How do i change bearings on hotpoint wf 440 washing machine

You must remove the drum from the cabinet.

Hi,
When my washer did that, I found that the shocks that hold the tub were bad...

Check out this tip I wrote about that...

Washer Problems Washer noise when spinning
http://www.fixya.com/support/r3663122-washer_problems_washer_noise_when

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Here are a series of free videos to help you with your bearing problems and how to fix them
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This first video shows you how to diagnose the problem


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The next Hotpoint video is on how to take the drum out


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This Hotpoint video will show you how to change the bearings in the drum tub


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the last one will show you how to change the spider or drum support as they are known


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You probably have a big problem. I found this problem a lot with front loaders when I worked for Sears as a repairman. The sales people always tell you that you can wash like 15 pairs of jeans in these or 20 towels or what ever. That couldn't be further from the truth though. If your drum is not turning and it is hard to turn by hand most likely the bearings in the drum are shot from the loads that have been washed. If you turn it and it is hard or makes a grinding sound then the bearings are the problem and you will need a new bearing kit. When you open the back you can see that there is a 3 armed adapter that holds the drum in place. This is the bearing kit. If your loads have been heavy then the bearings will start working over time and start to wear out faster. A lot of people will say that they didn't think that they were doing that heavy of loads but you have to think of it this way. With a front load washer all the weight is weighing directly on the bearing and it is a lot when filled with water. What you may not think is a large and heavy load may be one. That is really the only thing that I can think that the problem is. I hope that it isn't because it is a pain to change out. If you have any other questions let me know. I love to help and that's what I am here for. Good luck.

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have fun! i woundnt like the job .that means its very loud in spinand the tub water seal has gone bad

aquarius w f 541 1400 spin drum bearing noisy

Best way to check if the main drum bearings have gone is to;

1. Remove back panel of washer
2. Remove drive belt.
3. Spin drum by hand from the inside of the drum, if it feels rough, or is noisy and rumbling, then the main bearings have gone.

If there is no apparent noise, then you will have to investigate further.
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Look for the problem in manual:
http://www.hotpointservice.co.uk/hs/pages/manual/manualSearch.do

Could be your bearings for sure. And if you have been using the machine while the racket continued......you could be ruining you axle as well. So make sure your axle is fine before you change your bearings.......