Power off, drag machine out onto the floor, remove the back cover and locate the motor. May help if the machine is tilted at an angle or laid on its side. Check out the carbon brushes in the motor. Theyre graphite blocks which transfer mains power to the copper segments of the motor -Theyre possibly worn down. They're quite cheap parts and easy to replace. 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.
Some machines are fitted with an induction motor - this type of motor doesnt have brushes. Its a much heavier and more reliable type of device, but needs a component called a start capacitor or sometimes a start relay to set it in motion. If the starter component is faulty the motor cant get the kick it needs to get going. Replace capacitor or start relay if motor is an induction type (no carbon brushes or copper segments)
Repair and service your own washing machine. Check out www.2ndwave.co.uk/manual.html
dannyboy, March 2009
