Bosch washing machine - fixed!

SavyMe

Last week our 2.5 year old Bosch washing machine (WAQ28460GB/06) started tripping out the mains power. Initially we thought "just as well we got it from John Lewis", but then realised they extend the warranty to 2 years, as opposed to TVs that they do for 5.

So rather than calling out the no doubt expensive repair people, we did a bit of investigation. We figured out it only happened when we tried a warm wash, so likely to be something wrong with the heating element/thermostat. A bit of Googling quickly showed how to test the element and thermostat using a (borrowed) multimeter. Turns out the heating element was the problem, so I bought a new one of Amazon (less than £10), and fitted it myself. The old one was covered in lime scale and slightly blackened (think some fluff had burned on to it?!), so I'll be descaling it every now and then in the future.

It's now been working fine ever since! Saved myself at least £50 on call out and whatever else the repair men would have charged for sourcing parts!

Just thought I'd share, as it might prove useful to someone else (I was very surprised by how simple it was to do)...

ritesh

Nice job SavyMe and a great job. I am a firm believer in trying to understand and fix the problem yourself. It may take longer but it will be one hell of a learning curve and the sense of satisfaction you gain as well.

Thumbs up to you!

shown73

Motor packed up on our Bosch. Had a look at the brushes, and sure enough they were worn away. Sourced new, genuine, replacements for very little money, and fitting was a piece of cake. Put a new belt on also, although old one was still apparently ok. just in case. So, job done for a few pence, and an hour or so labour, all info is on the internet.

Alias_Omega

shown73 wrote: »

Motor packed up on our Bosch. Had a look at the brushes, and sure enough they were worn away. Sourced new, genuine, replacements for very little money, and fitting was a piece of cake. Put a new belt on also, although old one was still apparently ok. just in case. So, job done for a few pence, and an hour or so labour, all info is on the internet.

Brushes went on ours, just turned them around. Lasted until the new parts arrived from the land of the internet.


Also, we have had the drum full of water in the morning. Turned out to be one of the inlet valves leaking. We isolated each one in turn each night until the fault was gone.


I've even changed dryer bearings/skid pads...


Hardest part is buying the tools initially, then YouTube is your friend.

firefox1956

Been doing my own appliance repairs for years now.
Damn sight easier now with Dr Google & YouTube......

ritesh

Yes, a firm believer of Dr Google and You Tube. I recently fixed the bottom inlet valve of my toilet after googling. Now, whilst it took me a couple of days to fix, you soon learn how easy these things are to fix. The hardest part was removing the wing nuts that connect the cistern to the pan. I thought i had done a great job until a fellow MSE mentioned to me it would have been easier if i used a hacksaw to just cut the bolts once i had loosened the nuts. You live and learn. Still, I saved about £45 in plumber's fee and gained a whole lot of knowledge