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HELP – My old washing m/c (12 years old) is dancing around the kitchen when on its spin cycle. I think it is the dampers that have worn and causing the internals to move around too much. I have found a damper kit on the web, have some technical ability and would just like any top tips on how to replace the dampers. Will it be a full strip down or can you change them in situ? Will I require any other seals/spares? Are there any hidden screws that need to be removed that may not be obvious? The m/c is an old family friend and it would be a shame to send her to the dump as apart from the dancing around she has been well behaved.
Many thanks.Re: Changing dampers on Hotpoint Aquarius Ultra 9549P
There are a number a variations as far as dampers and damper parts available to fit your machine. Each part is replacable as far as I know, but to be sure we would need the serial number of yours. 😉
Fitting can be tricky as access is limited but over-all a simple enough job with the correct tools. Do note that out of balance conditions would not necessarily mean the dampers are at fault? It could be the rubber mounts or the timer and module giving too jerky a supply of power to the motor? Very often those old machines have poor timer contacts through arcing and sparking causing the motor to go into a merry dance!!!
Testing the dampers is easy, simply push the concrete weight at the top down towards the right and the left to check each one. They should show active resistance to any downward movement and spring back instantly you release pressure. The left hand damper is the more likely to be the one worn out by the way 😉
Re: Changing dampers on Hotpoint Aquarius Ultra 9549P
Martin,
Thanks for the speedy reply. I will take the top off and check the dampers as suggested. I will let you know how I get on. I have spoken to the electrical repair shop and they can get the dampers, the chap who works in there is well up to speed so he knows what damper may be required
Many thanks again.Re: Changing dampers on Hotpoint Aquarius Ultra 9549P
Martin,
I have just checked the dampers as suggested and noted that; the drum unit is misaligned from the centaral axis, being twisted towards the back left hand corner (looking from the front), and when pushing down on the concrete block there is slight resistance but the whole drum unit seems very wobbly/ unstable in all directions. I can reach down the side of the drum unit and feel the RH damper (looking from the front) which was coated in grease, there is no room to reach the LH damper as the powder hopper is in the way. Where are the rubber mounts fitted and can these be inspected too? Also of note is there is a lot of carbon dust on all of the surfaces within the shell of the M/C. I hope you can diagnose the state of my ole faithful M/C from these symptoms.
Thanks again.Re: Changing dampers on Hotpoint Aquarius Ultra 9549P
Hi
All the parts you need will come with the suspension kit part no 1600429
You will probably need a new door seal if its out of shape part no 1600125POWER OFF AND UNPLUG BEFORE STARTING ANY WORK ON MACHINE
Mike
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