White goods appliances help, advice & news (specialising in washing machines) from the author of Washerhelp.co.uk
Leaking from soap drawer Water can leak out of a washing machine's soap dispenser drawer - in some cases quite badly. The first thing to do is take note of what the washer is doing when water leaks out in order to help pinpoint the cause. Does … [Continue reading..]
Leaking from door The most common cause of a leaking washing machine is the door seal. They often acquire holes or tears letting water leak down inside the machine, which then leaks out from underneath - but they can also leak from the door itself … [Continue reading..]
5 helpful tips when trying to find a leak on a washing machine There are many places a washing machine can leak from but most tend to come from the same few places. This article gives tips and advice before beginning troubleshooting and links to … [Continue reading..]
People with this problem can report two different symptoms caused by separate faults. One is where the drum does not revolve on any part of the cycle, and the other is where the drum does rotate on wash and rinses - but it's just not spinning the … [Continue reading..]
What is an aqua stop hose and do you have to use it? The words aqua, and stop, are used by a variety of companies covering different products. They all try to "stop" damage from leaking water in various situations. So-called "aqua stop" systems … [Continue reading..]
A look at the best washing machines If you want to know which brand available in the UK has the best washing machines it's Miele (Miele awarded best domestic appliance brand again). They are so far above anyone else they are outstanding. However, … [Continue reading..]
They should all use standard sizes and fittings but there are variances in design across different manufacturers and a few potential problems as discussed in this article. You should always get new fill hoses with your washing machine though the … [Continue reading..]
Although some extra large capacity washing machines have bigger than normal dimensions the majority of standard UK front-loading washing machines are roughly 850mm high, and 595 to 600mm wide. They are designed to fit into a standard size kitchen … [Continue reading..]
Is buying an extended warranty on a new appliance worth it? I virtually never take out any extended guarantees because I prefer to look at the big picture. I believe that over a lifetime of owning any particular product, I will pay out far less if I … [Continue reading..]
Yes you should really, all manufacturers recommend it. If the taps are always left on - and therefore under pressure - you could get a leak, or even a flood from a leaking or split fill hose. This sometimes happens over night when reduced demand … [Continue reading..]
Minimum 2 year guarantee on all appliances at John Lewis & 3 yrs on JL own brand
5 year guarantee with selected white goods appliances - Five year guarantee included on selected Large appliances
Buy household appliance spares & Accessories using my 4washerhelp spares site
Find white goods appliance repairs
I have a list of various white goods appliance repairers on Washerhelp
Please Support
Whitegoodshelp
If you've found my site useful please support it by using ads, sharing and coming back.
Subscribe to my new articles
Get notified of useful white goods articles from this site - Free notification via a reader (or email)
Author
This site is run by just myself. An engineer with over 30 years experience.