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How To Clean A Washing Machine Door Seal

Hi, I have a Zanussi front loader and have tracked a damp smell in the kitchen down to the washing machine . I have done a 90 degrees wash with an empty load, cleaned the filter...

AGAgh55over 11 years ago
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Tried The Troubleshooting - Still Won't Drain:(

Hi folks, I have been getting to know my hoover hnl 6166 on an intimate level for the past couple of days, having tried all the recommended advice on this great website, but sti...

PApablohoneyover 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Iwde12 Help

Hi All Have had a look through Several topics to try and diagnose my fault but none seem too match Just wondered if anyone else had any ideas. I have a Washer / Dryer combi Inde...

DADaZzZzAover 11 years ago
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Bosch

Drum Bearing Replacement Bosch Wae

I need to replace the drum bearings on a 7-8 year old Bosch WAE. I bought a bearing repair kit P/N 172686 which consists of the bearings, a bearing seal, some machine screws and...

BIBigBunover 11 years ago
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Inadequate Instructions For Washing Machines

We have recently purchased a Bosch WAQ28462 Washing Machine and find the instructions supplied are totally inadequate. We have been able find some answers on the Internet. I am...

HUHutchins1933over 11 years ago

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Emergency Drain Hose

I have a samsung washing machine, I had to use the emergency drain hose to remove some water earlier but the hose came completely out of the machine and is not attached to anyth...

DAdanboydover 11 years ago
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Indesit

Carbon Brushes For Indesit Widxl146 Washing Machine

Hello all, A new member from Essex here. Sorry to ask for help straight away. I've an Indesit Washing Machine model WIDXL146 whose drum refused to turn recently. Took out the mo...

KSksareenover 11 years ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool Awm8145/3 Noisy On Final Spin Only

My machine has recently starting making a really horrific noise on its final high speed spin. When washing and doing the lower speed spins it is as quiet as normal -it literally...

ALalanterrillover 11 years ago
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Bosch

Bosch Maxx Classic Problem

Hi all, I have an issue with my Bosch Maxx Classic front loader that I am hoping someone can help me with. Basically the drum will not spin and makes a humming type noise when a...

PIpiklaover 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wml730 P Uk.r Bearings

I have the above machine and the drum bearings are definitely shot! I have searched and searched for bearings for this model but all I'm getting back is a complete drum and tub?...

HEheaton231over 11 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit Iwc81481Eco Uk

my 2 year old Indesit iwc81481eco needs new drum bearings. Now from what I can gather this is a sealed type of drum that means I have to buy a complete new drum and cannot just...

DJdjwestieover 11 years ago
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Indesit

Indesit Iwme 147

We have had this machine for about a year with no problems. However on the last wash all the clothing came out covered in small white specks like paper. Before putting the wash...

JIjimacover 11 years ago
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New Machine

Well, even though it is working just fine, we have decided to ditch the WM62 and give it to my youngest son and buy a new machine. I am stuck at making any decision. A lady I kn...

EDedhorwoodover 11 years ago
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Samsung

Samsung Washing Machine Product Codes, What Are The Differences?

Hi all, New here so this if first time posting.. We've been looking at replacing our old washing machine and have been looking at the Samsung models. They seem fairly well price...

GRgratzover 11 years ago
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Wm63 - Stops After 15 Mins Approx

Hi again, Not so long ago I bought some new carbon brushes which when fitted breathed life into my old girl again. Having then laid down the gaundlet to another forum moderator...

MOmorris822over 11 years ago

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Beko

Beko Wmb 71642 Rubber Door Clamp Seal

Hi all, After my wife successfully overloading the washing machine AGAIN, the metal clamp seal has come off, with the usual results of water everywhere. As far as I can see the...

ARargonathover 11 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Aquarius Wdl540

Hi there! I have a hotpoint Aquarius wdl540 (wash/dry), and this has not been happening in every wash, but happened enough times to get me worried. Does anyone know the reason w...

JOjools73over 11 years ago
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AEG

Aeg Lavamat 63742Vi Error

Good evening Guys The washing machine suddenly stopped in its cycle today. it left the water in the drum and the door was unlocked when I went to it. First thing I thought was a...

JAJackalover 11 years ago
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Miele

A Gummed Up Miele Novotronic 919

The water supply is no doubt very much to blame .Even though cleaned the filter at the inlet the gunge has got across , causing the lights to flash and the cycle to abort before...

GEgeordiefover 11 years ago
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Hoover

Frozen/crashed/broken Hoover Oph 614

Hi, I am having trouble with my hoover oph 614 washing machine. I have searched every forum and every site I can find but the error codes do not seem to apply to my problem. The...

DLdlumbard16over 11 years ago

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