Obsolescence creates jobs building new appliances at the expense of our technical repair careers and environment

@How-to-repair

9 ай бұрын

Very well said yet again our jobs go overseas to make more machines with cheap labour but our engineers get laid off because of built in obsolescence. consumers will not pay the crazy prices for drums and other parts. When a new machine is not much more than the cost of machine.

Thanks so much for providing all the information I needed to fix my machine. "I think there's only two screws but I can see four and I'm going to remove all of them". Yep! It seems that no two machines are alike, lol. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Life saver.

@How-to-repair

22 күн бұрын

I get very humbled by your comment. All I'm trying to do is teach in the correct way that everyone understands. It would be really helpful for me to get my video shared and help us fight appliance waste! Please remember to subscribe to our channel, as that really helps us 😇 I will continue to invest the beer donations that I receive predominantly into the new video technology that I'm learning with tracking cameras and better audio to make it easier for everyone to understand. I'm also employing someone now to assist me in my workload. You can support us by donating to our website www.how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/

Our classic 6 is doing this banging. The wife wants a new black Bosch 9k machine but I said till it dies I’m not buying a new one. Had it 9 years. Im here because I did like 6 loads of washing yesterday as my wife’s just came out of hospital so I’m off work being mother. today the thing wouldn’t drain. The drain plug at the bottom was completely clogged with limescale. After watching this video I’m 100% it’s the same issue. Best video I’ve seen on washing machines. Thanks for the upload

This video saved my machine! I had accidentally wiped the legend off the front panel. With this tutorial I was able to replace it pretty easy!

So informative! The website information is beautifully presented and has very useful details! Thank you for the excellent video and support materials!

@How-to-repair

18 күн бұрын

I get very humbled by your comment. All I'm trying to do is teach in the correct way that everyone understands. It would be really helpful for me to get my video shared and help us fight appliance waste! Please remember to subscribe to our channel, as that really helps us 😇 I will continue to invest the beer donations that I receive predominantly into the new video technology that I'm learning with tracking cameras and better audio to make it easier for everyone to understand. I'm also employing someone now to assist me in my workload. You can support us by donating to our website www.how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/

Very clear and detailed explanation. Thank you for the video.

@How-to-repair

24 күн бұрын

Thank your for your comment. All I'm trying to do is teach in the correct way that everyone understands. It would be really helpful for me to get my video shared and help us fight appliance waste! Please remember to subscribe to our channel, as that really helps us 😇 I will continue to invest the beer donations that I receive predominantly into the new video technology that I'm learning with tracking cameras and better audio to make it easier for everyone to understand. I'm also employing someone now to assist me in my workload really appreciate you supporting the website. You can support us by donating to our website www.how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/

This is a great teardown, thanks loads (haha). I suspect my Classixx 1200 needs the spider and/or drum replacing: noise and vibration are pretty bad, probably caused by overloading.

Thanks for the very interesting video.. now I could see reassembling the same washing machine because I have problems with the detergent door that water comes out of the front. Thanks Giovanni

@How-to-repair

3 ай бұрын

Make sure you've got the machine level and the water pressure set correct and if you are in Hardwater area make sure all the jets are clear in the top of the soapbox What would really help me to get my video seen as I'm no IT expert is to either share the channel or at least post it to your friends my videos might not be KZread superstars, but they save Appliances from the scrapheap. Share and help us fight appliance waste! @zanardini1000 please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

Amazing workmanship, thanks for sharing

@How-to-repair

28 күн бұрын

Hi thanks a lot for your comment and I'm glad it helped. It would be really helpful for me to get my video shared and help us fight appliance waste! Please remember to subscribe to our channel, as that really helps us 😇 Since we work very hard in our warehouse making free video guides for you all on appliances, we always appreciate a beer, offering a choice of single or round beer. www.how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/ Thanks, Paul 👍

Very well explained, in next life you should become a teacher in rocket science. Thank you. It helped me repair my 21 year old Bosch WFD2460. First time it needed repairs; it tripped the mains because of a faulty heater - like you mentioned. - A double check, before opening up the machine, was to run ´cold programs' e.g. rinsing and spinning. In that case no problem because the heater is not in use. - The cold heater's resistance measured ok, only during use (when it gets hot) it's faulty. - To make sure I replaced the NTC and brushes too. - Replacing the brushes was the hardest part, because I did not take the motor out: It took me over an hour and sore knees just to get the springs in the brush holders.

Solid machine better than todays load of rubbish

@matthewjones9259

4 ай бұрын

Tell me about it, my one has been going non stop since 2008

Excellent presentation and clear instructions.. Thank you

@How-to-repair

2 ай бұрын

Hi thanks a lot for your comment and I'm glad it helped. Since we work very hard in our warehouse making free video guides for you all on appliances, we always appreciate a beer, offering a choice of single or round beer. www.how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/ Thanks, Paul 👍

Amazing. So very well articulated with the level of detail that we all need. If you have a tutorial on how to navigate through life, that would be fantastic. Thank you!

