Hoover HNL6166 Spin on load problem

[Smokindave]

A couple of weeks ago this washing machine suddendly produced a load of clothes covered in little grey rubber bits. I quickly identified the fault to be with the door seal, and purchased and fitted a new one. However I do not believe I have got to the root cause of the problem as now I find that on the spin cycle the machine will bang loudly. Watching the drum through the glass door, it would seem that it is not spinning truely and is banging against the outer case (causing the door seal to take a pounding around the rim, hence grey bits). If the machine is empty it will spin happily without issue. I have turned the drum by hand and cannot hear any rattling sounds, with or without the belt attached. Looking from top and bottom does not reveal any issues with counter weights or dampners. The belt seems tight and in good nick. One thing I noticed when changing the door seal was that initially the drum would not turn at all. I gave the brushes a bit of a clean and the motor then kicked back into life. Could this still be bearing related, even if no rattling detected? If so can these be changed on this model. I am fairly handy. Any help gradefully received as it is driving me nuts.

[Phidom]

Re: Hoover HNL6166 Spin on load problem

It is either bearings or a cracked arm in the drum support spider. From what you say I would think it most likely the spider, Part No. 41001233.

[Smokindave]

Re: Hoover HNL6166 Spin on load problem

Thanks Phidom, this is the first time I have had any response from anyone to this query. I am going with the spider as this makes sense, i.e, a crack to this component would I guess only become eviedent at spin speeds under load.

Okay, to induldge your kind heart just a little further, two questions.

1, The part number 41001233, I cannot find on any search. Where do I get it and how much is it?

2, I am going to assume that the answer to my first question is it costs a lot, so I assume the spider is a casting, hence why it cracked? Therefore could a fabricated piece of metal be attahed/bolted on to strengthen this part?

Thanks for your help

[Penguin45]

Re: Hoover HNL6166 Spin on load problem

Smokindave wrote:1, The part number 41001233, I cannot find on any search. Where do I get it and how much is it?

spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk will get you one promptly. It’s not a job many people will take on, so the part is not listed in the shop@ facility.

Smokindave wrote:2, I am going to assume that the answer to my first question is it costs a lot, so I assume the spider is a casting, hence why it cracked? Therefore could a fabricated piece of metal be attahed/bolted on to strengthen this part?

The spider usually cracks because the cast webbings of the arms become clagged with old soap. An alkaline reaction then takes place which rots the aluminium alloy. A repair is not usually a practical option.

Check before buying – turn the drum so that each drum paddle in turn is at the six o’clock position. Take hold of the edge of the inner drum and pull towards you firmly. The broken arm will soon reveal itself.

An extreme drum support failure can be seen HERE.

Penguin45.

[Smokindave]

Re: Hoover HNL6166 Spin on load problem

Genius!

Thank you very much, your technique has indeed revealed a distinct click on one of the paddles being pulled forward.

Now for the tricky bit………..

[Penguin45]

Re: Hoover HNL6166 Spin on load problem

It’s a tank out job. Make diagrams and take pictures – the job is basically straightforward, but very labour intensive. Book a Sunday….

Penuin45.

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