Washing Machine Guide - Identifying Parts

Hover over the washing machine below to find out where each part is. All these parts and more are available from our Washing Machine Spares section.

All washing machines have the same basic parts:

• A watertight container called the tub
• A drum, which fits inside the tub, to hold the washing
• Electrically operated valves to allow water into the tub
• A heating element to raise the water temperature
• An electric motor to turn the drum
• A pump to drain the water
• A programmer to control the switching of the various components

Once you understand how the different parts work in the washing process, maintaining and repairing your machine is much easier.