Hotpoint Supermatic De Luxe 9414 Maintenance & Full Demo

[@syhooverman5418]

MY GOD. What a performance. When i first left home i had a hotpoint twintub with no auto rinse. I just sprayed the rinse water over the clothes in the spinner just like my Mother used to do.

[@nick2203]

Well this takes me back some years to when I was an apprentice hairdresser. All junior staff members were given the task of washing the towels on a rota basis in a Hotpoint Supermatic very similar to this. That machine was replaced by a Hotpoint top loader automatic which made life easier.

[@HooverLux]

nickart2203 I'm glad it brought back some memories, it's really not a bad machine, very impressed with the results, but it's a slow go having to juggle 2 drums, hence only using it a few times a month lol.

[@zigzag8111]

I'f you dissolve your powder and add you whites before starting the heater you will get a super soak prewash.....used to work wonders for the kids white school shirts, grubby sports kits and white sheets x

[@HooverLux]

Ah, that is definitely a good pre soak, I’m always afraid of the heater damaging the clothing whilst heating and stationary , but hey, if you had no probs I might give it a go next time I do a white load in it to try. Thanks Sarah 🤗🥰

[@zigzag8111]

@@HooverLux I'm so sorry I seem to have commented twice about the same thing tbh. I'm watching twin tub videos because i wish they still sold them....they were reliable. Currently I've been without a washing machine for 5 weeks while waiting for a repair, I was stupid enough to insure it. I think the stress of having no machine has sent me slightly mad 😂🤣😂

[@HooverLux]

You’re absolutely fine, it’s just lovely to hear from viewers and subscribers, I do hope you get your machine back soon, I can’t even imagine how frustrating it can be. Enjoy the rest of your day and look forward to more comments, oooh, by the way I have that Rolls Rapide Demonstration video coming out in a few weeks, I can’t wait for you to see it 🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@mathewmarsh4163]

Best treat to remove limescale is soda crystals use it on hot water and it should remove the limescale I use it on my mum's washing machine when I do a self clean

[@HooverLux]

mathew marsh I will certainly give it a go before I use it next time. Thanks.

[@Tony-ny4qy]

O how satisfying, I loved our twin tub, we had a servis twin tub, though they were great has you felt clothes really got a proper wash, and a good soak, though I would not give up my Miele washer now to go back to a twin tub lol

[@HooverLux]

+Tony Bray Hi Tony, it’s definitely fun to use, but I still don’t know how it was used as the main washing machine back in the day, then it would have been hard work.

[@kirri2003]

Great video...just one point..i remember when I had one of these, I would dissolve the powder first, add the whites to soak while the machine heated up, that way, the clothes were soaked in the powder before the 12 minute wash.

[@HooverLux]

+kirri2003 That’s a good idea for the whites load, I will give it a try next time I do a white load, I do normally do 2 12 minute washes for every load, just my OCD there lol.

[@kirri2003]

yes..i remember the instructions said fill with water, add detergent, agitate for a minute to dissolve, add whites.(.teatowels, socks anything that needs a good wash and soak) switch thermostat to heat, hot or v. hot, wash time to max...and let it do its job..a fantastic machine that I really loved!..i bought an Ariston single tub on ebay about 4 years ago, brand new in the box..its very good, but not a patch on a supermatic!!

[@HooverLux]

+kirri2003 I do enjoy using it.

[@syhooverman5418]

The top bearing is worn on this machine hence the slight lateral movement of the agitator

[@HooverLux]

I thought it may be a bearing issue, but my mate has it now and he is gonna fix it all up again like new 🥰

[@syhooverman5418]

It was a very common problem on these machines. It then caused leakage of water down into the reciprocating gearbox with the resultant leakage of oil on to the floor. SERVIS Twintubs were FAR better made with that problem in mind The early Hotpoint TwinTubs had a tall agitator shaft where the reciprocating motion was at the top of the shaft controlling the 4 vane agitator. Well above the water level. My mother had one for 18 years before the spin motor finally burnt out.

[@hjhogg6381]

Still use my Electra 78HPT 1465 a re-badged Hotpoint weekly, at least 45 years old & still works fine.

[@HooverLux]

That’s amazing!!!

[@hjhogg6381]

@@HooverLux Hi, Just watched your video from the beginning again. There is no sump on the spinner, there is a sump on the washer which I have topped up with 80/90 EP oil. I often remove spinner drum/shaft & lubricate the bearings & shaft with MolyBen grease, which is probably why after 45 years it is working weekly. Modern laundry liquid is fine to use.

[@jaredini]

For limescale removal, get Glaze, from Multex Chemicals in Hull. It's amazing stuff.

[@HooverLux]

Oh wow, thank you my friend, I will take a look at that. Thanks for the recommendation 🤗😘

[@ivankirola2707]

Citric acid is better

[@pawfan]

When did Hoover do Hotpoint products?

