Washing Machine troubleshooting guides

History The History of the Washing Machine

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

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

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

Display shows F05 and the machine won't complete draining

Hotpoint & Indesit F09 error — control board fault

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

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

Musty or damp smell from the machine or clothes after washing

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

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

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

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

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

Grey or white streaks left on dark clothing after washing

Washing machine cycle taking much longer than the displayed time (all brands)

Wash cycle runs significantly longer than the time shown when it started

The History of the Washing Machine

For most of human history, washing clothes meant a riverbank, a washboard, and a great deal of physical effort. The idea of a machine doing this work is surprisingly old — hand-cranked wooden drum washers, essentially barrels you rotated by hand, were being patented and sold in Britain and America from the early-to-mid 1800s. They […]