Why does my Indesit WG1033T keep triping my box at spin cycle?

I have the same washer and i found that the rear drum seal was leaking all over the main motor

Duncan
June 2008

I have the same washer and i found that the rear drum seal was leaking all over the main motor

Duncan
June 2008

The motor is drawing too much current when spinning which is what trips the fuses. Check the rotation of the drum without any clothes in it. If its stiff its an indication of bearing failure. Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor - located at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace - the holders are plastic or bakelite and are generally held in with screws or plastic clips. Also, look at the copper segments they run on to check for burning or pitting. If the segments are burnt or damaged you need a replacement motor or a replacement armature (motor part) if you can source one. Occasionally may be a fault in the motor drive circuit board - in which case replacement of board only real option.
Check out my site for info: www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dan
February 2008