Hotpoint Washing Machine Heating Element

Heats the water for hot and warm washes.

Signs it has failed

• Clothes come out as if washed cold, even on a hot wash
• The electrics trip when a hot cycle starts
• A heavy build-up of limescale on the element
• Cycles that run far longer than normal

Check before you buy

• Use a multimeter on the element terminals: an open circuit or a reading to earth means a failed element
• Check the temperature sensor (thermistor), which can cause the same symptom
• Look inside the drum or at the element for heavy scale

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your washing machine and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

1. Unplug the machine and turn off the water
2. Remove the back (or front) panel and locate the element on the tub
3. Photograph the wiring, disconnect it and release the centre nut
4. Lever out the old element, clean the seat and fit the new one with its seal
5. Reconnect the wires and thermistor, refit the panel and run a test wash

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Elements vary by shape, wattage and mounting. Match the part number or the wattage and plug shape of the old one.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint washing machine heating element

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint washing machine heating element parts (checked 2026-10-29). Fit is per model: a number here is a lead to check against your own rating plate, not a promise it fits your machine. Searching the exact number is the most reliable way to find the right part. The retailer lists 24 Hotpoint numbers for this part type; 10 are shown, because most fit only specific models. Search with your model number to narrow it down.

Some numbers are used across Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda and other Whirlpool-group brands. Numbers starting C00 are the Hotpoint/Indesit manufacturer reference format. If your old part has a number printed on it, match that first.

Find it on Amazon

This opens an Amazon search for the part so you see what is in stock for your model today. Look for your model number in the listing title or the “compatible models” section, and prefer sellers who state it explicitly.

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