Drum adrift from centre hub

[seasickstevie]

It's a CDA CI992.
Not been over-used, but the drum is now obviously not securely attached to the centre drive spindle.
Is this likely to be economical to repair?

 

[seasickstevie]

Should have said ... it's a washer-dryer

(I guess they're all pretty much of a muchness)

 

[jj4091]

Sounds like maybe the drum bearing has collapsed, but I can't find one anywhere for your model. Perhaps you should contact their customer support for parts if you can establish that is what you need.

 

[seasickstevie]

The spindle turns smoothly, so I don't reckon it's the bearings at all. Think it's the actual physical connection at the back of the drum.
In fact looking into the drum, I can see an off-set 'dimple' like it's been just 'hanging on', if you know what I mean.
Thanks for your help though.

Unless you could give me hope, I'm about to give up on it.

 

[jj4091]

Well I couldn't find a drum assy. either, just a spider, so I think you are going to struggle. How old is the machine, would you have a claim under "of merchandisable quality legislation" if you have not used it much?

 

[seasickstevie]

Perhaps a bit of a bum steer with the 'not over-used' comment.

It's probably ten years old, and been subject to numerous tenants during.

Time for the landlord to get his cheque book out.

 

[YorkshireMidge]

The attached looks like the spider for your machine. As I can't see any thread in the holes, I assume there is EITHER a screw stud welded to the back of the drum (this might show as dimple inside the drum) which has either failed OR a nut the other side of the spider has worked loose. So it may be repairable.

I've replaced the spider and bearing on an old Hotpoint many years ago - where the bearing had seized solid on the spider. IIRC, it took me about 5 hours. My motivation to fix was we had a set of matching appliances in a colour Hotpoint called almond - which they had discontinued by the time the washer failed, so it was worth the effort and cost in my case.

Things to consider in your case:

A washer dryer has a lot more gubbins in than my washer did - so it won't be as easy to completely strip down
Even if the bearing is OK, I'd be tempted to replace it whilst the machine is in so many bits
Make sure the screws/nuts you use are stainless steel (I used A4 marine grade)

If it's 10 years old, I doubt you'll have much recourse.

Hope this helps.

 

[Solyom]

As it is 10 years old and not the easiest of jobs, I used to repair Hotpoints, I would suggest getting a new machine. Even better if you aren't the landlord!