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  1. A

    pipe freezing machine??

    hi chaps - thinking about investing in one - not sure to go rothenberger or arctic products...any suggestions? pros and cons? much appreciated! thanks dave
  2. R

    Washing machine smells

    Hi guys, looking for some help. We bought a new washing machine a few weeks ago because the old one packed in. We think there was a slight smell from the washed clothes in the old machine before it gave up the ghost Before I ordered a new one I had a look to check it wasn’t a simple issue...
  3. L

    Washing machine valve

    Hi, I'm trying to disconnect my washing machine. I've gone to the tap behind it but cant see a valve. Does anyone know how I can turn it off? Ibe attached a picture. Any help will be greatly appreciated as I've got a new machine coming tomorrow. Cheers
  4. O

    Air break leak at condensate / washing machine waste connector

    Hello! DIY noob hear asking for advice on a leak from an air break. My undersink plumbing is a mess of pipes handling washing machine, dishwasher, and boiler condensate. When the washing machine runs, the air break overflows. The dishwasher is on too, the problem is worse. This used to happen...
  5. T

    How to resolve F05 error code on washing machine

    Hi there, I have an F05 error code on my hotpoint washing machine and think it related to a blockage. Would anyone know how I can go about checking to see where the blockage is? I assume I need to switch off my water from mains before I check? Thank you!
  6. G

    Need help with inherited washing machine and dishwasher plumbing.

    from photo, are the two stand pipes ok, do they need traps? Would one stand pipe be better, does that need a trap, does it need an air valve? Is the upturn on waste pipe acceptable. Intermittent problems with smell.
  7. G

    Vaillant condensate into washing machine stand pipe

    hi, i have a 40mm boss connection at the top of a horizontal soil stack that runs in the room. I'm intending to put a washing machine stand pipe at the end of this. I also have a Vaillant ecotec pro 28 boiler next to where the washing machine will sit and was hoping to get the GSR to reroute...
  8. D

    new washing machine, unable to attach waste pipe

    got a new washing maching delivered this morning (old one taken away). all was going well with the installation, until i went to connect up the water waste pipe. the connector that is on the drain u-bend appears to be 23.5mm, but the waste pipe on the washing machine looks like 21mm. there is...
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  9. E

    Washing machine tap query

    I’ve got a hot and cold supply in a laundry cupboard. I’m moving the washing machine out and want to install a wash hand basin in the room. Can I utilise the existing washing machine taps and simply fit the flexi tails to them? Thanks in advance!
  10. D

    Squeaking Washing Machine

    Hi, I have a new Beko integrated washing machine (4 months)that we’ve had to remove and put back in due to a flood below the floor. Ever since the appliance had been loudly squeaking on spin cycle like it’s rubbing. The space is tight but obviously was fine before and it has a water level at the...
  11. W

    Pipe freeze machine - new toy!

    Been doing ok so I treated myself to a rothy pipe freeze machine. Up to 28mm - very impressed with the tests I've done in the yard at work. Does anyone use these, we always work on a per job rather than per hour basis and im amazed when I think of all the times I could have done with one and all...
  12. C

    Washing machine vibrations

    Hey guys. What's the best way to absorb washing machine vibrations? It's currently on a suspended floor and sounds like a rocket take off. I've got lots of polystyrene I could put underneath to absorb vibrations or any other material you could recommend. Many thanks
  13. E

    Washing Machine plumbing advice

    Hi all I have a washing machine plumbed in next to a built in dishwasher but have an issue with the waste outlet for the washer. the problem I have discovered (as I did not plumb both in) is that when the dishwasher is in place, it is crushing the washer waste pipe. See photos below. Because...
  14. G

    Washing Machine Standpipe Setup

    Hiya, I live in a housing association flat and just moved in so set up my new washing machine. When I inserted my washing machine waste pipe into the standpipe it instantly overflows when draining, I have tried it in many positions like not bent in, not to deep in or deep in ect just incase it...
  15. J

    washing machine waste

    Hello. My father in law has just moved into a new place, and noticed his washing machine was filling up with water. I guessed it was coming back in from the waste pipe so fitted an angled connection to stop the sink water finding its way up and in so to speak. Anyways hes getting a new washing...
  16. J

    Water draining into washing machine

    Hello. My father in law has just moved into a new place, and noticed his washing machine was filling up with water. I guessed it was coming back in from the waste pipe so fitted an angled connection to stop the sink water finding its way up and in so to speak. Anyways hes getting a new washing...
  17. T

    Leak from washing machine pipe - please help!

    Hi all, I hope you can help. I’ve recently moved into a property and have connected my washing pipe, and it’s washing fine, but leaving my under sink shelves soaked. I think it’s coming from the water source (pictured) and not the waste water pipe. It looks to be screwed on tight so not sure...
  18. B

    Sink fills with water when washing machine empties??? Also very slow to drain...

    Hi, Hopefully this is an easy fix...... I have moved into a house and some of the work is 'interesting', things you never see when looking originally. Our latest problem is that the sink fills with water when the washing machine empties and also when you empty the adjacent 0.5 sink. The...
  19. G

    Washing machine leak

    My washing machine is leaking out the drawer. I ran some washing machine cleaner no use, cleaned filer and drawer no use what could the issue be?
  20. Dark Eyes

    Washing machine waste confusion

    When my washing machine pumps out, after about 20 seconds, water starts overflowing out of the top of the downpipe behind the cupboard. I have removed that waste pipe, the ubend and the 90' connector to the off white connection to the down pipe from the sink waste pipework, and there is no...
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