Hotpoint Washer Drain Pump

Pumps dirty water out of the drum to the waste pipe at the end of each wash and rinse.

DifficultyModerate

Typical time45 to 90 minutes

ToolsScrewdrivers, Pliers for hose clamps, Shallow tray and towels

Safety. Unplug the machine and turn the water off before you start. Water and electricity: keep the floor dry and never work on a live machine.

Signs it has failed

Water left standing in the drum at the end of a cycle
A drain-related fault code or the cycle stopping part-way
Humming or buzzing from the base with no water leaving
Grinding or rattling when the pump runs, often from a trapped object

Check before you buy

Clear the pump filter first (small flap at the bottom front) and remove coins, hair pins and fluff
Check the outlet hose is not kinked or blocked at the waste connection
With the filter out, spin the impeller by hand: it should turn freely but not wobble

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your washer 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

Unplug the machine and turn the water off
Drain what is left through the filter or the emergency drain hose into a shallow tray
Tilt the machine safely or work from the base or back panel to reach the pump
Note the hose positions, release the clamps and unplug the pump wiring
Unclip or unscrew the old pump, fit the new one and refit the hoses and clamps
Run a short drain-and-spin cycle and check for leaks

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

Pumps vary by connector shape, mounting and motor. Match the part number from the old pump where you can, or your model number.

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.