Hotpoint washing machine bearings replacement, full process and test.
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- čas přidán 19. 05. 2020
- Model Aquarius Extra WMA40
Is your washing machine noisy on the spin? Too loud? Here's how to fix it.
These are the 35mm bearings, the kit cost about £10 on the internet. See my affiliate link below
This process is similar on Hotpoint, Creda, Cannon, Ariston and Indesit machines. and others too.
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'I would rather sell it with a broken bearing rather than selling with a bad repair job'....good for you, an honest man. Remain honest and you will remain happy and be a slave to no man.. In my day you fixed everything because you had nothing and had no money for a new one either...elements in kettles, replacement electric heater bars, ....electric shocks were common and you got to enjoy the buzz....every man knew about cars otherwise you were staying at home. Great tenacity...well done. :))))
This was probably the cleanest washing machine I ever saw in a bearing repair video. :-)
It probably didn’t see much liquid detergent and fabric softener in its life.
The drum spider was also in a very good shape. It’s no wonder the original seal and bearings lasted for 18 years.
Yes, soft water area and little detergent. Probably not much use either.
Yeah, mine looked like it had been in a war zone!
This is a great video. Many thanks for taking the time to make it.
I’ve just done my Hotpoint WML520 sealed drum. Here are some additional things people may want to consider.
1. Do drill the drum weld first before cutting open. I used a 3mm drill and made holes approx every 75mm (3”) I used this hole size to maximise the sealing width for the adhesive (Because the weld width is very narrow - approx 8 to 10mm.)
2. I decided to use self tapping screws instead of bolts to clamp and hold the drum halves together and I ‘pre-tapped’ each hole with a screw before cutting the drum apart to make assembly easier and quicker. Self tappers are cheap and easy and clamped the halves really well after gluing. (But don’t over tighten)
3.Do use a reciprocating saw. (An air saw may be better though.) Be careful not to damage the steel drum inside. Don’t bother using a multi tool, the blade gets too hot and melts the plastic. (As I discovered!)
4. Use the edge of a Stanley knife or similar to de- burr all of the plastic around the weld surfaces. ( the small burrs could get between the surfaces when gluing together.)
5. I got my bearings and main seal from a local engineering supplier. £15. Quality bearings too. Hotpoint didn’t stock bearings for my machine as it was a sealed drum. (But they sell the drum at around £200 😱)
6. Wash all soap sludge from the drum halves etc with a car pressure washer. (It cleans it really well and is quick.)
And properly clean the drum spindle until it shines (use rotary wire brush in a drill for the steel but only wire wool or similar on the brass ferrule at the base of the spindle . The brass bit is important, it must be really clean and undamaged because the main seal runs on this. I used car brake cleaner to give the spindle a final wash before assembly and then a good squirt of silicone spray to help it go together. Turn the drum as you push it in the last bit to help the seal go onto the brass ferrule.
7. DO make sure the back of the bearing sleeve/retainer is supported on a block of wood or similar when banging in the bearings. The sleeve is only held in plastic and therefore could be broken free or seriously damaged. Put a longer bit of wood into the metal drum when knocking in the smaller back bearing too.
8. I ended up using white Evo Stik adhesive to glue the drum together. I’m sure the pu Gorilla glue is great, but the Evo has good reviews, is waterproof and has a temperature range of up to 100 degrees C.
9. When applying the glue, just be careful not to put too much on, because you won’t be able to clean or remove the ‘squidge’ inside the drum when assembled. This could potentially cause problems if the squidge breaks off later on and blocks the pump etc. Obviously you need enough glue though to create a proper seal.
10. It’s probably worth considering investing in a new door seal while the drum is out (£20) Much easier to but on the inner spring! My door seal was quite disgusting when I looked in all the nooks and crannies!
11. Give the drum glue the minimum of 24hrs curing time before using. Be patient!
Anyway, mine is all done now and working a dream. A lot of effort I suppose, but it should be good for many years to come.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the great comments. I am glad people do this and even though it is a lot of work it is very satisfying to know that you have kept it going. Your comments and instructions will be of great use to someone. Where did you get a new bearing seal?
@@bootsowen Many thanks. I got the seal at the same place as the bearings. Borg transmissions, Dorset.
Nice to see someone having a go at fixing along with your commentary of your thoughts.
Thanks.
Hi mate. Just to let you know I just followed your video to redo the bearings on my Aquarius WDL540. Exactly the same as you did. Thank you soooo much for uploading this. I had to use a cold chisel and lump hammer to free my old ones but got there in the end. Took just under 3 hours. Your video was such a help. Thank you!!!
