my washer rotates but does not spin fast enough what can i do ...hotpoint wm 79

mike brown, November 2008

Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor -Theyre probably worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace. Power off, 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. Occasionally may be a fault in the motor drive circuit board - in which case replacement of board only real option.

Repair and service your own washing machine. Go to www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html

dannyboy, November 2008

Hi Mike
to be honest theres a few problems it could be,
#1, if it's not letting water out "pump",
#2, brushes (cheep as chip's) #3, motor , (not so cheep)
#4, if it's not spinning by hand (open door and try to spin the inner drum), bearings have gone,
#5, if the inner drum is (how can i put this) wobbley, (theres movement from side to side), the spider (inner drum suport) has gone.

:-) P, November 2008