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Smells caused by plumbing faults
Bad smells from a washing machine are most commonly caused by issues inside the machine itself - but plumbing faults can also be responsible, particularly when the smell…
More causes of a noisy washing machine
This guide covers further causes of washing machine noise, including motor bearings, drum weights, drum pulley, heating element contact, bra wire, drive belt wear, and carbon brushes. Squealing…
Washing machine detergent from the past
Washing machine detergent choice used to be much simpler. A fascinating old publication from Unilever - operating under the simpler name "Lever" at the time - shows just…
Leaving a fridge or freezer to stand after being transported
Yes - a fridge or freezer should be left to stand before being plugged in after delivery or moving. Failing to do so can damage the appliance. However,…
Dishwasher Making Whistling Noise
A dishwasher making a whistling noise during the wash cycle may have an unexpected and trivial cause. Before assuming a mechanical fault, it is worth trying a different…
30 displayed in digital display of dishwasher
If 30 is displayed in red on a John Lewis dishwasher (example model number JLBIDW1200), it means the anti-flood device has activated. These John Lewis dishwashers were manufactured…