Hoover washer/dryer noise.Need some advise please.

Originally Posted by Razor

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

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by Jabba

Many a time I've had to take washing machines and tumble driers apart to recover a displaced underwire from brazier

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?

Originally Posted by rictus01

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 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.

Next time, by a Bosch 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..