If you still cannot get into the machine it could be the lock that is faulty - please see my follow up video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h2ujusyuYrXMZ6g.html

@semo8755

Жыл бұрын

okay sir

It happened the exactly same thing with me. I called Hotpoint and they wanted to charge £70 for the visit! I watched the video and fixed everything for a £10. Thank you!

thank you for showing your failed attempts and making me smile at my own frustrations - two days of trying to no avail and after watching your video, seeing I need to keep trying and Ive the door open!! Thank you so much!!!!!

This video made me laugh to the point i forgot I was upset about not being able to open my washer door! Thanks for the laugh and eventually the repair tip 😂😂😂😂👍

@GadgetUK164

4 жыл бұрын

Haha =D

What a star you are! Earlier today, my daughter phoned me up with this problem and , courtesy of your video and a bit of string, she managed to release the door at first attempt and rescue her uniform! Brilliant and thank you so much. :)

Absolute legend went in the kitchen like a boss and got it in 1 try looked like a right genius in front of the Mrs

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

Legend!

@jonnywhitestar5046

3 жыл бұрын

Just did same but I sweared more. Top man!!!

@sebfletcher8094

3 ай бұрын

@@jonnywhitestar5046more than this guy?😂

A true gentleman and real. After watching loads of "it's just this simple" videos yours is the only one that actually helped!

the breakdown of our household was happening before my very eyes when i couldnt get the machine open and this video completely saved me thank you so much ‼️😭

Brilliant! It was a hell of a struggle, but seeing that it was equally a struggle for you, I kept trying. If you hadn’t shown the failed takes I’d have assumed my washer had a different problem and I’d have given up, so thank you for showing how much of a pain it is! Also for other people who may be struggling but who are convinced it can’t be anything but a broken handle latch, I didn’t have a long enough piece of string to go all the way in and to hold and both ends comfortably, in fact all i had was a length of wire, i tried about a dozen times pulling at different angles but in the end I grabbed a couple of pairs of pliers from my toolbox and grabbed either end of the wire with them, this made ALL the difference, I just tugged parallel to the door, away from the handle (basically just towards the left, I didn’t really pull forwards/away from the door at all) and as soon as I pulled the latch hard enough, the door opened itself, so you don’t have to pull both away from the handle AND away from the door, just away from the handle, the latch takes care of popping the door open. Good luck all! And thank you to OP for the video, I am very relieved I have access to my washer again, and access to the towels that were stuck inside it! Now off to eBay to buy a handle and save a pretty penny by not having to call Hotpoint, or worse, my landlord, only to pay an arm and a leg for a simple 10 quid repair!

@rubicita89

Жыл бұрын

You have just saved me. Thank you Thank you Thank you. I had given up already and got my hands pretty hurt. I decided to watch the video again to see what I was doing wrong and found your comment. Got it open using your method in 10 seconds

@ANIONEJM

Жыл бұрын

Ty!

@neryswales

10 ай бұрын

This comment also helped me! I'd fully given up, on the floor with major hand pain. Got my daughter to help with the pulling and got it open in not time. Handle is actually broken but I have insurance so until the engineer comes out, we shall be using the wire method! 🤣

Dude I have a most recent model, but the latch broke and it wouldn't open. You sir, are a life savior!

Thank you so much for this. I also opted for the taking the door off method mentioned in the comments. For the sake of removing two bolts it was so much easier than faffing around with the door still attached. Also, if you take the lid off the washing machine it is also possible, and arguably quicker, to use a very small flat head screwdriver to ‘unlatch it’ from the inside. Thanks again!

Absolutely fantastic video!! I was panicking when our door wouldn’t open but laughing at the bleeps in this video took my mind off things and the trick worked. Love that you kept the failed attempts in as I knew not to give up when the string broke. Also found it really helpful that you tried to glue and screw it as that would’ve been what I would’ve tried so it was handy to see you try and it not work. Your suggestion to buy online and giving a rough price made it so easy. Fab work 👍🏻

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks =D

Great it works! Our handle was completely broken off, needed two persons, one to prize the door a bit to get the string into the gap, a spoon handle pushed the string in. Felt very victorious when it opened on first pull ! Thanks very much.

