Free washing machine DIY repair help - plus advice on appliance repairers

Advice and help covering repairing a washing machine either with a diy repair or using the manufacturer or an independent repair company.

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DIY repair help

As the cost of professional repairs gets closer and closer to the cost of buying a new washing machine, DIY washing machine repairs have become more and more popular. However, it could end up being more trouble than it's worth, so you should be confident you know what you're doing before tackling DIY repairs.

You should seriously be aware of the potential dangers, and should never work with electrical appliances unless you are competent to do so.

If you are determined to have a go yourself, then please read the advice about DIY repair safety on the left column which also includes repairman's tips on things to watch out for after repairing a washing machines. Particularly note the advice in I've turned the washing machine off at the socket or its own on off switch - I can't get a shock now can I?

DIY washing machine repairs advice *

This is a list of some of the most common washing machine faults with advice that can help either fix it yourself or at least give an idea of the seriousness of the fault.

• No water comes into the washing machine
• Washing machine fills with water overnight or when not in use
• Washing machine won't empty water
• Not heating up the water
• Washing machine is overfilling
• Washing machine is leaking
• Washing machine constantly fills with water and goes down the drain
• The program sticks mid-cycle
• Holes in washing (laundry) (Goes to one of my Blog articles)
• Door is jammed and won't open
• Door broken (or) hinge broken
• Washing machine is dead and wont start
• Washing machine is noisy
• Electric shocks from the washing machine
• Washing machine smells or gives off bad odours
• Washing machine smells - causes of grease, slime & black mould in washing machine
• Laundry (washing) isn't coming out clean or has marks on it?
• Laundry comes out of washing machine badly creased
• Drum doesn't turn or washing machine won't spin
• Washing machine is fusing, or tripping the electrics
• Washing machine stops with an error code
• Washing machine stops with lights flashing
• Program selector knob (dial) clicks round continuously
• Hotpoint washing machine shows tESt in display
• Fabric conditioner doesn't get taken into washing machine
• Fabric conditioner gets taken out too soon
• Fabric conditioner / rinse aid compartment is always full of water
• Holes in clothes from washing machines (Ext link: my Blog)
• Research Washerhelp's washing machine forum archive

* DISCLAIMER:

You must be competent to carry out repairs, and must accept responsibility for your own and other people's safety.

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