Help & Advice
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Is the washing machine actually faulty?
Before reporting a brand-new washing machine as faulty, it is worth working through this checklist first. Retailers and manufacturers know from experience that genuine factory faults on new…
What do worn drum bearings sound like?
Worn drum bearings in a washing machine typically produce a deep, rumbling sound. But several other faults can produce an almost identical noise - and misdiagnosing bearings is…
How to remove the heater from a washing machine
This guide explains how to remove and replace the heating element in a front-loading UK washing machine. Removing a washing machine heater can be extremely difficult - and…
Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes Properly
Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes ProperlyIf your dishwasher is completing its cycle but dishes are coming out dirty, greasy, or smelling stale, the cause is almost always one of…
Spin light flashing at end of the cycle
If the spin light is flashing at the end of a wash cycle and the laundry has not been spun, the most likely explanation is that the washing…
Different types of door locks
This is a supplementary guide to the main article on how a washing machine door lock works. That article should be read first. This page covers variations in…