I have a washing machine that was in the flat I bought when I moved in and no documents were left with it so I don\\\'t know its service history (if any). It is indesit. Recently it has started not draining properly (clothes come out v wet). I checked drainage at back - looks good, and then when I tried a spin cycle, it spins slowly and erratically suggesting the carbon brushes may be worn.
Spins are characteristic of a motor having difficulty maintaining electrical supply/contact. I have taken motor off and the brushes don\\\'t seem to be worn down fully yet (I guess about 1cm in them yet) although everything is quite carbon-dusty. The motor is good, and spins well, as does the wash drum. The drive belt is also good.
My guess is that drainage is not good because spin is not regular and fast enough.
Am i right in brush diagnosis? If not, what else should I be looking at? Would a thorough clean of the motor help?
thanks!
Spins are characteristic of a motor having difficulty maintaining electrical supply/contact. I have taken motor off and the brushes don\\\'t seem to be worn down fully yet (I guess about 1cm in them yet) although everything is quite carbon-dusty. The motor is good, and spins well, as does the wash drum. The drive belt is also good.
My guess is that drainage is not good because spin is not regular and fast enough.
Am i right in brush diagnosis? If not, what else should I be looking at? Would a thorough clean of the motor help?
thanks!