Where to find the brushes?

[askomiele]

Okay I have a motro hier from a Siera build in Italie begin 1980. The washer does tumble but does not spin. The motor doesn't turn. I figured it out it could be the brushes. But I can't open the motor and I don't find the brushes at all!
Can you guy's help me!

Ps I unscrewed the 3 little screws but, it's like everything is pressed together... can't get it open.

 

[zodawash]

Hi

Isn't that a brushless motor?

Steve

 

[seamusuk]

Its an Induction Motor....

So youre gonna be looking for a long time lol!.

It could be the start/run capicitor ??

Seamus

 

[askomiele]

OK an induction motor? Didn't knew they used them in 1980 srry guys. How do I know that the capacitor works well, it looks fine, seen exploded one's in earlier machines, but this one looks fine. Thanks for the help Seamusuk and Zodawash.

 

[fa_f3_20]

I'd just go ahead and change the capacitor. If it's as old as the machine is, it's almost certainly about gone.

 

[gizmo]

Hi askomiele

Some suggestions - check maybe a wire is broken - likely where wires join to the motor.

Is there a "no spin " button that could be pressed, or broken? (the button could be marked permanent press or drip dry)

Possibly broken timer?

Chris.

PS: That motor appears to be identical to the ones used in Australian Hoover Zodiac 480 and 490 series.(1980s) The motors used in Hoovers are labelled "Nuova Ibmei" brand.

 

[askomiele]

Hay, well re-examend the washer again. I controlled the capacitor, works fin, all wires are good connected, timer works finen no 'no spin' button... conclusion, the motor is broke. When I controlled the motor again, it seemed that the currect flow is broke. Don't like rewiring it so she's up for parts for my other machines... Thanks everybody you've all been a great help!!!