How to correctly replace brushes on an Indesit washing machine?

Modern Indesit washing machines are equipped with a commutator-type motor, one of the main elements of which are electric brushes.

These small parts, pressing tightly against the motor rotor, transmit an electrical impulse that stimulates the uninterrupted operation of the “heart” of the household appliance.

During operation, the graphite tip of electric brushes wears off. As a result, the contact weakens, which immediately affects the quality of operation of the washing machine.

We'll talk about replacing brushes on an Indesit washing machine in the article.

Spare parts catalog

Product code: 481281719419, 481281729603, C00114885, C00196964, GG144

Motor brushes 2 pieces for washing machine. Universal spare part.

Product code: 481281719401, 481281729574, C00377928

Motor brushes in the housing for a washing machine. Set 2 pcs. Size 5x12.5x32 mm.

Product code: 481236248004, 481281729573, 50216397005, C00088350, C00097255, C00194594, C00196543, C00196552, C00270734, CAR000UN, GG1 15a

Motor brushes in the housing for a washing machine. Set 2 pcs. Size 5x13.5x32 mm. Manufacturer SKL.

Product code: 481236248004, 481281729573, C00088350, C00097255, C00194594, C00196543, C00196552, C00270734, GG115a

Motor brushes in the housing for a washing machine. Set 2 pcs. Size 5x13.5x32 mm.

Product code: C00375067, 481281719421, 481281729604, CAR006UN, GG137

Motor brushes in the housing for a washing machine. Set 2 pcs. Size 5x13x32 mm.

Product code: 481281719413, C00377935, UN125

Motor brushes 2 pcs. for washing machine. Universal spare part. Size 5x12.5x36 mm.

Product code: 4006020277, 4006020343, 481281719417, 481281729601, 50221778009, C00375069, CAR005UN

Brushes for washing machine. Set 2 pcs. Suitable for Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Whirlpool, Bauknecht. Packaged by Whirlpool.

Product code: 481236248004, 481281729573, 50216397005, C00028595, C00088351, C00194594, C00196543, CAR000UN

Carbon brushes in original Merloni packaging for the electric motor of the washing machine Ariston, Indesit, Hotpoint.

Product code: AR1512, C00047318, C00050581, C00196544

Carbon brushes, assembled 2 pcs. for the electric motor of the washing machine Ariston, Indesit, Hotpoint.

Product code: 481281718952, C00047317, C00090612, C00140557, C00196539, GG134, SD49019

INDESCO brushes 2 pcs. for the electric motor of the washing machine Ariston, Indesit, Hotpoint. Original spare part.

Product code: 481281718952, C00047317, C00090612, C00140557, C00196539, CAR048UN, GG134, SD49004, SD49019

Brushes set 2 pcs. for the electric motor of the washing machine Ariston, Indesit, Hotpoint. Universal spare part.

Product code: 162AR60, C00142207, C00273898

Carbon brushes in WELLING housing 2 pcs. for the electric motor of the washing machine Ariston, Indesit, Hotpoint. The universal replacement looks like SD49004.

Product code: 481281718953, 481281729578, C00035290, C00196540, C00377915

INDESCO electric motor brushes for washing machines Ariston, Indesit, Hotpoint, Beko, Whirlpool.

If you do not find the product/service you are interested in, then fill out the order form for a spare part, or contact us by phone, WhatsApp or Email indicated in the contacts section.

When using your washing machine frequently, do you prefer spin modes at high speeds? Be prepared that after some time you will need to replace the motor brushes. Designed to transmit an electric pulse to the motor rotor, these parts are made of graphite - a material with good conductivity, but quite soft. The main symptom by which brush breakage is diagnosed is the appearance of burning, low spin of laundry during high-speed operation, and extraneous sounds. It is impossible to repair them; if the brushes are worn out, then they are simply replaced as an assembly.

In this section of the catalog of our store you can purchase brushes for motors of Indesit washing machines. Call us by phone or fill out an online application, and we will select motor brushes for your Indesit washing machine based on the specified model.

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How to change brushes on a washing machine. This is an essential part of the commutator motor, which is used in 90% of SMAs. This motor is powerful, durable and high-speed, with the ability to smoothly change the rotation speed. The main disadvantage is replacement due to wear. They are made of soft material - electrical graphite or coal. This was done in order not to damage the “lamellas”, which are made of copper.

