Although there are\u00a0hundreds\u00a0different brands and models of washing machines on the market today, the most common model in New Zealand would be the Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive.\u00a0The most common problem our customers experience is when the washing machine gets to the rinse cycle or the end cycle and won’t spin out because the bowl is still half full of water.<\/p>\n
Firstly, prevention is better than the cure.\u00a0<\/strong>Always remove all items from clothing pockets before you add them to the wash.<\/strong><\/p>\n Often\u00a0this is\u00a0due to a pump blockage or because the pump has actually burnt out or overheated. In that case the best\u00a0solution is to call the Cares Workshop for our Appliance Repair<\/a>\u00a0service.<\/p>\n Another common reason is due to a blockage by a foreign object, stopping the waste pump from emptying the machine.<\/p>\n Here is a simple step by step guide<\/strong> on how to check if that lost hair clip, stray\u00a0coin\u00a0or lint has lodged in your waste pump, preventing the pump impeller from spinning. Generally removal of foreign objects will allow your washing machine to drain correctly and proceed to the next cycle.<\/p>\n\tHow to unblock your washing machine waste pump<\/h2>\n