The Secret Counter in Your Washing Machine Bosch, Siemens series 4 & 6 How long do they last?

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*You can find spare parts on this model from here:* https://shop.how-to-repair.com/search?q=WAN28259GB Let's log the amount of washes they do. For over 40 years, I've repaired countless appliances, but I've never seen a problem as widespread and deliberately engineered as this. This video is a special call to arms for every domestic appliance engineer and every household fed up with buying a new washing machine every 5-7 years. We are fighting against *Planned Obsolescence,* and the main culprit is the *Sealed Washing Machine Drum.* Manufacturers are welding the two halves of the drum together, making it impossible to replace simple, affordable parts like the drum bearings or the spider. This isn't poor design; it's a calculated strategy to force you to buy a new machine, creating mountains of e-waste and putting honest repair businesses out of work. But we can fight back. Hidden inside many washing machines is a secret tool we can use against them: a wash cycle counter. In this video, I'll show you how to access it. Bosch (BSH Hausgeräte GmbH) manufacture under all these brands: Siemens, Neff, Gaggenau, Thermador, Balay, Constructa, Pitsos, Profilo, Coldex, Junker, Viva, Ufesa 👇 *WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO* 👇 Join our community project! Let's gather the evidence we need to expose this practice. When your washing machine with a sealed drum finally fails, please come back to this video and leave a comment with: 1️⃣ Make (e.g., Bosch, Siemens, Neff ETC) 2️⃣ Model Number 3️⃣ The total number of washes from the secret counter. 4️⃣ The reason for failure (e.g., noisy bearings, drum failure). *Together, we can build a database that shows the world exactly how long these machines are designed to last.* 🔧 *HOW TO CHECK THE WASH COUNTER ON BOSCH, NEFF & SIEMENS (SERIES 4, 6 & similar models)* 🔧 👉 Turn the machine OFF (dial at the 12 o'clock position). 👉 Turn the dial clockwise to the "Cotton" program (1 o'clock position). 👉 Wait a few seconds until the wash time appears on the digital display. 👉 Press and hold the "Start" button. 👉 While still holding the "Start" button, turn the program dial one more click clockwise to the "Wool" program (5 o'clock position). 👉 The display should now show 'PC' and a number. That number is the total washes your machine has completed! 🔧 *UPCOMING VIDEOS* 🔧 Over the next month, I will be uploading a full series of repair tutorials for this exact machine, covering everything from diagnostics to replacing all the affordable parts. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out! *NEED MORE HELP?* If you have a problem with your appliance, I'm happy to help. Create a short video of the fault (including the make and model number), upload it to your own YouTube channel, and send me the link through the Contact Us page on my website. This helps me see the problem firsthand! ➡️ Contact Us: https://www.how-to-repair.com/contact-us/ 🛒 *Common Spare Parts & Model Numbers* Pressure Switch: 10012358 Drum Sump Hose: 00659871 Programme Timer Control Knob: 00633707 Shock Absorber Damper: 11051551 Drum Paddle Drive Coupling: 00742713 NTC Temperature Sensor Thermal Limiter: 00170961 Poly-Vee Drive Belt 1255J5PJE (1255J5): 00439490 Door Lock Interlock Switch: 00638259 Door Hinge: 00633549 Power Cord Mains Cable: 12004729 Water Valve Solenoid: 10032419 Motor: 00146408 Door Seal Gasket / Sleeve: 11056927 Drain Pump: 12037162 Drain Pump Fluff Lint Filter: 12032308 📹 *Related Videos* https://youtu.be/6gWVmk2eyUE?si=yNwsnCNAF0eYg_72 https://youtu.be/wsM5j1fc9jI?si=j4rr2mp0pZkzfDdF https://youtu.be/nM5YgRuATVI?si=-rmZ4EcP6RDTjO43 https://youtu.be/Z6pOtuKHP7E?si=KemHv1k7wMdrvRHC https://youtu.be/cN1VpTm4s_8?si=jRh15vulaMIhWmqe https://youtu.be/SYS2_IVMgiE?si=vUhcoWUEtm3xKdul https://youtu.be/Ws4DietCP1A?si=mfVDA5eoPuvcjeLz 🌟 Stay up-to-the-minute with our appliance repair guides and tips! Smash that subscribe button and ring the bell 🔔 for the latest updates: [Subscribe and Stay Updated!] (https://www.youtube.com/@How-to-repair/?sub_confirmation=1) 💖 Your support is our backbone, and if our videos or website have been a beacon of help, sharing them on your timeline means the world to us! 🌐 🍻 Saved a few quid or clocked some extra time thanks to our tips? Feel free to [Buy Paul a Beer](http://how-to-repair.com/help/buy-paul-a-beer/)—it's cheers from us to you for keeping the advice river flowing! 👍 Make us your go-to by marking us as your favorite. If our content hits the spot, give us a follow on social media for an ongoing treasure trove of appliance wisdom. Your support amplifies our work and keeps our community thriving. (YouTube) www.youtube.com/@How-to-repair (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/how.to.repair.appliances #RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #WashingMachineRepair #SealedDrum #ApplianceRepair #Bosch #Siemens #Neff #DIYRepair #HowToRepair