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Hotpoint washing machine bearing noise. If there is still a noise once this has been checked you need to consider replacing your drain pump. The pump itself can become noisy if bearings fail but its far less common than something stuck inside it. Over time mineral deposits can build up inside the valve and cause a restriction.
If the noise is occurring every time your machine drains the water you will need to remove the drain filter and then check that there is nothing inside the cavity leading to the pump parts screws etc. If your Hotpoint washing machine bearing has failed it will sound like this. Thumping noise could indeed be loose balance weights but if there is a grumbling noise then most likely to be bearings.
Whilst the bearing is on its way out though just like any bearing that is failing it will start to get noisy and we get the fault of noisy on spin or grumbling rumbling noise when the machine is a few years old. This was on the lowest setting. Hotpoint washing machine wma76 Machine approx 34 yrs old whilst spinning with clothes in it started to make extra noise.
High School or GED. The weights are attached to the drum and they help to control any excessive movement while the drum is spinning. Be warned though even if you know what they should sound like as this article explains there are other faults that can sound exactly the same.
If your drum bearings are worn or damaged then a loud rumbling noise will be heard during the wash cycle. Many recent up to 10 years oldHotpoint appliances have sealed drums and bearings that cannot be replaced. 14 - Water Inlet Valve.
If you hear a rumbling noise or can feel play in the drum its likely that the bearings need replacing. You will hear a loud roaring noise on the fast spin when this has happened. Troubleshooting washing machine pumps and cleaning the filter.