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great video for someone who is not in this trade and keeping it real, by showing how a rookie will go about it & getting the job done .

Excellent video. My string broke a couple of times then it occurred to me to just double it up, so 3 lengths taking the strain rather than 1, worked first time. Now waiting for the new handle to complete the job. Thanks 🎉

You sir are a LEGEND! I’d already started looking at new washing machines when I found your video. Ten minutes and the door is open and I’m off to ebay to order a new catch. 👍 Update: Parts arrived and the machine was on and washing within 10mins. I did need to take the door off in the end as it was too fiddly trying to get the glass back in along with the door front.

@GadgetUK164

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic =D

You’ve just got me out of a big mess, what a genius, this video is priceless.

Thank you, your perseverance made me get on with the job and get it open. Now I'm going to order and fit a new handle.

Great honest video showing how it always goes with these things. I feel your pain re the gaming fella!! My handle arrives tomorrow so will Let you know how it goes.

Great stuff pal, I really appreciate the way you fixed it and not like others that make it seem easy. Thank you

@GadgetUK164

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Helped me relocate spring in correct orientation. Thank You.

Thanks brilliant video and the string trick a life saver to get the washing out. We saved all the £££££££$$$$$$ from an expensive call out. Bought the handle part online. All done in 30 minutes with patience. I would only mention the screws surrouding the inside of the door didn't need to come out completely, although they do pop out as they have a covered tube inside the door, I only had to take out two screws holding the handle completely. You are an ace in our book.

Your a genius, thanks for this video. I got my door off in seconds, I used a bit of thickish elastic that I had in my sewing drawer. I have not ordered the part yet as I don't know what I'm looking for, but I'm sure I'll find it. Thanks again. ☺

Just had the same thing 😔. Managed to get door open using a length of 16/0.2 gauge wire instead of string. Door opened but I did need to push the door with my knee a couple of times with the wire tight and it opened really easy when knee pressure was released😁. Thanks ,would have had no idea without this. I agree that the moulded plastic pillar is a deliberate weak point. The springs force makes it irreparable without making a new pillar and having a small coach bolt visible on the front of your door. I just ordered the part as it's pretty cheap.

Really helpful thanks - and I hadn’t expected a video about replacing a washing machine door handle to make me laugh so much (with you not at you) so thanks for that too!

@GadgetUK164

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for the video! Managed to open it, and fix the lock. Glued back the plastic peace and hammered a few metal studs in it, works perfectly.

Thanks very much. I woke up this morning to a jammed door, tried the credit card and pull lever but both didn’t work. Watched you open it and had the confidence to try it myself and it opened in seconds. I used a think piece of material that I cannot describe other than it’s like a ribbon only wider and it just went through on the first go. I recorded it but like a prat when I tried to show the broken clip I stopped the video. Thanks for the hints and the new door handle is on the way.

Great video! A raspberry pie in the fridge to automatically order beer would be a topic idea. If my wife sold all my retro stuff, I’d put her up for sale!

@GadgetUK164

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks =D Haha @ putting your wife up for sale!

Literally had the EXACT same issue tonight. Huge stress raiser having that latch spring back and strike that block every time. I bet a shed load of people have chucked their machines cos of it

Watch video great info, I nearly pulled the door off before.. was looking for string when had a idea we have a thin nylon dog lead about 12 mm wide x 1mm thick Made it so easy honestly slips around very easy and easy on hand , pull parallel to the door , thanks for your info

Really useful video, thank you. I used two teaspoons and picture wire and made a garrote, and managed to get the door to pop open with ease, no repeateu broken string.

You are a living legend! Came in clutch 6 years later 😄

Thank you dude, thought I’d have to pay out but followed your vid and stringed the door open (only 2 snaps) and got the part for £11 on next day delivery from Amazon. Found myself shouting beep when trying to line the glass up when refitting.

Thank you very much! Washing machine is now open, door off, new handle ordered online. The following things didn't work in the unlocking process; crochet yarn, picture hanging wire, ethernet cable. All snapped. The thing that worked thanks to an earlier comment was ribbon.

