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Washing machines

Not draining, not spinning, error codes, leaks and smells.

Dishwashers

Standing water, poor cleaning, and cycles that never end.

Ovens & cookers

No heat, uneven cooking, tripping electrics and dead hobs.

Fridge freezers

Warm fridges, iced-up freezers and mystery noises.

Tumble dryers

No heat, damp clothes, and dryers that take all day.

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Popular repair guides

Washing Machine Won't Drain? 5 Likely Causes (And How to Fix Them)

Water sitting in the drum after the cycle? Work through the filter, the hose and the pump before you spend a penny.

Washing machines6 min read

Washing Machine Not Spinning? What to Check Before You Pay for a Repair

It washes, it drains — but the drum won't spin. Here's how to tell a £15 pair of brushes from a dead motor.

Washing machines6 min read

Hotpoint F01 Error Code: What It Means and How to Fix It

F01 on Hotpoint and Indesit machines means a motor circuit fault — but check a £15 part before you price up a control board.

Washing machines5 min read

Dishwasher Not Draining? How to Clear Standing Water Safely

An inch of dirty water under the filter? Work outwards from the machine — the blockage is usually closer to the sink than you think.

Dishwashers5 min read

Oven Not Heating Up? Fan Oven Element and 4 Other Causes

Fan runs, light's on, oven's cold? It's usually a £15–£35 element — here's how to tell.

Ovens & cookers6 min read

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Step 2

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You get the most probable causes in order, what each costs to fix, and an honest answer on whether it's a DIY job.

Step 3

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Common appliance faults

The problems we see most, with causes in order and what a fix costs.

Washing machine not draining£70–£150 for a pump replacement including parts; filter clearing is free.Washing machine not spinning£70–£170; a motor or board repair costs more.Washing machine leaking£60–£160 depending on the part.Washing machine not heating water£80–£170.Washing machine noisy or banging£90–£300+ (bearing replacement is the high end).Dishwasher not draining£80–£160.Dishwasher leaking£70–£150.Dishwasher not heating water£80–£170.Dishwasher noisy£80–£180.Oven not heating up£80–£200.Fridge not cold enough£90–£230.Freezer not freezing£90–£230.

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