Washing Machine Repairs

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0800 Repairs : Book repairs online. 0800 repairs is a nationwide appliance repair company using exclusive franchised dealers and offering repairs on household appliances (including of course washing machines and washer dryers). They have extensive UK & Ireland coverage - though there might be pockets where no coverage is available (Postcode checker available on site). They offer 9am - 6pm appointments on weekdays for only £60 labour, which is reasonable. They also offer 6pm - 8pm slots for just £10 extra, and Saturday & Sunday appointments as a premium service.

• Fully trained and CRB vetted
• Workmanship fully guaranteed and insured
• Service with pride and passion
• Professional service at a sensible price
• Book repair online (TIP: Click a date on the appointment calender to get a quote of cost. Dishwashers are listed under laundry)

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DIY washing machine 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?

Common washing machine faults *

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. Even if a symptom ends up being described as something too complex for a diy repair attempt this is still useful to find out.

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Water leaks, filling, and heating problems

• No water comes into the washing machine
• Washing machine fills with water overnight or when switched off
• 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

Washing problems and programme faults

• The program sticks mid-cycle
• Holes in clothes from washing machines (External link: my Blog)
• Laundry (washing) isn't coming out clean or has marks on it?
• Laundry comes out of washing machine badly creased
• Washing machine stops with an error code
• Washing machine stops with lights flashing
• Washing machine empties water and aborts programme just after starting, or mid-wash
• Program selector knob (dial) clicks round continuously
• Hotpoint washing machine shows tESt in display

Washing Machine Functioning faults

• Washing machine is fusing, or tripping the electrics
• Drum doesn't turn or washing machine won't spin
• Washing machine won't spin just one item or very small loads (External link to my Blog)
• 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

Fabric Conditioner Problems

• 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

Other

• Research Washerhelp's washing machine forum archive
• Washing machine error codes (White goods Blog)
• Looking for Appliance Error codes? (White goods Blog)

* DISCLAIMER:

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

Whilst I use all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained on Washerhelp is correct and accurate, no representations or warranties are made (express or implied) as to the reliability, accuracy or completeness of such information. I therefore cannot be held liable for any loss arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or any action taken in reliance on, any information appearing on this web site, which is given free of charge and in good faith.