Thanks, helped me get the door open. I used dental floss and it was very easy to open the door with. Would recommend over string. Just make sure you wrap it round each hand plenty of times to take the pressure off it digging in to you.

@pebbles987

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I had no string and was going to go and buy some until I seen your comment about using floss! Worked a treat thank you !!

So thank you, Sir 🙌!!! YOUR IDEA WAS GENIUS! Again, thank you so much! I also got a piece of solid string; it almost cut my fingers pulling it, but it didn't break at all 💪💪💪

@GadgetUK164

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

My Hotpoint model Wmxtf 942 exact same handle as this- same problem. Ordered handle on Amazon. Pretty easy to repair. String hack genius! We took the door off hinge which think might have been easier. Thanks for the vid. Watch the spring is in the right place when putting back together,.

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

Nice 1 mate. I’ve got a slightly different model but has the same handle/door. I found an old shoelace worked a treat without snapping. Thanks again 👍🏼

Great video, enjoyed all the beeps !!! Clear view on how to resolve the problem, saved me a lot of time and head scratching.Thanks 😁

Thank you. Your video helped us open our door. A different machine but very similar. We managed to get it open and our washing out. Very helpful thanks :)

Thank you so much I been trying to open the door for three days but I didn’t be able to open it if I didn’t see your video, thank you

@GadgetUK164

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Brilliant video, your directions worked a treat - both the string and the fitting of the new handle! Thank you! Ps- I swore a lot more than you did!

@GadgetUK164

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for sharing this, and your honesty on how tricky it is. Managed to get my door open, sadly didn’t have a bleep! 😉

@GadgetUK164

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

The only video that actually helped me do it ! Thanks

Thanks very much. Used strimmer line. If you super glue with polystyrene inserts,then it will be strong enough to work.

Fantastic!! Just did it and opened the door, your a life saver.

Thankyou ! Our hooky bit snapped and so did the flimsy plastic grove you showed. This was very helpful

@nataliekaley1390

4 жыл бұрын

To replace our new handle

Spot on mate. I had to double up the string but got it open in the end. Thanks.

Perfect worked straight away but I used thin washing line with metal core . Thank you so much 😁😁

Managed to open my door with a piece of string after watching your video. Thanks so much for showing it

Happy Easter dude ! LoL had me....nearly :)

@GadgetUK164

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks lol =D Hope you've had lots of choc!

Fantastic video!!! So helpful to have a real life experience doing this rather than one that looks all perfect for the video.

Nice to hear a sense of humour. Thanks for your help getting the door open. I ordered a replacement. In the mean time I went with option B . . A repair involving superglue and tissue paper. I’m surprised it made a strong bond and still going strong. Might start a tally board for how many days the superglue lasts. Maybe that’s what hotpoint should have done in the first place.

Dude, that was epic! Had me laughing all the way through! Love it!!

@GadgetUK164

6 жыл бұрын

Hehehe, thanks =D

My handle came off without having to take the glass out. Edit: But you still have to loosen the rest of the screws for the bar on the handle to fit inside the groove within the door, thanks for the video, it helped a lot.

Thank you for this, I was on the verge of getting the angle grinder out and opening it for the last time.

thanks for this video its sorted me out in putting the spring in the right way cheers m8

Legend, saved me a load of time and money! Thank you for uploading the failed attempts too so I didn't feel so bloody useless

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Thank mate ! I fixed mine by checking out your video and completely agree that it has been designed to fail.

Thank you, Im useless at DIY but managed to change handle watching this video 👍🏼

This works, thanks for the video my door is now open, now time to fix it

Exact same thung has happened to my door handle great video had to laff at the string trick .So i tried wire or nylon string worked first time .Cheers

I was breathless after pulling the string for like 20 times, but I succeeded LOL, thanks for the video

Absolutely perfect!!! I am a hero to my wife as all her work clouths inside…. However, can you do a follow up on how tell her that she has snapped it by yanking so so so hard when it obviously was stuck… without my murder or high pitch ‘there was noooooo way I broke it’ many thanks

😁 👍🏼 Thanks mate. Got mine open after watching your video. I used thin pvc coated copper wire. Cheers 🥂 😀

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

Great 👍

Thank you very much. I did manage to fix the same problem in minutes only because of your video and instructions.

