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Get rid of washing machine smells
A bad smell from a washing machine is rarely just an odour problem. The greasy slime that causes the smell also rots hoses and door seals, blocks the…
Tumble dryer drum not turning
Diagnosing the Fault: What Can You Hear? What you observe Most likely cause Next step Machine sounds like it is running, drum not moving, drum feels free by…
Noisy Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryers - particularly condenser and heat pump models - are more complex internally than washing machines and can be significantly harder to disassemble and reassemble correctly. This…
Most energy efficient tumble dryer
This article was prompted by an energy-efficient tumble dryer at approximately £729 - around three times the price of many comparable machines - being promoted on the basis…
Tumble dryer not heating
Thermostats and Thermal Cutouts (TOCs) The thermostat and TOC are the most frequently misidentified components in a no-heat fault. They look very similar - small, round, roughly the…
Washing machine jumps and bangs on spin
Occasional slight movement on spin is normal, particularly on tiled or smooth floors where rubber feet can slide. Severe or regular banging is not - and ignoring it…