Safety
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Extension Leads and Cables with Washing Machines
Using an extension lead with a washing machine, dishwasher, or tumble dryer is not recommended by manufacturers and introduces genuine fire and electrical risks if the wrong cable…