how to fix my hotpoint aquarius main bearing?

Hi Steve,

I have finished taking my machine apart ot get to the bearing and wish I hadn't! It is a real pain of a job. I now have access and the bearing has completely broken. I have read on some websites that it is better to replace the whole of the rear drum rather than attempting to change the bearings themselves. I am not sure how to actually do it but on E-Bay, the bearings seem to be selling for between £15 and £25 or the whole of the rear drum, that has bearings already installed, for about £75.

Here is a link to one seller on E-Bay: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOTPOINT-CREDA-BEARING-KIT-WMA-SCR-spares-parts_W0QQitemZ7560317707QQcategoryZ20714QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Here is a site that mentions about replacing the half drum and quotes a price.

http://www.keepingupappliances.com/acatalog/hotpoint_washing_machine.html


As my machine is 5.5 years old, I think I may replace it rather than spend a lot of money and time trying to fix it. I have just looked at it again and it is such a difficult job to do.

Good luck whichever option you choose!

Jason
March 2006

Hi Steve,

I think I have this problem as well and will let you know the answer if I find it! Can I just check if the same thing happenned to you as to me - the belt has snapped and the drum won't turn properly - the motor still works but the drum seems stiff?

Jason
February 2006