Washing Machines
Help for washing machines that won’t spin, drain, fill or start: common faults, error codes, what you can check yourself and when it’s time for an engineer.
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Washing machine spin speeds
Washing machine spin speeds have crept upward for decades, with each new generation offering a slightly higher rpm and a slightly higher price. But how much of this represents genuine engineering progress - and…
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Cold Fill Washing Machines
For decades, washing machines came with both hot and cold water connections. Today, almost all are cold fill only. Whether this change benefits you depends on how your home's hot water system works -…
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What’s the best way to pull a washing machine out?
Pulling a washing machine out from under a kitchen worktop is straightforward if done in the right order. The most common mistakes - overstretching a hose, catching the flooring, or damaging the plug socket…
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Should I use an immediate call-out repairman?
A broken washing machine with laundry piling up, or a freezer full of defrosting food, creates real urgency. That urgency is exactly what some less scrupulous repair companies rely on. Desperate customers ask fewer…
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Free 5 Year Parts Guarantees
Some washing machines and other appliances still come with a free 5-year parts guarantee. These schemes have been around since the 1980s and can occasionally be genuinely useful - but they are not the…
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Which is best manufacturer or independent engineer?
There are far fewer independent white goods repairers today than there were in the 1980s and 1990s. But if there is a local independent engineer or sole trader in your area, it is worth…
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Washing machine stops mid cycle
A washing machine that stops, sticks, or aborts mid-cycle is one of the most common fault categories. The range of possible causes is wide, but working through the symptoms in a logical order will…
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Washing Machine Fills With Water When Off
If your washing machine has water in the drum when you have not run a cycle, or is slowly filling up overnight, there are only two possible entry points for that water: a faulty…
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Washing Machine Overfilling
An overfilling washing machine may be obvious - water visible at the top of the door glass, spilling from the soap drawer, or running from the back of the machine. But many modern machines…
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Washing Machines Not Delivering Right Temperature
When you select a 60°C wash, does your washing machine actually heat the water to 60°C? Independent testing has found that many do not - and in some cases the real temperature is dramatically…
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