Hotpoint Wd62 Heating Problems

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Hotpoint WD62 not heating water, thermistor suspected

The problem

A Hotpoint WD62 washing machine was not heating the water. The heater element was removed and tested by the poster, who reported that it worked, but the machine still would not heat once reinstalled.

Likely cause

The discussion points to a faulty thermistor as the most likely cause. The accepted reply states the thermistor should show varying resistance with temperature and should not normally be open circuit, although it can fail if an internal connection is lost.

What fixed it

The recommended action was to replace the thermistor. The original poster agreed to obtain another one, but the thread does not confirm the final repair result after replacement.

Checks to try

• Heater element removed and tested by the poster
• Thermistor discussed as a component that should vary in resistance with temperature
• Possibility of thermistor being open circuit considered

Parts or tools mentioned

• Thermistor
• Heater element