All washing machine spares suppliers know this and they also know that drum paddles break for the fundamental reasons above so do not think that they will be replaced free of charge if you don'tfit them correctly as they probably won't be.

Hotpoint 10 Hole Washing Machine Drum Paddle Pack of 3

Replacement spares for all models and ranges including, Hotpoint Aquarius, Hotpoint Aqualtis, Hotpoint Ultima, and Hotpoint Smart. The 10-Hole Drum Paddle Lifter effectively agitates and moves the laundry inside your Indesit washing machine during the wash cycle, allowing the detergent and water to reach every garment for thorough cleaning. It is tempting to think that a washing machine without drum paddles would be a better idea but there are other considerations, such as the ISE washing machines mentioned below, where a removable drum paddle in the drum is a very good idea. Were there aren't any drum paddles, if the lifter or paddle moulded into the steel of the drum gets damaged (it does happen quite often) then you have to replace the complete drum which, we can assure you, will not be cheap but more than that, you then have no route at all to retrieve items that get trapped and that happens even more than a damaged drum. Why Drum Paddles Break If you notice that your clothes are not being washed evenly or getting tangled during the wash cycle, it's a sign of a damaged drum paddle lifter. It’s likely that the machine is overloaded, has abrasive objects in the laundry, or imbalanced load spinning.And there you have it! How to replace a drum paddle in your Hotpoint washing machine. With this replacement carried out, your clothes should now be spinning properly and safely inside your appliance once again. One of the most common drum paddles that breaks, are the ones fitted to Hotpoint washing machines. This type is most notably the drum paddle most commonly fitted incorrectly by owners and, if they are not fitted correctly, they will break or shear off again meaning that you will have to buy more. That’s not a huge issue as these drum paddles are not hugely expensive but this video will help you get it right.

Genuine Hotpoint Washing Machine 10 Hole Drum Paddle Lifter Genuine Hotpoint Washing Machine 10 Hole Drum Paddle Lifter

On some washing machines, very easy to replace with a simple clip or retaining screw through the top of the drum paddle meaning that the paddle is easily replaced from inside the washing machine drum with little hassle, there are an increasing number of drum paddles that are a bit more challenging. After the customer has replaced the part and were not fitted correctly and have come loose and broke.The sump hose may be sealed into place so you might need some sealant such as silicone sealant or Debor (you can get that in the store) to reseal the hose once you are finished replacing the paddle. One of the most common type, and most common drum paddle it seems to break, are the ones fitted to Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines. They are also notably the drum paddle most commonly fitted incorrectly by owners and, if they are not fitted correctly, they will break or shear off again meaning that you will have to buy more. That's not a huge issue as these drum paddles are not hugely expensive but, it is annoying. In the middle we have the paddles that are fairly easy to replace and anyone reasonably handy should be able to replace this type without too much difficulty. Before you go, don't forget to also sign up to our mailing list below! Doing so will ensure you regularly receive more appliance fixing advice, repair guides, exclusive discounts on spare parts and more. Other things that can cause it are very heavy items not designed to be washed in a washing machine, like plastic bathmats and so on.

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Lots of people wash all manners of things in a washing machine that they shouldn't then, especially if the washing machine is in warranty, won't or don't admit it. But the short of it is, if you get broken drum paddles in warranty expect to be charged for replacements. Now you can access from below in most washing machines, especially the cheaper ones as it costs too much to put a base on the machine. There are some drum paddles that, in all honesty, unless you are very handy and pretty confident we would advise that most people just let one of the washing machine repair guys replace. The 12-Hole Drum Paddle Lifter effectively agitates and moves the laundry inside your Indesit washing machine during the wash cycle, allowing the detergent and water to reach every garment for thorough cleaning. The only other reason, after you replace the part, is that they were not fitted correctly and have come loose and broken again.The two screws, one to the front of the drum paddle and one to the rear, are shown here and they are of course Torx head screws that hold it in place To refit the new drum paddle which you have of course bought from our store, simply do the process in reverse. The Really Hard To Replace Drum Paddles If you don't want broken drum paddles, the hassle and cost of replacing them, then don't wash items that should not be in a washing machine. Easy To Replace Washing Machine Drum Paddles

Washing Machine Removable Drum Paddle Lifter | eSpares Washing Machine Removable Drum Paddle Lifter | eSpares

Frequent exposure to water and laundry chemicals can lead to normal wear and tear on the lifter over time. Is it easy to replace your washing machine drum paddle lifter? When it comes to fitting a new paddle, you need to make sure the side with the three small bumps is facing the front of the washing machine. You also need to line up the clips on the bottom of the paddle with the holes inside the washing machine drum. You need to take this hose off to gain access. At this point we will tell you again, remove all power from the machine as you could go near power carrying components. The drum paddle lifter promotes proper circulation and distribution of water and detergent, resulting in cleaner and fresher laundry when it lifts and tumbles the clothes. When do you replace your drum paddle lifter?

If you observe that your clothes are not being washed evenly or are getting tangled during the wash cycle, it could be due to a damaged lifter. Overloading the machine, the presence of abrasive objects in the laundry, or imbalanced loads during spinning can contribute to the lifter's breakage. Continuous exposure to water and laundry chemicals can cause normal wear and tear over time. How do you replace your washing machine drum paddle lifter? Question from customers:Why Hotpoint Washing Machine Drum Paddles Break. This video will show you how to replace a washing machine Drum Paddle or lifters on various models of Hotpoint washing machines. We'll show you one example of a Hoover washing machine where there are two retaining screws that hold the drum paddle in place, one to the front and one to the rear of the drum. The problem here is access to the rear retaining screw as it is not obvious how it's done, unless we tell you of course. But like many washing machine repairs, a lot of it is common sense and taking your time to figure stuff out. Without the model number and, sometimes even the serial number or PNC, it may not be possible to identify the correct paddle or lifter that you need.