[@jonathandavies7364]

Excellent Video, I remember these machines well. I had a new Hotpoint top loader which was a brilliant machine.

[@HooverLux]

Ooooh you lucky duck, I’d love one of those hot point all in one top loaders 🥰

[@hibtl8510]

i have used both hoovermatics and hotpoint supermatics , and i can say i much prefer the hoover

[@HooverLux]

I’d love to have a Hoover twin tub to go with the Hotpoint

[@truelove6509]

What does the heater do can t you use hot water from the tap I see on other video s they use cold water I wonder why cold

[@HooverLux]

I wanted to demonstrate the heater, thats why I didn’t use hot water, you need to watch more of. My videos on this machine.

[@hjhogg6381]

Use hot water from the tap

[@Dianaemanuel]

Sorry but I wasn't sure where to ask - but do you have a Hotpoint Swallow vacuum?

[@HooverLux]

Dianaemanuel Hi there 👋😘, I’ve not heard of one of those? Is it an upright?

[@Dianaemanuel]

Yes from the 1970s. Super minimalist and cool! I'd love one of those!

[@HooverLux]

Dianaemanuel I just had a look on Google and on the Vacuumland, I’ve got a few pics of them on my picture wall in my vacuum room. I’ve seen a blue one and I think I’ve seen one at my friends house? I will pay more attention next time I’m there xxx

[@Dianaemanuel]

I think they're really unusual and very stylish!

[@HooverLux]

Very Barbarella, 1970’s futuristic 😍

[@Leoturner2009]

Where do you get the belts ?

[@HooverLux]

Ah, I got them from another collector/repairer, but they do sometimes crop up on eBay.

[@madabouthoovers9767]

I had to have a lol when you said your Aqualtis and the twin tub were both made by Hotpoint - maybe in name, but the twin tub was made in Great Britain, actually by Hotpoint, and the Aqualtis is made by Indesit, somewhere in Europe, probably in Turkey, and a Hotpoint logo put on it. I can guarantee that the Aqualtis won't be still washing clothes when its 40 odd years old, unlike the twin tub. Most front loaders die a death within 3 - 7 years these days, usually from spider fracture or bearing failure. When I look at the insides of that twin tub, I can see real quality, and it was much more complex than the Hoovermatic that my granny used to have (although hers was a 1964 model) in that hers had only one pump, and a water valve that had to be turned to drain the tub, together with turning the spinner on, using its pump to drain the tub. The Hoover also used a vertical spinning wheel impeller on the rear side of the tub, rather than a bottom mounted cone that the Hotpoint used. It looks like the Hotpoint uses some kind of fluid clutch or coupling on the spinner, so that it can spin slowly when full of water, and then speeds up when the spinner tub is empty of rinse water. My guess of the age of that twin tub, would be possibly 1979, although I'm nowhere near as knowledgeable about washers as I am about vacs, lol

[@HooverLux]

MadAboutHoovers That one was made in the early to mid 80's, I was told 83. I do agree about the name lol, but I really look after the Aqualtis and hopefully will last a while with my care, but will definitely not be around in 30 years time, will be recycled as a tin of soup maybe or a part in something else. 😂

[@madabouthoovers9767]

Just noticed - you got the title of the video wrong - it says Hotpoint 9414 on the top of the machine itself, not a 9314 as you say in the title. Also, if its the same machine as you showed 4 months or so back, you called that one the 9404, so I was a bit confused thinking you had 2 different machines? unless they are different machines?

[@HooverLux]

MadAboutHoovers yes, same machine I'm just chunky fingers on the keys with a goldfish short term memory lol x

[@HooverLux]

So true

[@philliphurley3883]

Whirlpool own both Indesit and Hotpoint!

[@Wasmachineman]

That auto spinrinse is very cool to watch!

[@HooverLux]

Glad you enjoyed 😉🤗

[@optarespectra631]

hi ive got the same model the outter tub on the spinner has dropped any advice to fix it many thanks

[@HooverLux]

Hi John, I’m so sorry, I’ve never worked on one before, I’m so sorry I can’t help 😪

[@truelove6509]

How old is the washing machine can I buy it any where or is it used

[@HooverLux]

It’s from 1985 and I don’t have it anymore.

[@syhooverman5418]

Yes 3100 RPM Spin Speed. Dry but very creased so more ironing which i DO NOT do .

[@Tony-ny4qy]

Keep up with the videos love watching them all,

[@HooverLux]

+Tony Bray Awwww, Thanks Tony, that’s wonderful, made my day.

[@vectorcollector4893]

What’s the capacity of this machine and also is it a three speed model

[@HooverLux]

It’s around 3.5 kilos.

[@HooverLux]

Only the one speed on this.

