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John Stumbles writes:
[1] house RCD cut out last weekend. Magic smell seemed to be escaping
from machine. Investigation revealed no obvious damage on PCB but motor
brushes down to nothing. eBayed some more & put them in today. RCD
clicked straight off again. Don't think I can justify shelling out on new
PCB or professional repair on ancient machine (Bosch Maxx WFL2260).

May need to use an air duster to blow brush dust off the insulators
holding the brushes, or wipe them clean if accessible.

New washing machine life has apparenly halved over last 10 years.
Changes in wash cycle to meet EU regs also wears clothes much faster.
You may well regret getting rid of an older machine which might have
been repairable, and ending up with a new one with limited life and
not servicable and clothes wearing out faster.

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Andrew Gabriel
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