Washing machine repair (Replacement of carbon brushes in the motor)

Tutorial in which I teach how to know, check and correctly replace the carbon brushes of the spin motor of the drum of your washing machine. In this video you will see the correct procedure not to cause cramps, floods, unwanted breaks and some other advice.


History:

When using the washing machine ...
he drum fills with water correctly ...
the drum doesn't turn when it should...
the water in the drum discharges properly
The fault may be the wear of the motor brushes
We will proceed to check it and replace it if necessary
turn off washing machine
Empty the clothes drum
We take the washing machine out of its hole
use strong rope or cable
Moisten the floor so that the washing machine skids
Beware of hoses and cables (They can break)
Unplug washing machine
Have the mop close by, put a towel on the floor
We will drain the water thoroughly through the filter
Clean filter and its compartment
Close the cap and tighten it hard
Remove top cover
Remember the position of the springs (they will release when you rotate the washing machine)
With great care we turn the washing machine
brush on the motor
Remember the correct position and then mount it well
We extract it easily from its plastic housing
This is the difference between a worn brush and a new one
install the new
Close the terminal with the pliers so that it is hard and does not come off
Put the screws and tighten
The same with the second brush
Check the correct condition of the belt
We turn the washing machine gently again
We see that a spring has come off
we relocate it
We plug in, check hoses and cables
Test washing machine, if the fault persists, call a technician