Servis M306B Will not spin under heavy load

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  • August 13, 2006 at 9:09 pm #19908
    taff2evans
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    Hi,

    I have a Servis M306B, probably at least 10 years old.

    The spin capability has been gradually deteriorating – now will only spin properly with a half load.

    I have tried increasing the drive belt tension (although it wasn’t obviously slipping) and there was a slight improvement, until the motor appeared to be over-heating (by smell & touch).

    Is the motor brushless (induction)? Its a “Sole Type 20571.288 Cl.F” and doesn’t look to have any easily repaceable brushes (I’ve removed it from the machine). Also there was no sparking/arcing when it was trying to work.

    I can’t see any replacement brushes available from any online supplier … and a new motor is 😥 £340 !!!

    The timer/control module appears to be working OK, & forward/reverse motor relays appear to work.

    Is it time for a new machine??

    Thanks for any advice.

    August 13, 2006 at 9:33 pm #184974
    eastlmark
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    Re: Servis M306B Will not spin under heavy load

    If it is an ‘induction’ motor, then it is brushless. Is the drum turning ok on wash with a heavy load? also, have you cleaned the filter lately?

    August 13, 2006 at 9:53 pm #184975
    clyde
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    Re: Servis M306B Will not spin under heavy load

    taff2evans wrote:Hi,


    I can’t see any replacement brushes available from any online supplier … and a new motor is 😥 £340 !!!


    absolute bargain that! 😯 at 10+ years old its probably not wise to spend much getting it sorted!

    i’ve been reading about these ise machines, one of the lads may be able to give you a price on one 😉

    August 13, 2006 at 11:02 pm #184976
    Penguin45
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    Re: Servis M306B Will not spin under heavy load

    Start/run capacitor will be packing in – you need one of these:

    http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … ucts_id=98

    Take it you got the motor price from espares or the like? That is nothing like the proper price and a complete rip off.

    Power off if you decide to do this yourself.

    Regards,
    Pengun45.

    August 14, 2006 at 9:14 am #184977
    taff2evans
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    Re: Servis M306B Will not spin under heavy load

    hi All,

    Thanks for the replies, I’ve ordered a new start/run capacitor.

    I presume that when I look at the motor (at home) I should be able to locate the fairly large cap.? And looking at the spade connectors on the photo it should plug straight in? 😛

    I had looked at the filter & cleaned it but it wasn’t too bad.

    Yes motor price was from espares!! Clearly they must be making a bit on this, as the machine new wouldn’t have cost that much.

    Thanks for the help – all very useful.

    August 14, 2006 at 4:01 pm #184978
    Dales-Electronic
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    Re: Servis M306B Will not spin under heavy load

    Look where the power cable goes into the appliance. You will find the capacitor up there

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