Bouncy Springs Sound When Spinning
Hello,
Can you help - have I got a problem in the making?
I have a Hotpoint First edition 800 WM51, approximately 6 months ago a repairman replaced the brushes - all was fine until now ...... on the spin cycle I hear want I can only described as a clanking bouncing spring sound. If I move the drum back & forth from front to back it still makes the sound.
Sorry really don't know how to describe the noise. I have looked through the faq's and can't find a mention of a similar problem.
Is this a problem in the making and I will need to get a repairman or is it an age thing and i just have to live with it?
Other than that it is a good machine and I have been told easy to repair if needs be.
I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks
Sally
Solution Summary
AI-generated from this discussion
This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.
Hotpoint First Edition 800 WM51 clanking spring noise on spin
- The problem
- A Hotpoint First edition 800 WM51 was making a clanking, bouncing spring-like noise during spin. The same noise could be heard when the drum was moved front to back by hand.
- Likely cause
- The most strongly supported diagnosis is a broken tub suspension spring, particularly the front spring. The accepted reply states these machines are known for tub springs breaking.
- What fixed it
- Remove the lid and check that the tub is still held by two springs, one at the front and one at the back. If a spring is broken or detached, it will need repair or replacement. The thread was marked solved, but the exact repair carried out was not confirmed.
- Checks to try
- Checked whether the noise occurred during spin
- Moved the drum front to back by hand and confirmed the same noise
- Check under the lid that the tub is supported by two springs, front and back
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Tub springs
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
Take the lid off and check the tub is held in place by two springs. One at the front and one at the back. Theses machines are known for the tub springs breaking, especially the front one.
Need Professional Help or Spare Parts?
Your Answer
Sign in to share your expertise and post an answer.
Related Questions
Washing machine grinding sound before drum spins- is it definitely the bearings??
1 answer • 2 replies
Miele WT945 discharges water into bottom of machine from lower condenser hose after final spin?
1 answer • 13 replies
Washes but won't drain or spin
1 answer • 1 reply
HISENSE 5S Series Auto Dosing WF5S1245BW bangs loudly on high spin
1 answer • 9 replies
Beko WM5100 stops after wash- no rinse or spin/drain- but will rinse and spin/drain separately
1 answer • 12 replies
HJA8501 Washing Machine - Fills with water on every mode (Including when on a spin / drain cycle)
1 answer • 1 reply
Electrolux ewf148420 won't spin out
1 answer • 6 replies
Hisense washing machine very noisy spin
1 answer • 2 replies
Miele Washing Machine (Spinning Noise)
1 answer • 4 replies
hoover VTS714 D21 wont spin
1 answer • 5 replies