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Hello, UKWG – saver of the lives of many.
I have searched and read a ton of topics on bearing renewal and drum leaks but I can’t find the specfic answer to my question. Apologies in advance if it has come up before.
I have a Hotpoint WF250 that seems to be leaking from the main bearing area, the water is running down the back of the drum from somwhere around the rear centre. I am assuming it is a seal and not some kind of crack in the drum at the moment.
I assume that this is some kind of seal either on top of or under the bearing.
My question is: If I buy a bearing kit for the WF250 (assume that I would want to renew the bearing at the same time) will it come with the seal that I need and/or what is the name of the seal that I need to ask for?
I obviously would like to get the parts before embarking on what looks like a bit of a stripdown. It looks like there is no rear access to the machine so do I have to remove the drum (will get the Haynes book out) and is it hard?
I am not a white goods expert but have worked on enough cars and electrical things to have a go at it myself.
Thanks in advance.
Rob
Re: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal
the bearing comes in a kit with the seal and you change it all
some of these come with a seal drum which cannot have new bearings fitted although not sure about yours
you should be able to get the bearings from this site somewhereRe: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal
If you are going to attempt what is not a simple DIY repair I would suggest that you try and remove the old bearings before you order any parts.
The front comes off the machine and the whole drum has to be lifted out and split. ( yours doesn’t appear to have the dreaded welded drum)
If you do get this far then the biggest hurdle is removing the old bearings from the rear drum half.
Should you manage to get them out then you can get a full bearing and seal kit, also advisable to fit a new drum seal and you need to examine the drum shaft for any undue wear. You would have to replace the drum spider as well as the bearings if it is badly worn.
It is possible to get a new rear drum half complete with new bearings but that costs. 😉
Don’t forget to remove the mains plug first BTW.
Jim.Re: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal
Thanks for the replies so far.
I have since spoken to my local repair man who I trust and explained the fault briefly. Off the top of his head, he quoted me around £160 to sort it which I don’t consider expensive for a job that is obviously reasonably involved.
I don’t think this machine was particularly expensive when new and has done a good few years of endless baby clothes and children induced dirt removal.
So, while I usually prefer to fix things rather than throw them out, is it worth putting this kind of money into this model? Or is it not good enough in build to warrant a repair?
When it comes to cars, I have a better understanding of the economics of repairs.
Re: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal
Far better than current Hotpoint ( Indesit ) machines. A fair quote if new rear half is required as well. 8)
Worth checking out which motor it has in it. If it has the FHP or CESET motor then no worries. If it has the Bosch motor ( brushes in white plastic holder) then if it is on its original brushes a new pair would be advisable.
If the brushes wear right down on the Bosch motor they sometimes take out the PCB.
Re: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal
iadom wrote:Far better than current Hotpoint ( Indesit ) machines. A fair quote if new rear half is required as well.
Yes, I think he said that it might not be possible/cost effective to just replace the bearing. If paying for someone elses time to struggle to free old parts and fit new ones then whole new assemblies can work out cheaper in my experience (cars again).
I think I will take the incremental approach suggested here: try to get at old bearing and remove, check out the situation then either order parts/assembly/man to fit as required. Last resort, replace machine.
Thanks for the advice and the heads up about the motor brushes. I know I can fit those coz I’ve done that a whole bunch of times with various appliances 😀
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