@How-to-repair

8 ай бұрын

I definitely have not mastered that if you find a answer let me know

@rasheedm3821

8 ай бұрын

@@How-to-repair I replaced the brushes and ran a successful spin test. However, after I assembled everything and attempted to wash a load, it was no longer spinning. The unit drains successfully and the trap (fluff filter?) is clean and operational. What are some other considerations for the drum not spinning?

Great clear video thanks

@How-to-repair

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Excellent video. I have the same machine at home and the hinge is broken. I bought a spare hinge and took the door off the machine, but I cannot see screws on the two sides of the door so not sure how to fix the hinge into the door. Any help is appreciated

Boa Tarde, sou um grande apreciador dos seus videos na qual estou Sobescrito no canal, mas gosto de ,quando no final de um deles bebe uma boa cerveja Portuguesa SUPER BOCK,um abraço.

Hi is there a video about the bosch WAE28162GB/03? Would love to see it!

Wonderful video tutorial 100% It looks as if I am going to need a new Bosch. I have at present a WAE2446B over 10 years old at least. I've got what you've got on the demo machine. Cracked spider. HELP!!

@How-to-repair

3 ай бұрын

Really sorry to hear that the washer has come to its economic end of life. It's a shame they don't sell the parts and affordable price where it can be rebuilt. Do not expect the new Bosch to last anywhere near as long as the old one as the build quality in them has gone downhill. @sabteka please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

Great video first of all, very well explained. At least this one's tub could be opened. By any chance did you ever disassemble a Merloni washing machine? In the UK they were called Servis, I suppose. They were pretty decent, when it came to build quality, and quite easy to repair. They stopped being manufactured in 2008.

@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

Not yet but I will be going through every manufacturer as I get them in

Amazing.... thank you so much

@How-to-repair

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Hi do you know if a bearing kit is available for Bosch WAT28371GB/01 I can only fine a complete drum ? Great videos as normal.

@How-to-repair

4 күн бұрын

hi @user-bp7li5yj4k I'm really sorry to tell you that this is a sealed drum another great example from Bosch of built-in obsolescence. These drums used to be splittable and you could change the bearings and seal and also the spider but now you have to buy a whole new drum it might be worth having a look on eBay using your model number just in case there is a machine with an electrical problem that you could swap the drum out of sometimes you can pick these up as little as £20 sorry to give you bad news What would really help me to get my video seen as I'm no IT expert is to either share the channel or at least post it to your friends my videos might not be KZread superstars, but they save Appliances from the scrapheap. Share and help us fight appliance waste! please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

Hi, My Bosch Maxx Classic machine is not switching on, what should I check before I chuck it out? It went dead in the middle of a washing cycle.

Great video. I wondered if there is a fix, I have a Bosch classixx 6 and just one of the door hinge screws won't tighten right up??? Cheers.

@How-to-repair

2 ай бұрын

This sounds like either the threads on the internal part have stripped all the screw threads are not good. You could try tapping it out to the next size or you may have to go inside and put a nut on the back with a larger bolt. I think there is a plate, on the inside that could be modified I hope this helps you @nigelackroyd7991 please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

I have the same problem with the Bosch Classixx 5, is the drum need to change whole along with the outer plastic cover?

Thanks for this - great video! We have a similar machine of 2006 vintage that's finally died, I think due to the issue you describe. It had become very noisey on spin, while also intermittently squeaking; which sounded like the belt but from other sources I suspect was the drum rubbing the inside of its housing. It's now started leaking at the front of the drum assembly (I assume through damage from all the imbalance / vibration) and tripping the house's RCD. It's already had a replacement motor some years ago after the brushes went and scored the comm... I'd love to repair it again but it seems a drum assembly is the fat end of £200. Given in this video you're stripping this one for bits rather than repairing it, can I (reluctantly) write mine off with good conscience..?

@How-to-repair

2 ай бұрын

Hi, I will need the full model number of the identification plate and the details of your problem. Please use our contact us page and make sure you fill out the request for what your problem is. A video shoot of the problem would be perfect as well. We will get back to you within 24 hours, normally. www.how-to-repair.com/help/contact-us/ Please remember to subscribe to our channel, as that's what keeps this channel going. Thanks 👍

You're great ! Merry Xmas

I am never paying for someone to come fix the machine for me. This wasn't half as hard as I thought.

