Carbon Brushes Hoover Wa110
Dear Andy,
Thank you for this site. I live on a small island in the Hebrides and professional help is sparse and sporadic. My Hoover WA110 washing machine filled up with water at the very beginning of the cycle, but as soon as motion began the drum revolved very erratically. I was told by a passing electrician that it's probably the brushes. I have removed the back of the washing machine, removed the drive belt and taken out two of the motor holding bolts. Is there a third unseen or can I now prise off the motor and get at the brushes? Or is this a mistake?
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Hoover WA110 drum turning erratically at start of cycle; carbon brushes suggested but not confirmed
- The problem
- A Hoover WA110 washing machine filled with water normally, but when drum movement began at the start of the cycle the drum turned very erratically. The owner had already removed the back, taken off the drive belt and removed two motor retaining bolts, and wanted to know whether the motor should now come away to access the brushes.
- Likely cause
- Worn carbon brushes were suggested by a third party, but the accepted reply did not confirm this. The reply stated that worn brushes more typically cause the motor to stop turning altogether or only turn weakly, sometimes with crackling or grating noises.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that the motor is usually secured by bolts on one side and slotted over a sleeve on the other, so after removing the bolts it should push forward and come off, though some versions may pull towards the front. It was also advised that brush access on this type is commonly from underneath with the machine laid on its back. No completed repair or confirmed fault was reported.
- Checks to try
- Machine fills with water at the start of the cycle
- Drum revolves very erratically when movement begins
- Back removed
- Drive belt removed
- Two motor holding bolts removed
Safety: Ensure the washing machine is unplugged before working on it. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
These days, the motors (on plastic tubs) are usually held by bolts on the right side, but just slot over a sleeve on the tub on the left side. So once the bolts are removed on one side the motor should push forward and come off (some motors may be mounted so that they come away by pulling towards you).
Also, on these washing machines access to the carbon brushes is by laying the washing machine down on its back and working from underneath. Which method is easiest may be a matter of preference but I usually work from underneath - with the washing machine unplugged of course 🙂 ( Related link: buy washing machine carbon brushes )
Having said that, the symptoms of worn carbon brushes are usually that the motor stops revolving altogether, or revolves half-heartedly, often accompanied by a crackling or grating sound. Of course a motor not revolving at all can also be caused by many other things, which is why diy repairs can be more trouble than they are worth if you don't really know what you are doing.
( Related: Washing machine won't spin or drum won't go round )
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