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LG
PAAsked by PatJW

LG DirectDrive F-series glass bowls

My LG washer - F1495KDS - recently fell foul of the mysterious exploding glass fault last week and since then I have had a mighty headache. The service manual does not show a pa...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Miele
DMAsked by Duncan Macleod

Miele Washing Machine Upstairs vibrating floor

Hi all We recently decided it would be a nice idea to put our washing machine upstairs (2nd floor) so had some plumbing done, redecorated and purchased a shiny new (and very exp...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
STAsked by stef

Hotpoint wash times haywire

Hi had this machine just over a month. I reported the problem and a Hotpoint repair guy came out, but couldn't/wouldn't understand the problem. He left after 10 minutes having d...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
AJAsked by Ajwposh

Hotpoint BWD129 drying light flashing

I've turned my washing machine on to use tonight and the drying light is flashing even though it isn't set to dry. If I run a cycle it will also dry. Does anybody know how to cl...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
SFAsked by Ste Fish

Indesit IWE7145B drum not rotating

Hi there, I was hoping someone could help....I recently ran my washing machine on a hot wash (90 degree) along with a detergent to get rid of a bad smell in the drum. When next...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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AEG
ALAsked by alpineheros

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
COAsked by Coldpoint

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Whirlpool
DWAsked by dwolf

whirlpool ultimate care 2 stops, not door switch

My whirlpool ultimate care 2 stops midway. From internet searching I was sure it would be the lid switch so for a test I by passed it. Well it still stopped. All I need to do to...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
FSAsked by Flying Scotsman

Indesit IWE 7145 Internal Cleaning Cycle

I have an Indesit IWE 7145. There is supposed to be a special internal cleaning cycle which as I recall is quite a long one - 2 hours or more. All I can recall is that on starti...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Indesit
SQAsked by Squires89

Indesit iwc 6085 not working

I recently changed the interlock as it was shorting out, but now the w/m starts and after a few seconds stops. eg, if I set to spin, machine will spin a few times then stop, if...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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Beko
STAsked by stathie

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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LG
DAAsked by danmcfarlane9

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Bosch
DIAsked by digger279

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by digger279
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THAsked by Thingumeebob

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Beko
WEAsked by Wendy

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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LUAsked by lucy

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hoover
DEAsked by deeman47

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...

Latest reply about 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Hotpoint
NIAsked by nickking360

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...

Latest reply over 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp
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Washing Machines
Bosch
IBAsked by Ian B

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...

Latest reply over 10 years ago by Ian B
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Washing Machines
Beko
YAAsked by yazpid

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'...

Latest reply over 10 years ago by Whitegoodshelp

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