If a Washing machine fills with water and drains it away at the same time there are a few possible causes. This unexpected behaviour can get the washing machine stuck in a vicious cycle. The water could be siphoning down […]
This is another form of fault indication on less sophisticated washing machines. Older Indesit and Hoover washing machines used to do it. If the selector knob is clicking round all on its own then the washing machine has probably aborted
Many modern washing machines display error codes if they detect a fault, but they don’t all display a readable error code – or one you might understand. The more basic ones don’t have an electronic display so they may indicate
Sometimes the washer finishes its cycle and leaves the fabric softener compartment full of water. The fact that the fabric softener has gone, and been replaced by water, shows that the function has worked. But there shouldn’t be a compartment
I am talking about mild “tingles” and not proper electric shocks. However, if anyone receives any kind of electric shock, the appliance should be disconnected immediately, and an appliance engineer called out. Mild electric shocks or tingles might not be
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If you have a washing machine that is not pumping out the water and stuck full of water – don’t start here. This is the final advice if you’ve tried all the advice on my article won’t drain water. However,
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Most washing machines have a pump filter to protect the pump from a build up of lint, and obstructions such as coins. It should be at the front of the washing machine at the bottom left or right, and should
The following washing machine pump help concerns UK washing machines although the principles should be similar to most appliance pumps. The water pump in a washing machine is one of the most common causes of breakdowns – though more often
Ideally the answer is yes. A hard-working and complicated appliance should be serviced regularly to keep them in good condition. We live in times where many appliances are proving unsafe, and even dangerous. So we definitely shouldn’t take chances (appliance
When someone advertises, “no call out charge” they usually mean they won’t charge for the time spent travelling to your house. However, that’s not much use if they charge £90 to find out what is wrong. There are multiple ways