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Wash Day Blues

On 14 Jun 2010 at 11:46pm TDA wrote:

This is really dull, but does anyone know what you do/anyone to contact when your washing machine packs up? It's not old, but it's not new either - so isn't under warrantee. Tried a plumber but he said he wouldn't or couldn't do it. Seems a shame just to take it up the tip.
It used to blow the house fuse on 60 degree wash, so we stopped that, then after a while it didn't like 40, now it won't work on 30.

On 15 Jun 2010 at 12:04am Smiler wrote:

We used to get a bloke over from Seaford, can't recall his name (something like Steve White) but I'll have a word with Mrs Smiler and see if she can remember.
He was very good btw.

On 15 Jun 2010 at 8:40am jrsussex wrote:

TDA - Last year I had a free replacement TV from Comet's even though it was 2 years and 5 months old. The fault it developed should not have in that space of time. I got a report stating that and, after much argument, they backed down and supply a brand new TV. Legislation has for some years protected the consumer against goods and products that are not "fit for purpose" irrespective af the original guarantee having expired. Ask the expert why the machine has given you these problems, they sound as if they have existed for some time, it may be a fault that should not have occured and you will be entitled to a replacement machine of a free repair. Worth a try.

On 15 Jun 2010 at 10:28am helper wrote:

CP Domestics 01825 872398 very good, friends, family and I have used him a few times.

On 15 Jun 2010 at 1:39pm Old Cynic wrote:

Last time I needed help with a washing machine I found a nice chap via the Approved Traders list on www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk Also found a really useful diagnostics website on how to find the problem and fix it yourself www.washerhelp.co.uk and letsfixit.co.uk

On 15 Jun 2010 at 3:06pm TDA wrote:

Think it's over 3 years old...
Have gone with CP Domestics, but a week's wait though - stinky!
Once again, what a ruddy good bunch of people on this chuffingly lovely forum.

On 15 Jun 2010 at 3:16pm worked for me wrote:

If you can get to the filter at the front on the machine, then see if its blocked. Put out towels first as there will be some water coming out aswell

On 15 Jun 2010 at 3:47pm TDA wrote:

Ta, will try.

On 15 Jun 2010 at 10:18pm TDA wrote:

Seems to be working after removing 3 hairgrips from the filter.... top stuff - touch wood. 'Worked for me', you are a genius and I owe you a pint or three.