my washing machine is not spinning properly?

Check out simple things first: Look at the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor. v. cheap parts and easy to replace. Look at the copper segments to check for burning or pitting. If the copper segments are burnt or damaged its a replacement motor or a replacement armature if you can source one. May be a fault in the motor drive circuit board?

Check the filter unit for blockages.
Disconnect pump from sump hose and check for obstruction in either item.
Locate the pressure switch - a round item about 3 inches across. Its an air operated switch which tells the machine water has reached the correct level. Disconnect the rubber pipe from the switch and blow down through it to clear any blockage. Switch itself may be faulty.
WASHING MACHINE SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL.
cut and paste the following address into your browser for more info. www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dan
February 2008

IT WILL BE YOUR BRUSHES IF YOU CAN UNDO THE TOP OF WASHER YOULL SEE A MOTOR WITH A BELT ATTACHED EITHER SIDE OF THE MOTOR ARE THE BRUSHES POP THEM OUT.

ALAN
February 2008

check the motor brushes,this happen's when they are badly worn

steray
February 2008