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Re: Guerrilla Tactics
To start maybe it would be best just to mailshot the Repairs@ members as they know who UKW are in the first instance. The letter would need to be worded so that the opinions are fenced into 2 camps – the Yes or the No. Also I think that it should exclude the information gleaned from the likes of TDS and Whirlpool software as they are purchased information – only available to those who pay each year. The PCB fault code diagnostics and EEprom reprogramming software is the main area that needs to be open to the trade: be it chargeable or not, we should at least have a choice to obtain it if we need it.
The WP’s should support this as their reputation and integrity rests largely with the engineers in the field.
I’m not sure how we could approach the spares discount bit just yet – I think we need to generate a sizeable level of support on the tech info first and then move onto that with the faithful. 😉Steve.
Re: Smeg DWI 710E1 flashing in public!!
Well, the total has gone above £300 – not worth doing IMHO.
Steve.
Re: Smeg DWI 710E1 flashing in public!!
Thanks Chris!!
That is an expensive part!! 😯 She also needs a new fascia!! Oh well – more landfill……Cheers,
Steve.
Re: Homark double oven
Try the clock to see if it on auto. Easiest way to do this is to turn on the main oven, set the clock to the correct time of day, then turn the auto knob / alter the buttons to synchronize the times. If it is the clock, the oven should burst into life. The clock only controls the main oven and not the top oven / grill. 😉
HTH,
Steve.
Re: Bosch Exxcel 1200 WFO2465GB/01
Sounds like the buzzing is due to pump having jammed or failed. Remove the filter and check it. Then shine a torch into the throat of the pump (the filter hole) and look carefully for items jamming the pump impeller. Often a nail or a wretched 5p gets past the filter and blocks the pump. If it’s clear, then the pump has probably failed.
If you need a pump, Shop @ can obtain the correct part for you. 😉Power Off before any inspection!!!:plug:
Hope that helps,
Steve.
Re: Hotpoint CTD00 getting to drum bearing
The metal cap covers the end of the drum shaft and bearing unit.
To check the bearing, first – Power Off!! :plug:
Remove the cap and the anti static wiper. (copper spring with 2 screws). Then straighten and extract the bent pin that goes through the drum shaft. Then you can remove the castle washer and inspect the rear bearing and drum shaft.
Usually the shaft will have worn away the bearing and elongated the hole. If this is the case (and it usually is) the square bearing should be removed carefully and the shaft inspected for damage.
Any parts required can be obtained from the Shop @ logo – Dave will be able to supply the correct spares. 😉Remember, Power Off before any inspection please!!!!
Hope that helps,
Steve.
Re: BOSCH WFO265GB/08 FD 8305
No cold water – valve failure / kinked hose / grit trap blocked?
HTH,
Steve.
Re: February Meeting, Sibson
I’m happy to do whatever…. don’t mind having a crack at the newsletter (with Jim correcting my grammar of course! 😆 ). Because I’m a sole trader I’m not, shall we say, in with the ‘movers and shakers’ of the industry. Most of the stories I learn about through UKW – the south coast is a desolate place when it comes to news – sod all happens here. (albeit lots of moaning. :rolls: )
So if I am to do this bit, the question is, what do we write about that UKW hasn’t already?Steve.
BTW – looks like just the Friday for me this time – have a family function on Saturday so I can’t stay over. Sorry…. 🙁Re: indesit w/m bearings
It’s a Torx 40 bit. In previous posts, and in my own experience, they have a habit of shearing off as the bolts are so tight.
Adrian (Washdoctor) has mentioned before that the Halfords’ professional range of Torx bits carry a lifetime warranty and his engineers definitely get their money’s worth in free exchanges. 😉HTH,
Steve.
Re: Dyson DC04
Check the rectangular rubber gaskets between the bin assembly and the body – they have to be present and in good order or the result is – no suction
HTH,
Steve.
Re: Electrolux D’W ESL614 heater on at wrong time
Most likely the ‘pumping’ noises she heard are the wash motor spinning with no water in it. That would also explain why the heater was on with no water in the tank.
This is the old style sump with the “blue” siphon tubes that block up. First remove the large filter then the cap that covers the siphons. Clean them out and pour some water down the holes they come out of to dislodge any muck. Then refit the siphons and cap. From underneath the machine, remove the ‘U’ shaped clear hose under the siphon pot and clean. Also clean the nozzles on the sump. Refit the hose and pull off the pressure switch hose and the valve safety shut off hose at the sump end. Blow down the hoses to test the pressure switch and to dislodge the locked off valve. Refit the hoses and test machine.
If the valve is still locked out (hums but no water) a sharp tap on the inlet hose ferrule at the back of the machine with a small hammer will free it off. (do this with the valve humming). Everything should now function.Hope that helps,
Steve.
Re: Soap Nuts + vinegar?
I had the unfortunate job of cleaning out a Zanussi washer drier after the customer tumble dried her washing along with the Eco balls. Needless to say, they buckled and split. There were little blue and red ‘stones’ absolutely everywhere. As fast as I was clearing them out they were more… it seemed like they were regenerating…..there were loads of them!!! 😯 What a thoroughly miserable and tedious job.
And guess what? She still swears by them. Mind you, she has every other stain removal product under the sun……..; :rolls:Steve.
Re: Currys will no longer deliver to flats!!!
I secured a sale of a dishwasher for a local retailer before Christmas and the same thing happened. I told my colleague there was a flight of stairs up to the first floor flat and he said OK.
Well his delivery bods turned up 2 days later and refused to deliver the machine. The lady rings me in a distressed state, so I rang my colleague. He said he agreed with his blokes that as the steps were ‘metal and wet’ as well, they might slip and that was against H & S policy. :rolls:
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. We used to deliver stuff up fire escapes on icy days without flinching.
As Bob rightly says, WTF???? The world’s going to hell in a handcart. :rolls:Steve.
Re: Whirlpool AWZ121
The jobs not difficult (but I’ve had 24 years of experience with this stuff). The cost of repair is the barrier. The drum support wheels are around £17 each – a lot if you need all four. The felt seals are around £30 each (2 off). Then the belt could be worn badly (quite likely) and what about the heater…… 😯
Driers, in the main, change hands when they are worn out or faulty. Washing machines, cookers and refrigerators fare better as they are used all year round. It’s easier to spot a lemon. 😉
This drier sounds like a proverbial money – pit. Try to take it up with the seller as it was a substandard item or buy new with a guarantee.
Either way, quit while you are ahead.HTH,
Steve.
