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hotpoint wma34 wont spin?

My hotpoint wma34 stopped working (door locked kept flashing) i have had the pcb repaired and put in a new door interlock and it works fine upto the spin part of the cycle were nothing happens. Is there another part that may have blown that needs replacing?

tony
December 2008
The brushes are v. cheap parts, should have been replaced at the time the pcb was repaired.Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor -Theyre probably worn down. Power off, drag machine out onto the floor, remove the back cover and locate the motor. May help if the machine is tilted at an angle or laid on its side. The brushes are at the other end of the motor from the drive pulley. 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. I hope they havent caused another fault in the motor drive circuit board
Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy
December 2008
do the brushes get damaged after a part blows?

tony
December 2008
hi tony, motor brushes

steray
December 2008
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