Hotpoint WD62 Problem

[westen30]

Hi Guys, I have a problem with my Hotpoint WD 62 Washer/Dryer, when I put it on a programme the drum fills with water and makes a lot of different noises but doesn't ever spin. I read on some other posts to try changing the brushes so I took them out and they were very worn down so I replaced them. I really thought this would fix the problem but it hasn't. Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks
Martin

 

[rocks1]

Did you realease the tabs on the brushes before inserting them

 

[westen30]

Yes, I did both brushes were fully extended before I inserted them.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[westen30]

Don't worry I sorted it, the wires going to the brushes weren't on properly, I reinserted them and now the drum is spinning.

Cheers
Martin

 

[westen30]

Ok, the washer is not completely fixed! Although it's going through its cycle ok and spinning alright it leaking water when it spins fast. When its finished I'm going to have a look to see if I can tell where its coming from. Is there any places I should look at first?

Cheers
Martin

 

[rocks1]

filter poss blocked, found at the rear undo 23 screws its at the bottom,

 

[westen30]

Thanks I'll take a look at that. The cycle has just finished and the drum hasn't drained there is still a lot of water in it. Does this suggest the filter as well or something else?

 

[rocks1]

oh yes ,or waste pipe crushed or blocked at sink end.

 

[westen30]

Thanks rocks for your replys, I found an old pair of knickers in the pipe out the back of the drum. This was great I removed the offending item put it all back together and managed to do a full wash, perfect!

The bad news my wife went to do a wash this morning it started to fill with water and then tripped the RCD switch in the consumer unit. I've had the washer apart again but I can't see anything obviously wrong, any ideas. I really thought I had it sorted and now its not working again.

Thanks for all your help
Martin

 

[bhm1712]

there may be water contacting a live part of the machine which may have splashed up from when you took out the filter, or disturbed a hose clip or something....

if it was ok before id say it was something daft to begin with