Good ideas washing machine spin tub temperamental (1 Viewer)

[NeilEmma]

I have a good ideas twin tub washing machine, second hand, I didn't use it for a few months and it has been left out overnight a few times so don't know if water has got into it but now when I work it the spin tub doesn't always work. I have it on a makeshift stand made out of two plastic tubs so when I move them around a bit to make sure it's level and switch it off, leave it a few minutes, then switch it back on again it tends to then work. Also a spark came out of the top of where the spin tub door opens and closes this morning but it still worked after that. Is this a simple fault I can fix or do I need to bin it? I have no technical knowledge of how to fix washing machines or electrical appliances. Thanks, Emma

 

[tonyidle]

It sounds as though the lid safety switch might be the problem. Unless you have someone competent available to take a look at it my advice is replace it.

 

[Reallyretired]

Have negotiated the removal of ours with SWMBO as we rarely use it. We find it easier to book into a site when we need to do washing and use their full size machines.
Leaves more space for beer

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[buttons]

I have a good ideas twin tub washing machine, second hand, I didn't use it for a few months and it has been left out overnight a few times so don't know if water has got into it but now when I work it the spin tub doesn't always work. I have it on a makeshift stand made out of two plastic tubs so when I move them around a bit to make sure it's level and switch it off, leave it a few minutes, then switch it back on again it tends to then work. Also a spark came out of the top of where the spin tub door opens and closes this morning but it still worked after that. Is this a simple fault I can fix or do I need to bin it? I have no technical knowledge of how to fix washing machines or electrical appliances. Thanks, Emma

Any old appliance that mixes water with electricity can become a hazard. I would give it to the scrap man, new washers are now as cheap as chips and do a great job...

 

[Gooney]

If your going to scrap it salvage the tub out of it, they make great fire pits

 

[Lenny HB]

If your going to scrap it salvage the tub out of it, they make great fire pits

Well I wouldn't recommend using a plastic tub as a fire pit.

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