Washing Machine tripping electrics.

[Rompa]

Hi. I have a general query regarding my Hotpoint WM.

For the past few weeks it has been tripping the electrics as soon as it starts a cycle. It fills up perfectly but after a spew rotations of the drum the electric trips.

This does not happen on the rinse or spin cycle.
After reading a little online I'm starting to think it may be the heater element.

So, this evening I've taken the rear cover off to do a little troubleshooting. First I disconnected the temperature sensor but it still tripped. I then reconnected the sensor and disconnected the two plugs that attach to the heater element. I isolated them both and started a regular wash cycle.

No tripping of the electrics.

Am I correct in believing that the problem is very likely to be the element? I don't want to spend £60 on a new one if it could be something else... but all appears to be functioning correctly without the element attached.

Thanks for any advice

Gary

 

[LaMont5way]

Waste of time - not worth the expense.
Simply replace element every 2 to 5 years or however long it takes to pop - cost under a tenner.

Calgon - crazy expensive
Water softner - see above

Elements can go anyway regardless. Something that costs under a tenner isn't going to last a lifetime anyway

What about all the other components connected to water supply on the appliance ie pumps, ntcs,solenoids, jet systems ectc

 

[newcastle phill]

What about them ??

 

[LaMont5way]

What quality effects the life span of these as well as elements.

 

[LaMont5way]

Water sorry

 

[gassafe]

Yes but most customers are not as savy so it would defs cost more than a Tenner... If a customer can afford then I would always recommend a softener, longer life for all appliances, taps & bathrooms that aren't covered in scale & scum

 

[newcastle phill]

So enlighten me. How does a solenoid become affected by scale in a washer or dishwasher

 

[gassafe]

So enlighten me. How does a solenoid become affected by scale in a washer or dishwasher

The seat of the valve develops limescale, causing the solenoid valve to not shut off correctly

 

[newcastle phill]

What a load of cods wallop.
Only 3 solenoids on a washer.
1 mainwash and 1 fabsoft and 1 prewash.
All on inlet side. No scale at all. Never in my years and tears of fixing all brands have i ever replaced a scaled up solenoid valve - it just doesnt happen.
Especially now they are all cold fill only and have been for years [emoji12]

 

[LaMont5way]

It's fact. If you worked in one of the worst areas of the country you would undoubtedly see more.

 

[newcastle phill]

So please enlighten me again. How does scale form on a cold fill inlet solenoid

 

[gassafe]

So please enlighten me again. How does scale form on a cold fill inlet solenoid

 

[newcastle phill]

Remarkable - thats my exact look Hah !