Hi there,
I've been called in to help try fix my mothers washing machine (Hotpoint Aquarius WML520) and I'm struggling..
It seems the wash cycle works fine but it refuses to high RPM spin during the last part of program (or on a separate spin cycle). It simply spins at low speed till the end, no flashing lights or such to report an issue.
I googled for some ideas on what might be wrong and went armed with some bits to check.
Belt - Seemed fully intact and tight.
Motor - Bearing seemed okay via trying to 'wiggle' the shaft with belt removed.
Drum - Seems to spin fine without any play.
Bushes - Both seemed fine with plenty of wear left.
Filter - contained £1.59 (bonus) and some hair clips.
Afterwards I ran a spin to test but still just 'idled', I did notice a kind of rattling sound which I managed to trace back to the pump. Mum hadn't noticed it before but she's pretty deaf so hardly a reliable source...
My next step would be investigate the pump to see if the magnetic spindle and impeller seem damaged but it seems strange if that is the problem if it pumps out water fine as far as I can tell.
Any help would be appreciated, whether it's blatant, something I might be able to try or if it's time to call a professional
Regards
Rob
I've been called in to help try fix my mothers washing machine (Hotpoint Aquarius WML520) and I'm struggling..
It seems the wash cycle works fine but it refuses to high RPM spin during the last part of program (or on a separate spin cycle). It simply spins at low speed till the end, no flashing lights or such to report an issue.
I googled for some ideas on what might be wrong and went armed with some bits to check.
Belt - Seemed fully intact and tight.
Motor - Bearing seemed okay via trying to 'wiggle' the shaft with belt removed.
Drum - Seems to spin fine without any play.
Bushes - Both seemed fine with plenty of wear left.
Filter - contained £1.59 (bonus) and some hair clips.
Afterwards I ran a spin to test but still just 'idled', I did notice a kind of rattling sound which I managed to trace back to the pump. Mum hadn't noticed it before but she's pretty deaf so hardly a reliable source...
My next step would be investigate the pump to see if the magnetic spindle and impeller seem damaged but it seems strange if that is the problem if it pumps out water fine as far as I can tell.
Any help would be appreciated, whether it's blatant, something I might be able to try or if it's time to call a professional
Regards
Rob