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My Servis Easi Logic 1300rpm washing machine/dryer has started not spinning recently. Basically it fills with water the detergent tray is washed out then it sits for a while before it drains again the drum never turns. I am guessing it might have been overloaded and the motor or engine has burnt out or something?! I was just wandering if this is worh getting repaired or just get a new washer/dryer fitted instead be easier. Some of the rubber around the drum anyway seems to be degrading so I guess best to buy new. The only thing I have tried is to clean the filter which wasn’t that blocked. What do you think?
Re: Washing Machine not Spinning
Motor drive belt first, then brushes. Isolate from mains before inspection obviously. I probably wouldn’t bother if the machine is really old and failing in the more fundamental areas, but if it’s in general good nick and you don’t feel a burning need to upgrade then replacing the belt and brushes is well worth it for the few pounds it costs and you have the basic skills.
Burnt out motor isn’t worth the cost unless you can lay hands on a working used item. However I wouldn’t automatically assume a duff unit unless there’s circumstantial evidence to suspect a total failure over just a maintenance issue – tripped RCD, dead machine, burning smells and even then it doesn’t necessarily mean a burnt out motor as I just discovered on my Bosch.
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