Hotpoint Washing Machine Banging

SmallBalls

Hey,

Just as the spin is starting the drum shakes like mad and bangs off the outer casing but as soon as it picks up any speed it spins as normal. The same thing happens when it comes out of the spin.

The bearings were replaced about 1-2 years ago but they seem fine as there's no real movement or play on the drum and I've checked the springs and the legs that support the drum and there all attached. I'm not really sure after that, any thoughts? Machine is maybe 6-7 years old.

While we're here, any recommendations for a new machine, 8-10kg's?
Don't think I'd go for another Hotpoint as I've also replaced a pcb on it and 2 pcb's on a Hotpoint dishwasher (luckily this was still under warranty)

Billy Bunting

Could be Tub supports cracked, tubs support is the piece that holds the bearings, it fixes to the tub in 3 places thats where the tumble ribs are located, turn the tub so each location in turn is at the bottom of the door and check that location for play in the tub.

SmallBalls

Billy Bunting wrote: »

turn the tub so each location in turn is at the bottom of the door and check that location for play in the tub.

Tried that last night, dosen't seem to be any real play in it, bit stumped now.

Don't know whether it's worth getting someone to look at it or maybe just let it die and in the meantime put a few quid aside for a replacement

Are you an engineer yourself Billy? Any recommendations for a new machine?

The Red Ace

when a washer behaves like that check first that it is seated firmly on the floor, if it still goes out of balance you have to have a worn shock absorber and most likely at the soap box side because if water leaks down from the top it will weaken it, remove the lid and press down on the drum it should be stiff when pushing . if the arms of the shaft were broken it would disentrgrate when it went into high speed and also burn the gasket

SmallBalls

I think the thing is shagged now lads.....I've just been informed
that the machine is now stopping half way through programs....Pcb??

Anybody got recommendations on a new machine, 8-10kg's?

Sounds like its shaken itself to bits, worth checking for loose connectors to tide you over 'til it gets replaced.

The Red Ace

wouldnt think its the pcb but if it has been rocking around the place it probably has a lead pulled off the heater element or some other component, with regards to recommending a machine the likes of Hotpoint/Hoover made in Turkey etc are nothing like the machines that were made in the UK , Whirlpool make them PRC, have a look at Which,you will see who they thought were the best manufacturer in 2011 and 2012. (Bosch/Siemens)I would think you should stick with 6kg as the bigger the drum the quicker the bearings seem to wear out .

byte

The Red Ace wrote: »

wouldnt think its the pcb but if it has been rocking around the place it probably has a lead pulled off the heater element or some other component, with regards to recommending a machine the likes of Hotpoint/Hoover made in Turkey etc are nothing like the machines that were made in the UK , Whirlpool make them PRC, have a look at Which,you will see who they thought were the best manufacturer in 2011 and 2012. (Bosch/Siemens)I would think you should stick with 6kg as the bigger the drum the quicker the bearings seem to wear out .

Not sure if Hotpoint is made in Turkey? Maybe they are now, thought they were made in Italy or some such, same as Indesit. Though, admittedly haven't checked recently.

Hoover and Candy (all the one) are mostly made in PRC. As are some Zanussi (in a shop with a selection of Zanussi models, it's easy to notice the brighter white Chinese models over the duller white Italian ones like Jetsystem) and Whirlpool machines. Some Whirlpool dishwashers seem identical to NordMende (even packaging), wherever they're made. Slovakia?

Samsung machines come out of their own massive factory in Poland.

Sam Kade

If you are changing go for zanussi we did the last time we changed. The hotpoint we had before that only lasted a year from new and had a new bearing fitted at 6 months. The zanussi has been around for 6 years now and is still going strong without fault

Wendolene

When I started to read this thread - given its title and OP's nick - I must confess to having had a particular set of expectations ... of which I have now been completely and utterly disabused.

I do regret not being able to furnish any helpful suggestions on the matter at hand, but I would like to thank the OP for sending me to bed laughing. Mrs. W won't know what's happened

[ Note to self - casually visit utility room tomorrow. ]

stoneill

I had this problem - one of the concrete ballast weights has cracked and broken and is supported by only one fixing point and bangs against the side of the machine.
Easy enough to repair but more difficult to source the part.