Washing Machines
Machine won’t empty!
Check that the filter/pump is not blocked. Most machines have petrol cap style cap in the plinth area, this needs to be turned. If the machine is full of water you may want to put some towels on the floor! Also check the connection at the sink trap. Remove the outlet pipe and ensure the connection is free flowing.
Machine won’t spin!
Check that the load has not become unbalanced. Machines have a balance detector on them and if your load is heavy or one sided there will be a problem. Bath mats and large towels pose a particular problem and adding more washing can resolve the problem. Check you haven’t selected a spin cancelleing button or knob. Maybe your motor brushes are worn and need to be replaced. These are usually straight forward to replace but this should be done by a competent engineer.
Machine leaks on floor!
Check the soap dispenser unit has not become blocked. These units need regular maintenance to clean away soap build up and black gunge. Remove the drawer and clean well and also clean inside the dispenser housing with a long brush to remove any gunge. Also check the door seal and door glass to ensure there is a good connection between both.
Machine smells or gives off bad odour!
This is very common when doing repeated low wash temperatures. (30 to 40 DEG). The detergent and dirt don’t all get washed away and biuld up in a smelly sludge in the bottom of the drum and door seal. We highly recommend customers who do lots of low temperature washing to do a 90 DEG maintenance wash once a month. Once a door seal goes manky it is almost impossible to clean it off and the seal needs replacing.
No water comes into machine!
Check the taps have not been turned off or is the pipe kinked? It is also good to check the water has not been turned off elsewhere. If you hear a buzzing noise from the machine it sounds as though there is no water to the machine.
Machine very noisy on spin!
The main reason is drum bearings have worn out and need to be replaced. Usually this job is now not cost effective. There may also be coins, nails or bra wire in the drum and these can be removed fairly easily. There may also be an obstruction in the pump. See section “Machine won’t empty!”.
Machine dead, no power!
Have you checked the appliances is turned on at the socket? This sounds very obvious but often there are sockets and spur boxes hiiden from view and these have inadvertantly been turned off. This especially applies to integrated aplliances where sokets etc are hidden away. It is good to check the plug fuse and ensure the plug is propely seated in the socket.
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