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thanks will try that

Usually use ariel powder. But have been cleaning as suggested with powdered persil - and lots of it. Dont used liquids really - only softner

sorry JohnD - it uses an upstand - however the trap it goes into is clear. Just dont know how dirty water can get in - well confused

Thanks for advice, but have taken out waste hose and there was no water in it, although i had removed water from machine using drain pipe thing on front - this water was dirty!. Have tried everything suggested but it sill smells - any more advice?

Check supply and washed out as suggested, and cleaned tray etc, but it still smells. Someone said something about the upstand?? Anymore suggestions?? Annoying thing is, it not that old, not even 2 years Bosch

thank you - will give it a try.

Please help. My washing machine started to smell, when we opened the door. Now it is really bad, even the clothes smell as soon as they have been washed. I have checked the small drain thing in bottom right hand corner, and it doesnt seem to be blocked. Anyone got any idea what we could do?

thanks very much for your help

I buy properties to refurbish and develop. Nearly everyone I have bought has some kind of plumbing issue, which i try to fix, and use the very kind services of this site. This particular question relates to my own house, as i cant put the heating on on its own, only when the hot water is on

Thanks chris r - I presume the mid position is the one that allows hot and ch? ( stops in the middle) Without looking at the wiring of mine - It can do hot water on its own or hw and ch together, but not ch on it own. Do I have mid pos or div? seems to be something in between!

Can some one help me. 1 - What is the difference between a 3 port diverter valve and a 3 port mid-position diverter valve. 2 - How can I tell which one I have? (has no markings on it at all except for Honeywell) 3 - It has a lever which has manual and auto - what is manual setting for...

thanks for all your help gasman1015 - just a last querstion re the prv. will i need to order one or can i pickone up at plumbers merchant?

i am getting confused now. do i have to depressurise the expansion vessell?? if so how? do i need to? please help!

thanks for that. How do i go about depressurising and repressurizing the expansion vessel?

thanks Gasman1015. Will give it a go this weekend. On that point do you know if i can buy a new PRV from a plumbers merchants or will i have to order one from Boiler company. I presume it is specific to the Gloworm 24CI?