"Fray Bentos" wrote in message
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hello all. My washer tries to spin but doesn't.
I took the top off and saw / heard arcing coming from the motor.
Is it the brushes? how easy / costly are they to replace?


thanks



I have since removed one of the brushes to discover the connection to the
brush holder is
black and charred to the point where I can't easily remove the spade
connector.
The brush holder is also yellowed/brown down the length of the body.
Will the arcing of the brush have caused the connector to burn? or is it
something more sinister ?
p.s. its a hotpoint about 5 yr old, its had its brushes replaced before but
I want to DIY.