Hotpoint First Edition 1000.Sounds like a AK47 when it spins

[Stevooo]

Hi,

I just put a wash on and when it came to the final spin a war started inside.. I normally piut my machine on and goto work... I've now found out that it's been doing this for a few weeks \

I did notice a few weeks ago bits of debre (like a black bin liner torn up) and 2 tops has slight stains on them (brownish small circles).. I stupidly thought nothing of it at the time! I've also now noticed that by the seal there is what looks like some worn away plastic (like the casing (it's white plastic)) This would explain the bits in the dryer filer (dryer is a seporate device)

Whats wrong with it? Am I in trouble??

I must say... for a small machine... It makes a hell of a noise!

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Sleepyhead]

Sounds like a broken spider and knackered bearings. The plastic is the front of the tub. Big job.

 

[Stevooo]

OK i opened her up........

At the bake. the spoke thing?? is that the spider?? It's fully intact. not broken, also the spings on the top are ok... so if it;s the bearings...

IS it fixable or should i pull an insurance stunt on the old girl??? :\

 

[Sleepyhead]

No that's the pulley. The spider is on the rear of the inner drum.

 

[Stevooo]

Sorry i'm not that good on these things.. Give me drumkits and computers! thats my trade!

What would the damage to the wallet be??

I presume it's somthing i can't really fix my self?!?

Thanks for your time by the way,

Steve