The big problem is the ECO all machines are required to run with the bare minimum So no extras water to wash away the additional detergents So detergents accumulate on the spider generating corrosion and oders

@How-to-repair

9 ай бұрын

That's why I made the video about mould which you also has a piece at the end, which shows you what comes out of the drum after doing a boil wash with my cleaning technique kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqKHmpmNp5fHnbA.html but I still stand bye 80% of the problem is electrolysis. If you understand the galvanic scale, it is like having a weak link put in to the machine deliberately as this will be the component that deteriorates the quickest. But I do agree with you and detergent will not help if they build up. We did not have this much problems with spiders 20 years ago

Hi. Great video! I have a Bosch Ascenta washing machine WAP24200UC 2014 version. I need to change the door seal, but can't figure out how to take the front panel off as it is unlike the one in your video. Or any other I have found. Can you suggest some advice?

@How-to-repair

5 ай бұрын

It looks the same maybe there are some different screws www.bosch-home.co.uk/sparepartslist/WAP24200UC/05

Tengo lavadora Samsung creo que le puse mucha ropa y ya no lavo .se puede arreglar?

Hello sr

I've got a similar machine which is 23 years old. One set of brushes, 2 pumps, one of those was because the filter broke and a heater but all easy to replace, it has been brilliant. I suppose it will die one day, but what to replace it with.

@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

This was at a time when manufacturers were building a reputation, so they built quality now that they own a significant share of the marketplace. They only care about profit. The newer machines are nowhere near the quality of the older machines. There should be no reason why you should not be able to continue repairing your machines, if you are willing to put the time and effort into maintaining them. I'm sure you will be able to still source parts for this machine for quite awhile @philiponsolent7232 please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

@hotpointbrownlover3365

10 ай бұрын

@@How-to-repair these old bosch washers were the best there also was the bosch maxx wfo /wfl

@andrewcutajar6221

10 ай бұрын

If you live in the UK, I would recommend Ebac, as they have a tub which can be disassembled, giving access to the bearings, spider, etc. If you absolutely have to go for one with a sealed tub, nowadays I suggest Electrolux or Zanussi, because they have very good programmes. However I am aware that the tub is sealed, and if the spider and bearings are of bad quality, then the machine will have to be thrown out after a much shorter period of time!

@philiponsolent7232

10 ай бұрын

I am subscribed, your videos are easy to follow and have helped keep my machine working. Had a quick look and the spider doesn't appear to be available, so let's hope mine doesn't fail.

@alessandroserrao9422

8 ай бұрын

it comes a time when the repair is not economically feasible, like where the spider splits. No new spare parts from Bosch. @@How-to-repair

Hi, Back spider from my Bosch WFL2451 is broke and cut plastic drumm , what can I do?😢

@How-to-repair

Ай бұрын

you would be better looking for a secondhand drum. You might even be lucky. I'll find one on eBay menu at a discounted price. @user-tv3nu8zs3s please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

How do you take the bottom panel that is underneath the washer? Mine is exactly same except where you would access to the motor has a metal panel plate

I'be a bosch serie 6, when I load the maching and close door the wash doesn't start sometimes but bleeps 4 bleeps at at time.

@How-to-repair

5 ай бұрын

The first thing I would suggest is the door interlock, if it's not starting at all

Dear Sir, could i order from Belgium (online) parts if needed? Pls could i get the whole company info so i can put it in my agenda. Thank you so much

كان عليك ان تكمل الفديو ان نرى كيف تغير تريون او لااكس

bravoooo

@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

I have a Samsung 9kg load 1600 spin speed.

@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

I will be doing a strip down of one of these samsung machines very shortly @valerieshepherd6823 please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

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@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much glad you enjoyed it @1orbicularis please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

Spider cracks from liquid detergent.

@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

They can break for many reasons the detergent will attack the aluminium, because the manufacturer uses steel and aluminium. This attracts electrolysis, and the weakest link in the galvanic scale is the aluminium. Therefore, it will be the first item to corrode other things like pH levels in water and also overloading machines. Also contribute to the spider going. But for the sake of a few pound extra, they could make stainless steel spiders, and this problem would never happen. Thank you very much for your comment. @danielmielnik9000 please remember to subscribe to our channel as that really helps us kzread.infoe432SAb2g08 Thanks, Paul 👍

@danielmielnik9000

10 ай бұрын

@@How-to-repair I've been working for BSH as service engineer for 10 years, very common problem on their machines. By the way... You doing very good job 👍.

@How-to-repair

10 ай бұрын

thanks

That's one of the fewest washing machine where you cannot replace shock absorbers. What a shame!

@hazbizarai

7 ай бұрын

You can refurbish them. There is a tutorial, made by a polish technician. Buy a new pair of absorbers from which you can use the aluminium rod(the one fixed on the frame), the inner sleeve and fixing ring. The plastic(ABS?) part can stay on the outer drum and does not need dismantling. I just finished doing this job, on my machine.