My washing machine has died!
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Topic: My washing machine has died!
Posted By: cubsur
Subject: My washing machine has died!
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 10:45
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After a good innings of at least 13 years, the pump has failed so it is now of no use. More money, more expense. Done nothing but give people money lately. I did get one last wash out of it but had to wring stuff partly dry like our mothers did. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
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Posted By: Big Col
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 11:38
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Do they have such things as sales at this time of the year like they do in the UK? ------------- Colin |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 12:20
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If you need a lift to any washing machine shops, just say the word Tom...
------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: bob d
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 17:31
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Ditto. Remember Perry and the 'washing machine graveyard' story. ------------- we're not brazil we're norn iron |
Posted By: DICEYUK
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 17:40
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Big Col wrote:Posted By: sidsmum
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 20:09
Sorry for your loss Tom - now no fly tipping 
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Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 18/December/2017 at 23:45
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Would not a new pump suffice? Get the repair man in marra, if it’s just the pump, that’s an easy swap. ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 19/December/2017 at 10:00
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Thanks for your sympathy and understanding, sob, sob. I ran the cycle again yesterday. Everything works OK until the final big spin when it is supposed to empty out the drum. It doesn't, leaving about 6 litres of water to be baled out by hand. Not helpful. The thing is showing signs of age elsewhere, a couple of small rust spots indicate leaks, the door glass is superficially cracked as well and will only get worse. Time to bite the bullet. Worten have a couple of useful looking deals at the moment. It has to be a small one owing to very restricted access. I shall go see them today. You will be pleased to know that I do have sufficient clean clothes to last the next week or so! ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: Big Col
Date Posted: 19/December/2017 at 11:01
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Getting updates about your "smalls" is more interesting than the BBC news headlines! Next time you publish photos of fly tipping on here I hope there aren't any washing machines there or questions will be asked. 🤣 ------------- Colin |
Posted By: Jock
Date Posted: 20/December/2017 at 17:22
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Have you checked the pump? It may be a simple blockage which could be cleared with a pair of long nosed pliers. ------------- It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams |
Posted By: bob d
Date Posted: 20/December/2017 at 23:19
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Cubsur has now purchased a new one. ------------- we're not brazil we're norn iron |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 21/December/2017 at 10:03
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Pipe wasn't blocked and pump was grinding and making horrible noises but didn't pump the water. Also the ancient clockwork dial thing that selects the program wasn't going around very well. Got a good deal at Worten for a small one to fit the space, delivery this afternoon, a 5 year guarantee and old one taken away for €359. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: sidsmum
Date Posted: 21/December/2017 at 21:19
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Thanks for the update - I can sleep well now & stop worrying!!!!
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Posted By: Andrew
Date Posted: 21/December/2017 at 22:26
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Likewise, my god, the relief, all is sorted, I feared my seasons festivities were going to be devasteded by worry...I can breath easy at last.... ------------- Andrew |
Posted By: Jock
Date Posted: 22/December/2017 at 11:13
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His only pair of shorts were becoming suspect.
------------- It is no coincidence that in no known language does the phrase 'As pretty as an Airport' appear. Douglas Adams |
Posted By: bob d
Date Posted: 22/December/2017 at 14:55
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Happy to confirm that Cubsur is still sparkling clean and we can now all enjoy the Christmas jollies. 😂 ------------- we're not brazil we're norn iron |
Posted By: Algarveaddick
Date Posted: 22/December/2017 at 15:32
He bought another pair in 2014 Derek, he just hasn't worn them yet... ------------- Go away Duchatalet |
Posted By: cubsur
Date Posted: 22/December/2017 at 16:35
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Machine in and working. I cannot fault the Worten service. Delivery scheduled for Thursday afternoon, had my 'warning' text saying they would be there in half an hour and they were, exactly. New machine unpacked, moved into very tight space, all sorted, old one removed. Did a test run early and a wash load later, all seems very efficient and electronic not clockwork like the old one and it has a bigger drum within the same size box. Now for the 27 page operating manual. There are 15 washing programs plus a few other control buttons. It's a Becken (a Worten house brand) and the manual is in numerous languages including English. Hours of harmless fun coming up, not that I am fit enough to do anything else just now. ------------- Albufeira Resident www.algarvebus.info public transport information for the Algarve |
Posted By: jacklindisoza
Date Posted: 09/January/2018 at 05:28
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I had the same problem and it was getting worse and worse over the last few months. I did not find the solution and i replaced my washing machine and buy a new one. ------------- http://www.republicdayspeechinhindi.com/ |
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Date Posted: 23/May/2018 at 09:36
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Posted By: Senator
Date Posted: 04/January/2020 at 07:09
Most problems could be solved with troubleshooting section in manual. Most modern washers has detailed instructions on how to solve few most common problems by yourself in a short time. Check https://www.washermanual.com - washermanual.com for most popular brands. If you have some rare machine they could help to find service or owners' manual too.
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