hotpoint wma30 wont spin

[kieron79]

Hi, hope someone can help! Washing machine originally spun fine, then developed a very very noisy spin cycle and today the machine will not spin at all although it sounds like it is trying to. Machine drains/fills up no problem. Have tried to see if drum would move when empty and it wont budge without great force. Any suggestions and more importantly and costa associated eg chaging belt etc

 

[Lower]

Sounds like the bearing has gone.

On this model you have to replace the whole rear section of the drum which is around £80 in parts alone and its not a small job.

I did this job myself around 3 years ago. If it goes again i won't bother repairing it and will just replace the whole machine.

 

[jj4091]

Remove the belt & try to turn it again, if it will still not move then it is drum bearings. If it is free to turn then motor jammed up, possibly just the brushes & not an expensive job to replace them unless the motor is goosed. Drum bearings more difficult for a diy repair, but not expensive parts if the bearings alone are available.

 

[kieron79]

thanks guys, am gonna get someone to come and look at it this week, if its gonna cost a bit then maybe just replace it tbh, looking on currys website and some good deals out there!

 

[kieron79]

this seems like a good deal, what do you think?
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/468059#financeSection