Washing machines · Problems

Washing machine problems

30 problems documented by 2 manufacturers, each with the causes the brand lists and what it says to check first. Pick the problem, then your brand.

Problem	Documented by
Child lock activated	Beko Bosch
Not turning on	Beko Bosch
Blocked filter	Bosch
Clothes creased	Bosch
Clothes damaged	Bosch
Clothes hot after cycle	Bosch
Clothes not clean after washing	Bosch
Clothes shrunk	Bosch
Clothes smell bad after washing	Bosch
Clothes still wet after cycle	Bosch
Detergent drawer fills with water	Bosch
Detergent residue on clothes	Bosch
Door not opening or closing	Bosch
Drum not turning	Bosch
Excessive vibration or moving	Bosch
Leaking water	Bosch
Making unusual noise	Bosch
Not draining	Bosch
Not filling with water	Bosch
Not finishing programme	Bosch
Not heating water	Bosch
Not spinning	Bosch
Not starting programme	Bosch
Not taking detergent	Bosch
Over-foaming	Bosch
Overfilling with water	Bosch
Overheating	Bosch
Stops midway through programme	Bosch
Tap symbol displayed	Bosch
Trips the electrics	Bosch

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What are the most common washing machine problems?

The problems manufacturers document most are child lock activated, not turning on, blocked filter, clothes creased, clothes damaged, clothes hot after cycle. Each has a page with the documented causes and the checks each brand recommends before calling an engineer.