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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Motor bracket on washing machine broken
Can you repair a broken motor bracket on a washing machine drum that's caused the motor to come loose? Advice by an engineer with over 40 years experience.
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Is a hot and cold fill washing machine more economical?
Theoretically it should be more economical to utilise pre-existing hot water in a washing machine, but this article explains why it is mostly less economical. .
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How to Remove & Replace Drum Paddle
Everything you need to know about washing machine drum paddles. If you can fit new ones, and if so - where to buy replacements and how to remove & replace them.
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Colour Catchers Can Block Washing Machine Pumps
If you use colour catcher sheets in your washing machine you need to be aware that they can cause your washing machine to break down. .
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Can’t Get Drum Bearings Out
Washing machine drum bearings can be very hard to get out, especially if the bearing has collapsed. Here's advice on what to do if they won't come out.
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Time remaining display not accurate
Why is the time remaining display on my washing machine not always accurate and why does it keep changing?
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Cleaned pump filter now it leaks
If your washing machine is leaking from the pump filter after you have just cleaned it here is what to do.
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Rattling tapping and grinding noise on spin
Sometimes a washing machine makes a strange rattling, tapping or grinding noise on spin, and to lesser extent on wash. Here's what could be wrong.
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Is washing machine taking in enough water?
Do you think your washing machine isn't taking enough water into the drum? A lot of people are concerned that they can't see much water inside the drum.
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Washing at 30 degrees 5 things you need to know
Do you mostly wash at 30 degrees? Are you thinking of starting in order to save money? Here are 5 things you need to know.
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