A common fault in a washing machine is the failure of the washing machine heater/ element. We have created a guide to help you carry out this repair work yourself. Read more…
We hear this a lot and the problem is not always what is expected by the customer.
Your washing basket’s overflowing, you’ve put on the first wash and then everything comes to a stand still as the machine won’t spin – sure this sounds all too familiar to lots of people. There’s nothing more frustrating when you’re up against it for time and one of your most important labour-saving device goes on the blink!
There are, of course, many reasons why the washing machine refuses to spin or, even worse, won’t drain either.
Before ringing a qualified washing machine engineer, the first place to check is the filter, usually foundlow down on the front of the washing machine. If you do find the filter is blocked, it is fairly easy to clear and, once the filter is replaced, the washing machine should start to operate correctly again. Of course, you may have to investigate further, as coins and small toys can get stuck in the hose behind the filter, so you may have to dig a little deeper. Read More…
Probably the most recognised vacuum cleaners is a Henry made by Numatic, it’s simple design makes maintenance a realtively simple task. In this guide we show you how to remove and replace the motor. Read more here
Over a period of time the sump hose on your washing machine may perish or split, if this happens it will need changing immediately so we have created a video and a guide showing you the steps to take should you want to attempt the job yourself. Read more…
An extremely annoying issue is the bouncing or vibrating of your washing machine, noise increase and potential damage to your appliance and floor are possible outcomes should you experience this situation.
So you have invested in a washing machine or a washer dryer and you now find much to your dismay
that your machine is bouncing all across the place or in other words there are excessive vibrations
in the machine that you have to deal with. Let’s face it, you have spent a bomb on this extremely
necessary gadget and it can indeed be very disappointing to see that the machine is far from giving
a satisfying performance. But you also realise that now that it has been installed there are little
chances of replacement. But the objective of this article is not to make you feel worse about the
problems you are experiencing. Read more…
It can be tempting to stuff all of your washing in to one wash and get it all out of the way in one go but doing so is likely to cause you more problems than it’s worth.
Have you ever wondered what will happen when you try to put all your laundry items in your washing machine and overloading it? Well I am sure all of us at some point of time must have done that believing that by putting all the laundry in the washing machine together will save a lot of time and resources. But, if we listen to what the service people have to say about overloading a washing machine we will definitely change our views regarding the same. In this article, we will try to discuss about the overloading a washing machine and the problems that this causes and why not to do it. Read more
An important component to a washing machine is the pressure switch, if this fails your machine will not work. This is a job you can carry out yourself so we have made a video showing you how to do it. Click Here
A common fault on a washing machine is the failure of the door interlock, we have created a video showing how to change this yourself should you be up to the challenge! For a break down of tasks click here
If your washing machine is causing you problems then there may be some simple solutions to help get things up and running again.
With its functional utility and general ease of operation, the washing machine has become a key appliance in almost every home. However, over the course of their use malfunctions can occur and diagnosing washing machine faults accurately is an important part of maintaining these appliances. It is always recommended to pay attention to the product manual that accompanies these devices. Having a basic understanding of the various components can aid in the process of fault finding on washing machines. Included in this article are general tips and methods that can help you identify and deal with common washing machine faults. This is, of course, a general guide and it must be pointed out that not all washer models utilize the exact same components. However, their operating principles remain the same and these tips will give you a fair idea regarding the causes of most washing machine faults. Read more…
If your washing machine drum has stopped spinning the chances are your washing machine belt has stretched or snapped, many washing machines end up on the tip at this stage but this is not always necessary. Changing a washing machine belt your self will save you money on calling a washing machine service engineer out and even more if you were considering purchasing a new machine. Our step by step guide will show you how to carry out this procedure. Click Here