Hotpoint washer dyer won't turn on?

[prockers]

Hiya can anyone help please? My the lock on the door wasn't working properly, I've had to slam the door the last few times to get the light to come on until I get a new lock for it but the last time I slam it all the lights went off and now won't switch on at all. I've checked the fuse in the plug and its not that. Can anyone help? Thanks.

 

[HERTS P&D]

You've broken it, slamming it to make the light come on was a bad move. You should of replace the handle/lock when it FIRST started playing up.

All you could do is UNPLUG the machine and remove the top and open the door internally and fit a new handle/lock, they can be bought from 'appliance parts on line' or ebay.

Andy

 

[prockers]

The door hasn't locked, the machine won't turn on at all now. Will the lock be preventing it from working because it didn't stop it before?

 

[rocks1]

Model number ??

 

[HERTS P&D]

The door hasn't locked, the machine won't turn on at all now. Will the lock be preventing it from working because it didn't stop it before?

Yes, its a safety feature.

Andy

 

[prockers]

The model number is WD420.

Ok thanks I'll get a new lock and give that a try.

 

[rocks1]

And check motor brushes. No lock no fill no spin will also be low brushes.

 

[prockers]

Got a new lock and still won't lock, is the motor brushes a hard or expensive job and what would I be looking for?

 

[prockers]

I don't understand how the brushes will prevent the door from locking?

 

[rocks1]

Look in YouTube for vids on how to replace them. Very easy to do. Cost is about 20 quid. But check them first see if they are worn. It takes the netural supply from the motor to the door lock.

 

[prockers]

Cheers mate looked at vids and got them out. The motor was at the bottom, they looked possibly half worn and very black.

 

[prockers]

Brushes didn't work, spoke to a bloke in a shop and he said could be the control unit. So looks like it's time for scrap man but thank you everyone from your help.