Hotpoint Washer Exploded

[hotpoint9534]

Motors

I don't understand why modern brush motors whine so much. Especially as Zanussi has used the same design "SOLE" brush motors in its machines since the 1980s. My 1989 Jetsystem has a SOLE motor which doesn't whine at all, it just makes a gentle hum. Perhaps it's the higher speed motors that are the root of the problem.

I must point out that some Zanussis use AEG/FHP or CESET motors. Again I've used a 1980s FL1012 in the past with an AEG/FHP brush motor which doesn't make any whiney noise. Admittedly the design of these has changed unlike the SOLE motors.

Tom.

 

[washerman250]

hope that does not happen to mine

my hotpoint aqualtis AQGD169S could do that scary

 

[washerdude]

Infact

I've begun to see this happen with american front loaders maytags maxima , whirlpool duet etc. Same thing in the picture, not as badly destroyed but still the drum was split. Some people say this is more prone on the new duets with the spiral embossed drums. However, All the reports of the maxima's exploding had the non emobbosed and spiralled drums. I'm fairly concerened with this happening with our new duet.

Here are some i found:
http://www.saferproducts.gov/ViewIncident/1239511
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Sesrs...ploded-9-months-after-purchase-Sears-w-976647
http://www.saferproducts.gov/ViewIncident/1330022

UPDATE:
Most recent is the new (this may scare you) Maytag XL series. This kinda looks like they didn't remove the shipping bolts. But my duet has NEVER come even close to doing this.

http://www.saferproducts.gov/ViewIncident/1429220