Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

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  • November 9, 2010 at 1:34 pm #58703
    stin74
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    My hoover softwave washing machine is starting to get on the noisy side when spinning, mainly doing a little banging. Is it likely the bearings going and are they easy to replace on this model? Im quite handy and am thinking of having a go at it? Is the bearing kit expensive?

    Or could the problem be something else?

    Any tips or advice appreciated

    November 9, 2010 at 1:50 pm #335360
    kwatt
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    Apparently it’s this kit but it appears to be obsolete.

    If you email Dave on spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk he may be able to help.

    Regards

    K.

    November 9, 2010 at 3:10 pm #335361
    stin74
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    Thanks. is it a hard job to do on this model? I know i need to take the drum out right ?

    November 9, 2010 at 3:58 pm #335362
    kwatt
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    Let me put it this way…

    You’ll know the machine well as it’s a total stripdown almost.

    K.

    November 10, 2010 at 8:47 pm #335363
    stin74
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    drum removal etc ?

    November 10, 2010 at 9:50 pm #335364
    tibsy
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    stin74 wrote:drum removal etc ?

    to change bearings I think it is at least a drum removal on most machines but possibly up to a complete stripdown depending on the model.

    BUT have you considered a suspension problem or loose concrete block first if it is banging rather than rumbling?

    Tim

    November 11, 2010 at 12:18 pm #335365
    stin74
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    tibsy wrote:

    stin74 wrote:
    drum removal etc ?

    to change bearings I think it is at least a drum removal on most machines but possibly up to a complete stripdown depending on the model.

    BUT have you considered a suspension problem or loose concrete block first if it is banging rather than rumbling?

    Tim

    Ive had the lid off any the concrete blocks seem ok. Is there a test you can do to see if the bearings are worn? Is it if there is movement between the inner metal drum and outer plastic drum where the water goes ?

    November 11, 2010 at 5:15 pm #335366
    iadom
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    Take the belt off and spin the drum by hand, it should be virtually silent if the bearings are in good order. Also look for signs of rusty water marks down the back of the drum.

    November 11, 2010 at 7:21 pm #335367
    stin74
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    iadom wrote:Take the belt off and spin the drum by hand, it should be virtually silent if the bearings are in good order. Also look for signs of rusty water marks down the back of the drum.

    thanks, will do. ive used the machine tonight and noticed the drum moving slightly from side to side when it does a slow spin before it gets up to the full spin speed, it that a sign the bearings are on their way out too ??

    November 11, 2010 at 7:29 pm #335368
    iadom
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    Re: Hoover softwave a0123 1200 spin, bearings change????

    Thats more likely to be slight out of balance due to under loading with heavy items.

    If you do have a noise you really should get to the bottom of it ASAP. Continuing to use the machine could easily turn a simple fix into a right off. :lesson:

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