Washing Machines
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Motor bracket on washing machine broken
What does the motor bracket do? The motor in a washing machine is bolted to the outer drum via a cast or moulded bracket, sometimes called a motor…
Is a hot and cold fill washing machine more economical?
Why does hot fill sound sensible but usually fail in practice? The logic behind hot and cold fill machines is appealing. If your boiler or hot water cylinder…
How to Remove & Replace Drum Paddle
What do drum paddles actually do? Inside every washing machine drum there are three paddles, sometimes called lifters or baffles. Most are made of plastic, though some premium…
Colour Catchers Can Block Washing Machine Pumps
What are colour catchers and why is there a problem? Colour catcher sheets, sometimes called colour and dirt collector sheets, are designed to absorb loose dye released during…
Can’t Get Drum Bearings Out
Why has the drum shaft jammed? Under normal conditions, the drum shaft should knock out fairly easily once the pulley has been removed - a heavy plastic-headed mallet…
Time remaining display not accurate
Why is the display an estimate and not a countdown? Cycle times are measured by manufacturers under controlled laboratory conditions - a standard load, controlled water temperature, standard…