margherita 2000 troubleshooting

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Yes, I can`t make nice loop, because it is short.
Do I replace short hose with a longer one, or I extend short one?

Thanks!

Rale

[Phidom]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

Has your hose still got the rubber cuff on the end? For some reason I have never ben able to fathom, lots of people cut this cuff off, making it difficult to fit the hose over anything else. If it is still attached you can buy a connector such as Electruepart PLM2054 to join on an extra hose. You can also get extra long hoses to replace the existing but obviously the end that fits the machine has to match the existing one for size and angle.

[krugerkreativekrafts]

Help – washing machine – Ariston Margherita 2000 AB95.
Help, I have been given an Ariston Margherita 2000 Washing Machine

As it is an economical brand to run compared to others and we are in drought and it uses less water, I am wondering whether it is worth repairing or should I try to buy a new one which I don’t really have the money for? The lady said it was worth a lot of money 2 years ago when she bought it – over $1000 Australian,

It seems to start the wash mode okay but when it clicks to the next click, – the timer constantly turns making clicking noises, and the wash does nothing. That is what the clicking sound is – the timer button going round and round and round. It didn’t make the noise whilst filling nor washing but it didn’t seem to wash for long nor fill very far but I am not used to a front loader.

I am wondering what it could be? How can I fix it? Can I possibly fix it myself? Is it worth Fixing if I have to pay a repairman?

I also don’t know where to put the soap in the dispenser part as there are three places that the part that comes out divides into. I have only ever used twin tubs and top loaders before but with a severe drought on, I would like to make this workable if possible, and my old machine is just about ready to retire as well. I know I use less detergent, I just don’t know where to put it.

Thanks
Melissa

[Penguin45]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

Count the pattern of the flashing light – ie, 1-2-3-4-pause-repeat and report back.

Penguin45.

[krugerkreativekrafts]

Hi. Thanks for responding.

It alternates between a few slow “washes” and “spins” tehn when it tries to go to the next phase, it clicks around constantly and flashes internittently five times.

Also, the water only came up to half way between the bottom of the barrel and the first lot of “lugs” that come out about 1/4 of the way up. Is that normal? No clothes in it as I wanted to see if it was working first.

Thanks
Melissa

[krugerkreativekrafts]

I did what you said with the filter and so far so good. Of course I may be talking too soon but the blade wasn’t turning and something seemed to pop out of it though for the life of me, I cannot find where it went to.

This time, it has suds which means that the water has gone through the dispenser whereas last time there were no suds.

Yes, it appears to be going through the cycle properly now thank you. Only thing is I now have a laundry and kitchen full of water because I didn’t have the drainage pipe in the sink Argh!

Really, Thanks so much. I am so, so happy!!!

[krugerkreativekrafts]

Okay, now the problem recurred so I cleaned it out again and another “lump” and a 5 cent piece came out this time. Then I put on a laod just to spin as the last load didn’t seem quite spun enough. The drum made a racket and wouldn’t turn. I thried to see if it spun easily by hand and it did seem to move okay. However, I heard a scraping sound and turned the power off and opened the back panel. When moving around the belt, the drum doesn’t turn but the wheel catches a few times on it’s way around. I didn’t know where to go from there. Thanks in advance for any further advice, Melissa

[Martin]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

New machine Melissa 🙁

[Penguin45]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

Drum support on the back of the drum will have disintegrated. I imagine the lumps you got out were grey metal?

If the machine has the same construct as the UK versions, any repair involves a complete replacement tank assembly – to be honest, it just isn’t worth it.

These have a pretty poor reputation over here, I’m afraid.

Penguin45.

[krugerkreativekrafts]

Thanks. Sad. I would have preferred it be fixable but appreciate the honesty.

Yes, it did look like grey metal. Seems surprising for a machine that wasn’t meant to be that old.

What front loaders do you recommend please? I am in Australia. It would seem that I will have to replace the top loader soon enough so I will be looking at FL when I need to.

Thanks
Melissa

[Penguin45]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

This is one of those slightly impossible questions, I’m afraid. I don’t know for sure what brands you have down there!

The Ariston brand-name is owned by the Indesit company, who also own Hotpoint, Creda, Philco, Scholtes and others. Up here, they’re an economy brand and most of the product is pretty shoddy.

I think you have the Korean machines – LG, Samsung and Daewoo – Samsung has a reasonable reputation over here. LG seems to get through drum bearings and Daewoo is still a bit of an unknown quantity.

F+P are offering front loaders now – these are Beko built machines from Turkey. They may have opted for a custom spec/build, but I really don’t know.

I’ll drop Bigsmokepiker a PM – he’s in Oz and can probably add more than I can.

Penguin45.

[krugerkreativekrafts]

Thank you. I have been been offered a Hoover which needs pump replacing which I can get done for approx. $100. I know Hoover to having been reliable in the past so I am wondering if that is better. After the Ariston, I am so uncertain as to the best thing to do but I definitely cannot afford new, especially for the better machines.

Thanks so much, you have been most helpful indeed.

Best wishes
Melissa

[bigsmokepiker]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

What model Hoover is it
Hoover branded front loads have been of the market for a number of years
I would suggest a new one if the budget permits
If Moneys Tight try LG WD8015C Should pay About $ 650.00
2 year warranty Parts & repairs cheap down the Track
If your after a better quality Washer
Miele from $1600.00 AEG From $1300

Penguin Spot on About Ariston Washer To many $$$ to Fix
There track record here is well below average

[qas]

Re: margherita 2000 troubleshooting

I’ll jump in here and agree with BigSmokePiker – on a budget machine the LG or a cheaper model Bosch. If the purse strings stretch further, then paying more will get a longer lasting machine – a Miele should last 15-20+ years (mine is 23 years old and going strong) where the LG should last 8-10 years.

Steer well clear of any machine made in China or Italy.

Most Hoover front loaders would be well past their use by date, the old ones that would do 15+ years are now 15+ years old. The newer ones were not as reliable.

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