[@vectorcollector4893]

@@HooverLux did they make any twin tubs with three speed

[@paulj9022]

Hi Dorian. I have a Hotpoint twin tub but the spin can won’t rotate.. When I close the spin lid the motor and pump works, but the spin can won’t rotate. Have you any ideas. Regards Paul. PS , how is the Electrolux 170 going I once sold you.

[@HooverLux]

That definitely sounds like a belt issue. I still have the 160, would never part with it.

[@hjhogg6381]

@@HooverLux Either the belt has broken or centrifugal clutch shoes have worn away

[@deanjohnson5253]

my mum had that washer when i was little best one she ever had.

[@HooverLux]

+Dean Johnson Hi Dean, I remember my Auntie Glenys next door having one. I used to sit with her in the kitchen whilst she used to do her washing. My nan and mum always had front loaders, which in my opinion were boring lol. Ahhhh the memories. I hope you enjoy my channel and thanks for the message , I appreciate all feedback.

[@thatgallagherkid3390]

Just to ask where did u get that from?

[@HooverLux]

Jonathan Chapman2017 Hi Jonathan. I had it from friends who are collectors.

[@am-jddr]

My mum had 1 of these for years.i used it m9re than mum lol.anyway question was the spin speed 3100 rpm ? Cuz I recall it being the fastest spin ever

[@HooverLux]

I can’t remember the actual spin speed, I know some were that fast, 2800 on my fidgidaire I know.

[@jaredini]

I hear ya, with those who moan. They're quicker, wash better, and spin much faster than an auto. I have an auto, a Hotpoint Empress and a rare Rolls Concorde, but I tend to use my auto for work clothes for the next day.

[@HooverLux]

Oh wow, you have some lovely machines there.

[@jaredini]

@@HooverLux You're on my Facebook lol. Andy HG

[@HooverLux]

jaredini ah, I’m not on Facebook anymore, just Instagram. 🤗🤗

[@Organboy1974]

I'd be interested to know what oil you put in the sump on the spinner. I didn't even know there was a sump and I've had three of these over the years.

[@HooverLux]

I genuinely used Castrol GTX 🤣, if it’s good enough for my car! 🤣🤣

[@Organboy1974]

@@HooverLux makes sense. I’ve just picked up a 9403 this afternoon. No idea if it works as it was from a charity warehouse but for ten quid it doesn’t matter too much. Enjoying your vids.

[@HooverLux]

Ooh excellent! Hope you don’t get much trouble from it 🤗

[@Organboy1974]

@@HooverLux washer is fine. Spinner and pump belts missing! Typical. 👀

[@HooverLux]

Buggar, but belts should be ok to find?

[@gardenbyrd]

I have been searching for this machine for years. If anyone has one not in use, please thing about selling it to a person who will love it for years.

[@HooverLux]

Glad you enjoyed the video, I have a surprise twin tub coming up soon 🥰

[@alaajabal691]

🥰 i interesting just old washing machine coool video thanks 👍

[@HooverLux]

Glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@truelove6509]

Show how you out the belt on

[@HooverLux]

I don’t have it anymore

[@truelove6509]

@@HooverLux did you sell it

[@samuelfellows6923]

Our church caretaker (retired, elderly, Ron Read, lives in ground floor flat next to the chapel; Pentecostal - Lincoln Road chapel, Ponders end, Enfield, London Middlesex) has the same twin tub like that, earlier this year, dad told me at church, Ron’s washing machine had a fault and could I have a look at it. I went to Ron in excitement (I had seen these on KZbin and at our Grandmothers beach chalet, next door neighbour had one, but it died and she threw it away ☹️) and asked what was wrong with it. He said the spin dryer was humming and not spinning and could I fix it? I said yes! Later that week, me and dad went to Ron’s flat and picked up the twin tub and I later tested it with the back panel off, the spinner motor was humming and I manually spun the fan on top, anti-clockwise and it stalls, and then clockwise and it then started up, I said to mum I had found what was wrong with it and what I did and she said “Ron won’t be doing that when you give it back” I did examine the motor (induction type) and the starter windings was black, sooty and smelt of burning and I assumed it had over-heated and short circuited. I removed the motor and took it to my bedroom where I dismantled and studied it and devised how to replace the windings. I asked Google and it took me to Wiki-how - to replace the windings in an induction motor and I remembered that a DIY KZbin blogger had made a motor winding loom out of a board and nails. I improved the process by buying a mechanical counter and cut the windings out of the motor to count the turns. ***** After replacing the starter windings I put the motor back in the twin tub and tested it (unfortunately the print had been rubbed/had faded off the control panel/bezel and wasn’t visible, I went to KZbin to see a video of it to look at the print/markings to operate it. I had initially looked for a replacement motor online, but it was obsolete, but I did see a replacement bezel, but after managing to replace the windings it had gone ☹️ (someone else had bought it before me). I had visualised where the markings were for the dials and did a test wash & spin - a piece of wire had been dislodged in the spinner and had fallen into the pump and I removed it. Despite that, it worked and we gave it back to Ron - 😁 and he hugged me and gave me a thank you card with an owl on it and a box of chocolates. He wasn’t fussed if I couldn’t fix it as he was using it (and a jam jar) as a prop for a work surface in his kitchen and he had a separate spin dryer. He Was a bit of a hoarder and had another twin tub but we threw it out as it wasn’t worth for me to look at it and fix it ☹️

