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My machine, hoover ecowave 1100, is still heating up, the element is working ok, but its getting to like 10 minutes in, and the dial is not turning to the next part of the cycle, so im having to turn it by hand, and then again later on, i use a standard 40c wash, but also noticing recently on some occasions when i used the machine its getting much hotter than 40 when i feel the glass door.
Its not functioning as it was, id like to keep the machine ideally, old as it is, its a good machine, with a decent level of water used compared to newer machines, which i like.
Its been suggested it could perhaps be the thermister at fault ?
i inspected the machine, just visually, theres the heating element and to the left of that, (see photo attached) there are 2 other things that slot in the drum, one must be the thermister ? what is the other ? im not sure which is which, or even how to test them, although i do own a multi meter. Not sure what to do, but considering buying a part, i guess part of something connected to the heater element itself may have gone, so i could buy a new element ?
Can parts still be bought for this machine, and can anyone say what is likely problem??
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
They are conventional thermostats (not thermistors). Generally very reliable but in this case one or both of them are faulty. OR the other possibility is that the timer itself is at fault in that the internal ‘holding solenoid’ is not releasing as it should. (Not fixable without replacing timer).
What is the MODEL number of this machine anyway?
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
Martin wrote:They are conventional thermostats (not thermistors). Generally very reliable but in this case one or both of them are faulty. OR the other possibility is that the timer itself is at fault in that the internal ‘holding solenoid’ is not releasing as it should. (Not fixable without replacing timer).
What is the MODEL number of this machine anyway?
Thanks for your reply.
I looked for the model number,sticker on back says model number: a1110
Hoover ecowave 5 and model number ? 1110, on dial it says a1110/11/12
are there still parts available ?
I can take the 2 thermostats off, they are easy to unscrew, but im not sure how to test them with a multi meter, i did buy a multi meter a while ago but have not learned how to use it yet.
What reading would i be looking for on them to discover if they have stopped working ? I can take them to someone who knows perhaps.
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
Martin wrote:They are conventional thermostats (not thermistors). Generally very reliable but in this case one or both of them are faulty. OR the other possibility is that the timer itself is at fault in that the internal ‘holding solenoid’ is not releasing as it should. (Not fixable without replacing timer).
What is the MODEL number of this machine anyway?
Update : Ive just had a repair man out to inspect it, he tested all the parts and said its the timer,had a quick look on his phone for one but couldnt see one.
Where can i get one from ?would this one below be suitable ?
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
The eBay example will not fit, so avoid the temptation. The diagnosis from both myself and the visiting repairman concur so at least collectively you (possibly?) 90{e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} sure of a solution. However to reach a conclusion might involve a costly final step.
You could remove the timer and post it off to EMW Electronics for them to either repair or replace OR you could do what, in essence,is your best option. Dump it and get another machine.
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
I’ll go for another machine then. Money is tight right now, so im looking at a used one.I saw a hotpoint wma for £100 today with 6 months warranty,so may go for that.Are they any good ? Not sure of the exact model number, 1200 spin i think
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
You could possibly do a fair amount of washing in 6 months but would cost you a lot more than 100 quid at a laundrette. So worth a punt I suppose and if it lasts more than 6 months then every wash load will be a bonus. 😉
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
Martin wrote:You could possibly do a fair amount of washing in 6 months but would cost you a lot more than 100 quid at a laundrette. So worth a punt I suppose and if it lasts more than 6 months then every wash load will be a bonus. 😉
Question: Well i just had the hotpoint wma32 delivered,comes with 6 months warranty,what ive noticed is the sound of the motor is very noisy in certain parts of the cycle,but is ok when spinning fast,but when building up to the spin is noisy,is this to do with worn carbon brushes ??
also there is very slight banging upon spin,notsure if its a sign of early bearing failure or whether some support has come loose ??
can you advise on the above,much appreciated
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
stin74 wrote:What ive noticed is the sound of the motor is very noisy in certain parts of the cycle,but is ok when spinning fast,but when building up to the spin is noisy,is this to do with worn carbon brushes ??
If the brushes were worn then you would hear clicking noises as the brushes were arcing. That being the case the motor would stop working pretty soon afterwards. It could also mean that the brushes are in fact new and need a wash cycle or 3 just to bed in as it were.
stin74 wrote:also there is very slight banging upon spin,notsure if its a sign of early bearing failure or whether some support has come loose ??
It could simply mean the machine isn’t level, on uneven ground, on loose floor boarding or that the load was a little unbalanced. As far as early bearing failure goes, well it is 2nd hand after all and the bearings were not necessarily replaced. Or perhaps they were but the drum spigot wasn’t?
All of the above should not concern you too much at this early stage, it has that all important “6 month warranty” after all. But you may like to just to voice your concerns to the supplier for perhaps a more defined explanation to put your mind at rest.
Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
Martin wrote:
stin74 wrote:
What ive noticed is the sound of the motor is very noisy in certain parts of the cycle,but is ok when spinning fast,but when building up to the spin is noisy,is this to do with worn carbon brushes ??If the brushes were worn then you would hear clicking noises as the brushes were arcing. That being the case the motor would stop working pretty soon afterwards. It could also mean that the brushes are in fact new and need a wash cycle or 3 just to bed in as it were.
stin74 wrote:also there is very slight banging upon spin,notsure if its a sign of early bearing failure or whether some support has come loose ??
It could simply mean the machine isn’t level, on uneven ground, on loose floor boarding or that the load was a little unbalanced. As far as early bearing failure goes, well it is 2nd hand after all and the bearings were not necessarily replaced. Or perhaps they were but the drum spigot wasn’t?
All of the above should not concern you too much at this early stage, it has that all important “6 month warranty” after all. But you may like to just to voice your concerns to the supplier for perhaps a more defined explanation to put your mind at rest.
Its a loudish noise coming from the motor, but not when it spins fast, only when it is turning the drum in parts of the cycle towards the end, then it is really noisy, almost like something is badly worn within the motor, you would probably know what it was upon hearing it.Re: Help, not completing wash cycle without help, hoover eco
Then, as I mentioned earlier, speak with the supplier and explain your concern about the noise. Perhaps they can call by and check that out for you?
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