Opening the drum casing
Good morning. I have changed bearings on washing machines in the past - most recently on an AEG Lavamat. When the drum bearing went on my Hotpooint Aqualtis I assumed it would be straightforward to change... but my problem is that I have removed the drum and casing ( a nightmare in itself) but cannot split the casing . Any one have any ideas on how to go about this without damaging the casing. ? Many thanks.
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Hotpoint Aqualtis drum casing would not split for bearing replacement
- The problem
- The owner removed the drum and outer casing on a Hotpoint Aqualtis to replace failed drum bearings, but found the casing could not be split without risking damage.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply states the drum assembly on this machine is likely a welded, non-serviceable design, so the bearings are not intended to be replaced separately. The probable remedy is a complete outer and inner drum assembly rather than individual bearings.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was to check availability and cost of the complete drum assembly, as the casing is likely welded together. The owner concluded the machine was effectively being written off because replacing a simple bearing was not practical or economical. No actual repair was carried out or confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Drum and casing were removed
- Attempt made to split the casing for bearing access
- Advice given that the drum/casing is likely welded and non-repairable
- Suggested to check spares availability and cost for a complete drum assembly
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Complete outer and inner drum assembly
- Bearings
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
Sadly most drums and bearings in modern washing machines are deliberately designed to be unrepairable. They are welded together. It probably needs an entire outer and inner drum complete. Check out the spares availability and cost on Ransom Spares. Sometimes when relatively young these parts are "affordable" but often - especially after 5 years they are deliberately priced at a cost no one would be daft enough to pay.
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Thank you for the reply. I feared as much; for the price of a bearing I am now righting off a machine that is barely 5 years old. Infuriating ...but your time in responding is much appreciated.
Yes sadly this has been a growing trend over the last 10 years or so. Hopefully the new right to repair legislation will reverse this abomination. In fact if it doesn't, then the legislation is not worth the paper it is written on.
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