Suggestions for diagnosing washing machine fault

poppellerant

That's a very good post, Mee! It doesn't talk to you in jargon, but in plain English.

Just a few minor points to add, if you don't mind. Before removing the motor, disconnect any cables going to it - this can reduce the chances of electric shock and damaging the cable when removing the motor.

When removing the motor, be prepared for quite a lot of weight - when you're pulling the motor out, it's very easy for the motor to suddenly come loose, which is also another reason I recommend disconnecting cables from the motor if possible.

Finally when putting the drum belt back on, put it on the motor first and keep it taught and start from the top of the drum, or 12 o'clock. Keeping the belt on drum pulley with your thumb, slowly rotate the pulley anti-clockwise and you should find the belt slips on with little or no effort.

cyclonebri1

Did Salvador Dali write this post?

Mee

poppellerant wrote: »

That's a very good post, Mee! It doesn't talk to you in jargon, but in plain English.

Just a few minor points to add, if you don't mind. Before removing the motor, disconnect any cables going to it - this can reduce the chances of electric shock and damaging the cable when removing the motor.

When removing the motor, be prepared for quite a lot of weight - when you're pulling the motor out, it's very easy for the motor to suddenly come loose, which is also another reason I recommend disconnecting cables from the motor if possible.

Finally when putting the drum belt back on, put it on the motor first and keep it taught and start from the top of the drum, or 12 o'clock. Keeping the belt on drum pulley with your thumb, slowly rotate the pulley anti-clockwise and you should find the belt slips on with little or no effort.

Thank you. I have added NBs about posts here and to see videos listed.

Mee

EssexExile wrote: »

I'm sorry, I can't resist - was the motor very heavy?

Not very heavy but heavy enough to require two hands most of the time!
Just wanted to share my experience and give hope to people who like me feel like Mrs Bean (the female equivalent of Mr. Bean) most of the time!

patman99

Good work. Only one word of warning. When you chnge the brushes it really brings new life to the motor. Unfortuanately, this can put enough strain on the bearing in the drum to cause it to fail.

Hence the previous poster's advice about running in the new brushs.

Reading your post reminds me that I need to get on and replae the main PCB and pump on my washer/dryer to get it back in use.