Richardtr3a Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I like to repair things in the house and the garden. The TR is all running well and starts every time. However in the house I have a week-end with the Miele Washing Machine. Honeycomb Care no.2444 The drain did block once last year, and a comprehensive clean up fixed it. This time the clean water will pump out into the sink and there is some small black debris which is not causing any blockage.However if I choose a drain/spin option it does not finish. The water pumps out strong and clean but when it moves to spin the machine shudders a bit and then stops. It looks like a new machine but this one has worked every day for years and new machines are a bit costly. Is there anyone there with any experience who can give me some advice which is my preferred option. If it looks to be too difficult I may need a budget engineer in East Sussex BN8 area please Thank for any help. Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Richard, Possibly the bearing that the drum spins on. It may be OK at slow speed wash cycle, but with the higher spin cycle it could cause the drum to wobble. We have a low cost machine and even that has an “Out of balance” sensor which switches the machine off if it starts to wobble. You could try to see if there is any play in the bearing. Easy fix? I don’t think it’s too difficult, and the bits would be cheapish. I bet there is a you tube tutorial on how to do it. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 (edited) Hi Richard Do you run the machine on cool washes frequently? Miele recommend a hot wash on fairly regular basis otherwise one of the drains blocks with fatty deposits. ( This is a common failing due to cold wash in most machines)Easy to fix, but. Side panel off job. Not one I’ve done but having run Miele for 20 years plus I’ve seen the engineer fix it. Personally I would get Miele out, they can run a diagnostic test and tell you exactly how many hrs the machine has run since new etc and advise accordingly. I believe bearings are guaranteed for 10000hrs on their machines. Iain Edited September 25, 2021 by iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm Tatton Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 When our machine had the similar symptoms it was the drum dampers that had failed. It would wash and empty but as soon as it began to spin the vibration was too much and it stopped. Presume there is some some of imbalance sensor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 36 minutes ago, Malcolm Tatton said: When our machine had the similar symptoms it was the drum dampers that had failed. It would wash and empty but as soon as it began to spin the vibration was too much and it stopped. Presume there is some some of imbalance sensor. Unlike my Mums Bendix that walked across the kitchen when it went off balance! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 If the dampers are shot, it might end up like this: (You might have to watch some adverts first, but the actual vide is quite entertaining.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 Old washing machine parts are always worth keeping. Ask @Kiwifrog, he knows how to built a VWW, ie a "VolksWagenWhirlpool" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted September 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I have tried for hours to find a bad connection or a failing switch. I have made no progress and we are now looking at a new machine. Has anyone any experience of a Samsung machine and the best way to order Please let me know if anything went wrong for anyone ? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hi Richard, we have just installed a Blomberg washing machine. The previous machine was also a blomberg and worked very well for eleven years. The new one is very good, silent and not silly expensive. 7Kg load. The parent company (Beko) also make for Samsung. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 17 hours ago, Chris59 said: Old washing machine parts are always worth keeping. Ask @Kiwifrog, he knows how to built a VWW, ie a "VolksWagenWhirlpool" I just provided the parts you provided the mechanical genius to create a VW with a sixth gear spin cycle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 I would go with another Miele TBH they are a much better built machine. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 If you make your purchase from a Euronics dealership or online they will deliver for free. There is a small charge for delivery if purchasing online and a they will takeaway your old item. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 48 minutes ago, stuart said: I would go with another Miele TBH they are a much better built machine. Stuart. +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Or Bosch Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/25/2021 at 4:30 PM, Chris59 said: Old washing machine parts are always worth keeping. I’ve salvaged parts from several washing machines in the past. There are dozens of useful bits that you may need some day. The top of the machine is usually tray-shaped. Seal the corners and put it under your TR to catch the drips. The drain pump can be used to empty a garden pond. There’s often quite usable lengths of coloured wire to be salvaged (Often with push on connectors attached.) The base (With the castors attached) can be used, with a piece of plywood on top, as a trolley to move your gearbox about. Finally (although I’ve never tried it) you could cut the front door in half and make a pair of aero-screens. Possibilities are endless. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Stay away from a Lucas one. Not sure I’d trust them with the water and elec in the same unit. But the spin cycle is quite good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 I managed to prolong the life of an old Hoover washing machine for a year or more by spraying the control panel with Halfords contact cleaner every so often...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 The drum makes a good fire pit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PodOne Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 In same boat a few years ago and after chatting to a old time service engineer with over 40 years experience advised Miele are not made as well as they used to be and its pot luck if they last 10 years. Advised buying a Panasonic or Samsung for around a third of the price and if they make it to 5 years its a bonus. Then if and when they do let go try a cheap fix if not replace, still cheaper than Miele ownership and likely more efficient as you keep pace with technology. I had a Panasonic for past 4 years with no issues. Fingers crossed. Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, PodOne said: and likely more efficient as you keep pace with technology. Andy I have to agree with the advances in machine spec etc. A couple of months back I replaced an 11 year old Blomberg (which was very nice when new) with a new Blomberg. Bigger tub, easier controls and as silent as the grave. Excellent product. If it lasts another 11 years then I will be happy. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 When I was at secondary school, in the 60s, my Mum had a new Bendix washing machine. She still had when Dad retired, in fact I think she did when they moved out of the family home ten years later. It must have been at least thirty years old. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted October 3, 2021 Report Share Posted October 3, 2021 Yes they were good. I had a Bendix for 20+ years, but by the time it finally needed replacement a few years ago the firm was no longer in business. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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