Hotpoint Washer Motor

The electric motor that spins the drum for washing and spinning.

DifficultyModerate to hard

Typical time60 to 120 minutes

ToolsScrewdrivers, Socket set, Phone for photographs of the wiring

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

The drum does not turn although the machine fills and drains
A burning smell or smoke from the motor area
A loud humming, grinding or scraping when the motor runs
The machine trips the electrics when it starts to spin

Check before you buy

Check the drive belt and carbon brushes first, as they cause most motor symptoms
Spin the motor shaft by hand with the machine unplugged: it should turn freely
Check the motor wiring and connectors for burn marks

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
Remove the back panel and the drive belt
Photograph and unplug the motor wiring
Remove the motor fixings and lift out the old motor
Fit the new motor, refit the belt and wiring 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

Motors are specific to the machine and drive type (brushed, induction or inverter). Match the part number on the motor label and 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.