I’d say it’s the same for a lot of machines
thanks for this video . I initially thought it was my bearings that were noisy , but i found out it was the concrete slab at the bottom that was a tiny bit loose . So easy fix .
It's an easy fix if you get it in time! I have seen a machine where the slab at the bottom came loose and it tore the machine apart!
Really good seeing the whole job done and also the little problems from age and rust. It looks straightforward but you definitely need your wits about you. Many Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for doing this. My WMA36 is whisper quiet now, and hopefully will give another 20yrs service (that's hoping I know!). 35mm bearing kit was the same part number as the one you used. However, having done it now, I think next time I would either pay someone else or just buy a new washing machine! 😀
Don’t you have that nice feeling of pride that comes with having done a good job yourself?
Thanks, enjoyed watching that. I liked the last bit where you used the pulley to force the shaft through the bearing. And putting on the belt was pretty clever too_________________________
enjoyed watching this video and it gave me an insight to the job well done it gave me the confidence to tackle this if the problem arises. my machine is 12years old and up to now touch wood has given good service with no problems.
One had to admire this guy. The truth is, it would NOT normally be worth having it repaired. Today the call out charges, the parts cost and more - it would be easier to invest in a new OR decent second hand one.
Our machine is only 5 years old with not much use and already the drum bearings are getting noisy. Very disappointed with it but watching your video has shown me I can replace them myself so I will do.
Every hotpoint I’ve ever had in the past has been scrapped due to drum bearings, surely this is their weakest point.
Thanks buddy.
Check first if you have a sealed tub, very difficult/ impossible to replace the bearings on these but if you have a standard openable tub then no worries!
@@bootsowen thanks fella, I’ll pop the top off of it first and check before ordering parts. I think it’s a WMAQB 721 off the top of my head.
Same here! Thanks for a great video
Great fix there buddy! well done !!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very good and honest tutorial, it shows the real challenges that may arise when removing the shaft etc. Some Other tutorial on CZcams normally cut the difficult part or has loosen things up and then show the viewer how easy things done. Thinking of doing the same to my 7yo washing machine. I may spray some wd40 and taking my time when taking shaft and old bearing out. Thank you
Hi, thanks. WD40 is a water displacing lubricant. Diesel or paraffin would be a better penetrator, But the reality is that force is what you need to remove something that is stuck. Let me know how you get on.
@@bootsowen hi Bootsowen thanks for your reply, I ordered a new washing machine in the end, when I found out my old one comes with a sealed tank which cost about £220 to replace the whole tank. I am disappointed, as the problem with the old one only worn bearing
Good comment. The problems so many utubes skirt over are the seized up and rusted bits to be taken apart!
Phew! Quite a job! Thanks for this excellent video. I won't be trying the repair myself, but it has informed me why a pro repair job would be expensive. Umm-m, new machine in all probability! At 20:20 where you take a lump hammer to free the spindle -- I wouldn't dare!
Edit - since posting my comment, I have been able to have a better look at the machine now that we have unloaded the washing. The fault causing a screeching / knocking noise turned out to be due to the uplift wire from one of my wife's bras sticking through one of the holes in the drum and rubbing on the casing! Lol and some relief! New bra much cheaper than new washing machine!
skip the bra- let them flop
Our machine on spin sounded like a Jumbo Jet taking off so I had to do the bearings. Great video which helped me do the job yesterday which made it so much easier. But I took off the door seal side of the rubber (which just has a small spring) and not the drum side which was a pig to try to remove! This worked fine for me, but maybe others would not have issues like I did with it.
Thanks
This is an amazing video thanks. I’m doing exactly the same thing and needed a bit of inspiration.
PLEASE NOTE. Great video... I purchased a new set of drum bearings and a door gasket for my Hotpoint Aquarius WT540 only to find that the tub is plastic welded and I was unable to separate the outer tub. They are non serviceable parts.You have to purchase the whole tub assembly. PLEASE check before purchasing any replacement bearings .
it depends on your endurance, I did see a chap on youtube who sawed a sealed hotpoint tub open, did the bearings and screwed it together with new screws and a load of sealant. It would work. Is it worth it.
Mine is an older WD420, the version with the built in drier, other than that quite similar. This afternoon, it refused to do a wash and the drum seemed to be stuck. I managed to free it enough to complete two washes, but my guess is it must be the bearings. Thanks for the video, I will be ordering new ones and having a go in the near future.
