How to repair washing machine

[Stargazer]

If there is a better place to post this question please advise me. I have a Whirlpool AWE 6517 top loader automatic washing machine which is failing to go into the spin cycle. I would like to attempt to repair this myself if it is the belt that has got slack. I have had top loaders since 1969 first Philips and now Whirlpool. Are there any engineers out there who can give me advice as I am well able to have a go myself.

[dotty.]

it will be the brushes most likely, I've replaced the brushed on a few machines, it's abit tricky getting to them in some machines but they're easy enough, they are 2 small oblong rubber blocks and cost about £12 - £15 depending where you get them, maybe less online, look under the top and you'll see them either side of the drum but not usually level with one another.

[dotty.]

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[ChuckFickens]

That would be a weird place to mount the motor on a top-loader :) also I don't think it's a brushed motor in that model (I certainly can't find brushes for sale anywhere)

Given the fact it's probably not a brushed motor then I'd check the pressure switch and pump were operating correctly, after that I'd probably suspect the motor control module... although the module is a pain because it's almost impossible to test them and it's an expensive part to replace on the off chance.

[ChuckFickens]

BTW.... if it is a brushed motor I'd agree the brushes are the first thing to check.

[Hopkirk]

How old is the machine?

Perhaps it is time to buy a new one.

[Stargazer]

I think it was purchased in 2009. Not old but they are not made as well as they used to be. How can I check whether or not it is the brushes, as there are several spares sites on the net?

[Hopkirk]

They are not made as well as they used to be, but in real terms they are darn cheap now compared to years ago.