Washing Machine troubleshooting guides

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Washing machine won’t drain or spin (Bosch & Siemens)

Washing machine finishes the cycle with water left in the drum and won't spin

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Washing machine leaking from the door (Hotpoint, Indesit & Beko)

Water pooling at the bottom of the door or dripping underneath during the wash

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Washing machine banging loudly on spin (Samsung, LG & Bosch)

Loud rhythmic banging noise from the machine during the spin cycle

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Washing machine not filling with water (Beko, Whirlpool & Candy)

Drum stays dry, or machine hums/beeps but won't fill with water

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Bosch washing machine E17 / F17 error — not filling with water

Display shows E17 or F17 and the machine won't fill with water

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Hotpoint & Indesit F05 error — washing machine won’t drain

Display shows F05 and the machine won't complete draining

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Hotpoint & Indesit F09 error — control board fault

Display shows F09 and the machine won't run a cycle

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Washing machine smells musty or of bad eggs (all brands)

Musty or damp smell from the machine or clothes after washing

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Samsung washing machine 4E, 5E and UE error codes explained

Display shows 4E, 5E, or UE (or the 4C/5C/DC variants)

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Washing machine leaves white detergent residue on dark clothes (all brands)

Grey or white streaks left on dark clothing after washing

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