Hoover 1200 Washer Dryer Won't Wash

[englander]

hi im looking to get some help with my washer dryer its a hoover 1200
the prolem is it fills up with water and makes the usual noises but it wont start washing i have checked the fan belt which seems ok, also when i put it on dryer mode it heats up but again no movement with the drum? has anyone got any ideas what the problem could be? just a note it drains the water out ok so it looks like the pump is maybe working, any answers would be greatly appriciated
thankyou

[Whitegoodshelp (Andy)]

best place to start is here - Washing machine drum won't turn or it won't spin

[englander]

best place to start is here - Washing machine drum won't turn or it won't spin

thanks andy i have looked at the link and i would like to check to see if the brushes are worn, as this looks like the only option i have, would you know how i would get to the brushes? thanks again

[Whitegoodshelp (Andy)]

There's a link to a helpful carbon brushes diagnostic page plus 4washerhelp spares site to buy carbon brushes from within that article.

[englander]

hi andy i have read the advice but i am still none the wiser as to where the brushes are i have taken the back off my machine and can see the motor but i cant see where the brushes are located have i got to take the motor off to examine them ? thanks

[Whitegoodshelp (Andy)]

Yes you have to take the motor off to get to most brushes. There are other things it could be so unless you find one of the brushes is burnt and charred at the end that runs on the commutator it's not them. If in doubt get an engineer in. DIY repairs can be more costly or trouble than they are worth or even dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.

Useful article - carbon brushes diagnostic help