Is washing machine taking in enough water?
I get a lot of people asking about the water level inside the drum on their washing machine. Sometimes people can hardly see any water in the drum, and want to know if it is normal. The short answer is …
Common Laundry Problems
Holes in clothes photos
This page shows several photos of holes that have appeared in clothes after washing. They were all supplied by my readers after reading my main article on the subject. Please see the main article on holes in clothes and possible …
Spin light flashing at end of the cycle
If you find the spin light flashing at end of the cycle and the laundry is still wet (hasn’t been spun), the explanation could just be that the washing machine’s out of balance protection system prevented it from spinning. This …
Why are clothes getting stretched?
Why are clothes getting stretched out of shape – especially sleeves? I’ve had a lot of jumpers and cardigans that have not lasted as long as I’d expect. The sleeves in particular have stretched so much that they cover my …
Why does washing machine take so long to wash?
All modern washing machines take a lot longer to wash than they used to. Many people blame their particular brand of washing machine, especially after replacing an older one which washed much quicker. However, all washing machines just take a …
How to remove soap drawer
A properly designed washing machine should have a soap dispenser drawer that comes out very easily, and obviously. But many people struggle to work out how to take out the drawer to clean it. This article gives tips and advice …