DIY Repair on a Hotpoint Washer Dryer WD61 possible?

Question

I have a hotpoint Washer Dryer wd61. This weekend when it was on a wash cycle it stopped draining, so the water is staying in the drum etc. even though it's starting to spin. I've tried it a few times and the pump isn't starting like it normall does. Now, I've took the back off and found the pump which look easy to replace. I'm covered under parts only warranty with Hotpoint who charge a total of £90 to come and repair it. I can buy the pump for £24 from hotpoint direct. My question is - is this as easy as it looks/seems? If the water isn't draining, will it defo be the pump? All opinions welcome! (Just so you know, I've changed brushes before on washer so fairly confident to have a go).

Answer 1

Did that with us once,dismantled pump,easy,and found
coins and needle jammed in fin,removed all, washer
worked fine.
Pulled washer over to outside door to empty water.
hardest part of job.

Answer 2

very very easy!

Unplug your machine. (WARNING SOME PARTS WILL STILL BE LIVE EVEN WHEN IT IS UNPLUGGED)

The pump could be faulty however the pump could be cut out by your floating valve.

Tip the washer up to 45 degrees, and lean it against a wall, cuboard etc get someone to hold it so it doesnt slip and fall on you, use a towel so it doesn mark or scratch a cupboard .

Get some towels, you will need them to mop up the water, under your machine you will see a black rubber pipe.

Pull the pipe off using pliars to loosen the ring clip or a screwdriver if it's a hotpoint or depending on the model, inside the pipe you will find fluff/feathers/money etc blocking it, pull it all out.

If you find a small clear 'ping pong' ball, put that back in (as it is a floating non return valve), and now re-fit the pipe.

Re-fitting is a little awkward sometimes but take your time and try to push it on as far as you can and tighten the clip or whatever holds it into place.

Your washing machine can now be used, wash all the wet towels and try it out with a quickwash and spin.

Answer 3

Simple answer is YES it is as easy as it looks. If you lower the drain hose into a bowl & the water gravity drains then it is defo the pump. Obviously make sure you unplug the machine before removing the pump, but the whole job should only take you about half hour.

Answer 4

hotpoint are the easist machines to repair all u need to do is remove bottom back panel to get to pump if ur machine is ful of water ud be best of to drain this first as it will go every ware dissconnect the sump hose (thats norm the one coming out the drum) from the pump with pliers and just change them over and remember to put the wires back in very easy to do any probs emial me i will help i repair these machines fopr a living

Answer 5

always do it yourself, and with washer and dryers, its very easy. nothing will go where it shouldnt just make sure you put EVERYTHING back where it was. the water pumps are really easy. everything with conventional washer and dryers are easy. except for the newer ones that are side load and all digital im not sure. but regular top load washers are a cinch!

Answer 6

first take off the pump and check there's nothing stuck in it bra wire or coin if so clear put pump back this could save you £24 pounds

Answer 7

Get stuck in cant be that hard. Might not be the pump though have you checked to see if it is getting signal to motor from control unit telling it to pump?

Answer 8

blocked filter and or pipe to the outlet valve but yes it could be the pump so do it by elimination and if you notice what goes with what when you DIY then youll save a packet but take it slowly dont rush it

Answer 9

Check that electrical terminals have not detached themselves with the vibrations.

That's happened to mine a couple of time.