Hello,
I have a Hoover SE220 washing machine, which is over 12 years old. It washes perfectly fine, but the drum doesn't fast spin anymore at the end of a wash, even with an empty drum. The water doesn't stay in the machine, so it is not blocked. I have checked at the back of the machine: I couldn't find any filtre (does this model have one ?) and the belt seems fine. Looking onto the internet, it seems that this problem may come from the carbon brushes, that may be worn out and would need to be replaced. I was quoted £129 by Hoover in Bristol for fixing it (labour and parts), which is quite a bit of money to spend on an old but good washing machine. I am wondering if it is a job I could try to do myself, is it worth to try to fix my washing machine (regarding its age) or should I start looking around for a new one ?
If I change the brushes myself, does anyone know where I can download information on how to do it ?
Any advice will be very much appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Best wishes,
Anne-Marie
I have a Hoover SE220 washing machine, which is over 12 years old. It washes perfectly fine, but the drum doesn't fast spin anymore at the end of a wash, even with an empty drum. The water doesn't stay in the machine, so it is not blocked. I have checked at the back of the machine: I couldn't find any filtre (does this model have one ?) and the belt seems fine. Looking onto the internet, it seems that this problem may come from the carbon brushes, that may be worn out and would need to be replaced. I was quoted £129 by Hoover in Bristol for fixing it (labour and parts), which is quite a bit of money to spend on an old but good washing machine. I am wondering if it is a job I could try to do myself, is it worth to try to fix my washing machine (regarding its age) or should I start looking around for a new one ?
If I change the brushes myself, does anyone know where I can download information on how to do it ?
Any advice will be very much appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Best wishes,
Anne-Marie