Signs of wear

It is best to determine the degree of production visually by removing the coals from the engine. This diagnosis is correct.

But there are also indirect signs by which graphite abrasion is determined:

1. The laundry does not spin, or the drum rotates intermittently, sometimes stopping. With a half load the process occurs, but with a full load it does not.
2. The motor stopped working. At the same time, there were no voltage drops in the electrical network. You have not moved and the car has not been exposed to external influences.
3. An error appears indicating problems with the engine.
4. You smelled a “burnt” smell.
5. A strange sound appeared - “crackling”.
6. When removing the top cover, a layer of graphite dust is observed.

Disassembly

All work will be performed using an Indesit washing machine. The same approach can be used in washing machines from other manufacturers.

Important! Turn off the electricity!

Let's get started:

1. Remove the back cover. It is secured with several self-tapping screws. You need a Phillips screwdriver.
2. We take out the drive belt. We take it with one hand and pull it towards ourselves. At the same time, turn the pulley slightly. The belt can be removed without any problems.
3. We unfasten the chip, having first pulled out the fixing tab. Pull off the yellow ground wire.
4. Unscrew the two bolts that secure the engine to the tank. You will need a 10mm wrench. It is more convenient to use a socket wrench.
5. We pull out the motor.

How to put it back?

The brushes have been replaced - it's time to return the engine to its original place.

Algorithm of actions:

• put the motor on the mounting lugs, tighten the bolts;
• we check the stability of the motor to ensure there is no wobbling;
• return the back panel and lid of the washing machine to their original place;
• We connect the washing machine to the power supply, water supply and sewerage networks.

The drive belt is put on the drum pulley only after the first test wash. This is necessary so that you can check the operation of the household appliance with different loads.

Replacement

1. First, disconnect the wire from the contacts. It is most convenient to use round nose pliers for this.
2. We unscrew the two screws with which the assembly is pressed to the motor. We use a Phillips screwdriver and hold the caps with our hands.
3. Remove the brush assembly assembly.

Next you have a choice:

• we change the entire module;
• dismantle the brush without touching the assembly.

The node is the easiest to change. But you need to purchase a new one that matches the engine. Cost - from 1000 to 2500 rubles. depending on the model and place of purchase. Prices are as of 2017. Can only be purchased in specialized stores. There are not many of them, even in Moscow.

If it is not possible to find the carbon brushes assemblies, then they are replaced and disassembled. The plastic case is divided into two halves. There is a metal capsule inside. Shown in the photo.

We bite off the wire connecting the angle to the node. We hold the coal, because there is a spring inside.

Important! It is necessary to remember the direction of the bevel! And install the new one in the same way.

We put the coal together with the spring and solder the contact to the capsule. In the picture you see a ground and fresh brush.

This type of work requires some skills and abilities. It is better to entrust it to a professional from a service center, but if you wish, you can do it yourself at home.

Important rule! If the graphite protrudes 1 cm or less from the body, then replacement is required!

Before installation, clean the motor, contact chip and rotor “lamellas” from dust. Use a cloth with an alcohol solution. Go over the collector with sandpaper. Clean the space between the “slats”.

How to replace?

After the motor is removed from the washing machine body, access is opened for a detailed inspection of the brushes. These are two protruding plates located on the engine housing .

To disconnect them, first remove the fasteners holding the part (use a Phillips screwdriver), after which the wires are disconnected with pliers.

You can visually assess the wear of parts. If the plate protrudes from the housing by less than 1 cm, it must be replaced.

Depending on your existing experience in repair work, you can replace the brushes in the Indesit washing machine in two ways.

Fully

Algorithm of actions:

1. Use a rag moistened with alcohol to wipe the engine, contact chips, and motor slats.
2. Using sandpaper with the finest grain fraction (“zero”), wipe the collector (this is how graphite chips are removed from the surface).
3. A new part is installed in place of the previously dismantled brush. To do this, a graphite tip is inserted into the socket. The spring is compressed and also inserted into the socket.

The contacts are connected last. To avoid mistakes, during the connection process you need to check with previously taken photos or videos.

How to replace brushes on an Indesit washing machine, video instructions:

Partially

To replace only the worn brush plates (the spring remains old), you need to disconnect the plates from the motor housing and bite off the springs with pliers . A new plate is soldered in place of the disconnected part.

It is important to observe the bevel angle at which the contact is connected to the capsule. Otherwise, there is a high risk of sparks occurring during engine operation.