Good stuff, check before you embark on such a journey that you can take the tub apart, some of the more short sighted manufacturers including hotpoint seal them so that they can't be repaired! Lift the lid off and have a look.
Thanks for the video, it's helped me alot as I'm just going to buy a new machine instead of all that stripping and rebuilding.
With the plastic lugs holding the suspension, I find that pinching them with pliers on the front side and then knocking them from the back usually gets them out in one go! I think this is an example of a machine that has been used with hot washes regularly and not cheap powder/liquid, it looked so clean! I've taken apart machines at that age or newer are usually full of brown crust
Indeed, when they're clean like that it is a more pleasant job to do!
putting the bearings in the freezer for an hour makes them easier to fit - they contract so go in easier.
Great job at this, would you say you need to replace the tub seal that goes around the plastic outer tub? Or use some like silicone stuff?
hello thanks so much for this demonstration good way to save some money and learn too
Nice honest video, I’ll give my machine a go rather than send it to landfill.
Good stuff. Let me know how you get on
@@bootsowen , Well, I stripped the machine, in fact it came apart easier than the machine you worked on. That was the good news, unfortunately the plastic drum assembly is bonded together and not screwed so I was unable to separate the outer casing to access the drum bearings. I did try gently warming the joint to see if the glue softens but the front is definitely bonded to the rear. Oh well, one more perfectly good machine off to landfill.
Nice video bit of a ball ache though... dismantle the whole thing for some bearings no wonder people scrap them.
Great video very helpful Thanks
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Very good video showing how much force is required to take things apart, so people can be confident in tackling the job.
Thanks. Thanks what I was aiming for.
Do you know what bearings do I need for RSPD 824 JX EU , 8kg ? drum series is C00383389 and I can't find the bearings size.
Thanks so much for this vid,been very helpful. Replacing bearings on wf860p,just waiting for them to arrive now so I can fit. Did you fit a new drum seal on this one when screwing the halves back together or did you use the one that was on there? I was thinking of not replacing but putting some sealant in as well. Do you think this would be adequate? The old seals intact and looks ok I think. Cheers
Great video this I learnt a lot from it lol, would you say it’s a difficult job to do by urself? Knowing that also your giving this to a friend does that mean your getting there old machine to brick?
it is a slow job, and depending on how tough the old bearings are to get out you could do more damage than you can fix.
@@bootsowen hi
I'd have used food-grade silicone grease to lubricate the drum spindle. Water pump grease is probably for car water pumps, so it's probably toxic.
Why food grade?
I've just had to replace the bearings on my WD420P, which is a very similar model to this. Really appreciated this video showing me the steps i was going to need to take, helped an awful lot. Thanks!
Thank you.
Sir...
Do i have to apply grease to the part where the shaft and bearing come in contact?
No, but you can if you want to. It might help to prevent corrosion.
My top load hotpoint washing machine taps on drain & spin, any ideas why?
Great repair job, it’s a pity you dented the inside of the drum but hey, that’s not a problem. I think you did a superb repair job and you should get another 20 years of service from it. 👍
Thanks 👍
Heat gun on the outer metal of the tub makes it real easy to slide those new bearings in.
Wanna try fix my Hotpoint wd440, never done it, only done seals, suspension before lol, may try attempt...
Great vid thank you mine is fixed
Glad it helped
You said at the start of the vid : I think I’m gonna fix it lol
21:00 I can recommend an SDS drill on roto-stop/chisel mode for this stage of the operation. Lots of repeated 3 joule impacts over a minute or two got me out of a stalemate with my old Hotpoint.
That's a good idea, the other thing I use when working on stuck parts on cars is an air chisel. But sometimes I forget.
I recently bought a Hotpoint WMA34 with knackered bearings and I'm thinking of getting new bearings for it and this video will help quite a bit!
Some people put waterproof sealer on when putting the 2 parts of the tub together but is it not necessary on all of them to do that if it has a decent seal on already ?
I’ve never done it
@@bootsowen It may just be on drums where the rubber seal looks worn. I’ve just fitted carbon brushes and a rubber belt to my hotpoint Wma36, I did a short vid on it. I want to have a go at replacing the drum bearings one time too. I tried in the past on another machine, got the drum out and have a feeling I was actually hammering the outer bearings the wrong way, knocking them in when they couldn’t go in any more ! Which was pretty dumb of me, I gave up and scrapped it. Having watched bearing removal vids I reckon I can do it.
