LG front load WM WD8051C

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  • July 14, 2016 at 12:17 am #88780
    wherethehellareyou
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    Gary Hi
    I have a LG WD-8015C that trips the mains power during a cycle wash ,
    it starts off fine, pump/ wash etc , and then it will trip the fuse box fuse. If I manually turn the wash motor a half turn , and plug it back in away it will continue. The carbon brushes on the motor commutator are original and can be inspected visually under the machine ,(The machine is 8 years old) could this cause the problem? NB I am a qualified electrician but have limited knowledge of washing machines . Is any one able to help?
    Thanks

    July 14, 2016 at 7:12 am #439358
    electrofix
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    Re: LG front load WM WD8051C

    if the motor brushes spark then it can cause the trips to go. Also suspect the heater if it trips on a wash programme
    take each brush off the motor and see how long they are. New brushes are about 20mm long but they still work down to about 5mm.

    Dave

    July 16, 2016 at 5:06 am #439359
    wherethehellareyou
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    Re: LG front load WM WD8051C

    Thanks Dave
    I will follow your instruction, re brushes and heater units . Much appreciated.
    Gary

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