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Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this. Will consult my friend who understands electronics.

Just called Siemens and they say the control module is over £400 before vat and labour recommend a new machine. Shame about the planet.

Hello again, sorry, have been away. Checked the fuse and plug, machine now completely dead, not coming on at all. So I guess it's a power fault within the machine, presumably I'll need an engineer? Thanks again.

Here's a video... https://quickshare.samsungcloud.com/vV2CRkNZ5qXx

The light goes off and it stops 5-30 secs after being switched on, the way it used to at the end of a normal cycle.

No, just stops.

Hello all My Siemens Tumble Dryer WT46W566GB keeps switching itself off after about 5-30 seconds despite washing being very damp. Can anyone shed any light on why this might be happening please? Thanks in advance ☺️

Thanks Mike, that's helpful.

Thanks opps, that's really helpful advice.

Thanks, will give that a try. Do you know if fine or coarse wird wool is better please?

We have a problem with loads of slugs and occasional rats coming in under our kitchen cupboards. Removed the kickboard to investigate and it's a bit of a mess with a large gap beneath the plaster and floor, so this must be where pests are coming in. Wondering how best to fill the gap. Was going...

Wow, thank you both for replying, that's really helpful. Had no idea it could be dangerous to repair even when unplugged!

Hi all. Have an LG Intellowave microwave. Used in a steamy kitchen, and it made a worrying crackling sound. It is now going on fine and turntable turning, but not heating anything. Any idea if it can be fixed please? Has been great and perfectly fits the space so would like to fix if possible...

Hi all Just booked a Siemens engineer visit for 17th but was warned that call out and parts likely to be in the region of £250-£280. Dishwasher is 15 years old, so probably not worth repairing at that price, but I hate throwing stuff away that can be fixed. Can anyone give me any ideas of what...

Well it was a can of worms and turned into a labour of love, but thrilled and proud of the result. Thanks everyone for your advice. Now for the outside!