Great video, worked a treat.

Brilliant video. I followed along and have replaced the hinge, but the door won't close now. I'm pretty sure I followed all the steps - anyone have any ideas? Could the opening the door with the string have damaged something in the lock. Please help - going insane here.

@GadgetUK164

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the lock needs replacing - see the other video I linked in the pinned comment I think.

Fantastic vid and a great laugh.

haha, you stay so calm Chris. What I usually do is open the back of the machine, climb into the tumbler and push from the inside. Door pops open just like that. Only works on april first though.

@GadgetUK164

6 жыл бұрын

LOOOOL =D I was considering pulling the washer out and removing the back to see if there was any easier way to get in there! I learnt something doing this repair I guess - to next time just call the repair man lol.

@natgrant1364

6 жыл бұрын

I prefer to climb into the tumbler from the front and close the door. ... I mean, it feels nice and secure in there!

You saved me getting a new washer. Thanks!

@GadgetUK164

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!!

Bro I need to get my clothes out asap!!! Save the bloopers to the end 😂.thanks!

Great video. Had me in stitches a few times! 😂 I’m off to tackle mine now. 🔧

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Hah what are the chances, my washing machine handle just broke and the door wouldn’t open and what video pops up on KZread??!! The string worked great and I’ve ordered the new handle. Thanks for your help :)

@GadgetUK164

4 жыл бұрын

Haha =D You're welcome mate! Glad you could fix it!

awesum. been waiting for someone to do an Aquarius 'string mod' video for ages, defo going to do this. Where do you buy Your string?

@GadgetUK164

6 жыл бұрын

LOL =D

Awesome video! What a tip! Worked with some ribbon first time!! Now to order a new handle! 👍🏼👍🏼

I / my wife had this same thing, easy swap etc, but now the door does not stay locked during a wash, It stays closed, and works fine, just lost the locking, and I can't see how as the handle was the broken part when I fixed it,

Your video just helped me ❤️

Such an helpful video! Thank you so much from Portugal 😃👍help a lot

Brilliantly useful video.. This was the first vid I clicked on after the other half complained about the Hotpoint door..bla bla..bla... Only fifty quid for your old games and consoles. I bet that news burned out the BLEEP machine. You're right about that component being made to break though. They've literally sold hundreds of these door handle assemblies on eBay. Hotpoint are probably proud of their built in obsolescence. Again, thanks for the great video. 😊👍

Got quoted 80quid to fix my washing machine. This saved me quid. Cheers lad!

Brilliant_ super helpful and very entertaining! Thank you

Brilliant! Worked when all else failed. Thanks

Thank you so so so much!!Ended up using a spare shoestring to open it.

I forgot about fixing my washing machine door after laughing so hard , you made opening my fucked washer door fun , I was pissed off before I watched this lol What a legend

Amazing! Was really helpful!

@GadgetUK164

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you so much for your helping video

Thanks for the video. This made it simple for me. I used a twisted pair of cat 5 cable. Adding it to my CV ...Hotpoint appliance engineer 😉

Thanks for the video. Nothing here worked so I spotted another video suggesting removing the top cover and releasing the catch. Did this and it was super quick, just a couple of screws to remove and a quick push with a screwdriver and the door was open 😀. Will need new door handle / catch. Agree with you, very poor design. Thanks again.

@ianshelley2371

Жыл бұрын

Update. New handle delivered and fitted. All Ok but needed your video to show how the spring and catch fitted. Thanks once again.

Really did work mate thanks

I loved this video.

Thank you ....it worked first attempt ❤

Loved this one!

@GadgetUK164

6 жыл бұрын

=D

Thanks a lot! Worked first time with a shoe lace

Very helpful, thank you.

Thanks for helping me fix my washer !

@GadgetUK164

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

I needed the failed attempts to come afterwards because it was stressing me out. Keep seeing you failing when I was failing as well lol I’m still going on mine

Fantastic, thank you for this!

Thank you! Lifesaver!!

Thanks for this video it saved my life.😎