BEKO WMP652W – Burning smell and tripping electrics

[jeyre87]

Hi,

My BEKO WMP652W washing machine has developed it’s first fault in the 3 1/2 years I’ve had it.
It had a wash load in it this morning when it started making a “whining and clicking” sound and also the smell of burning rubber. It tripped all the plug sockets in the house before I was able to turn it off.
I’ve taken the back panel off, drum spins free enough but the motor clicks when I rotate it by hand, is this normal?
I’ve a feeling it is the motor, and the smell does seem to be coming from that area of the washing machine.
Can’t see anything else obviously wrong inside.

Many thanks in advance.

[jeyre87]

Re: BEKO WMP652W – Burning smell and tripping electrics

Update: After looking closer at the motor, I’ve noticed one of the brushes has melted the plastic housing slightly! (See pic)
Guess I’ll try replacing these first.

http://imgur.com/a/6c6Ox

[iadom]

Re: BEKO WMP652W – Burning smell and tripping electrics

Don’t waste your time, the motor is shot ( and expensive). 🙁

[jeyre87]

Re: BEKO WMP652W – Burning smell and tripping electrics

Oh really? 🙁 Thanks for the info. I’ll probably just buy a new one in that case.

[DixonsDan]

Re: BEKO WMP652W – Burning smell and tripping electrics

The melting is causing by sparking on the commutator. The clicking will be a raised segment that is hitting the brush as it turns.

As iadom says its a new motor job. I would bet that the DC module has blown aswell.

DC Module – 2817690101 – £19.96
Motor – 2834810200 – £151.00

Engineer for a large UK multi-brandappliance repair company.
Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Cookers, Refrigeration | F-Gas | Gas Safe Registered

[jeyre87]

Re: BEKO WMP652W – Burning smell and tripping electrics

Thanks for the info guys, much appreciated.
There was a raised segment on the motor.
Bought a new washing machine.
Shame really, I was hoping to get a few more years out of the old one!

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