When the drum bearings have gone in a washing machine they make a rumbling sound. Many people are unsure if the noise their washing machine is making is really worn drum bearings or something else. Be warned though, even if you know what they should sound like, as this article explains, there are other faults
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How to remove the heater from a washing machine
This article is how to remove the heating element from a front loading UK washing machine. Removing the heater can be very difficult. So don’t do it unless you are sure it needs replacing, and you are proficient at repairing things. Very often you cannot get an old element back in place once removed. This
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..Different types of door locks
If you think you have a faulty door lock (sometimes called interlocks) they are usually pretty easy to replace, and not usually too expensive (buy washing machine door locks). However, I see a lot of cases where people have fitted a new one – and it didn’t make any difference – because they had misdiagnosed
read the full article..How does a washing machine door interlock work?
The door interlock is commonly known as a door lock. Understanding how a door lock works helps in deciding if one is faulty or not. I get a lot of people contacting me saying they fitted a new lock and it didn’t fix it so don’t just assume. When you shut the door, the latch
read the full article..How to test an NTC thermistor
If you want to test an NTC thermistor (or sensor) from a washing machine or other white goods appliance this is the right article for you. It also describes what a thermistor is, what it does, and what commonly goes wrong with them. What is an NTC thermistor? A thermistor is essentially a resistor that
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