Hotpoint WMA32

[Jezzer]

I have a 5 1/2 year old Hotpoint WMA32. The bearings have gone.
Could you please give your opinion on repairing the machine and possible cost against scrapping it and buying new.

Mant thanks. 🙁

[iadom]

Re: Hotpoint WMA32

There is a strong possiblilty that you will need at least a rear drum half, seal and possibly a drum support. It would be very difficult to replace the bearings themselves and most people in the trade do not waste their time trying.
It is very difficult to give you a ball park figure, because until the machine is stripped down and all the other components such as the motor ( which can suffer water ingress when bearings fail) pump, etc, are checked out. Also labour charges can vary quite a lot from area to area. I do this repair for around £120 to £140 depending on whether the drum support is required. Labour charges may be higher in other more ‘affluent’ areas 😉

You could try the repairs@ section at UKWG’s, I’m sure most independants will give you a near enough estimate of what they would charge for this repair. This bearing problem has been a major weakness in this model range but the replacement parts have a different type of water seal and have been much more reliable.

Jim.

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