Strange notches in washing machine motor

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Hoover washing machine not spinning; motor notches identified as normal balance holes

The problem

A Hoover washing machine had stopped spinning. The motor was removed and the carbon brushes were found to be worn down. The owner also noticed notches/holes on the armature and was concerned the motor might need replacing.

Likely cause

The accepted reply states the visible holes in the armature are normal balancing holes, not evidence of motor damage. Worn carbon brushes were reported by the owner, but the thread does not confirm they were the cause of the no-spin fault.

What fixed it

The accepted advice was that the notches/holes in the centre part of the motor are normal and do not by themselves indicate that a new motor is needed. The discussion points towards diagnosing the no-spin fault with attention to the carbon brushes, but the exact repair was not confirmed.

Checks to try

• Motor removed for inspection
• Carbon brushes found worn down
• Visual inspection of notches/holes on the armature

Parts or tools mentioned

• Carbon brushes