A common fault on washing machines is when one fails to complete the cycle. There are many different possible causes for this. When certain faults develop, an older washing machine might just get stuck in various places on the cycle. […]
This article looks at how a washing machine can fill with water when switched off. Sometimes overnight. When a washing machine is not in use, water may slowly seep inside, so that when you come to use it, you notice
If a washing machine is overfilling with water you should be able to see that the water line inside the drum has gone much higher than normal or has gone completely up to the top of the door glass. Eventually
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
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 The fact that the fabric softener has gone, and been replaced by water, shows that the function has worked.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