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Hotpoint NSWR 963C WK UK N: Washing machine is leaking

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:05:26 -0700

Hi there

My hotpoint washing machine is leaking from side of the drum when it is emptying and when it is spinning

I took the top off the machine and I see it leaking on right hand side the same side the latch is on the door

GE Microwave Oven: How do I turn on panel ligh?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:51:58 -0700

My microwave (GE JVM3160RF2SS) works but I can't get the panel to light up and don't see a switch.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 11:51 MST

Vacuum Cleaner: My Vacuum Cleaner Turns Off After Few Minutes. What Should I Do?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:04 -0700

Hey guys,

Ever since I vacuumed my red Persian carpet, last week, the vaccum cleaner started working poorly and after a few days, it started turning off after just a few minutes of use.

I opened the panel and replaced the bag and cleaned all the filters. Unfortunately, with no success at all. The machine appeared to work normal the first couple of times I tested it, but then it completely stopped and never turned on again. I read on the forums that I should unplug it and turn it off for an hour or two and then try it out in a different socket. Again, it didn't work.

Has my vaccum cleaner completely gone? Should I be worries or is there a way to fix it?

I'm not an expert in repair nor do I understand electronics, but wanted some opinion on what could the problem possibly be so I can prepare myself for any additional repair costs or just go to the store and by a new one.

Make sure you include references or pics, if possible, so I can get familiar with the issue you'd be referring to.

Take care and thank you all for the help!

A. Polter

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 10:45 MST

Dyson Small Ball: Brush isn’t turning and belt is not broken

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:42:08 -0700

Brush is not turning and belt is not broken

Maytag Washing Machine: du/dl error: replaced lid lock no change

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:35:33 -0700

MAYTAG BRAVOS 400 SERIES MVWB800VQ0

Replaced Lid Lock W10059230 with Maytag recommended replacement W10619844 lid lock. No change in error code of DL/DU, DU specifically.

I dismounted the new lock and left it outside the enclosure where it was observable and while the old lock reacts and attempts to lock, the new lock does not react at all.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 5:35 MST

Giantex Washing Machine: Bypass door sensor of the machine

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:45:03 -0700

What can I do to bypass the lead sensor as my lead is brocken and keeps showing the LE sign.

Frigidaire Dishwasher: Blue floor light flashing control panel has no lights

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:39 -0700

Blue floor light is flashing but the control panel will not light up. It worked fine the last time it was run.

⟐ Answer accepted April 03, 2026 at 13:03 MST

Combo Washer Dryer: No drain filter? Absolutely NO clean out! SERIOUSLY Electrolux?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:46:43 -0700

eflw317tiw2 Electrolux stackable unit. Washer.. I’ve searched and searched for months on and off but now.. it’s A SERIOUS PROBLEM. From everything I can get my hands on this model has absolutely no clean out/drain pump filter. I shake everything vigorously even lint brush before going in wash, every last thing is shaken til I’m exhausted putting a load in.. my washer has fur and hair and lint and who knows what that should have been able to go in the drain pump filter and be cleaned out circulating through EVERY LOAD. I’ve run clean machine more times than I can count with bleach, with washing machine cleaner with other random chemicals I’ve read might work. Only thing this did was loosen up more trapped in the GRIME that was holding it in place on the exterior of the tub. So without removing the deal I used the higher concentrate bleach and got EVERY LAST MILLIMETER of the vile door boot. I wedged my fingers in and sprayed bleach on the stainless tub as far as I could and also on the white plastic piece that is visible when you really pull back the ring without removing it. You get like about 1/2-3/4 separation for visibility behind/under* the rubber seal.

So please.. I’m actually quite MacGyver but this washer is a bottom of the food chain model. Help me!? I’m begging! Where do I go from here knowing physically I’m not strong enough to lift the dryer and dismantle this whole deal and give it a hard core scrubbing.

Perhaps there is a drain filter Electrolux does not want us to know about?

What about this slime sludge.. will it ever go away with like 20 clean machine cycles?

I Need to wash clothes but I don’t want to forever have to take sheets and towels to the laundromat cuz washer can’t handle any type of lint hair fur.

Currently the stupid thing LEAVES MORE ON MY CLOTHES THEN THEY WENT IN WITH. that’s just not ok. And not how washing machines are supposed to work. Especially washers that are used by ONE PERSON that does not use a lot of laundry in two years.

