Makes A Rattling Sort Of Noise When It's Emptying And Pumping
Hi, I have had a washing machine given to me Hotpoint Aquarius WF250, and it washes and spins great, but makes a rattling sort of noise when it's emptying and pumping, I got flexible hose off and found 20p inside, but it wasn't that. Any ideas please? Thank you
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Hotpoint Aquarius WF250 rattles during draining
- The problem
- A Hotpoint Aquarius WF250 washes and spins normally but makes a rattling noise when emptying/draining. The drain hose was removed and a 20p coin was found, but removing it did not stop the noise.
- Likely cause
- The accepted diagnosis was that something may be stuck inside the drain pump, or the pump itself may be faulty. This was suggested because the noise occurs specifically while pumping out.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to remove the pump and inspect it for a foreign object or pump fault. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Flexible hose removed and checked
- 20p coin found in the hose
- Noise occurs when the machine is emptying/pumping
Safety: Isolate the appliance from the electricity supply before any inspection. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
6 Answers
Sounds like something could be stuck inside the actual pump or the pump is faulty. If the noise is coming from the pump it needs taking off and investigating. How to check the pump filter
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Can this be done easily?
A pump just has 2 wires, 2 bolts holding it on and 2 hoses connected.
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I'm a woman ( haha) could I do this myself and have a look?
I would have thought so as long as you are that way inclined. If you've never fiddled about trying to fix something before and don't have tools I wouldn't bother, but I'd say that to men or women. I know of women engineers and diy women who strip washers to pieces and fit new bearings It's just about having the inclination and right attitude. My opinion regarding diy washing machine repairs is, man or woman, if you don't have a clue about what to do it's best to get someone in but if you are capable of working things out and how to get things off etc it's ok to look at them if it isn't too involved.
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The reason I asked, is because I'm out of work, I've had a few quotes, and can't really afford them, but can't afford a new washer either. Thank you for your help, think I might have to give it a try myself
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