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I have a modern Hoover washer/dryer which has started to make a "scratchy" sound on fast spin. I reckon the bearings might be worn in the motor but are there any other bearings or anything else it could be? Also, where can I get the bits cheap. I'm more than capable of changing bits so I just need the parts. Oh yeah I'm in Ruislip, outer West London.
Thanking you kindly.
Did you leave a bra in it?
No but er indoors does wear some silly tiny g-strings. Wanna see?
www.you'dbeluckysunshine!.co.uk (http://www.you'dbeluckysunshine!.co.uk)
I'll check that.
:)
No but er indoors does wear some silly tiny g-strings. Wanna see?
www.you'dbeluckysunshine!.co.uk (http://www.you'dbeluckysunshine!.co.uk)
I'll check that.
:)
Sorry, the page you were looking for cannot be found
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rictus01
12-09-07, 07:26 AM
done a couple like this in my wanderings and most of the time the bearings are fine (although it has been known) normally it's the main drum pully distorted and belt not running true, this is probably caused by the loads being to heavy, (but must confess, I've not done my own washing in over 25 years).
take the back off the machine (normally have to remove the top first) and rotate the drum, it should be obvious.
Parts can be ordered online and as long as it's not electronic, are fairly cheap.
Cheers Mark.
Probably the drum bearings. That's what those noises normally are.
Yeah I'll have to get it out and have a look. It only happens on fast spin though. I suppose I'll have to do some more washing.
done a couple like this in my wanderings and most of the time the bearings are fine (although it has been known) normally it's the main drum pully distorted and belt not running true, this is probably caused by the loads being to heavy, (but must confess, I've not done my own washing in over 25 years).
take the back off the machine (normally have to remove the top first) and rotate the drum, it should be obvious.
Parts can be ordered online and as long as it's not electronic, are fairly cheap.
Cheers Mark.
I am with Rictus01 on this one, this happened to my washing machine a few years ago.
It only get worse before stoping moving.
done a couple like this in my wanderings and most of the time the bearings are fine (although it has been known) normally it's the main drum pully distorted and belt not running true, this is probably caused by the loads being to heavy, (but must confess, I've not done my own washing in over 25 years).
take the back off the machine (normally have to remove the top first) and rotate the drum, it should be obvious.
Parts can be ordered online and as long as it's not electronic, are fairly cheap.
Cheers Mark.
That's disgraceful! :lol:
rictus01
12-09-07, 01:52 PM
That's disgraceful! :lol:
No training ;)
Did you leave a bra in it?
Many a time I've had to take washing machines and tumble driers apart to recover a displaced underwire from brazier :thumbsup:
Spiderman
12-09-07, 03:04 PM
Many a time I've had to take washing machines and tumble driers apart to recover a displaced underwire from brazier :thumbsup:
What he says.
or mayb e a very teeny tiny birdy flew in there when you werent looking and is trying to get out.
Nurse, when are those drugs coming round again please?
done a couple like this in my wanderings and most of the time the bearings are fine (although it has been known) normally it's the main drum pully distorted and belt not running true, this is probably caused by the loads being to heavy, (but must confess, I've not done my own washing in over 25 years).
take the back off the machine (normally have to remove the top first) and rotate the drum, it should be obvious.
Parts can be ordered online and as long as it's not electronic, are fairly cheap.
Cheers Mark.
Well I've had the top off and looking down from the top it all looks straight and true. I'm gonna get the back off and run a fast spin with the belt off and see if that stops it. Am I right in thinking that if the noise goes than it's the drum bearing and if not then it's the motor bearings? Do motor bearings go in washing machines?
Well it's finally had it's day. I believe the bearings craked yesterday and after removing the back and the belt can say they're well and truly gone. Unfortunately though it's looking like the bearings aren't replaceable on their own so it'd be an 8 hour (Yeah I couldn't believe it either) job to replace the whole rear part of the drum. Not worth it on a 5 or 6 year old basic washer drier I reckon.
So here it is. Rest in pieces Old Pal. We've been through thick and thin (fabric conditioner). We've had good times, and bad. Remember the time I tried drying some towels for days, only to find out your safety 'stat had tripped. He he. I'll remember those times fondly.
:(
OK here's my advice.
Next time, by a Bosch:cool: Mine's 8 years old now and has never missed a beat.
I think there are arguments for a lot of good machines but I'm afraid I haven't the money for a really good one, although the Missus just said she'd give me half which is terribly nice of her. I suppose she will be the main user! He he.
I'll have a look though Ed, thanks.
:)
I wonder why nobody else announces the death of their washing machine, what's next?
The demise of your vacuum cleaner?
No, but I have a very poorly electric toothbrush.
Shall I tell you all about it?
No, just buy a new one. No announcement needed.
Ablazze
14-05-08, 12:35 AM
Next time, by a Bosch:cool: Mine's 8 years old now and has never missed a beat.
like most things bosch are over rated true 20 yrs ago they made decent kit ( only make ive seen who put rubber strips over the edges inside so the engineer didnt slice his hand off ) but recently theyve been living off there name, the quality now is little better then anyother make.
my advice ex washing machine engineer, walk into comet / currys/ who ever, ignore the ones on the left ( cheap ones ) ignore the ones on the right (expensive ones) a mid priced mid spec`d machine is what you need, you want a machine with the least functions you can get ( think about it how many of the programmes / features ) do you actuly use 3 or 4 at best, the more they put on, the more it has the chance to fail , buy a mid priced machine & if you have the room get a seperate washer & dryer, far cheaper to run & more reliable then a combo, would only use if no room for seperates.
Jas..
Cheers Ablaze. Hoover said they'd fix it for 100 quid all in if I find the proof of purchase but as it came with the flat I bought 4 and a half years ago I can't see that happening. They quoted 130 quid just for the parts. I'm game for repairing my own stuff but not 8 hours and 130 quid game. I'll try and get new seperates I think. Bit of drilling and sawing should see a nice space above my boiler for a cheap tumble dryer. It won't be a condenser type though. They take for ever!
Razor if you look very carefully there should be an unsubscribe button somewhere.
I wonder why nobody else announces the death of their washing machine, what's next?
The demise of your vacuum cleaner?
This week my blender and George Foreman packed up in sync, my vacuum needs a new hepa filter and my external hard drive decided it had had enough too.
I think its got something to do with the moon.
On the plus side my washer is OK. Its a Zanussi if you're interested. Even if you're not, its a Zanussi.
This was a useful thread for those, like me, who might attempt to repair their own washer before calling a man to correct the bodge, then fix the original fault.
Hooligan
14-05-08, 03:18 PM
had the same noise on ours, brand new hoover. Guess what it was the wire out of a bra that got between the holes of the drum and got stuck, so when drum spun fast it was a scratching noise.
Probs be the same as yours hopefully, cheap fix, but new bra needed
Thanks but it's definately the bearings.
You could always try a washing line stretched across your apartment.
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