Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

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  • August 21, 2006 at 3:52 pm #20141
    allan125
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    I have looked through the FAQ’s and other forum items and cannot find this question being asked before, if it has I apologise.

    My Hotpoint WMA 30 washing machine, just out of 5 year warranty, has suddenly become very noisy when in spin program (almost as if a balance block is loose?), but still washes properly.

    I have removed the little panel at the back to see if I can get to anything relevant (I can’t!!) – can anybody come up with an idea why it is so noisy or advise how to remove cover fully to see if I can see anything (or is this just an engineer jobby?).

    cheers

    allan125

    August 21, 2006 at 3:59 pm #185994
    DDSDDS
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

    right wma m if it has SUDDENLY become noisy it could be one of the little white pins holding the shockers on the bottom that has wobbled out and just needs snapping back into place
    normally though these machines get slightly noisier gradually meaning that the bearings have gone big job contact an engineer theres a link here somewhere

    August 21, 2006 at 4:00 pm #185995
    Goatboy
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

    Open the door, and spin the drum by hand.

    Does it make a rumbling noise then, or is the drum loose? :hmm:

    August 21, 2006 at 4:54 pm #185996
    iadom
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

    Loose concrete balance weights are very common on these machines, can lead to needing a drum replacement if not attended to, if the drum is quiet when you turn it by hand and there are no signs of rust marks at the back then loose weights are the first thing to check. One is on top of the drum, the other on the lower front of the outer drum. Please remove the plug if you intend to go further or check the link in my sig to see if we have someone who can help.

    August 21, 2006 at 6:12 pm #185997
    allan125
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

    Hi Guys

    thanks for the quick replies, much appreciated – I have spun the drum, both ways, and it rumbles and doesn’t appear loose.

    Does this signify that balance weights are loose or something else please?

    Also, I can find no way in to check the balance weights – unless I turn it upside down? – as it appears to only have a small panel at the bottom rear for any form of access. I have looked at one of the little plugs on the top-side but they appear to have a special screwhead to prevent “unauthorised” access.

    I don’t wish to be stuck with a large repair bill which would still leave the rest of the machine being five years old, any clues on repair costs at all?

    cheers

    allan125

    August 21, 2006 at 6:31 pm #185998
    DDSDDS
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

    definatly bearings if it rumbles when turned check the link for a local engineer

    http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … whitegoods

    August 21, 2006 at 8:18 pm #185999
    allan125
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    Re: Hotpoint WMA30 with a very noisy spinning action?

    Hi DDSDDS – thanks – will do, hope not mortgaging myself for the repair !!! Seriously, really appreciate the responses, nice to find a way of finding a reputable repairman down here in the southwest.

    cheers

    allan125

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