From this page you can access hundreds of articles and resources about UK washing machines. They’ve been slowly built up since the year 2000 by myself, an engineer with 40 years experience.
Topics on this page include the following –
- INSTALLING AND CONNECTING
- COMMON FAULTS (DIY HELP)
- ERROR CODES
- USING ADVICE & TIPS
- BUYING SPARE PARTS
- SAFETY ISSUES
- SAFETY NOTICES ISSUED
BUYING
If you’re looking for information and advice before buying a new washing machine I have a dedicated section for that here – buying advice page.
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- John Lewis Offers (min 2 year guarantees)
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Moving or Transporting
Installing
- Can I install one in a bathroom?
- Can you put it in a garage?
- Installing in basement
- How to install and connect the drain hose
- How do you blank off the old hot water tap?
- Potential health risks with not using old hot water tap
- Low water pressure issues
- How much space does a washing machine need round the sides?
- Reducing the height to fit under a worktop
- How to reduce the height of a Miele washing machine
- Raise a washing machine off the floor
Connecting
- Can you connect cold fill washing machine to the hot water tap?
- Aqua stop hoses
- Hot and cold fill, but I only have a cold water supply
- Connecting to a softened water supply
- Do they all use the same hoses and plumbing?
- How to connect a washer or dishwasher properly
- How to connect the drain hose
- 5 checks to do after connecting and before using
Fix Common Faults (DIY Help)
A lot of things can go wrong with a washing machine. They do a lot of work and have many parts inside. I have a lot of articles under this section, but if you have a specific fault or problem that you are trying to diagnose or fix I have over 50 common faults listed on this page – Repair washing machine faults
Make sure you try the 50 diy help articles above first. If that doesn’t help try my washing machine forums
Error Codes Advice
If your washer has aborted the wash cycle and is either flashing lights or displaying strange numbers and letters it has probably detected a fault. Unfortunately these days error codes are quite cryptic and if you don’t know what one means you have no idea what has gone wrong – never-mind how to fix it.
If this is the case you need to visit my error codes help section
Using
This section contains many frequently asked questions about problems and issues encountered when using a washing machine. Questions like how to get the soap drawer out for cleaning, should you use anti limescale tablets, and what is the difference between all of the different detergents?
It also answers questions you may have about problems with your laundry and the wash results. How to remove stains? How to prevent bobbling, stretching and pilling etc. Finally you can see answers to questions such as, is it safe to leave the washer on when you go out? Should you it turn off at the socket when it’s finished?
You may be surprised how useful and interesting some of these articles are. Go to using washing machine
Thought About Renting?
- Pros & Cons of Renting
- Washing Machine Rentals (My article)
- Rent white goods appliances (Goes to Forbes Appliance Rentals)
Buying Spare Parts
Have you heard of genuine spare parts and non-genuine spare parts? When buying replacement parts, unless you are on the manufacturers site you will find that many of the parts are not actually the genuine manufacturer spare part. This fact will be hidden from you, but it may not be that obvious either. Is there much difference between them? Which one should you order? For a full understanding have a look at the first article in this list about spare parts.
Other items in the following list offer helpful advice about specific spare parts.
- Why use genuine spare parts
- Buy Hotpoint & Creda FHP carbon brushes
- Buy Old Hotpoint or Creda brushes
- Pumps
- Where is the pump filter?
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Important Safety issues
- Washing machines exploding
- Exploding door glass danger
- Broken door glass photos
- Don’t use fabric softener on children’s sleepwear
- Children & pets dying inside washing machines (and tumble dryers)
- Detergent capsules danger to children
- Should you turn off taps after cycle has finished?
- Potential health risks from not using old hot water tap any more
- Is it safe to leave washer on when out or in bed?
How dangerous are appliances?
Our appliances can be DANGEROUS: Wake up to the dangers and make your home a little safer
Safety notices
These are official safety notices issued by the manufacturer after it has been discovered they pose a serious safety risk. Note it is not a comprehensive list, it is just a list of those that I have been made aware of and have written about.
- Hotpoint washing machine electric shock risk
- Haier and Bush washing machine Safety Notice
- Miele Washer-extractors safety notice
- Safety recall on Twin Tub sold at Argos
- LG Direct Drive safety notice
Note: for safety notices on other white goods please check out the individual pages for tumble dryers, dishwashers, fridges and freezers and cookers and ovens.