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Re: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal

iadom wrote:Far better than current Hotpoint ( Indesit ) machines. A fair quote if new rear half is required as well.

Yes, I think he said that it might not be possible/cost effective to just replace the bearing. If paying for someone elses time to struggle to free old parts and fit new ones then whole new assemblies can work out cheaper in my experience (cars again).

I think I will take the incremental approach suggested here: try to get at old bearing and remove, check out the situation then either order parts/assembly/man to fit as required. Last resort, replace machine.

Thanks for the advice and the heads up about the motor brushes. I know I can fit those coz I’ve done that a whole bunch of times with various appliances 😀

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Re: Hotpoint WF250 leaking at bearing seal

Thanks for the replies so far.

I have since spoken to my local repair man who I trust and explained the fault briefly. Off the top of his head, he quoted me around £160 to sort it which I don’t consider expensive for a job that is obviously reasonably involved.

I don’t think this machine was particularly expensive when new and has done a good few years of endless baby clothes and children induced dirt removal.

So, while I usually prefer to fix things rather than throw them out, is it worth putting this kind of money into this model? Or is it not good enough in build to warrant a repair?

When it comes to cars, I have a better understanding of the economics of repairs.

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