Hotpoint WMPG 742 Aquarius Washing Machine Drum Collapsed

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Hi Keith,

You're really touching on a subject I'm passionate about. It feels like all the manufacturers in the world sit around a big table to figure out how to build obsolescence into machines. Some make parts so expensive that it's uneconomical to repair, forcing you to buy a new machine. This is bad for customers and harms the manufacturer's reputation.

Hotpoint built a good name over the last 20 to 30 years, but now it's gone downhill because of this built-in obsolescence. I'll share some tips to help you. First, use your full model number to find the drum needed for your machine. This usually lists the models that fit this drum. Then, check eBay, Facebook, and other shopping sites for machines with burnt-out electrics or motor faults. You can sometimes get these for as little as £30 and swap the drum into your machine. This is a cost-effective solution.

Manufacturers now weld two halves of the drum together instead of using screws, making it impossible for customers to replace bearings and spiders. It seems deliberate, making obsolescence part of their plan. It's not just Hotpoint; all manufacturers are doing this, which is disgraceful and a con to consumers.

Thank you for offering the parts, but it wouldn't be economical to ship them and test everything for listing on the website. However, you might sell parts like the motor, circuit board, and pump on eBay by listing them with your full model number and part number. Many people are looking for these parts.

I hope this helps you. And yes, a travel hoist is definitely useful, especially as I'm getting older. It makes the job much easier. I also use old concrete blocks in my construction projects around the house as fillers for mixing with concrete in paving work.

Have a good day. I hope this advice assists you in some way.

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