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Thread Number: 39439
The Hotpoint WM12 has a new partner - Hotpoint TL21 |
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| Post# 584401 , Reply# 1 3/22/2012 at 11:35 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Full front 
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| Post# 584402 , Reply# 2 3/22/2012 at 11:37 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Made in Great Britan. Nice high gloss fascia to match. 
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| Post# 584403 , Reply# 3 3/22/2012 at 11:39 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Drying programmes. not too sure how high high heat is... 
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| Post# 584404 , Reply# 4 3/22/2012 at 11:41 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Timer dial. 
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| Post# 584405 , Reply# 5 3/22/2012 at 11:42 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Drum 
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| Post# 584414 , Reply# 6 3/22/2012 at 12:07 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Rear. It was taken when it was in the car. 
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| Post# 584416 , Reply# 7 3/22/2012 at 12:09 (4,417 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK) | ||
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Nice From this picture you can see its steel, It must have been the lighting in the other video:) | ||
| Post# 584420 , Reply# 8 3/22/2012 at 12:31 (4,417 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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It was facing te rear seats and the camerea dosent have a light for videos. Here is my youtube channel(link below.) I just need a tube, It does have a filter, I took it out when the pic was taken. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Aquarius8000's LINK | ||
| Post# 584462 , Reply# 9 3/22/2012 at 16:10 (4,416 days old) by optima (Cumbria England) | ||
TL21 | ||
| Post# 584469 , Reply# 10 3/22/2012 at 17:16 (4,416 days old) by supermaticjames (Donegal, Ireland) | ||
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That's a blast from the past! Mum had the next model up (Reversomatic De Luxe TL22) in almond. I used to turn on the buzzer which Mum found annoying. I really do need a proper dryer but I have to get the models I like first. Washer hunting tomorrow anyways. | ||
| Post# 584727 , Reply# 11 3/24/2012 at 04:09 (4,415 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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hi again Thanks for your replys. We moved it in the shed yesterday evening. Its on top of the WM12 and its a miricle it fitted, origionally it was a play house lol. Here they are stacked... 
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| Post# 584729 , Reply# 12 3/24/2012 at 04:22 (4,415 days old) by HotpointFan (United Kingdom) | ||
Chris | ||
| Post# 584730 , Reply# 13 3/24/2012 at 04:30 (4,415 days old) by Aquarius8000 () | ||
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Soft tabs and a set of drawers in ther for temporary storage. First propper use today. | ||
| Post# 590865 , Reply# 14 4/19/2012 at 18:22 (4,388 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
Hotpoint TL21 | ||
| Post# 590997 , Reply# 15 4/20/2012 at 10:15 (4,388 days old) by aquarius8000 () | ||
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Hi Grant Nice to see someone else with one too and your set are awsome. WM25+TL21 both look mint! | ||
| Post# 591065 , Reply# 16 4/20/2012 at 16:23 (4,387 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Cheers Chris | ||
| Post# 591069 , Reply# 17 4/20/2012 at 16:45 (4,387 days old) by zanussi_lover (Nottingham, UK) | ||
Wow | ||
| Post# 591795 , Reply# 18 4/24/2012 at 12:07 (4,384 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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WM25 + TL21 | ||
| Post# 591797 , Reply# 19 4/24/2012 at 12:10 (4,384 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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WM25 + TL21 | ||
| Post# 591798 , Reply# 20 4/24/2012 at 12:11 (4,384 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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WM25 + TL21 | ||
| Post# 591799 , Reply# 21 4/24/2012 at 12:12 (4,384 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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WM25 + TL21 | ||
| Post# 591834 , Reply# 22 4/24/2012 at 14:49 (4,383 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK) | ||
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WM25+TL21 How often have your bearings/brushes lasted in your washing machine? Looks in very good condition. Looks modern too, shame they don't make them any more. | ||
| Post# 591851 , Reply# 23 4/24/2012 at 16:24 (4,383 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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WM25 + TL21 | ||
| Post# 592076 , Reply# 25 4/25/2012 at 14:16 (4,383 days old) by electradeluxe (Blackpool, Lancs) | ||
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what a cracking pair you have there!! :P he he, i much preferred those style of Hotpoints than the ones with the chunky doors | ||
Post# 592305 , Reply# 26 4/26/2012 at 09:43 (4,382 days old) by chestermikeuk  (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK) |
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Hotpoint Matching Sets | ||
| Post# 592380 , Reply# 27 4/26/2012 at 17:31 (4,381 days old) by zanussi_lover (Nottingham, UK) | ||
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Notice at the bottom | ||
| Post# 592381 , Reply# 28 4/26/2012 at 17:35 (4,381 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Hotpoint matching sets | ||
| Post# 592383 , Reply# 29 4/26/2012 at 17:41 (4,381 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Notice at the bottom | ||
| Post# 592495 , Reply# 30 4/27/2012 at 11:36 (4,381 days old) by aquarius8000 () | ||
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Hi Mike, Grant and Kyle Mike - thanks for the scan. can i see the wm12 if you have please. Grant/Kyle - I tend to use what ever I am in the mood for - open bottle of lenor. And I use Bold sometimes. | ||
| Post# 592624 , Reply# 33 4/28/2012 at 08:51 (4,380 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
Just watch out, once they are replaced, the new ones wear ou
Not neccesarily the case at all,
Glenfieldmathk1 I have no idea what gives you this impression but its simply not the case. Bearings are an item which depend entirely on quality of production and the manner in which they are replaced. A good set of bearings made and fitted correctly can last any number of years, likewise a decent set of bearings installed shoddily will wear out quicker. Cheaper lesser made bearings can still last a good time if installed well too, Point in case - The Hoover A3060 was a problematic machine with the bearings not lasting due to the 1100 spin, Hoover replaced a good number of these shoddy bearings under warranty as they wore out on 2 and 3 year old machines. Once replaced with bearings up for the job these machines went on to provide years of service trouble free. Please dont come on here without getting your facts right and scaremongering with unthougthout and uneducated comments. Grant Welcome to the club, Fabulous set you have there, im quite envious. They Look FAB. Always prefer a side by side line up myself but currently have stacked to facilitate dryer venting. Come summer I hope to get extra work top installed with thru wall venting and the Hotpoint 95620 repaired to go alongside its dryer partner. Lived with a WM12 for a while, which is still going after all these 18 years with just one brush change, a new door seal and a bearing change 4 years ago. The Owner wont part with it as it suits her needs brilliantly. Fingers crossed for another 16 odd years out of yours - if the bearings do need doing get them done ASAP before they collapse completely and require a new drum spider. Rusted bearings are no fun to remove for anyone. Hotpoint run a repair service for around £150 which is well worth it for an overhaul and the work is guaranteed after that too which will cover you well. Failing that if your handy yourself its a time consuming job but quite achievebale if you have the right tools. Rob | ||
| Post# 592830 , Reply# 34 4/29/2012 at 09:17 (4,379 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Hi Rob
Thanks for the welcome.
