https://www.boards.ie/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:18:44 +0000 en washing machine problem — boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin' https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058134494/beko-washing-machine-leaking Sun, 22 Nov 2020 17:26:59 +0000 Home Appliances harry999 2058134494@/discussions
My beko is leaking some water as it washes - I tried to look around filter if water coming from here - but donlt seem to be. also the smell coming from it is like musty stagnant water and the clothes are coming out smelling the same - anybody know what issue could be ? machine is 6 years old - would it be worth getting person out to look at it or get a new machine ? Thanks]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058110198/aquacycle-1100-zanussi-electrolux-fault Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:46:21 +0000 Home Appliances Stigura 2058110198@/discussions
Longer version? As ye'd know; They won't power up till they're wet inside. So, I hit the big, ON button. The light comes on. I let go? Light goes out. So, it's getting power.

I'm just not getting that familiar, rushing sound when I open the cock. Detach the pipe and water gushes out. It's coming down the pipe. Just not entering the machine.

Took the blue plug out. Rinsed that. Back in. Still no good

Anyone ....?

Thanks.]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057340825/washing-machine-repair Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:43:26 +0000 Galway City & County paulgalway 2057340825@/discussions
Washing machine has stopped working. Loads the water, hear the sound for it starting, but then nothing happens.

Who would be good to contact to have a look at it, ideally with low call out charge.

Thanks.]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057341489/pipes-and-kitchen-plumbing-help-with-washing-machine-smells Tue, 09 Dec 2014 12:24:56 +0000 Plumbing & Heating kruka 2057341489@/discussions
Our current problem is that when we used the washing machine, there was an awful stagnant water smell. It was tolerable at first but now is really bad. When I knew it was the washing machine (it did take some time), I pulled out the washing machine which revealed a soaked floor. Our machine only uses cold water hose. The machine drain hose was going into a white standpipe with a curved bend similar to an L shape. This curved L bend was held up with a tin of beans. The white pipe then continued horizontally towards the corner of the room and appeared to go under the extension to the drain. The kitchen sink and other units are in the way so I don't have a clear view of where this pipe ends and I'm only guessing where it goes. The fittings under the sink are free from any damp patches and don't appear to be leaking in any way. There is also a dishwasher drain pipe going into one of the fittings under the sink but we never use the diswasher.

I tested the stand pipe by putting the washing machine on a rinse and spin and watching it. The water was gushing up over the standpipe and onto the floor (hence the wet floor). I have tried drain cleaner with caustic soda and tested the water flow again. The water flow when a litre or kettle full of water is poured down the stand pipe is good so I decided to test the machine drain hose in the pipe again. This time the water didn't gush as much but still spilled back over the pipe and onto the floor. Sometimes when the water was going down the pipe there was a gurgling noise. Likewise when a lot of water was in the sink, the gurgling noise was heard going up the stand pipe.

Anytime I've used the washing machine since, I've put the machine's drain hose into to sink. I think some dirty water has got back into the machine however as anytime I use it the place stinks of stagnant water again. The clothes smell fine and fresh but the whole kitchen and conservatory reeks of this smell. It's only like this when the machine is on.

I was just wondering if anyone could lend some opinions as to what the real issue is. Obviously I need a plumber of some sort. Would it be a case that I just need a new piping going from the machine to the shore, perhaps getting them unblocked? Or should I rip up the entire floor and get the drains cleaned. Would it be worth paying for someone to come and look at the washing machine too (Hotpoint WD420)? We haven't any money so we're looking for a fix but one that isn't going to break the bank!]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055990672/whirlpool-washing-machine-kaput-help Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:27:28 +0000 Home Appliances Mr_Curious 2055990672@/discussions
I have put it on to a wash, a rinse and a spin setting and nothing happens - it just clicks but does nothing.

I tried putting it on a drain setting and I can hear the machine making the pumping noise but it still wont work.

I had a look at the filter compartment (on the bottom right front of the machine) and it was full of water. I got all the water out - had a look at the filter and it was fine - no blockage. Still the machine would not start.

I then added water manually into the machine - 4 pints - and put it on a drain setting. It made the usual pumping noise. I had a look at the filter compartment and again it was full of water.

Can anyone help? Any ideas what might be wrong with it. What can I DIY to see if I can fix it myself before having to ring a plumber?]]> https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2056594766/reimbursement-from-management-company-landlord Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:51:04 +0000 Legal Discussion burns84 2056594766@/discussions Im hoping someone will be able to give me advise.
I have been renting the same apartment for 2.5 years with my boyfriend. Rent is paid by direct debit and has ALWAYS been paid on time. We rarely contact the management company....in the 2.5 years we have contacted them approx. 5 times- once when there was a leak in our bathroom and the remainder 4 times for the problem i am encountering now.....
our washing machine has started to rip our clothes. It does not happen all the time ....it has happened on 3 separate occasions in the last 6 months. The first time i thought perhaps there was something in the washing machine but checked all the clothes and checked the washer after...there was nothing in it. I thought it was a fluke so didnt bother the management company with it. It ripped a pair of trousers and they were old enough so i wasnt that upset about it. The second time it ripped one of my favourite dresses, a tshirt. I contacted the management company and they said they would get someone out to look at the machine. Some engineers looked at it and said there was nothing wrong with it. In January the washine machine just seized up completely mid wash. I contacted the management company again and a guy came out to look at it again. He removed a pair of my underwear which had jammed in the drum...but again they were ripped to pieces. He said it would be fine then. I purchased 4 tops in the last month (still have receipts) and low and behold the washing machine has ripped one of them when i washed it. I was absolutely FURIOUS called the management company again and said this was my 4th time to call them about the same issue......and that now I have had 5 items of clothing ripped and that they needed to rectify the problem immediately. I am just wondering what my rights are with regard to getting them to pay for the clothes that have been ripped????]]>