Hotpoint WM52 Heater Replacement

[8skellerns]

I have a Hotpoint WM52 First Edition washing machine, and since I had a combination boiler installed to replace the old immersion heater system (of which was much better!) the machine had filled before the hot water had arrived to it. So I moved it the machine out the back next to the tumble dryer, as theyre is a cold water supply. I have joined the hot and cold pipes to the cold, but I have noticed that the water doesnt get warm at all.

I assume this machine has a heater in it? I can see some wires going to the bottom front of the drum, so I assume that this is the heater? If so, how do I test whether it is faulty, and how do you get to it?

Cheers for any help.

 

[tockworth]

Yes that is the base of the heater. To check the heater there are three connections Live neutral and earth. If it is faulty it will be open circuit, to check you will need a multimeter set on ohms range and the leads on live and neutral off the element if heater is ok, the meter will display a low ohmic reading.If it is open circuit the meter wll display no path through the element

 

[8skellerns]

Yes that is the base of the heater. To check the heater there are three connections Live neutral and earth. If it is faulty it will be open circuit, to check you will need a multimeter set on ohms range and the leads on live and neutral off the element if heater is ok, the meter will display a low ohmic reading.If it is open circuit the meter wll display no path through the element

Thanks, but how do you get to the heater, as it isn't on the back of the drum like a old machine I once had.

Cheers!

 

[tockworth]

The element is at the bottom front of the tub follow scOps advice to remove front but do not disconnect the latch mechanism you can leave it connected there is enough room to swing the door to the right of the machine. you must then test for continuity through the element with a test meter as described in my previous post if there is continuity through the element then the fault lies elsewere. If the element is open circuit do not unclip the front of the drum (this could cause a leak when refitting )I will post instructions to change element from the front. Before removing front unplug mains plug from mains socket of course.

 

[8skellerns]

Hmm, sounds like my mum is wanting a new machine now, as it is 7 years old! Is it worth repairing this and trying to sell it?

 

[bright spark]

Just a thought

ensure the economy button is not selected this will effect the heating