Hotpoint Aquarius WMA42 Front Load Washer - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

hello. andrew check the pump first it has drain before it spins if the pump is ok then the cause could be the module board this sits at the back of the machine usually has a load of wires coming off it hope it helps

regards
shaun

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

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hello is it pumping out water if not check the pump for blockages it has to pump water out first then it should go into spin cycle. if does pump water out and still not spinning then there could be a problem with the module board this control the motor speeds hope it helps

regards
shaun

Usually, if it is making loud nosies and thumps when spining, it is your basket drive. Of course, it would need changed.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,

I suggest 1) a replacement belt and 2) follow my guidance notes on fitting ;-0)
These are pre-typed!
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Belts are not expensive- sorry I do not know how much yours would cost- and are easy to be changed by a competent person:-
REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BACK.
The motor support bolts should be loosened and the old belt removed. Often putting the new belt on is a bit of a struggle, even with the motor 'loose', because it is new and smaller!
Once on it should be tensioned by pulling the motor against the belt firmly- but not over tight- and the motor support bolts tightened.
ON NO ACCOUNT SHOULD ANY FORM OF LEVERAGE BE USED TO TENSION THE BELT. THAT COULD LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE BELT, MOTOR AND BEARINGS- EXPENSIVE!

Hope this is your problem solved.
Good luck,
John C

This is most likely a problem with your drain line. Check to make sure it's not filling with water and that there is a gap around the line in the drain hole to prevent vacuum lock. Give the hose a good shake and see if that dislodges any stuck water.
You could also have something caught in the valve which is preventing it from opening and closing properly.

Check the machine filter, clean it and this problem might go away. Use manual for locating the filter.

if you have two connections on rear then no hot and cold needed .. if one just cold water.. bsc appliances 07779933829 spares and repairs

Rebecca, try unplugging it and plugging it back in. Your looking for a reset. If that doesn't work, let me know.

Is it a dishwasher a washing machine or a drier? Washing machines don't have rotating arms and you said "I've managed to get the drier to drain"

I will assume it is a dishwasher in which case it sounds like your pump has failed.
I hope I have been of help but please do not hesitate to ask if you have any further questions.
I appreciate your vote if you appreciate my reply.

water pump is broken

Hi,

Although I do not know your particular machine I strongly suspect that the heater element is malfunctioning/broken. Even if it is a hot and cold fill it still requires the element to heat the water up to the correct temperature for the selected wash. If it is cold fill only it certainly needs the element all of the time- apart from rinses!
Sorry but it depends now on who you have at hand to repair as to your next step.

John C

Hi.
It could be a combinatrion of both things, as bearings often fail, and the drum supportt is prone to corrosion and metal fatigue, which would give the exact symptoms you describe.
Either way it involves a complete stip down of washer to determine the exact problem

The belt is designed to be tight as it is self tensioning,the best way to do it is to remove both the top cover and the rear panel.
Tilt the washer forward and get someone to hold it for you,
fit the belt round the motor pulley first, and slowly feed it round the drum pulley turning the pulley at the same time. it will be tight, so watch your fingers, you can line the belt up properly once you have it round both pulleys.

There was more than 1 type of motor fitted to this model of washer. so it is important to get the correct thype of brush.
Have you tried Hotpoint direct?
Go to---


WWW.HOTPOITSERVICE.CO.UK

Follow the menu on the left.

The Large black hose on the bottom of the tub houses the Filter ..Undo the Nylon clip at the top and you will see the filter within, note which way it comes out so that you refit it the correct way, with the holes lined up at the inlet/outlet.......

sounds like the termo stat packed in if you take the top off you will see it. It will have 2 wire 1 on each side it will be round common fault their are around £15 good luck hope this helps

hi

you need to clean the filter that is in the exit
of the washers water

Why no spin?..Is the water fully pumped out, is it out of load balance? This happens when too few items are in the drum the machine senses this and will not spin.......Hope this of some help