Washing machine spin cycle problem

sevenhills

JohnB47 wrote: »

What an amazing example of how well built these sort of machines once were.

Then they found out how to make things that lasted only so long, typically just longer than the guarantee period and the throwaway society was born.

Most would choose a automatic these days.


Just like televisions, there was nothing wrong with the old CRT TVs, big and heavy; but we now have a fashion for big flat TVs, which are much cheaper.

GaseousAgley

EssexExile wrote: »

Get a new clutch kit, they're fairly easy to fit & can't cost much. A quick look says about £30.

Thanks, I'll give this a try. The clutch on my machine does look very worn (comparing it to pictures of new ones).

GaseousAgley

JohnB47 wrote: »

What an amazing example of how well built these sort of machines once were.

Then they found out how to make things that lasted only so long, typically just longer than the guarantee period and the throwaway society was born.

Completely agree.

EssexExile

GaseousAgley wrote: »

Thanks, I'll give this a try. The clutch on my machine does look very worn (comparing it to pictures of new ones).

Just thought I'd best mention that it may not spin brilliantly at first with the new clutch in, but after a couple of goes it will be as good as new. Assuming that was the problem!

GaseousAgley

EssexExile wrote: »

Just thought I'd best mention that it may not spin brilliantly at first with the new clutch in, but after a couple of goes it will be as good as new. Assuming that was the problem!

OK, thanks for mentioning this. Don't suppose you know of anything I could do to verify that this is the cause before I buy a new clutch?

EssexExile

GaseousAgley wrote: »

OK, thanks for mentioning this. Don't suppose you know of anything I could do to verify that this is the cause before I buy a new clutch?

If it's just that the spin is inefficient & it goes through the programme correctly then it is the most likely cause. It's just impossible to be sure over the internet. It could be something like a blocked filter but that's not as easy to get at if you're not used to taking them apart.