Washing machine problem

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 07:57

My washing machine will only work when empty

At first i thought brushes but it doesn't even fill, if i start it locks door and does nothing.

Any ideas before I buy a new one? (Its Bosch WFF2001)

koolpc · 2 Aug 2015 at 08:10

How old is it? If quite old i would buy a new one. No need to get your head in a spin over it! lol

Minstadave · 2 Aug 2015 at 08:12

Yeah an old one can be quite a drain. Endlessly going round a cycle of breaking and repairs. Leaves you feeling washed out with your head in a spin.

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 08:35

Got the brushes out while having a poke around, look pretty worn but still look ok or am i wrong?

Grimley · 2 Aug 2015 at 08:36

Sone said:
My washing machine will only work when empty

At first i thought bushes but it doesn't even fill, if i start it locks door and does nothing.

Any ideas before I buy a new one? (Its Bosch WFF2001)

Its at least 15/16 years old. I sold a fair few of that particular model in the late 90's. Built like a Tank (German made Boschs were & if you can still get them are today I think) I would be very surprised that new spare parts would be still available, Bosch used to keep spare parts for DA's for 10 years, dunno if that's still the case though.

Like for like replacement won't be cheap.

OldCoals will be along sooner or later to recommend an LG,

PDW · 2 Aug 2015 at 09:45

Well they look quite worn, less than a third left.
New ones can be had for £3.37 from a reputable seller on the forest and that includes delivery !

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 09:58

PDW said:
Well they look quite worn, less than a third left.
New ones can be had for £3.37 from a reputable seller on the forest and that includes delivery !

Thank you, saw some for 7 quid elsewhere but for that much why not

Danthus · 2 Aug 2015 at 10:04

Change the brushes, they are done for.

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 13:03

Swapped brushes still the same. Works perfect empty stick clothes in won't do anything.

New washer time i think

Danthus · 2 Aug 2015 at 15:47

The machine doesn't know when it has clothes in though so that doesn't really make sense.

oap · 2 Aug 2015 at 20:27

Full drum is a heavy drum.
Is the drive belt stretched?

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:39

It's old decided to give up on it.

Got a Bosch WAE28167GB to replace it.

Edit: even with just a single towel would not work but fine when empty

Danthus · 2 Aug 2015 at 22:56

Define work, are you saying there is no motor action when you have anything in the machine?

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:02

OldCoals said:
Define work, are you saying there is no motor action when you have anything in the machine?

It did nothing, i mean nothing.

When empty it fills first before motor kicks in.

If had even a single towel in it just did nothing then came up with error lights like it wouldn't drain. But it was empty no water in it!

Danthus · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:05

What error lights?

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:06

From memory the wash and drain lights flash.

Danthus · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:08

Take a picture for me if you can please.

Off the top of my head it is a motor fault.

Sone · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:20

Bought a new washer. It's on my drive for the tatters.

It had a good run

Danthus · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:24

I hope you aren't expecting the same lifespan out of your new Bosch.