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Re: Washing Machine For Single Person?
Hi, yes the engineer did replace the soap box. In total he replaced the soap box, pump and the main control panel/internal program computer (not sure what it’s called). This did calm things down a bit but every now and again the same problem would occur. The only way to be sure of it not happening was to run a service wash every few weeks (which I know you should do anyway). It seemed for whatever reason the machine was getting a build-up of soap more regularly than normal and so would require a service wash to flush the system.
Anyway, I got sick of having to constantly monitor my machine and clean it out and so have since got rid of it and bought a Samsung WF70F5EDW. It’s received good reviews so hopefully this one will be better and I shouldn’t have the same problem again.
Re: Washing Machine For Single Person?
There does seem to be a lot of foam that gathers at the door window but this could be normal and it does rinse away.
The majority of the wash cycle seems to go fine but it does seem to start coming out of the drawer toward the last 30-40 minutes of the wash. I’m not sure if that’s during a rinse or spin cycle, as the wash last anywhere from 1.5 hours to 2 hours 15 mins (depending which program I use), I haven’t actually sat there and watched an entire wash.
The filter is always clear, I have checked this and made sure to use the pump outlet hose to remove any excess water. The soap drawer did get dirty in the past (a few weeks ago the engineer replaced it with a brand new one) but I tried to keep it as clean as possible and since having the new one, the problem has happened again. The engineer has tested for blockages and to see if there are any drainage issues or pump issues (and has even replaced the pump just in case) but everything seems to be working fine.
The two links you provided I have been to before funnily enough. I am very careful with my machine and always make sure nothing gets stuck in the machine. I also thought it was a “too-much-detergent” problem and that was why I switched detergents and also make sure to use the exact dosage recommended. I also use softener when washing to see if this helps but it doesn’t (other than the normal benefits of using softener).
As I mentioned, I live in a very soft water area and so water hardness isn’t an issue. Because this has been an ongoing problem for quite a few years I have become obsessed with washing now lol and have tried lots of different things to try to solve it. The problem is that I can’t replicate the issue on every wash but I would say it happens more often than not.
I thought it might be a load size problem but I would say the maximum load I use is 5kg and that’s if I use an entire week’s worth of clothes or perhaps combine my towels and clothes into one wash. I have had the issue when washing just a couple of throws I used on my sofa and so that put paid to my theory of washing with smaller loads making it better.
Anyway, thanks for your suggestions.
Re: Washing Machine For Single Person?
Hi Dave, I’ll look into the Bosch you recommended. It’s mostly foam coming out of the drawer with a mixture of water as it settles in a puddle on the floor. It can be quite a lot that comes out. I think it tends to happen towards the last half hour or so of the wash but possibly earlier.
It doesn’t happen on every wash and it’s very hit or miss as to what causes it. I have tried lots of different detergents and amounts, be it liquid or powder and liquitabs or powder tablets and again various size loads in the machine. If I use a small load, say under 3kg then it might not happen but then again it’s a 7kg capacity machine so I shouldn’t have to keep doing small loads.
I have tried using different programs too such as a synthetics wash as that allows you to do a smaller load and I have tried a normal cotton wash which should allow up to full capacity. I just can’t seem to find the right balance that will make the machine run normal every time I do a load.
Anyway, regardless, I’ve had enough now so I am edging towards getting a new machine and seeing if that’s better. I’ve had this Beko since 2008 so I don’t know if age is an issue.
