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Re: Zanussi W1042W Washer Dryer
I did check that on my first visit. Interestingly, the last Zanussi bearings job I did also had a loose tacho magnet, which I only discovered when it was back together and I was doing testing. I didn’t bother telling the customer about this, just fixed it and carried on. I think she was a bit surprised when I only billed her the amount I originally estimated but she had not mentioned any other symptoms. :rolls:
Re: Which Vacuum Cleaner?
If you want the Rolls Royce of machines you could consider a Kirby:
Re: My Tub Ltd
It finally came yesterday, from Washvac :rolls: Looks like My Tub just order it off Washvac to be delivered to my address.
Re: Zanussi W1042W Washer Dryer
I checked everything I could think of, heaters, TOC / stats, NTC, valves etc etc but no joy. I also tried it with either the wash heater or the dryer heater disconnected but it made no difference. The machine is now clicking through the programme very quickly, just stopping for a few seconds at each position. It is also turning on the dryer fan at one position (actually the “freshen up” programme) but the dryer light does not light up when that happens. I’ve given up with it and given the customer a refund. 😥
Re: Bolts Left Thread
Try places that do spares for brushcutters:
Re: Hotpoint DWF34 D/W
Hi Martin,
I don’t generally do dishwashers these days but this one is for a good customer for whom I service some pottery kilns. If it had been something that didn’t involve taking the whole thing apart I would have had a go. What do you mean by a reset cycle?Re: Hotpoint Ulltima WMA74
Yes, the vessel is fixed to the sump hose using a Jubilee clip. Take off the lower back panel and you can remove the vessel for cleaing. As always, plug out before removing panels.
Re: Hotpoint WT540 Module
The replacement module is in and the machine working but the led for the On/Off button is not coming on. I suppose this means the top board is also faulty. Perhaps when the buttons got jammed the led was damaged? Customer does not seem too bothered about that anyway.
Re: Sharp R-750 AM (Microwave Oven) – door problem
No, the door would be very expensive. Actually I’m having second thoughts about advocating this as a DIY repair, although you don’t need to touch the dangerous high voltage bits. If you were to assemble the door incorrectly you could end up with harmful microwave leakage. I would always test for microwave leakage after doing any repair on these ovens but you probably won’t have access to a test meter. You might find there is a local appliance repairer or even a TV repairer who can do the repair and/or do the leakage test. You could make an enquiry for the latch at the Shop@ part of this website but they may refuse to supply the part for the reason stated. The latch head only costs a few pounds.
Re: Sharp R-750 AM (Microwave Oven) – door problem
There should be 2 spring loaded hooks poking out of the door. If you move one hook they should both move and spring back when released. If this does not happen you will find the latch head mechanism is broken inside the door. It’s often a bit tricky to dismantle the door without breaking off any of the small plastic lugs that hold it together.
Re: Hotpoint WD440 wont start.
Check for dry joints on the button itself. I saw one where the microswitch had completely fallen off the board.
Re: prewash light flashing on hotpoint wf541p
Might be best to go ahead and get Hotpoint out to it. Fault is probably in the main circuit board and is likely to be expensive whoever you get. You can try cancelling using the start/cancel button pressed in until all the lights light up and also try turning it off briefly at the mains.
Re: Hotpoint WT540 Module
Yes, I know that the module I need is for a single phase motor but could not figure out which sort. EMW reckon it’s a MK4 so that’s what they are sending.
Re: Washing Machine That Also Does Carrots
robbra wrote:Wouldn’t it be innovative if they got their appliances to work reliably washing clothes BEFORE embarking on stupid ideas?
Imagine potato peel in your socks or a pea in your boxers!h
Perhaps Chinese consumers have low expectations for their appliances. I dare say a lot of them have bought their first machine in the last few years so don’t have recollections of earlier, more reliable products. Remember what TVs were like in the ’60s? The TV repair man was like an extra member of the family, he was there so often. Perhaps in Chinese homes the Haier repair man has his own teacup and is included in family photos.