I noticed you are Manchester/Salford way too from a previous video where you looked at a machine from a back alley, I’m north Manchester a couple miles from Bury. You have a great channel mate. Justin
Great vid, helps a lot with understanding. Just out of interest have you ever changed Dyson CR01 bearings? Getting a new bearing soon but have heard horror stories on trying to get the thing out! Many thanks 👍
No, I haven't changed them but I have taken a drum out. I think I posted some footage of it in one video. It is not difficult to take apart. Time and space is all that's needed.
@@bootsowen thanks 👍
Hello I have a hotpoint he8l493 and I cannot find a bearing kit any where do you know if they are 35mm kit or is this unit made somehow so I cannot repair it or what?
When you take the top off and look inside is the tub welded or does it have a ring of screws holding the two halves together. If it’s welded then you will struggle to do the bearings
I started watching this about 2 weeks ago but gave up after the first 2 minutes lol. However, tonight I thought OK I'm going to do this and started watching the rest I'm now like no chance 😂. I couldn't lift that, so looks like new machine 😔
I guess it depends on what you're into. It is not a difficult job, and you don't really have to lift anything, you could drag most bits. Or get a friend to help out. The parts are cheap compared to a new machine. But it isn't for everyone. I imagine that only a tiny fraction of machines with dead bearings ever get fixed!
you always wanna put a new seal when joining the two halves together over the drum plus its a good idea to use a bead of silicon over the seal before joining or you might notice a little bit of water coming from under your washer. Plus before setting your new bearing make sure its nice and clean in there you dont want any of that grudge getting into your new bearings after spending a day of two working on it and if its your first time be prepared to spend that amount of time on a job like this however unless you dont mind spending up to a thousand or more on a new washer repairing your old one is well worth it for more then just the monetary reason the new appilances that over rediculously over priced are built to live a short life cheap and disposable and often dont perform as well as the older appliances.
also a good idea to take pictures of the wiring before disconnecting as it can be hard remembering all those details and save you a lot of grief .
a little silicone caulk and i reused mine
When I have done the bearings. (2x Bosch and 2x Hotpoint) I have reused the seal and used no sealant. No leaks.
Did you think of maybe squirting some WD-40 or penetrating oil onto the spindle & bearing rims to loosen them up?
How would it loosen them? Might make them wet.
I know this is a late comment, but would you recommend doing this? I might be getting one of these and want to know whether it’s an easy enough job to do. Is it easy to remove the bearings and screws around the drum etc?
You could give it a go. Because I see so many washing machines I don't really think it is worth it. But if you want a challenge. Make a video of it and send me the link!
bootsowen ok will do if it does have bad bearings the one I’m getting! Kinda hope it doesn’t I’ve been told it works and everything is fine. So hopefully I won’t have to do anything to it. But if it does after a while I’ll attempt it hopefully. Would you recommend silicone grease to put on the bearing seal?
just got it seems fine needs a very good clean (very mouldy) bearing seal has a little bit of a squeak but has been sat since June so should be fine once it gets going if I do change anything I’ll make a video
@@washertech I did my Hotpoint bearings a month ago. £5 for the set of bearings and two days of mayhem, but now it runs like new. I did some research online and decided that silicone grease was the way forward as it doesn't harm the rubber seal or other plastic parts.
Yikes....looks like I will be paying for the repairs or buying a new one. Thanks for the insight.
Great fix there, really in depth, brilliant, I've clicked on the link for the bearing and noticed that the model you're fixing here isn't on the list mine isn't either (WMAQL741) and it's an Aquarius model too, so would you say that both the one you're fixing and my model use the same size bearing kit, as I cannot find any for my model
Hi there, some of the newer models have a sealed tub, so you can't get in there anyways. Maybe take the top off and have a look and see if you can take the tub apart, screws or clips all around. If it is welded shut then you are wasting your time getting the bearings. I think there are two size bearing kits, a 30mm set and a 35mm set. I usually buy the cheapest, They may be cheaper on a large web auction site(?) I don't believe that I will ever see a washing machine that has twice failed bearings, I suspect something else will go first! You could buy both sets and return the one that doesn't fit? Morally reprehensible maybe? Let me know how you get on.
@@bootsowen thanks for the reply, I've opened the top of the washing machine and it's a welded drum, so got to order a new one, thanks for the advice👍🏻👍🏻
Hi Owen, well done. I'd be interested to know if this machine is still running?
So would I
I have hotpoint washing machine 7kg drum, number is aquariys WMAQF721. do you know what bearing kit will work for this please?
Have you tried google?
@bootsowen yeah now I find out my model has a recall due to fire safety so now I get a new washing machine anyway
Should pop those shock pins out while in situ. Easier to remove and you don't risk damage to the shocks by separating them.
