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Re: On/off button for Bosch WFF-1401 washing machine
Part no. 170695 @ £2 plus the usual gubbins. Order on line at bshappliancecare.com
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Penguin45.Re: The Great EEPROM scam
I’m at the stage where I’m only recommending Bosch at the lower price mark. At least they get 2 years on the guarantee.
The bearing business is a regular one – my cost includes a new pump motor whether they want it or not. And as for the sealed tank assembly……….
We had Jimbo telling us that they had a 5 year warranty on the drum, like the WMAs, the other night, so that might be a let out for us all! Worth checking out at least.
The real problem is that we have people who only now are coming to end of life with Hotpoint 95s, Hoover Logics, Servis Quartzes, Zanussi Washcrafts. They all think “We did well with that one, lets get another”, little realising………. Brand loyalty is great, but the current state of the market is plain dishonest IMO.
I was asked to leave once many years ago by a lady who didn’t believe that her Electra was a Hotpoint , disguised as a Creda with the Electra badge on the front. “It’s ALWAYS been Creda” was what she said. Yeah, right.
So shortly I’ll be telling them that their Creda is a Hotpoint box, with a sealed, unrepairable drum; shoddy Italian electronics that no-one quite understands, and this is the pride of England. My @rse…
Then we’ll be told that UK manufacture is no longer cost effective, and that’ll be it. Probably still be plenty of Hotpoints about though, ‘cos it takes years for the information to filter through…… I went to a customer on Saturday with a Servis – dead resistors on the board – soldered in some new ones, customer happy, but pointed out it hadn’t lasted as long as her old Quartz. Just couldn’y get her head round the idea that the old Servis company folded in the mid 90s, and this was just a box with the name on.
A few years from now, we might be able to buy Austin Rovers again. At £5/6k starting price, people may be rather better informed. They don’t care at £200, though they make plenty of noise afterwards. Rather like Indy/Ari washers I suppose.
Keep it up UKW, keep pushing the info to the public and maybe they’ll learn in the end.
Chris.
Re: Siemens D/Washer Identification Label Scrubbed Off
Ask DC – he might know something we don’t………..
Chris.
Re: Blomberg Freezer ? thermostat stuck
Thermostats are effectively sealed units, so not servicable. Replacement only option.
It’s extremely difficult to find a vaguely efficient freezer……… 🙄
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Penguin45.Re: Siemens D/Washer Identification Label Scrubbed Off
Try 096942, Laurence with a U. Nice picture on Connect.
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Chris.Re: Blomberg Freezer ? thermostat stuck
Thermostat part number is 45X6165, about £29 + VAT + P+p from Comet. Dave should be able to find a suitable alternative for you at a rather more favourable price in the morning.
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Penguin45.Re: Common Sense
When it’s finished, spend some subs money and send him:
http://www.insectlore-europe.com/wasmacgam.htmlWe could even get all posters to sign a nice card to go with it 😀
Chris.
Re: Zanussi TC482
This will almost certainly be a blockage in the water channels in the bottom of the machine – the float switch is being held on, either by an accumulation of fluff or excess water not getting to the drawer. Bit of a demolition job to solve to be honest.
If you are not confident to dismantle the dryer, get some pro help. Check Repairs@ or Directories for a UKW repairer in your area.
If you’re going to have a go yourself, pull the plug first. :plug:
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Penguin45.Re: BOSCH WTA 2000 DRYER
Motor start/run capacitor on its way out – the one motor drives the drum and the fan – no air flow, safety trips out.
This what you want:
http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … ucts_id=94Seize the opportunity to clear any fluff whilst the lower rear cover is off.
Pull the plug before doing anything :plug:
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Penguin45.Re: Zanussi DE6850 Salt Problem
Possibly a valve stuck open on the infamous IWMS unit? Very tricky one to diagnose. Time for pro help?
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Penguin45.Re: candy alise 105 changing bearings
Just plaster the back of the seal with silicon sealant and fit it. Wait until it’s set and reassemble.
P45.
Re: Neff dishwasher
The machine will heat the water twice, once in the wash and once in rinse. A thermostat/wiring problem will produce the exact symptons that you have described.
Penguin45.
Re: diplomat adp 8234 error e2
Personally I’d take the tyre and get the Marigolds out……… Bit unlucky really, 9 times out of 10 that will get you going. So, the fill matrix needs investigating properly, so it is engineer time,
Check Repairs@ or Directories for a UKW engineer in your area.
Good luck,
Penguin45.
