Help & Advice
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Safety advice for repairing washing machine
Electric shock is the obvious danger most people think of when considering DIY appliance repairs. There are several others that are less obvious but just as capable of…
Tips for connecting a washing machine
Carrying out a repair or installation always involves the risk of introducing a new fault - even when the original problem has been fixed correctly. Reconnecting hoses, moving…
Hoover Frost Free Fridge Freezers safety notice
Frost-free refrigeration appliances contain a small heating element used to defrost the evaporator coil automatically. Hoover has identified a potential fault in this defrost heater - supplied to…
Washing machine leaking from underneath
This guide covers leaks from underneath the washing machine - both during use and when the machine is off. If water is clearly coming from the door or…
Washing machine leaks on spin
A leak that is absent during the wash and rinse cycles but appears only on spin is a specific fault pattern with specific causes. Identifying where the water…
Washing machine leaks from drawer
Water escaping from the soap dispenser drawer can come from several quite different causes. The timing of when it leaks - and what the machine is doing at…