Buying a Washing Machine

[handyman]

Originally Posted by iadom

Naw.. What you really want is a Hotpoint 1090 Empress. Large 1/4 horsepower British Thopmson Hueston motor with centrifugal start switch, massive separate gearbox..oh yes, did I forget to mention the powered wringer.

I can still remember the part numbers for the gearbox and post nut, the last time I repaired one of these must be over 25 years ago.

PS, Both Hotpoint and Bosch have had major bearing problems with their machines in the past couple of years.

We had one of those in our shop
I was called out to one that had not been serviced in 20 odd years and both myself and the other engineer could not get one nut to turn on the damn thing

I rather liked the hotpoints with the purple door glass very retro i'd like to have a matching set tumbler/washer in mint condition for my house.

[iadom]

Originally Posted by SMHarman

A friend of mine had a Zanussi whose concrete counterweight exploded over the kitchen floor. Poor readymix apparantly.

In the early 70's Hotpoint ( who I worked for at the time ) imported Zanussi made machines that where rebranded as Hotpoint, this was done to keep the brand in the shops whilst a major factory rebuild was in progress. The only real problem with these machines was that they had two models with spin speeds of 380 & 570 rpm. At the time the current Hotpoint machine the 1600 would spin at 1100, well before any other manufacturer achieved this.

The Zanussi machine had its concrete block on the top of the drum at that time.
I went to a call in Chadderton, walked in and said to the customer, "don't tell me, your machine is jumping all over the place" . " Brilliant" she said, "how did you know that without me saying anything". I told here that I had noticed that the concrete weight from the machine was propping her gate open. They had removed it thinking it was the transit packing.

[nuttyhaze2000]

my indiset w123 washing machine when spinnig cuts all of my electric out could any one please help me out to why this could be happening,thanku

We have just bought separate Hotpoint machines - a washer and a dryer. We're very happy with them; the washer in particular runs so quietly it takes me by surprise if I go into the kitchen in the evening and then hear a quiet swishing noise ... the only sound it makes while it's washing!

Both machines came with a manufacturer's five-year parts warranty, so if anything does go wrong we'll only pay for a call-out. I'm quite sure the greasy salesman at Comet was well aware of this, but it didn't stop him trying to sell us an extended warranty three times while he was processing our order (clearly the word 'no' means something other than the negative to Comet salesmen).
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Originally Posted by nuttyhaze2000

my indiset w123 washing machine when spinnig cuts all of my electric out could any one please help me out to why this could be happening,thanku

Sorry my friend, I only just noticed this is an ancient thread resurrected ... had a quick skim through to find out why, and here you are!

to Cable Forum ... I'll admit it's a bit unusual for someone to make their first post asking for help with a washing machine rather than a cable modem, but it's nice to have you all the same.

I know we have at least one washing machine repair man on here, so stick around, I'm sure someone can help you.

Originally Posted by nuttyhaze2000

my indiset w123 washing machine when spinnig cuts all of my electric out could any one please help me out to why this could be happening,thanku

it could be the bushes have worn out in the motor & the resultant arcing is causing your RCD to trip - but that's a complete guess

[Chimaera]

Well try this forum - http://www.howtomendit.com/index.php It might just be able to offer some help - I think they do all sorts of machines and faults.

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by nuttyhaze2000

my indiset w123 washing machine when spinnig cuts all of my electric out could any one please help me out to why this could be happening,thanku

Can't help with the washing machine I'm afraid but to CF nonetheless!!

[Halcyon]

Whatever you do, I hope its got its concrete in it.....You dont want it running away.

[nuttyhaze2000]

thakyou very much
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thanku very much
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[i have tried this site and they cant help me either

[nuttyhaze2000]

this site doesnt help me do u know any other sites m8 please

[paulyoung666]

Originally Posted by nuttyhaze2000

my indiset w123 washing machine when spinnig cuts all of my electric out could any one please help me out to why this could be happening,thanku

hi and to the site as well , if you open the door and spin the drum by hand , does it turn freely , a starting point if nothing else , hang on though , do you have an earth leakage trip on the consumer board ??? , it sounds like an earth fault to me

[greencreeper]

I've never had any problems with Hoover I'm thinking of replacing the current machine - it makes the living room shake. Shrieks occasionally too. I was going to go for another Hoover, but after reading this thread I might go for one of the foreign makes. Hmmm.

[Chimaera]

Originally Posted by greencreeper

I've never had any problems with Hoover I'm thinking of replacing the current machine - it makes the living room shake. Shrieks occasionally too. I was going to go for another Hoover, but after reading this thread I might go for one of the foreign makes. Hmmm.

No no no no no no no NOOOOOO!!!!!! Never buy a Hoover - I had one and the engineer came out to it when it was 6 weeks old, and every month after that - we were on first name terms within months!! It eventually packed up when it was 3 1/2 years old, it needed a new motor but after 5 weeks waiting (with 2 kids and NO washing machine!) I told them what to do with it - and that was with the so called 'Coverplan' which was meant to ensure that your machine was kept running with the minimum of fuss. I went out and bought a cheap and cheerful Indesit which washes better than that horrible Hoover ever did, and so far it's been plain sailing for 2 years (well apart from a certain ham-fisted forum member snapping the door handle off it a few months back! ) So now I don't care if this one packs up, I'll just go and get another one - oh and don't bother with the Coverplan/Mastercare cr@p - they take your money then don't come out for 3 weeks, then do sod all when they do turn up!
Rant over! (and apologies if any of you out there work for any of the aforementioned companies - just sharing my experiences that's all! )

[greencreeper]

Hmmm. My trusty Hoover has survived being bounced down a flight of stairs, slung on van, driven halfway across Leeds, and bounced off the van into the house. Just needed an engineer to give it's programme knob a pull. Only reason I got an engineer was because of the Coverplan, though I did have trouble changing my address - my name was too short

I guess everyone's experiences differ I suppose it depends on how much you use the washer and what for - all those bibs with Heinz dinners welded to them, or the plaster encrusted overalls.

[iadom]

Originally Posted by greencreeper

I've never had any problems with Hoover

The Hoover brand name was owned for many years by an American company called Maytag, makers of massive industrial sized appliances. Due to the crazy 'free flights' offer that cost them millions in compo they lost patience with the European arm and it was sold, lock stock and barrel to Candy over 5 years ago. All Hoover washers and tumble dryers have been basically Italian since then. They may assemble them here to allow them to keep the Royal Warrant on the front but you are still buying a fairly cheap Italian machine, even if the price may not reflect this.
I still repair Hotpoint machines over 25 years old and Hoover ones over 20. It is a sad fact that the British white goods manufacturing has gone the same way as the motorcyle and to a major extent the motor industry. Only difference is its the Italians and not the Japanese with heavily subsidised factories doing the damage.