anybody any ideas????

[welsh-witch]

im having problems with my washing machine, it wont rinse or drain, it goes through the motions but the water isnt draining, anyone have any ideas before i have to call out a mechanic???:(:(:(

[Duncansby]

The only thing I can think of is the filter? Have you checked it?

[welsh-witch]

do i take the back off to find the filter as it doesnt have a little door on the front?

[Lavenderblue2]

I think it could be the bushes/brushes or something like that - I've had this problem before, I think you need an engineer. :eek:

[riggerboy]

it`ll be a 5p piece stuck in the drain hose just before the filter

[DeHaviLand]

As Duncansby said, its probably a blockage in your filter. Google the make and model for information on how to find the filter.

[DeHaviLand]

it`ll be a 5p piece stuck in the drain hose just before the filter

Or a thong, as has happened to me on 3 occasions ;)

[Tubthumper]

it`ll be a 5p piece stuck in the drain hose just before the filter
Been there, found that! Did the Royal Mint design a coin specifically to keep plumbers & appliance engineers in business?

Mind you, It's a great way for the young, single technician to earn the appreciation and respect of a grateful householder...;) just wish the new 5p had been around when I was a young single technician!

Seriously, sounds like RB is correct.

[chaz]

Hi mine did this last week, it was the filter, i had forgoton to do my usual cleaning out of it so was left with soggy washing. mines the little door at the front:)

[Duncansby]

do i take the back off to find the filter as it doesnt have a little door on the front?

Oh heck, I'm no sure. All the machines I've used have had the little door on the front. What does it say in the handbook?

[Tubthumper]

Or a thong, as has happened to me on 3 occasions ;)
You had to bring drawers into it, didn't you!

Another popular one is the underwire from a bra getting jammed between drum and tank wall. A great discussion point and ice-breaker after fault recovery!

[welsh-witch]

thankyou all you lovely lovey people for your help, i managed to find the wee door n yes it was string stuck in the filter, im soaking wet n my kitchen floors flooded but hey im the happiest bunny in caithness i got my machine working again thanks agian xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:Razz

[chaz]

lol i forgot to add the bit about the flooded floor, pleased you got it sorted:)

[welsh-witch]

yes its well n truly flooded lol but im dancing round the kitchen with my mop!!!:Razz

[Tubthumper]

You people with your thongs and strings
Get stuck in washer filter
And block the outlet with these things
Machine knocked out of kilter
Prevention is the answer sure
Much better than each time a cure
The plumber's bill will make you poor
Though on the floor you've spilt 'er

In order to avoid the shame
Of knickers plugging drain
Take my advice and play my game
Leave out cheesecutter pain
Choose larger pants to cover groove
Your comort will by far improve
And chafing of one's cleft remove
That tiny thing's insane

And just in case you're worried that
Such knickers kill off passion
And that a pair so big and flat
Are hardly height of fashion
There's drawers that prevent overspills
Provoking chance of bouncy thrills
With flaps and gaps and hems and frills
To keep your partner gnashin'

[welsh-witch]

thankyou tubthumper for that, i just fell off my chair laughing :Razz

[The Angel Of Death]

Instant solution Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=364dzVsBs2o)

Works once and once only though ;)

[welsh-witch]

lmao thats soooo funny he made a bit of a mess of his garden eh, never mind the machine :lol: