Pump seemed ok, as I flushed water through the outlet hose down into it and it came out ok (accessed it easier by turning machine on side and accessing it from underneath), however my son removed the carbon brushes and they looked smaller than new ones available to buy on website, so assume they are worn. Would the carbon brushes stop the machine from draining as well as spinning? I know carbon brushes stop the machine from spinning but thought it would still drain. Machine only fills with water and switch ticks over onto other cycles but does nothing. No motor running. Thanks for your help Phil, anymore will be appreciated! Best wishes elizabeth
elizabeth, October 2006