Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Hotpoint wd440 fliashing lights

  • 09-10-2012 11:12AM
    #1
    OhMyGod123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭


    Hi Guys

    I have a wd440 washer/dryer - When I power the appliance on, all the lights start to flash and keep flashing for a while, I can still use the machine but the lights keep flashing through the cycle. I have read on a few forums that its a control board on its way out. Cost of call out is approx. €100 plus board at €100 is leading me to believe that I am better off buying a new machines at this point

    Any suggestions?


Comments

  • #2
    anuprising
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭anuprising


    yes , if its all the lights flashing its an easy fix . replacement of a few parts on the board approx €80

    if only some are flashing , it is communicating a fault code to you


  • #3
    irishproduce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Rather than start a new thread I found this so going to put in my findings.
    I have same machine, all the lights flashing 1-4 and the dryer and power light.

    Engineer looked and said (I didn't catch exactly but close enough) "The control board and card need to be replaced. I can get control board and a card and I have a machine that can program the card, i'll come back when I have a quote".

    Problem is, the quote is almost €300 and in his opinion, he said get a new machine.

    If I went with emwelec in UK, are their boards plug and play or do I need additional software/ equipment to make the card function?

    Advice appreciated.

    I might just go ahead with it and report back with findings.

    I am keen to keep the machine going because it was received (all be it marked for repair) from a friend who didn't use it for about 3 - 4 years so the unit has little usage on it!


  • #4
    irishproduce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Just updating this so future users may benefit.

    Got my reconditioned PCB board this morning.
    Will be fitting it tonight, carefully and slowly mind!

    As I do this, for reference, has anyone here done this before? I am just wondering if I plug the thing up, power up the machine and away I go??
    Is there a video that anyone knows of of what to expect upon seating the new card and powering it up?

    Thanks!


  • #5
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    irishproduce wrote: »
    Just updating this so future users may benefit.

    Got my reconditioned PCB board this morning.
    Will be fitting it tonight, carefully and slowly mind!

    As I do this, for reference, has anyone here done this before? I am just wondering if I plug the thing up, power up the machine and away I go??
    Is there a video that anyone knows of of what to expect upon seating the new card and powering it up?

    Thanks!

    Yes, should work straight away when the new board is fitted.
    Just make a diagram where the wires go before removing the old board.
    Its fairly simple really. Its usually a capacitor on the board that has blown.
    Did you get the board from EMW in UK..? They have about 95% success rate and would be fully tested anyway. And you have to return your old board to them, right.?

    REMEMBER, POWER OFF ALWAYS BEFORE WORKING ON MACHINES.


  • #6
    irishproduce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,840 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Thanks washman. Did it this morning. Worked straight away. Although the insert that came with it said to put a plastic bag over the casing (the white plastic thing protecting the board). Ever heard of that?


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    washman3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,646 ✭✭✭washman3


    irishproduce wrote: »
    Thanks washman. Did it this morning. Worked straight away. Although the insert that came with it said to put a plastic bag over the casing (the white plastic thing protecting the board). Ever heard of that?

    Just to stop any water/condensation getting at the board. Depends where your machine is located in your house. Personally I wouldn't bother with it as in some cases in can actually cause condensation.


Advertisement