How to change washing machine motor brushes?

It's generally accepted that brushes should function normally for 6-8 years. But this depends on how often you use your machine. How do you know if your washing machine brushes are worn out?

The following things usually indicate this:

• A sudden loss of engine power (can also be caused by wear of the drive belt).
• And an unusual noise while the drum is spinning (this may also indicate that a foreign object has gotten between the tank and the drum and that the bearings are worn out).

Disassembling a washing machine

First, let's unplug our appliance. Now let's begin disassembling the machine:

1. In order to get to the motor, we need to remove the back wall of the washing machine body. It is usually attached with several screws, which can be easily removed with a regular screwdriver.
2. Next, we need to remove the drive belt. It's easy. Just pull it toward you while turning the pulley with your free hand. The belt will slide off the pulley and remain in your hand.
3. Then we remove it from the engine and set it aside.
4. Next, we need to disconnect the electric motor from the wires and remove it. To disconnect the wires, pull the connector toward you.
5. The motor is secured with some type of fastener. Bolts or screws are typically used. Let's unscrew them and remove the washing machine motor.

Replacing brushes

That's it. We've removed the engine, now let's move on to replacing the brushes.

But before we begin, we need to order new, working brushes. To avoid making a mistake and ordering the correct parts, be sure to check the type of electric motor. You can find it on the sticker located on the motor.

To purchase new brushes for your washing machine's motor, you can call specialized parts stores or contact service centers that service this type of appliance. You can also easily purchase this motor part online.

Enter your city and the phrase "buy washing machine motor brushes" into any search engine. The search results will show you websites in your city that sell the part you're looking for. To order, you'll need to provide the name and series of your washing machine, as well as the motor type.

Let's finally move on to the process of replacing the brushes:

• Unscrew the brushes from the motor and inspect them. If you're right and the problem with your washing machine is the brushes, you'll notice that the brushes you removed are quite worn.
• Then check the condition of the commutator by rotating it with your finger. If there are any small scratches, they can be removed with fine sandpaper.
• Next, carefully insert the new washing machine brushes and secure them using screws and a screwdriver.
• Now try rotating the electric motor by hand. This will help you determine how well the brushes are engaged. You should hear a clicking sound as they rotate.

If you did everything correctly, then it’s time to assemble the car.

Assembling a washing machine

To assemble the machine we need to do the following:

1. We put the electric motor back in place and secure it with bolts (or screws, depending on how it is attached in your model).
2. Let's put the drive belt back in place. First, we'll place it on the motor, then on the pulley. To properly position the belt, we need to tighten part of it onto the pulley. Then, by rotating the pulley and holding the belt, we can complete our task. You can spin it a few times to ensure everything is in place.
3. Now we connect the wire connectors to the motor.
4. We close the back cover and secure it with screws.
5. Now all that remains is to perform a test run of the washing machine.

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8 reader comments

1. February 6, 2016 at 9:18 PM

   Anonymous:

   GREAT VIDEO WITH COMMENTS!!!!!

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2. June 2, 2016 at 11:49 AM

   Veronica:

   Where can I buy these brushes?

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3. June 2, 2016 at 11:50 AM

   Alex:

   What are the bearing numbers for the Atlant 50C124?

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4. September 11, 2017 at 8:54 AM

   Nikolay:

   After the drum stopped spinning, I changed the motor brushes. Everything started working again, but a burning smell appeared and the motor started overheating. What could be causing this? The motor is an Arcelik 2806850500, and the machine is a BEKO WKL 14580 D.

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   • September 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM

     Sergey:

     It's possible that something is preventing the drum from rotating freely, and the bearings may also need to be replaced.

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5. March 20, 2018 at 4:06 PM

   Vlad:

   After replacing the brushes and reboring the commutator, the door error persists. I checked the circuit board and found nothing suspicious. I also couldn't find anything in the door locking system. Could you tell me where the problem might be?

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   • March 30, 2018 at 10:28 PM

     inkogo:

     Well, there might be a problem with the door lock... door.

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6. June 3, 2018 at 11:50 AM

   Dinar:

   Hello, I changed the brushes on my Samsung. Now the machine spins once at high speed and then stops. Then it shows an error code. What's the cause?

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