Washing Machine Overheating

[Rob Lee]

When washing on a synthetic 40 degree cycle my hoover washing machine (No built in dryer) over heated to the extent scalding steam was pouring out of the soap drawer. Is there a thermostat or similar that I need to look at first, or the programmer broke?

 

[Diyisfun]

Probably the t/stat has gone, dont know where it is though.
Programmer only tells it what to do so that should be ok

 

[Rob Lee]

Probably the t/stat has gone, dont know where it is though.
Programmer only tells it what to do so that should be ok

Regards, will have a hunt for the T Stat and change it.

 

[Diyisfun]

If you know the model number of your machine. Start a new thread & ask if anyone knows where the t/stat is, or do a goooogle for the machine.

 

[tockworth]

Usually thermostats are an integral part of the heating element. It comes complete when heater is replaced not a common fault though to overheat

 

[Rob Lee]

Usually thermostats are an integral part of the heating element. It comes complete when heater is replaced not a common fault though to overheat

Many thanks for your advice. I am a bit stuck where to go next with this. The machine is a Hoover H130E probably ten years old. It is in good condition but for this instance of over heating. What else can I look at to dismiss or identify the problem. There was one item in the machine at the time, my wife said it was set to 40 degrees delicates, and I witnessed steam coming out of the soap dispenser. I turned the machine off, and when the door was opened the jumper inside I could not touch it was so hot.

 

[assuhors]

This model has a NTC sensor on the back of the tub,possibly the cause of the problem.

 

[Rob Lee]

This model has a NTC sensor on the back of the tub,possibly the cause of the problem.

Thanks for the reply

Is the NTC sensor easy for me to identify a replace?

 

[assuhors]

The sensor is on the back of the tub,you will need to remove the back panel.Should have two yellow wires on it and about 25mm in diameter.They cost about 10 -15 pounds so worth a go.If that doesnt cure it only leaves the circuit board and personally wouldnt bother unless it is less than five years old ,then get hoover out under the 5 year parts warranty.

 

[Rob Lee]

The sensor is on the back of the tub,you will need to remove the back panel.Should have two yellow wires on it and about 25mm in diameter.They cost about 10 -15 pounds so worth a go.If that doesnt cure it only leaves the circuit board and personally wouldnt bother unless it is less than five years old ,then get hoover out under the 5 year parts warranty.

assuhors

Many thanks for your help, will let you know how I get on.