Our Washing Machine....

Pheebs · 19-08-2008, 16:28

*erk*

Just came round the back after some gardening, walked into the kitchen and thought "cor blimey, the next door neighbours have a pneumatic drill going"...

alas... it was our washing machine.

Slightly concerned (obviously) - it was on the full spin bit and was really hammering away (I thought it was going to explode so left the room!)

Guarantee is no more... any ideas of what may be the problem?

Just spoken to Indesit - no tech team to speak of - they've said £109 for an engineer to pop out and have a look (the cost will pay for repairs/spare parts but not replacements) or £159 for an extended guarantee thingy where they'll send a blokey out and if they canny repair it replace it "free" of charge.

What do you reckon?! I don't have a clue how much washing machines are any more

Nooooooooooooo to more expenses! This happened last year! Everything went wrong! I don't want everything to go wrong!

Boo!

leowyatt · 19-08-2008, 16:32

Get picky to take the top off and check if the concrete block has come loose. He'll probably need to tighten up a nut. It happened with our samsung, made a hell of a noise, called the engineer out who did just that.

Belmit · 19-08-2008, 16:33

The drum is usually suspended on sets of springs. If one of these has become detached or broken it will throw the drum off centre and make it do weird things. Worth checking this first.

Edit: and that ^^^

leowyatt · 19-08-2008, 16:34

Never thought of the springs, nice one Belmit.

Wryel · 19-08-2008, 16:44

I had a washing machine once that wouldn't open, I ended up drilling a hole in it and attaching a piece of string to the opening mechanism.

But anyway, its going to be related to the concrete weight, take it apart and have a fiddle.

Fayshun · 19-08-2008, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wryel

But anyway, its going to be related to the concrete weight, take it apart and have a fiddle.

And then think about fixing the washing machine.

Feek · 19-08-2008, 17:08

Did you sit on it while you were pondering?

TinkerBell · 19-08-2008, 17:12

I wouldn't have a clue what the problem is, or what could fix it, but I know that it is horrible when things go wrong at the worst possible time *hugs*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

Did you sit on it while you were pondering?

Lol! I was also wondering that!

Pheebs · 19-08-2008, 17:28

OOOoOOoooO! Okie! We'll try taking it apart!

*edit* Picky will try taking it apart!

Fankoo! xx

iCraig · 19-08-2008, 17:41

Before you fix it, have sex on it during spin cycle.

You'll thank me later.

19-08-2008, 16:28	#1
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Our Washing Machine.... erk Just came round the back after some gardening, walked into the kitchen and thought "cor blimey, the next door neighbours have a pneumatic drill going"... alas... it was our washing machine. Slightly concerned (obviously) - it was on the full spin bit and was really hammering away (I thought it was going to explode so left the room!) Guarantee is no more... any ideas of what may be the problem? Just spoken to Indesit - no tech team to speak of - they've said £109 for an engineer to pop out and have a look (the cost will pay for repairs/spare parts but not replacements) or £159 for an extended guarantee thingy where they'll send a blokey out and if they canny repair it replace it "free" of charge. What do you reckon?! I don't have a clue how much washing machines are any more Nooooooooooooo to more expenses! This happened last year! Everything went wrong! I don't want everything to go wrong! Boo! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

19-08-2008, 16:32	#2
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Get picky to take the top off and check if the concrete block has come loose. He'll probably need to tighten up a nut. It happened with our samsung, made a hell of a noise, called the engineer out who did just that. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

19-08-2008, 16:33	#3
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	The drum is usually suspended on sets of springs. If one of these has become detached or broken it will throw the drum off centre and make it do weird things. Worth checking this first. Edit: and that ^^^ __________________

19-08-2008, 16:34	#4
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Never thought of the springs, nice one Belmit. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

19-08-2008, 17:08	#7
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Did you sit on it while you were pondering? __________________

19-08-2008, 16:44	#5
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	I had a washing machine once that wouldn't open, I ended up drilling a hole in it and attaching a piece of string to the opening mechanism. But anyway, its going to be related to the concrete weight, take it apart and have a fiddle.

19-08-2008, 17:28	#9
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	OOOoOOoooO! Okie! We'll try taking it apart! edit Picky will try taking it apart! Fankoo! xx __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

19-08-2008, 17:41	#10
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Before you fix it, have sex on it during spin cycle. You'll thank me later. __________________