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Washing Machines

This is a list of every article I've written filed under washing machines, including all its sub categories. To jump to specific washing machine sub categories use the "washing machines" link in the main navigation.

NOTE: More washing machine articles are filed under other categories and sub categories if they focus on buying or repairing them for example.

Updated August 9, 2018 By Andy Trigg (Whitegoodshelp) August 9, 2018 1 Comment

Appliance stuck behind a tiled floor

Appliance behind tiles

In my previous article I warned about potential problems if an appliance is pushed in behind flooring and underneath a worktop. It happens surprisingly often. Read the full article here – fitting floor tiles in front of appliances. If you already have an appliance that is stuck, and you cannot get it out over the

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Filed Under: Installing & Connecting a Dishwasher, Installing & Connecting a Tumble Dryer, Installing & Connecting washing machine Tagged With: Common Problems 1 Comment

Updated August 9, 2018 By Andy Trigg (Whitegoodshelp) July 31, 2018 Leave a Comment

Fitting floor tiles in front of appliances

Appliance behind tiles

You need to be mindful when fitting floor tiles in front of appliances. The same applies for laminate floor, or any flooring that raises the height of the floor in front of the appliance. Many people try to save money and effort by not fitting their flooring behind appliances. But I’ve seen a lot of

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Filed Under: Installing & Connecting a Dishwasher, Installing & Connecting a Tumble Dryer, Installing & Connecting washing machine Tagged With: Common Problems Leave a Comment

Updated January 31, 2019 By Andy Trigg (Whitegoodshelp) October 25, 2017 8 Comments

Device to replace concrete weight in washing machines

Washing machines are heavy. This is due to concrete blocks inside. If the drum wasn’t weighted down it would bang violently from side to side, and try to burst up through the lid during spin. Modern washing machines usually have 2 drum weights inside. One on top of the drum, and one either underneath or

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Filed Under: Washing Machines Tagged With: Whitegoodshelp Comment 8 Comments

Updated February 20, 2019 By Andy Trigg (Whitegoodshelp) July 20, 2017 4 Comments

Are there any downsides to Miele washing machines?

Review

Their cost is the main disadvantage for most people. A higher quality washing machine needs more financial investment to purchase. They cost a lot more up front but they are supposed to be cheaper over the long run by lasting longer and breaking down less. However, although a Miele should be far less likely to

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Filed Under: Washing Machine Reviews 4 Comments

Updated February 15, 2019 By Andy Trigg (Whitegoodshelp) June 22, 2017 6 Comments

How to drain washing machine

Drain water

If your washing machine is stuck full of water you need to drain it out before trying to repair it. If you are buying a new one instead, you still need to drain out all the water so you can move it. (If you’ve already drained the water out and want to troubleshoot why it

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Filed Under: Washing Machines 6 Comments

Updated February 2, 2017 By Andy Trigg (Whitegoodshelp) October 6, 2016 5 Comments

How to clear a blocked pressure system

close up of gunge in pressure chamber

A blocked pressure system on a washing machine can result in various different symptoms. Before deciding to fixing this fault you need to have correctly diagnosed it. It’s not something to speculatively do in the hope that it will fix the fault because the pressure system isn’t always easy to get to and all symptoms

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Filed Under: DIY Washing Machine Repair Help Tagged With: How To .. 5 Comments

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