If you don't want broken drum paddles, the hassle and cost of replacing them, then don't wash items that should not be in a washing machine. Easy To Replace Washing Machine Drum Paddles The 12-Hole Drum Paddle Lifter effectively agitates and moves the laundry inside your Indesit washing machine during the wash cycle, allowing the detergent and water to reach every garment for thorough cleaning. We'll show you one example of a Hoover washing machine where there are two retaining screws that hold the drum paddle in place, one to the front and one to the rear of the drum. The problem here is access to the rear retaining screw as it is not obvious how it's done, unless we tell you of course. But like many washing machine repairs, a lot of it is common sense and taking your time to figure stuff out. When it comes to fitting a new paddle, you need to make sure the side with the three small bumps is facing the front of the washing machine. One of the most common drum paddles that breaks, are the ones fitted to Hotpoint washing machines. This type is most notably the drum paddle most commonly fitted incorrectly by owners and, if they are not fitted correctly, they will break or shear off again meaning that you will have to buy more. That’s not a huge issue as these drum paddles are not hugely expensive but this video will help you get it right.

Hotpoint Washing Machine 12 Hole Drum Paddle Lifter Hotpoint Washing Machine 12 Hole Drum Paddle Lifter

Frequent exposure to water and laundry chemicals can lead to normal wear and tear on the lifter over time. Is it easy to replace your washing machine drum paddle lifter? Before you go, don't forget to also sign up to our mailing list below! Doing so will ensure you regularly receive more appliance fixing advice, repair guides, exclusive discounts on spare parts and more. For a lot of washing machine and washer dryer drum paddle you do need the model number to make sure you get the correct part.The full range of spares: including bearings, belts, door parts such as the hinge, handle, and glass, replacement pumps, valves, and thermostats On some washing machines, very easy to replace with a simple clip or retaining screw through the top of the drum paddle meaning that the paddle is easily replaced from inside the washing machine drum with little hassle, there are an increasing number of drum paddles that are a bit more challenging.

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Now you can access from below in most washing machines, especially the cheaper ones as it costs too much to put a base on the machine. After the customer has replaced the part and were not fitted correctly and have come loose and broke. You also need to line up the clips on the bottom of the paddle with the holes inside the washing machine drum. The two screws, one to the front of the drum paddle and one to the rear, are shown here and they are of course Torx head screws that hold it in place

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There are not too many washing machine drum paddles that offer this convience either. Reasonably Easy To Replace Drum Paddles The only other reason, after you replace the part, is that they were not fitted correctly and have come loose and broken again. If you observe that your clothes are not being washed evenly or are getting tangled during the wash cycle, it could be due to a damaged lifter. Overloading the machine, the presence of abrasive objects in the laundry, or imbalanced loads during spinning can contribute to the lifter's breakage. Continuous exposure to water and laundry chemicals can cause normal wear and tear over time. How do you replace your washing machine drum paddle lifter? And there you have it! How to replace a drum paddle in your Hotpoint washing machine. With this replacement carried out, your clothes should now be spinning properly and safely inside your appliance once again. There's are obviously a bit more challenging but still relatively easy to replace yourself as they have a screw from below that secures the lifter in place. The way to access that screw is throug the sump hose on the bottom of the outer tank of the washing machine. Getting To The Retaining Screw Of The Paddle