That's assuming it has carbon brushes. A lot of washing machines don't. You would of helped a bit more if you told us what make & model of machine you have. It may also be caused by a loose drive belt or bearings seizing up.
Lincoln Appliance NZ
May 2009
check the motor carbon brushes mounted inside the motor
wirecutterman
May 2009
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