Ecologic Washer / Dryer

I collected this A8578 from Worthing last night.

I've ran it through a whites programme.

Initial signs are the machine has been well looked after and maintained.

My observations :

Brushes / bearings sound OK - it's pretty quiet - for a Hoover ;) - when spinning.

I didn't think the machine heated up to 85 - more on that to follow.

Door does not open when using the push button.

I selected the the dryer for 20 mins. When the machine finished, the control knob was sitting at the J - position (White Nylons) a few clicks after the T for tumble dry.

I remember reading somewhere that timers on these machines can get out of step. Can anyone shed any light on that ? My thinking is this may explain a few things -

Machine didn't heat up to 85 as I had actually selected the next programme which is 60
The previous owner has attempted to open the door thinking it was on the 'off' position, but wasn't, and it broke the mechanism.

As this is a washer dryer, it's new territory for me - I've overhauled my A3670 and still in the middle of the A3954.

As ever, any information from those in the know would be appreciated.

Cheers,
Mike.


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Post# 851430 11/13/2015 at 14:10 (3,079 days old) by Mikeymatic (Manchester UK)
Checkrate/Likes Another Hoover Ecologic is coming my way for an overhaul - at the end of the month. Well and truly hooked ! View Full Size

Post# 851482 , Reply# 1 11/13/2015 at 19:34 (3,079 days old) by hoovermad (England)
Checkrate/Likes I saw that on ebay. I'm pleased she gone to a good home. Must admit I was tempted but really looking for an Energy Control Series Electron.

Post# 851589 , Reply# 2 11/14/2015 at 13:52 (3,078 days old) by miele4life (UK )
Checkrate/Likes looks great there, when it comes tell me the serial number so I can date it for you :)

Post# 853786 , Reply# 3 11/26/2015 at 19:40 (3,066 days old) by mikeymatic (Manchester UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Collected it today* Collected my Ecologic washer dryer today - all the way from Worthing.

Post# 853829 , Reply# 4 11/27/2015 at 07:11 (3,066 days old) by mikeymatic (Manchester UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Inside* Needs a clean up.

Post# 853830 , Reply# 5 11/27/2015 at 07:12 (3,066 days old) by mikeymatic (Manchester UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Top off*

Post# 853838 , Reply# 6 11/27/2015 at 08:10 (3,066 days old) by mikeymatic (Manchester UK)
Checkrate/Likes *Test wash* I collected this A8578 from Worthing last night. I've ran it through a whites programme. Initial signs are the machine has been well looked after and maintained. My observations : Brushes / bearings sound OK - it's pretty quiet - for a Hoover ;) - when spinning. I didn't think the machine heated up to 85 - more on that to follow. Door does not open when using the push button. I selected the the dryer for 20 mins. When the machine finished, the control knob was sitting at the J - position (White Nylons) a few clicks after the T for tumble dry. I remember reading somewhere that timers on these machines can get out of step. Can anyone shed any light on that ? My thinking is this may explain a few things - Machine didn't heat up to 85 as I had actually selected the next programme which is 60 The previous owner has attempted to open the door thinking it was on the 'off' position, but wasn't, and it broke the mechanism. As this is a washer dryer, it's new territory for me - I've overhauled my A3670 and still in the middle of the A3954. As ever, any information from those in the know would be appreciated. Cheers, Mike.

Post# 854089 , Reply# 7 11/28/2015 at 20:47 (3,064 days old) by Miele4life (UK )
Checkrate/Likes I can happily confirm that your model was made in March 1993. :)

Post# 854097 , Reply# 8 11/28/2015 at 21:11 (3,064 days old) by warmsecondrinse (Fort Lee, NJ)
Checkrate/Likes Cool! Please keep us posted. As much as I lust after a Neptune stacked set, my situation will probably limit me to combo washer/condensing dryer units. Therefore I've a particular interest in threads like this :-) Jim