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 that modern washing machines try to use as little water as possible, so it may
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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 causes Holes in cottons The jeans are new, cotton denim, being washed for the first
read the full article..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 is particularly true for the following Hotpoint washing machine models WMA30, WMA31, WMA32 & WMA33,
read the full article..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 entire hand. Other clothes have sleeves that have stretched to over twice as wide and
read the full article..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 lot longer to wash these days and this article explains why. Also if you are
read the full article..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 on how to remove one if you can’t work out how to do it. Your
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