[@HooverLux]

Hi Samual, what a lovely story, your a good lad for fixing it and you persevered until the very end and got it working again. Well done my friend. I may need your help with mine lol. Just wish you were closer, never mind. Thank you again for sharing that with me and I appreciate it. Have a fab day my friend. 🤗

[@samuelfellows6923]

I didn’t know that the spin clutch needed lubricating, thought that would defeat it. Also would have adjusted the brake belt for the spinner and was transfixed with the safety interlock for the spinner lid, motor switch and brake, that the belt acts as a pretensioner to stop the lid from lifting up and turns the motor off. I did have the opportunity to watch the spinner spin up with the lid open by manually pushing down on the switch (attached to brake tensioner - tensions when released) and using the automatic spin-rinse; the spin motor power is rerouted to a pressure switch that senses the water level in the spinner and turns the spinner on-off when rinsing. For the test wash I did put two calgon tablets into the washer and expected to see lots of limescale in the lint filter but I didn’t, instead found it in incrusted inside the agitator (I did scrape it off) and in the wash - clothes came out with lime flakes on them 😳 why didn’t it fall off/dissolve in the wash? I also had inadvertently put synthetics in it - mum complained that they were creased after the spin dry. “well they didn’t know that in the 70s” I said - (spins at 3210 rpm) would have put them in the modern automatic front loader (indesit, washer+dryer) and spun at a low speed.

[@HooverLux]

That’s why I’d need your assistance in future. Lol.

[@TheBattery900]

What is the max rpm of the spinner

[@HooverLux]

I’m not exactly sure, it’s at least 1500 rpm.

[@hjhogg6381]

@@HooverLux 3000 rpm when new.

[@truelove6509]

How long is the wash

[@HooverLux]

15 minutes

[@hjhogg6381]

15 mins, but you decide as 10 mins is usually plenty

[@frankcasatelli4078]

Nice show ! Thanks

[@HooverLux]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@syhooverman5418]

It pains me to say this but Twin Tubs used FAR more water per load with inefficient rinsing in the spinner than a front load auto does. Believe me i have both and have measured this despite washing 3 loads in the same water.

[@HooverLux]

I absolutely agree with you 100%, but I do enjoy using them every now and then for the fun factor 🤗

[@syhooverman5418]

@@HooverLux Yes i agree but sadly i dont have the space for a twinny.

[@nicholasfrancesca9795]

Hello, I just watched your video here and was just wondering if you ever wondered why your water bill was so high! Have you noticed how much water the machine is wasting while running your machine? The entire time your machine is running gallons and gallons of water are pouring in!

[@HooverLux]

No, I only use it for the occasional video.

[@Peter-gv6vf]

Nicholas & Francesca No, once the tub is filled thats it. the water is re circulating to filter out the fluff

[@TheBrummybear]

Wonderful video, thank you very much. You are a man after my own heart :)

[@HooverLux]

Eean Wyatt-lees You are very very welcome. 😊

[@astarisborn9820]

😎

[@latui7350]

Geez, even your top loaders are better. 2023 and the US still hasn't figured out how to put a heating element in a top loader.

[@HooverLux]

🤣

[@nicholasfrancesca9795]

👍....!

[@syhooverman5418]

Cant STAND fabric softener and neither can my partner. It stinks and we like rough towels, cotton bed sheets. T shirts and Jeans

[@HooverLux]

Cool

[@anthonylawrence60]

it also causes rubber parts to slowly perish

[@daniansar]

Esos plásticos están pidiendo un sisbrill a gritos

[@syhooverman5418]

Nice to see a proper kitchen sink rather than these stupid and unhygeinic belfast sinks. They were NEVER made for modern kitchens. They have gaps down the side which are impossible to keep clean and woe betide if your tap goes wrong. Major operation to remove sink for access to the tap

[@HooverLux]

I’m gonna have my taps out to the side for easy access, but have a conventional sink with a Belfast sink with access to all four sides as I know exactly what you mean.

[@am-jddr]

I'd have 1 now if they made them or still around

[@HooverLux]

Yeah, me too.

[@am-jddr]

Bearing on spinner I recall once in 10 years

[@HooverLux]

Yeah it definitely could do with replacing