a Bosch Logixx 7 - WIS28440GB Integrated which is approx 7 years old and only used a couple of times every weekend so would say its done approx 800 washes in its life...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Ianb2007
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Bosch
MIAsked by Mike

Bosch WAE24167GB - turns off during a particular cycle

Yesterday my Bosch WAE24167GB washing machine turned off during the 2hr long 30 degree wash cycle. It is 5 months old and hasn't had any problems before. After about 30 minutes...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Hotpoint
SDAsked by Stevie d

Hotpoint WT741 1400 spin timer erratic

hello all. im steve new to the forum today,and am a fully qualified electronics engineer,with a background in digital and analog,have repaired/restored rebuilt vintage music amp...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
JIAsked by JIMH

PROGRAM A HOOVER VISIONHD 41026072 ECU

Hi I've just replaced the main PCB 41026072 in a hoover vision hd 8kg washer with a like for like unit (although a Candy) im getting a E15 error code , i guess it is because the...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Candy
MOAsked by motsons

Candy GO FS 262 won't spin

Hi All I changed the brushes on a Grand O 6kg washing machine. But, the machine won't spin. Fault Code 8 flashes. Not sure how to procede... I've checked the wiring to to block...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
A7Asked by Abe 7171

INDESIT IWDE7145 Program s changed

Hi, my trusty Indesit has had a recent problem. I usually use wash cycle 3 and that takes 1 hour and 24 minutes, however all of a sudden the time shown is 2 hours and 21 and it...

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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HTAsked by Hoover vision tech

Washing machine doesn't finish wash

Hi I have a Hoover vision tech, it start of washing then quarter way through it stops and says E16. Is it possible if u tell me what's wrong with washing machine

Latest reply almost 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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