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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What do worn drum bearings sound like?
Worn drum bearings in a washing machine typically produce a deep, rumbling sound. But several other faults can produce an almost identical noise - and misdiagnosing bearings is an expensive mistake. This guide explains…
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How to remove the heater from a washing machine
This guide explains how to remove and replace the heating element in a front-loading UK washing machine. Removing a washing machine heater can be extremely difficult - and in some cases impossible to refit…
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Spin light flashing at end of the cycle
If the spin light is flashing at the end of a wash cycle and the laundry has not been spun, the most likely explanation is that the washing machine's out-of-balance detection system prevented the…
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Different types of door locks
This is a supplementary guide to the main article on how a washing machine door lock works. That article should be read first. This page covers variations in door lock design that differ significantly…
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How does a washing machine door interlock work?
Understanding how a washing machine door lock works is essential before attempting to diagnose or replace one. Many people fit a new door lock and find it makes no difference - because the fault…
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How to test an NTC thermistor
Understanding how a washing machine door lock works is essential before attempting to diagnose or replace one. Many people fit a new door lock and find it makes no difference - because the fault…
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Samsung DE Error
The DE error code on Samsung washing machines typically means the machine believes the door is open - even when it is visibly closed. This guide explains what causes the DE error and how…
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Washing machine not spinning
If the washing machine completes the wash and rinse cycles but refuses to spin at the end, there are several possible causes. Work through them in order - most can be confirmed or ruled…
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Smells caused by plumbing faults
Bad smells from a washing machine are most commonly caused by issues inside the machine itself - but plumbing faults can also be responsible, particularly when the smell resembles an outside drain and tends…
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More causes of a noisy washing machine
This guide covers further causes of washing machine noise, including motor bearings, drum weights, drum pulley, heating element contact, bra wire, drive belt wear, and carbon brushes.
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