The Washing Machine Spider FAILED: I Cut Open This Sealed Drum to Show You the Rot! - TLDW Summary | tldw.yt | tldw.yt

The Washing Machine Spider FAILED: I Cut Open This Sealed Drum to Show You the Rot! - TLDW Summary | tldw.yt | tldw.yt

Hotpoint WMBF 742P Washing Machine Complete Tear Down & Repair Guide

📝 TLDW Summary

Complete dismantling of a Hotpoint WMBF 742P washing machine with sealed drum, revealing internal components and explaining common faults. The video exposes built-in obsolescence in modern washing machines and demonstrates how to salvage usable parts for repairs.

⏱️42 minutes📝10 steps

🛠️Materials Needed

Flat blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
7mm socket
10mm socket
10mm torque bit
Pipe grips
Impact driver
Travel hoist
Multimeter

📋Step by Step

1

Remove Top Lid and Door Components

Undo two screws at top, tap lid backwards to remove. Remove outer band on door seal and door itself using 7mm bolts

Support door when removing bolts. Check for mildew on door seal and broken soap drawer catches

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2

Remove Door Lock

Disconnect power, press pins down, slide lock at angle to remove

Check for recall on door locks from Whirlpool takeover. Inspect wiring for burn damage

3

Remove Plinth and Access Pump

Use flat blade screwdriver to press three lugs and remove plinth

Pump and filter cover located behind plinth. Check for blockages and impeller damage

4

Remove Concrete Block and Front Panel

Remove 10mm bolts from concrete block. Remove 2 screws from front panel top

Support soap drawer when removing screws. Disconnect display panel wiring

5

Remove Water Valve and Pressure Switch

Test solenoid valves with multimeter (should read 3.8-3.9 ohms). Remove pressure switch clip and housing

Check for H2O error code (filling issues). Pressure switches send frequency data to circuit board

6

Remove Door Seal and Motor

Use hook screwdriver to lift wire band. Disconnect motor earth wire and plug

Motor wiring: 2 red wires (tacho), 2 black (carbon brushes), 3 black (motor fields)

7

Remove Heater and Wiring Harness

Disconnect heater wires and NTC sensor. Unclip wiring harness from drum

Drum must come out top due to welded cabinet design. This makes maintenance difficult

8

Remove Suspension Legs and Drum

Disconnect hoses, remove 2 nuts holding suspension legs. Use travel hoist to lift drum

Remove springs and retention carriers. Drum is sealed with glue and welding

9

Remove Pump and Final Components

Remove 2 screws to take out pump. Remove pressure bowl, sump hose, and heater element

Check impeller for damage. Heater element requires 7mm socket to remove

10

Cut Open Drum to Examine Damage

Cut plastic to expose spider and bearings. Examine corrosion and quality issues

Bearings are 6205Z (front) and 6206Z (rear). Seal is 35x62x6.5/10.5. Total replacement cost under £20

💡Pro Tips

→Always support heavy components when removing bolts
→Check for recalls on door locks from Whirlpool era
→Use proper tools - travel hoist makes drum removal much easier
→Test water valves with multimeter before replacing
→Inspect carbon brushes every 5-6 years or if motor has starting issues