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Re: Hotpoint WM65 dead after overloading
Well, I sent the pcb/timer to QER for test/repair and they sent it back saying they could find no fault on the door interlock circuit. So I took advice here and got a pro in to look at it. He’s diagnosed a faulty pcb, on the door interlock circuit!
Replacement is just under £100 plus labour. I now have to decide whether to repair or buy a new machine. Having read threads on here I am not sure I’m any the wiser! Instinct is to repair, since I hate throwing away something unecessarily, and I’ve always been happy with the machine – never let me done until now.
It seems rather pointless asking whether it is worth repairing or not, but would be glad to hear of any strong opinions either way.
Thank you to everyone who offered advice – much appreciated.
David
Re: Hotpoint WM65 dead after overloading
Goatboy wrote:
Guzziman wrote:
Earlier this year I replaced the brushes…Did you use genuine brushes?
Yes, genuine brushes and I did bend back the tabs after installing. I understand they can sometimes get jammed if the tabs are not bent back properly – I have checked and they are able to slide freely.
Re: Hotpoint WM65 dead after overloading
Martin wrote:
Guzziman wrote:
Are there any tests that I can do myself?A physical inspection of the Timer PCB will no doubt show blackened and blown tracks adjacent the connector blocks usually?
I expected to see something fairly obvious like that, but to my (albeit untrained) eye there is no damage at all – the tracks all seem intact and no blackening.
David
Re: Hotpoint WM65 dead after overloading
Dave_Conway wrote:Is it completely dead or just no drum rotation (ie fills and drains ok) ?
I fear a shorted motor may have blown the timer/control unit to be honest 🙁Power off when checking :zap:
Dave.
Hi Dave, thanks for such a quick reply. The machine is completely dead – no light, no filling/draining, no ticking of the timer….
I feared as much. Are there any tests that I can do myself? I’m fairly savvy when it comes to house electrics, but not less so when it comes to motors and appliances.
cheers, David