I’m disgusted, frustrated and at a loss…

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⟐ Commented April 03, 2026 at 11:46 MST

philips Comfort 215 iron: How to fix wires

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:49:33 -0700

My iron clothes does not transfer heat, i already open it but i failed to fix wires

Appliance: My Samsung Microwave Oven's start button does not work

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:08:28 -0700

My Samsung Smart Oven - model MC28A5125AK June 2022 - the start button is faulty. It sometimes switches on, but mostly does not

I believe this is a fault of this Samsung model. Samsung have been unable to help the many owners who have posted this complaint on their website.

In fact, it seems that they have removed this model from their website. Which is poor. The model only stopped working in June 2025, so it's only 3 years old.

Can anybody help to repair it rather than chucking this expensive microwave in landfill?

⟐ Edited by author April 03, 2026 at 4:08 MST

Samsung Wall Oven: Door latch error code c-d1

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:42:20 -0700

Modelnv51k7770dg/aa. Put it on self clean mode. Turned off no power. Replaced the DE47-20037A Samsung Range Oven High Limit Thermostat Thermal Fuse. Powered unit. Now error code for door latch. Tried resetting the latch. Motor feels hot but not cycling. Replacement only option? Could be the control module? Ill consult google and YouTube for more.

⟐ Answered April 02, 2026 at 22:42 MST

Shark Apex Corded Stick Vac: My stick vacuum is making a High pitched noise

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:47:05 -0700

My stick vacuum is making a high pitched noise

Ninja Professional Blender 1100 watt: Why is the power light blinking?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:06:23 -0700

I plugged my blender in and hit the power button, but when I select a speed or press pulse, it wont blend. The red power light just keeps blinking.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 20:06 MST

Water Dispenser: Why won't my bottom load water cooler pull water from the jug?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:48:09 -0700

My bottom load water cooler won't pull and dispense water from the jug. We've tried another bottle and made sure the cap with water tube is securely inserted. What can I try to fix it?

⟐ Answered April 02, 2026 at 15:48 MST

Samsung dryer: Samsung Dryer tearing the clothes

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:04:42 -0700

My Samsung Dryer tearing my clothes

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 8:04 MST

Dyson Ball Multi Floor Upright: Wand has no suction

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:42:41 -0700

My wand is not sucking. I took the hose completely off and it appears that the connecting hose at the base where the wand hose connects at the base. I have checked all hoses and the wand, there is not any blockages.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 7:42 MST

Maytag Microwave: How can I get the touch panel to be unstuck

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:54:53 -0700

I get the code SE which I looked up means my touch panel is stuck. How do I get it unstuck and keep it unstuck.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 2:54 MST

Samsung Refrigerator: Samsung 4-Door Flex not cooling

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:27:13 -0700

Model # RF23CB9900QKAA

It started with the freezer warming up, then the whole fridge started blinking lights for a temperature warning. We disassembled it and put it in engineering mode to test it. Control Board looks fine and is sending power to the fans, which do work. No ice buildup is visible; everything looks clean and dry. This 3-year-old fridge simply seems to have decided it does not enjoy refrigerating and prefers to be warm.

Any insight would be incredibly appreciated.

service manual we are using is here

⟐ Answer edited April 02, 2026 at 2:27 MST

GE Profile Refrigerator: Why won't water dispenser and interior lights work on GE Refrigerator?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:30:56 -0700

I have a GE PROFILE SERIES ENERGY STAR 22.1 CU. FT. COUNTER-DEPTH FRENCH-DOOR ICE AND WATER REFRIGERATOR BY GE APPLIANCES. Our refrigerator will dispense ice, but not water. Also, the interior lights in the refrigerator and freezer won't turn on when the doors are opened. We unplugged the unit last night and plugged it back in and it "reset" the refrigerator. Everything was working again, but then this morning the water again would not work and the lights inside would not turn on. We don't want to have to "reset" the fridge every 12 hours, so trying to figure out what the problem is. Going to have to call GE service, but we've heard bad things about them. Help!

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 1:30 MST

Whirlpool Quiet Partner II: Whirlpool Gold Quiet Partner III Normal light keeps flashing

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:29:56 -0700

Normal light keeps flashing on Whirlpool Gold Quiet Partner III. Tried resetting by cutting electric. Comes back on. Is there a sequence that works to run diagnostics?

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 16:29 MST