I have had one of these machines for 3 years and the paddles have fallen off one after another. In desparation at the growing pile of washing I fixed them back in with large tie-wraps one at each end threaded through the drum and pulled tight. All three are doing the job they were designed for and the tie wraps do not seem to be damaging my clothes. Tie wraps cost about 3p each. It has worked for me, but I am not responsible for your washing machine.

We bought this washing machine in 2003 after our first washing machine finally gave up the ghost after 15 years. Since the 12 month guarantee ran out, I have spent, on average £70 per YEAR on plastic replacement paddles. The 3 plastic paddles (lifters) fix to the inside of the drum by a series of plastic lugs which slot into the drum. There is a warning on the £7.50-per-lifter spare part, that you should not attempt to fit the parts yourself unless you are suitably qualified. Well, I took a TEC in plant engineering some years ago, so I would suggest that doing that qualifies me to slot 6 lugs into 6 holes in a washing machine. To be honest, using my son's K-Nex ...  Read the complete review