Hotpoint Bhwd129 Belt Shredded
Hello. I have a Hotpoint BHWD129 washer dryer, about a month ago there was a loud bang from the washer during the spin cycle, then it came to a sudden stop. I pulled the washer out to find the motor spindle which is sited near the lower right side on the rear had punctured through the metal back plate, thus shredding the belt. At the time I suspected overloading and warned wifey of further problems if overloading, (I got reply, well you do the washing then ). Anyway I replaced the belt and all has been ok, then yesterday the same thing has happened, this time though I was in to witness it, I took out the load which was not excessive. Could there be something else wrong which I have overlooked originally. BTW, the springs that hold the drum seem ok and the drum looks well balanced, there is no normal knocking during the cycles, it's as though the machine just seemed to suddenly throw a wobbly. Regards.
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Hotpoint BHWD129 belt repeatedly shredded after drum movement
- The problem
- On a Hotpoint BHWD129 washer dryer, a loud bang occurred during spin and the machine stopped. The motor spindle at the lower right rear pushed through the back plate and shredded the belt. After the belt was replaced, the same happened again on a later spin cycle with a load described as not excessive.
- Likely cause
- Most strongly supported diagnosis is a suspension problem causing the tub to move off-centre during spin. The accepted reply says these models often suffer broken top tub springs; if a top spring has snapped, the tub can be pulled forwards or backwards and cause this type of damage. If both top springs are present and holding the tub centrally, a more general suspension fault is suspected, possibly twisting under load.
- What fixed it
- Check the two top tub springs, one at the front and one at the back, to confirm whether either has broken or whether the tub is no longer held centrally. If both springs are intact, investigate the suspension system further. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Observed motor spindle had punctured the rear back plate
- Drive belt had been shredded twice
- Drum springs were reported by the owner as seeming OK
- Accepted advice to check the two top tub springs at the front and back for breakage and whether the tub is central
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Drive belt
- Top tub springs
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Hotpoint washing machines often had problems with the top tub springs breaking that hold the tub central on the bottom springs or suspension. There is one at the front and one at the back and if one snaps the tub will be pulled either to the front or the back causing problems. If both springs are in place and seem to be holding the tub centrally you would have to suspect a suspension fault. Maybe under load it's twisting?
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