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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Which is the best type of washing machine detergent?
Washing powder, liquid, tablets, capsules, and eco formats all have a place - but they are not interchangeable. Understanding what each type does and does not contain helps you choose the right one for…
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Hotpoint Aqualtis and Indesit Error Code F02
Error F02 is a motor-related fault code. The official definition is "motor jammed or tacho off", with the technical guidance to check motor and module connections. Understanding what this means in practice makes it…
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Washing machine fills and drains at same time
Observing exactly where on the cycle the problem occurs, and whether the drain pump is running, narrows the cause significantly and determines what to look at next.
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Washing machine dial keeps turning and clicking
On older washing machines without digital displays, a continuously rotating selector dial is the machine's way of indicating that something has gone wrong. Unlike a modern error code, it gives very little information about…
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Washing machine lights flashing
Many washing machines - particularly older and more basic models - have no digital display to show error codes. Instead, they communicate fault information through flashing or illuminated indicator lights. Reading these correctly requires…
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Fabric Softener Compartment Full of Water
When a wash cycle finishes and the fabric softener compartment is still full of water, it almost always points to one of three causes: a blocked siphon tube, a missing siphon cap, or a…
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Getting mild electric shocks from washing machine or other appliances
This article covers the mild tingles and low-level shocks that can occur when touching a washing machine - not full electric shocks. Both require the same immediate response: disconnect the appliance. The difference is…
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Can’t Find a Blockage But Washing Machine Still Not Draining
A pump that runs but fails to move water is a specific and frustrating fault. Once obvious blockages have been ruled out, there are several less visible causes worth investigating before concluding the pump…
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Washing Machine Pump Filter
Most modern washing machines have a pump filter designed to catch lint, coins, and small objects before they reach and jam the pump impeller. Cleaning it regularly - and knowing how to access it…
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Washing Machine Pump
Understanding how a washing machine pump works makes it much easier to diagnose pump-related faults - and to know when a blockage can be cleared versus when the pump itself needs replacing.
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