I'ts a hotpoint aquarius 1100 and the problem is that clothes are not washing. its not turning around so when im putting clothes in, it runs its full cycle but the clothes are coming out dry and unwashed except for the ones at the bottom of the machine, which are soaked. any ideas on whats causing it and how it can be fixed.
thanks.
2006-09-08 00:28:08 · 16 answers · asked by piglet 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Call a repairman, it could be your water level sensor.
2006-09-08 00:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had this problem with a candy machine we had. Everything worked except that the drum would only rock from side to side and not turn the washing load over to get all the clothes washed. It turned out that there is an electrical widgit (capacitor? solenoid? can't remember the name now so long ago) that stores the electricity power coming from the mains that gives the motor of the machine the electrical boost it needs to turn the heavy drum over with clothes and water in it. The engineer changed this unit (which was about the size of a tube of smarties cut in half) and the machine worked fine. It was only about £20 to get fixed. Result!
Hope this helps.
2006-09-08 00:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its less than a year old, get it repaired under warranty.
If its not, then it sounds like a belt or drive motor problem.
Unplug it, pull it out and take off the top. It's top not yours.... well maybe later.
Shine a torch into the back and see if you can see a belt ( like a fan belt on a car but bigger)
If the belt has snapped get a new one from a diy, hardware, or electrical goods store.
If its slipped off you can pull it back on, and try running it with a small load.
If the belt is good, it sounds like a motor problem.
It could be a blown supply fuse, or a broken brush in the motor.
These can be replaced. At worst a replacement motor could cost £150 max.
2006-09-09 23:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Vulture38 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The agitator, IE the large electric motor which is supposed to spin the basket around is not working.
There could be many reasons for this from a bad electrial connection to a bad motor.
Depending on how much money you spent on it and how old it is it may or may not be worth paying someone to fix. Unless you are a good electrician, you probably will not be able to fix it yourself.
Check and see if it is under any warentee. If not, I'm sure there is a large apliance repair store in your town. Ask about how much it costs for an estimate on repairs then decide based on that.
2006-09-08 00:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's nothing in the instructions or troubleshooting guide - get a plumber as it sounds like the pulley that turns the drum has broken. It'll probably cost about £50 if you don't get ripped off.
2006-09-08 01:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Comet now offer a repair service.
Sounds like your water pressure is low, check the pipes from your water supply to washing machine for blockages.
2006-09-08 00:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by slug dance 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The belt is slipping or broken, assuming you can hear the drum motor running? try turning the drum by hand, does it turn easily or is there a resistance?
2006-09-08 00:31:42 · answer #7 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a variety of problems, drum belt etc etc, best get someone to have a look at it..
2006-09-08 00:34:03 · answer #8 · answered by Platinum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Please follow the steps one by one
1 - Check for the guarantee priod. If it is call the service persons. So that we can utilize the fecilities.
2 - Please locate the machine in even place. While running machine should not be shaking.
3 - Please switch off the power and open the machine with proper tools and check the agitator is rigidly tighten. If it is in loose please tight it.
4 - Please check the machine for any leakage of water while running. If any leakage please arest it with help of specified technician.
5 - After attending all problems still the machine not rectified please go for new machine.
6 - For purchasing new machine please wait for any festivel offer.
Thanking you
2006-09-08 00:38:24 · answer #9 · answered by narayan m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the drum is not turning its either the belt or the barrings on the drum thats gone, just had mine repaired with same problem and it was the barring on mine
2006-09-08 00:35:51 · answer #10 · answered by emmamac14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