Do-it-yourself replacement of brushes in a washing machine: step by step instructions

Electric brushes are an indispensable element in the washing machine. If at the time when the washing machine is running, you hear a characteristic crack, then most likely the brushes on the motor have worn out in your design. How to change the brushes in the washing machine with your own hands?

This problem must be eradicated whenever possible at the time of its discovery, so as not to aggravate the situation of the washing machine. Electric brushes can be purchased at the service center, or in a special store.

Motor brushes

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Brushes are one of the main special parts in the automatic washing machine responsible for contact. Electric brushes during their work transfer the energy of the external circuit to the motor of the structure.

Thus, the drum rotates, and due to this, the washing machine itself works.

All washing machine brushes are equipped with steel springs and copper contact, but there are also some elements that differ, for example, the pressure part.

Kinds

Brushes for the electric motor are of three types:

1. Carbon-graphite;
2. Copper-graphite;
3. Electrographite.

According to reviews and opinions of experts, it is recommended to buy special (original) parts from manufacturers such as:

• Bosch
• Whirlpool
• Zanussi
• Beko

Interchangeability

There are cases when electric brushes from one manufacturer can fit washing machines of completely different brands. Here's an example:

Universal brushes are cheaper than original ones, but the price also affects the quality and characteristics - brushes may not fit in size, may be of poor quality and wear out quickly.

Of course, it’s better to buy original parts so that you don’t end up with more serious money in the future.

According to surveys conducted among owners of washing machines and employees of service centers, it was revealed that the main malfunctions and breakdowns among washing machines are models from manufacturers Indesit and Ariston.

33% of washing machines were sent for repair due to a large number of different types of problems.

When do you need to replace the brushes and how long is their "life"?

In most cases, problems with the washing machine are due to problems in the electric motor, which the owner is not able to fix on his own. There may also be problems with brushes, because they are consumables, which, unlike the engine, it is quite possible to fix it yourself without contacting a household appliance repair service.

The estimated life of the brushes with a fairly frequent use of the washing machine is 5 years.
It is likely that the washing machine will serve you much longer if you use it less often - then the service life is up to 10 years.

Washing machine brushes are made of a fragile soft material, so they are highly likely to wear out, but they are much easier to replace than the washing machine motor itself. In many cases, as practice has shown, electric brushes break down quite less frequently than, for example, another “important” part of the unit.

A few signs of the brushes not working:

• Stopping the washing machine, not related to problems with electricity and voltage;
• The appearance of various types of noise, such as knocking or crackling, during the operation of the washing machine;
• Poor spinning of linen, by which it is possible to determine the problem with a decrease in engine power;
• An unpleasant smell, similar to burnt rubber or heated plastic, in a word - burning;
• Program crash. It can be determined by the error code on the electronic scoreboard.

If you want to prevent problems of this nature in the future, we recommend that you read the washing instructions and follow them.

Tips for operating washing machines

1) do not overload the drum with things to the eyeballs - it is better to evenly load the wash;

2) do not run the washing machine more than 3 times in a row;

3) divide the laundry into several loads, possibly on different days.

Help with choosing brushes for washing machines

In order not to encounter problems of this kind in the future, it is required to handle the device correctly and carefully.

If you are 100% sure that the problem in the washing machine is brewing because of the brushes, then you should immediately replace them with new ones. You may not know which brushes you need.Specialists in special stores will help you with this, you just need to know the model of your washing machine, or just bring a damaged brush.

We do not recommend buying structural elements that have already been used before you. It is much easier and much safer to buy a new part than to pay for immediate new repairs to your washing machine.

Some tips for choosing brushes:

• It is best to buy original brushes for your electric motor from one manufacturer. Of course, you can also use universal parts, but this may cause more serious problems with your appliances in the future.
• It is also an equally important fact, if one electric brush (out of two) has deteriorated, then you will have to change both of them. The brushes must be completely identical in condition.
• We recommend checking the parts for hidden defects in a timely manner.

Changing brushes is actually not difficult, so most owners of washing machines try to fix them with their own hands.

Replacing a brush for a washing machine with your own hands

Brushes are a part that is considered consumable due to its wear and tear, so it needs to be replaced in a timely manner. In a large number of washing machines of different models and brands, it is enough to remove only the back panel to replace the brushes, but there are also models that require complete disassembly.

There are also such designs in which it is impossible to get close to the motor even with complete disassembly, so you need to take your washing machine to a service center where they will disassemble the engine and replace the electric brushes. Prepare the tools in advance before disassembling the washing machine and installing new brushes.

Separating the motor from the drum

The main task is to disconnect the motor from the drum. It is necessary to disconnect the washing machine from the mains, disconnect the contacts and start working with the motor. First make sure that the problem is in the brushes; their wear can be easily detected.

Replacement is due to uneven wear of the rods. It is also possible that the rods will wear out faster, so replacement will need to be done after a few weeks.

Distribute all your work in advance in stages, and write it down, or sketch it, or you can take a picture. This will help you correctly, without missing anything, assemble your design and at the same time not mix up the details.

We photograph the sequence of works

Before replacing the brushes, first remember their location, and in which direction the bevel is located. If installed incorrectly, the motor may spark.

You can remove the brushes with a screwdriver, then inspect the motor manifold.

If various kinds of defects are found, such as scratches or just dust, they must be eliminated.

Scratches are removed with fine-grained sandpaper, and dust can be cleaned with a brush. After that, you can install new electric brushes (preferably original ones), attaching them with self-tapping screws.

If you recorded the progress of your work, then it will not be difficult for you to reverse the assembly.
After installing the brushes, put the motor in place, fixing it, put the electrical wires and close the rear panel.

Testing

Once you have the brushes and motor installed, they should be tested to make sure they work and allow the new brushes to get used to their place. You can test in the following ways:

1. - turn on the washing machine in the spin mode;
2. – set and start the fastest washing program.

Check and change the brushes in the motor in a timely manner and do not forget that your checks should be regular. Lubricate parts and carry out preventive maintenance of the structure.

If you follow these rules and use the washing machine according to the instructions, then your unit will serve you for a long time and reliably. And if you don't, you will cause serious damage to your washing machine, and it will be very difficult to fix them.