by papinian » Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:14 pm
From what you are describing the motor or the belt has gone. I would guess that the motor has gone. You may find that you would prefer to replace the machine than pay the cost of replacing the motor (in my experience a replacement motor + cost of repairman costs approximately one third of the price of a replacement machine). If you call someone out, make sure that you give them the make and model of your machine and that whomever they send out brings the spare parts with them (or, at least, that if they come out without the spare parts and have to make a second visit, that you will not pay extra for that second visit). Particularly if the machine is still under warranty, I would suggest first trying the helpline of the manufacturer of the washing machine as, depending on the manufacturer, they may be able to organise for a repairman to call to you.
From what you are describing the motor or the belt has gone. I would guess that the motor has gone. You may find that you would prefer to replace the machine than pay the cost of replacing the motor (in my experience a replacement motor + cost of repairman costs approximately one third of the price of a replacement machine). If you call someone out, make sure that you give them the make and model of your machine and that whomever they send out brings the spare parts with them (or, at least, that if they come out without the spare parts and have to make a second visit, that you will not pay extra for that second visit). Particularly if the machine is still under warranty, I would suggest first trying the helpline of the manufacturer of the washing machine as, depending on the manufacturer, they may be able to organise for a repairman to call to you.