Hoover DXC c49w3/1-80
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As you can see our machine has developed this fault. It does sort of wash but will do this clicking. I've checked the brushes they have enough length, the filter is also clear. It started as , one day it stopped, had to restart the program and it finished from there.
It seems say for example you put it on a 48 minute wash , it doesn't start adding some proper water until 47 minutes have passed. The rest of the time it does add a bit of water and a few rotations every now and then
Does anyone have any ideas please?? , I really don't have alot of money and can't afford to get someone out But desperately need my machine
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1 Answer
It sounds as if the machine is struggling to decide it has filled properly, or it’s repeatedly trying to drive the motor and not getting the feedback it expects. The clicking is often a relay or lock/control trying again and again, but without hearing it in person I wouldn’t want to guess too firmly.
A few practical checks you can do:
1. Check the water supply first Make sure the tap is fully on and the inlet hose isn’t kinked. Unscrew the hose at the machine end and check the little inlet filter mesh for blockage. A restricted fill can make the wash timer appear to “stick”.
2. Watch how it fills Start a wash and listen. If it only trickles in slowly for ages, suspect the water valve, supply, or pressure system rather than the motor.
3. Check the pressure chamber / pressure switch hose Isolate from the mains first. Remove the lid and find the thin hose running to the pressure switch. Check it isn’t split, blocked with soap residue, or loose. If the pressure chamber is gunged up, the machine can think it’s full/empty at the wrong time and behave exactly as you describe.
4. Re-check the motor brushes properly “Enough length” is good, but also make sure they slide freely in the holders and the commutator isn’t badly burnt. Worn or sticking brushes can cause hesitant turning and repeated clicking.
5. Inspect wiring and connections Check the motor plug, pressure switch connections, and door lock wiring for overheating, looseness, or corrosion.
6. If all the above are fine The likely suspects become the inlet valve, pressure switch, door interlock, motor tachometer/wiring, or the main control board.
Please isolate the appliance from the mains before removing any panels. If it turns out to be mains electrical testing or a control board fault, it’s best handled by a qualified engineer.
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