On Christmas Eve (!) our washing machine packed up with a loud bang! The fuse had blown. Against my better judgement my wife persuaded me to simply replace the fuse and I was surprised when it appeared to do the trick. However, not for long! The fuse then blew with another loud bang.
I am wondering if this behaviour is likely to be the motor having burned out or simply that the brushes need renewing. I've removed the motor and the brushes. There is clear evidence of electrical burning and black dust, but both brushes are intact, although I notice that one is a few millimetres shorter than the other.
To me the logical next step is to risk replacing the brushes and if that does not work decide on whether to try to test the motor. Anyone have any suggestions or advice?
Thanks.