I was considering attempting the bearing change myself. Is there any specialised tools I might need for the job? I have found a few "YouTube" videos of bearings being changed and it seems a hammer, chisel and brute force are the order of the day. I would like to get it done asap as, apart from the noise when spinning, I'm aware it's not doing the machine any favours running it like that. Cheers Grant | ||
| Post# 592848 , Reply# 35 4/29/2012 at 11:41 (4,379 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
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Grant,
Tools needed from what I remember, are the socket wrench and correct socket. Rubber/Wood Mallet, Chock of sturdy wood that will fit between the Pulley (wheel that the belt rides on to turn the drum) and the ridges in the back of the plastic outer tub. Also its a good idea to have a piece of wood that fits over the bearing from the back of the tub and will push out on its outer races. Push the inner bearing race and you will kiss goodbye to the bearing. Likewise for the inner tub bearing that you access from the inside once the washing drum has been removed. Those videos are quite good and are not too far from how it ought to be. Set aside a good mornings work, and go at your own pace. Most of the hassle is dismantling the machine and getting the old bearings out. After slipping the new ones in and reassembly is a doddle. If you do start and you dont feel confident after a while its always best to call in a pro. I would reccomend the Hotpoint service/overhaul fee. Im sure for a one off payment they will look at everything so if there are other issues too it may work out much cheaper anyway. What you do nned to be careful of is that when you leave the bearing repair long enough it will usually end up with the ALuminium spider that attaches the washing drum to the outer pulley cracking snapping and damaged which is another part to buy when the originals are usually in good condition. So please do attend to it sooner than later. Spider repairs are a pain to do and one less thing that neednt of happened. Let us know how you get on! Rob | ||
| Post# 593325 , Reply# 36 5/1/2012 at 08:37 (4,377 days old) by glenfieldmathk1 (Glenfield-Leicester-UK) | ||
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@Aquarius1984 I am only going on my own experience from my WM31, the bearings lasted 4 years, the original, the next set needed changing year on year, one lot only lasted 5 months. The latest ones that they have put in were replaced in 2010, so lasted 2 years, but they are on their way out, and rumble. | ||
| Post# 593368 , Reply# 37 5/1/2012 at 11:29 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Mission Accomplished | ||
| Post# 593371 , Reply# 38 5/1/2012 at 11:32 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 593375 , Reply# 39 5/1/2012 at 11:38 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Mission Accomplished | ||
| Post# 593377 , Reply# 40 5/1/2012 at 11:40 (4,377 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
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Grant!
Brilliant news. Just hope you didnt use brute force to hammer the new ones in. Ruin the inner of the bearing and you have had it LOL. The most nerve wracking part for me. Sure its been water tested and all by now and is happily good to go for another few years. Not that it matters of course but you could of done the bearings with just the front and back panels removed and drum in situ on the suspension. No problem either way just saves a little time. Brilliant Job, Well done! | ||
| Post# 593380 , Reply# 41 5/1/2012 at 11:41 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 593381 , Reply# 42 5/1/2012 at 11:46 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 593382 , Reply# 43 5/1/2012 at 11:49 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 593383 , Reply# 44 5/1/2012 at 11:51 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 593386 , Reply# 45 5/1/2012 at 12:00 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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Mission Accomplished Load completed, no leaks, no rumbles, all working fine
Rob:
Thanks for that, used a piece of wood to protect bearings and just gently tapped them in - much easier to insert the new ones than it was to remove the old ones - think it would have been a lot more difficult if the tub was still in situ, was able to get the tub outside and really get at it, lol....
Cheers Grant | ||
| Post# 593389 , Reply# 46 5/1/2012 at 12:06 (4,377 days old) by aquarius1984 (Planet earth) | ||
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| Post# 593393 , Reply# 47 5/1/2012 at 12:23 (4,377 days old) by mcduffpth (Perth Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 593471 , Reply# 48 5/1/2012 at 16:48 (4,376 days old) by optima (Cumbria England) | ||
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Aquarius WM25 | ||
| Post# 593638 , Reply# 49 5/2/2012 at 11:03 (4,376 days old) by aquarius8000 () | ||
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WOW! Looks like you have been busy! If you want i will post the WM12 Spider and bearing change photos. Well done! | ||
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