Lapping

An important stage of repair is grinding into the rotor. This must be done so that the graphite does not spark and the engine does not overheat.

1. The motor is installed in the washing machine. The chip with wires and grounding are connected. The belt is not on.
2. Connect to electricity. Select the spin program using the controls. We set the minimum speed.
3. Turn it on. We are waiting for completion. And we launch it again.
4. Install the belt.
5. Install the back cover.
6. We select the average washing mode for time: 1-1.5 hours. We set the minimum number of revolutions. We don't put laundry!
7. We wait until the end of the work and use the Indesit SMA as usual.

A short video to help with the example of replacing brushes in an Electrolux washing machine.

Note that if after grinding in, the brushes spark, and the size is 4-5 cm, then with a high probability an interturn short circuit has occurred in the motor windings. It is not recommended to operate such a motor. It will still fail, and a fire may occur. In this case, it is necessary to carry out additional diagnostics using special equipment. Table of spare parts for popular SMA Indesit models.

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The commutator motors of washing machines are equipped with electric brushes, which serve to transmit electricity to the motor rotor, and it rotates. These are small parts consisting of a tip and a long spring. Since their tip is made of soft material, it will wear out over time.

In this article we will find out how to replace brushes on an Indesit washing machine.

Where to buy new ones, how much do they cost?

Brushes for Indesit washing machines are made from materials that meet high levels of strength and electrical conductivity. Carbon-graphite plates are distinguished not only by good performance characteristics, but also by efficiency.

With an average intensity of use of the washing machine (no more than two loads per week), graphite brushes are changed once every five years.

You can purchase new elements for your washing machine at a service center that services Indesit household appliances or on specialized websites on the Internet. When choosing replacement parts, you need to remember some recommendations:

• It is better to replace only with original brushes (designed specifically for this model of washing machine), the use of so-called “universal” options can cause malfunctions of household appliances;
• even if only one brush is worn out, both parts must be replaced, otherwise an uneven load on the rotor will cause malfunctions of the electric motor.

When ordering a new part, just name the make and model of the washing machine and the seller himself will advise the most suitable option. On average, buying a pair of brushes for an Indesit spiral machine will cost 1000 rubles.

Signs of breakdown

Service center technicians claim that with proper use of the washing machine, the brushes can last up to five years. And if you rarely use the machine, it takes twice as long. By what external signs can you understand that the brushes are faulty:

1. The washing machine stopped mid-cycle even though the power was still on.
2. During operation of the SMA, extraneous sounds are heard (noise, crackling).
3. The laundry does not spin out well as a result of a decrease in engine speed.
4. There is a burning smell.
5. F02 fault code appears on the washing machine screen, which means problems with the operation of the electric motor.

Based on these signs, you can only assume a malfunction. To be sure that replacing the brushes in the Indesit washing machine is necessary, you need to partially disassemble it.

Subsequent operation of the Indesit washing machine

The process of installing new brushes has been completed, the electric motor has been returned to its original place - the time has come to test the work done.

Algorithm of actions:

1. 
   Set the washing program to minimum speed and press the “Start” button. An important point - the drive belt is not on yet!

2. At the end of the wash, run the program again.
3. We put the drive belt on the drum pulley. First of all, the belt is fixed to the engine pulley, and then, carefully turning it, onto the drum pulley.
4. We set a washing program lasting at least one hour. The number of revolutions is minimal. An important point - there is no need to load the ram with linen!

The smooth operation of the washing machine, the absence of foreign odors and sparking indicates that the brushes are installed correctly. A slight noise in the first weeks after repair is considered normal.

Preparation for repair

Replacing the motor brushes of an Indesit washing machine is a simple repair. You will need these tools:

• Slotted or Phillips screwdriver.
• 8 mm Torx key.
• Marker.

Prepare the washing machine:

• Disconnect the SM from the network.
• Shut off the water supply by turning the inlet valve.
• Prepare a container to collect water.
• Unscrew the inlet hose from the housing and drain the remaining water from it.

• Approach the front panel. Below you will see a hatch - open it by squeezing the plastic latches with a screwdriver.
• Behind the hatch there is a drain filter.
• Take it out, drain the water, clean it of debris.

• Move the machine away from the wall so you can approach the back wall.

So, you have prepared the tools and the washing machine for repair. Get to work.