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Bosch

Bosch Heating Water?

I think our Bosch Classixx 1000 Express might not be heating the water because the washing is coming out stone cold even after a 60 deg. wash. I'm sure it used to feel slightly...

CACazzietover 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius Wdf740 Fault

Hi, my washing machine has stopped working.No codes are showing to hel me identify the problem but looks like the drum won't spin. I have tried turning machine on/off and checke...

GAGaxy2005over 10 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Supermatic 1400 Twin Tub

Hi, I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season in good health! Very luckily and by the skin of my teeth, I got this very lovely Hotpoint Supermatic 1400 from 1961. I'm still...

SUsupermaticjamesover 10 years ago
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Washing Machines

Do I Need To Reset

Folks, Hi, I'm new to this forum... thanks for any help! I've just heard about a fault with my sister's Indesit washing machine. I haven't yet seen it, and don't even know the m...

SIsimsyover 10 years ago
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Beko

Beko Wm5100W Slow/low Water Fill

Hi folks, hope you can offer a bit of advice. I've had a wee look around and the advice seems pretty good in here! I've got a washing machine that almost lets no water in the dr...

MRmrbeatnikalmost 11 years ago

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Stops Mid Cycle

We bought a Samsung WA48H7400A and trying to figure out what we are doing wrong. Occasionally, the load will get to spin cycle and will sit there indefinitely. It sounds like th...

STstevegalmost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Washing Machine Extreme Spinning Error

Last night my Bosch washing machine suddenly started making the most incredible noise during a fast spin. It was on a 30 degree synthetics program and doing its final spin. I li...

PAPaulW2020almost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines
Beko

Beko Wm95135Lb Problem

Hello, i have a problem with my beko washing machine. Machine constantly filling and discharging water, no wash action at all. After force finish machine is in the loop again, d...

BAbarradalmost 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Xwa81682Xwuk Rcd Tripping

Hi, I have an indesit xwa81682xwuk which is tripping the mains rcd switch when I power it on. Usually trips when the door looks and the red lock light comes on. Any advice appre...

DUdundalkbobalmost 11 years ago
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AEG

Replaced Drain Pump, Now The Machine Won't Start (Aeg Lavamat 73530 Update)

The drain pump stopped working, so I ordered a new one and replaced it. That was the easy part. Now the machine won't start. The Start/Pause-button keeps blinking. I thought the...

N0n00biealmost 11 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit Iwde126 Overheating

Hi, My washer/dryer (Indesit IWDE126) overheated last Friday night - was on a 40 degree wash and just started steaming. I turned it off pretty quickly, but it had got pretty hot...

LOLockstockalmost 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Iwme126 Drum Tub Sealed?

Hi. I have an Indesit IWME126 washing machine which has developed a problem which is probably due to a broken spider (or possibly bearings). I need to decide whether repair or a...

TPtpearcealmost 11 years ago
Washing Machines
Indesit

Indesit Wb111 Not Filling The Drum

I have the above mentioned Indesit WB111 1100 which is approx. 6 and a half years old. A couple of days ago the washing was still wet when we emptied the drum. Now the washer st...

SIsimonobrien1almost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Water Coming Back Up Into Soap Dispenser

I have an elderly Hotpoint Aquarius WMA33 washing machine. It works fine during "wash" cycles and water pumps out okay but on "rinse and spin" water gushes out of the soap powde...

JOjohnfrancisalmost 11 years ago
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Miele

Miele Drum Misshapen - Manufacturing Tolerances?

Hello I've just taken delivery of a new Miele WDA100, and I was surprised to notice as soon as the drum started to rotate that it's not perfectly circular - the lip of the drum...

SPSpinningalmost 11 years ago

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Draining Problems

Can anyone advise what may be wrong with my 7 yr old Miele prestige plus W524. It is working through the cycle but is not properly emptying the water out on spin. It knows there...

RERebelsmooralmost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines
Bosch

Bosch Wff 1201 Slow To Fill Up

Hi, Been looking online for answers why my Bosch WFF 1201 fills up slowly. At start briefly it fills with good pressure to one powder container and stops. Then it starts to fill...

TAtadaskaalmost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Wits' End With Wf640

Hello anybody who might be able to help. A long time ago our Hotpoint Aquarius WF640 did the all lights flashing thing. We took out the PCB, replaced a capacitor and it worked!...

NENestleaver1almost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines
LG

Lg To Spin Or Not To Spin That Is The Question

Hi, I have a LG WM1437BFG washing machine. I first started hearing a grinding noise few weeks ago, but not on every wash. It was like a clutch mechanism sticking. Along with thi...

REResolutionukalmost 11 years ago
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Washing Machines

Mrt Motor Module

I have a W526 and needed a new motor module, after giving Miele machine serial number they sent part 7785400. The new part arrivived but it did not have the hole for the small b...

MAmarkthemielealmost 11 years ago

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