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The back cover of the machine is screwed on.
Replacing the brushes on the motor of an Indesit washing machine

After assembly is completed, you need to select a washing mode that takes 1-1.5 hours. There is no need to put laundry in the washing machine. The minimum number of revolutions is set and the wash starts.Lapping in

Usually the service life of brushes in Indesit machines is about five years, after which they wear out, wear out and require replacement, otherwise the motor stops working. You can change the brushes on an Indesit washing machine yourself, without resorting to the services of a repairman.

Causes and signs of failure

The brushes in Indesit washing machines are durable and quite resistant to wear. In addition to natural wear, the reasons for their failure can also be a violation of the pulley centering due to a damaged belt or frequent loading of the machine. It is necessary to take breaks between washes - this reduces the operating time of the electric motor, and therefore increases the service life of the collector brushes.

  • You can understand that the brushes are faulty and require replacement by several external signs:
  • The machine's engine stopped during washing, although there were no power outages.
  • The laundry is spun worse due to a decrease in the number of revolutions. The drum rotates intermittently, or spinning does not occur at all.

An extraneous noise or crackling is heard during washing.

After finishing the grinding, you can use the Indesit washing machine as usual.

There is a burning smell.

  • The Indesit machine screen displays the error code F02. This signals that the problem should be looked for in the engine.
  • If you remove the top cover of the washing machine, you can see a layer of graphite dust.Replacing brushes on the motor of an Indesit washing machine - washer.tomathouse.com
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If the brushes spark after grinding in, this may indicate an interturn short circuit in the motor windings. You should not use such a machine; the engine will still break down, which can cause a fire. It would be best to conduct additional engine diagnostics.

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Causes and signs of failure

Disassembling the Indesit washing machine

  • Replacing brushes in an Indesit washing machine
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  • Typically, the service life of brushes in Indesit machines is approximately five years, after which they wear out, wear out and require replacement, otherwise the motor stops working. You can change the brushes on your Indesit washing machine yourself, without resorting to the services of a repairman.
  • Causes and signs of failure
  • The brushes in Indesit washing machines are durable and quite resistant to wear. The reasons for their breakdown, in addition to natural wear, can also be a violation of the alignment of the pulley due to a damaged belt or frequent loading of the machine. It is necessary to maintain pauses between washes - this reduces the operating time of the electric motor, and therefore increases the service life of the commutator brushes.
  • You can understand that the brushes are faulty and require replacement by several external signs:
  • The machine's engine stopped while washing, although there were no power outages.

The laundry is spun worse due to a decrease in the number of revolutions. The drum rotates intermittently, or spinning does not occur at all.

During washing, an extraneous noise or crackling noise is heard.
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Disassembling the Indesit washing machine

Signs of bearing failure in a washing machine - diagnostics Before disassembling the washing machine to replace the brushes on the motor, be sure to disconnect it from the power supply and block access to water.
Remove the top cover by using a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screws holding it in place at the back. Then push the lid away from you, lift it up and put it aside.

This is interesting Remove the back wall by unscrewing the bolts around its perimeter.
Remove the bolts holding the motor using an 8mm socket wrench.

Repair Disconnect the engine wiring. For convenience, you can take a photo or mark with a marker the location of all the wires.
After disassembling the washing machine, the brushes are inspected. They are located on the sides of the collector and look like two protruding plates located on the engine body. It is necessary to remove the fasteners holding them, disconnect the wires from the contacts with pliers and pull them out, and then evaluate their appearance. If they look worn out and protrude from the body by 1 cm or less, then the brushes of the washing machine will need to be replaced; this part cannot be repaired by definition. Only one of them can fail, but even in this case both parts will have to be replaced. If the brushes are intact, then the reasons for the machine breakdown should be sought in the engine.

How to fix error HE1 on a Samsung washing machine Replacing brushes in an Indesit washing machine
There are two ways to replace brushes in an Indesit washing machine. The first, easier one, is to change the entire module completely. This is not difficult, but the necessary part will cost more (about 1500-2500 rubles) and is more difficult to purchase.