Hotpoint Noise

[Scotgr]

Hi there,

sorry i I don’t have the model number to hand however my washing machine makes a high pitch squealing noise before spin. I have taken the belt off and have spun the drum by hand and no noise. When I turn the drum very slowly there is a creaking noise like an old creaky door hinge. There is some oil on the bearing. Could it be this?

thanks

[electrofix]

try it with the belt off because it sounds like it may be the pump as these can make a heck of a noise when they are on their way out

Dave

[Scotgr]

Hi Dave. I have had the belt off defiantly not the pump as it does this when the pump is off. It’s a very high pitch squeal when it is going round at a constant speed.

[electrofix]

a lot of machines these days use sealed drums. if your machine has one then the cost of replacing it makes it not worth repairing unless its covered by a 5 year part warranty, in which case the manufacturer will give you the part but you have to pay their labour to fit it

Dave

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