Our Hotpoint is sealed with glue and no screws at all! It's impossible to get it apart. Any ideas anyone?
Hi, you can cut it apart and use silicone or something similar and some screws to put it back together. there is a video of it somewhere on the internet!, but you would waste your time. they aren't designed to be repaired and a used machine would be much less hassle.
@@bootsowen Yeah seen that video now, the guy is literally using a sledge hammer. Not sure on how water tight that seal would be so think we’ll have to count our loses and buy a new one. Thanks for the quick response.
Ouch!! Did you catch your finger when those pliers snapped shut?
I was doing great until I couldn't get the 2 parts of the drum apart. Not screwed, held by some sort of adhesive. Not sure how I solve it. I've tried a heat gun, solvent(WD40) and various chisels. Basically stuck with a machine in bits and looking like having to buy a new one!
In your case you will have to carefully cut all around with a hacsaw or grinder. Deep enough to get it apart but not deep enough to do damage. Your tub is bonded or welded together. To get it back together you will need some kind of sealant suitable for plastic and you will have to add in a load of screws. There is a video of a fella on CZcams who did it. It is more work. But the reality of a that if you have the bearings and you have the machine apart then you are more than 1/2way there. Let me know what you do and how you get on.
The front of my wml730 is spotwelded in
Good for you.
didn't see you put the belt back on. Did I miss it? what's the timestamp for it?
Aha, you see, this is a magic washing machine. It is direct drive using a magic transmission!
Excuse me ? where can I find a suitable bearing for the machine?
EBay
Do uneven loads wear out machines/bearings faster? ___________________________
There is no such thing as an uneven load, too much weight wears the bearings out.
Yes out of balance loads, if that's what you mean, do wear out the drum bearings faster and alot of machines won't spin fast if they sense an out of balance load.
If the water seal is not good and / or there is no drain for water that gets past the seal then this will wear out the bearings quickly. Of course soapy water can soon wash away the grease lubrication.
My Hotpoint
Need a better way to get the new bearers in. I damaged one of my new ones while trying.
Use one of the old ones to protect the new one when you are bashing it in.
You need a bearing puller, so much easier and saves a lot of time...
have a few, i am usually faster finding a hammer.
@@bootsowen I see haha :)
@Hans Peter How do you maintain your centrifuges?
Club hammer and drift. Much quicker than a puller
Can you change a bearing on a indesit machine?
Why?
@@bootsowen recycling is always better than bin.
I don’t know if the bearings are bad on our Hotpoint it’s just prob it because it’s louder than a 8 yr old BEKO
On Hotpoint-Ariston Italian made I don't have any screws on drum to open, all glued. Under opening all breaking in peaces.
Do not buy Italian made washing machines. With Indesit I hage also problems.
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Great vid but fuck doing this, way too much hassle for what its worth and I do maintenance for a living. Think I'll just buy a new one!
You must be fairly hot at maintenance if all you are doing is swapping out old stuff for new.
What I don’t understand is why somebody has not created a bearing puller for these instead of taking the washer totally alart
Some machines you can remove the rear chassis and leave the drum and tub intact. Bosch. But almost all I have seen you have to split the tub.
I did this once, got on to second day and thaught why am I doing this and took it down the tip
Second day? What were you doing?
My HE7L492 has a sealed tub instead of a split tub, I would not do that if it breaks
You could buy a whole new tub
@@bootsowen Too much money for me
And it's insured
@Daily Dose Of Lettuce it’s $256 for a new tub. You’re better off buying a cheap machine
Cable ties are great, why do you hate them?
Because they are single use plastic, it would be so simple to have a little tab that you could open them again with your finger, some ties have them, then they could be opened and reused, instead they don't and they are usually cut and thrown away.
@@bootsowen You can easily get the ones with the tab which opens them up.
Spider are broken here
It is a aquarius extra bro
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Oof this is way too much for me. I hear crunchy grinding sound which I figure is the bearings but I will have to just wait for it to die.
Les roulements à billes ont des billes carrées./.
I bought a bearing set for my WMD960, only to find that its drum is glued together. The government are blaming the middle-classes for waste-generation. What about the “throwaway” attitude of modern white goods designers? I guess they’re exempt!
It's hilarious that they even sell a bearing kit!
easier just to buy a new one
That’s not the point of this channel and not how I do business.
Repalce the shock absorbers, they are evidently worn out
Why do you think that?
Bril
Will you give it a go?
Wow that was painfull to watch,i only watched it for entertainment purposes