My machine had the same problem i was told it didnt have brushes by a service tech so when i opened the case what did i find Brushes they wernt worn out but there was a lot of carbon deposit around where they contact.so i cleaned the carbon off between the brass segments espcially & hey presto back to normal.good lucklet us know how it went.
Jeffery
July 2004
Take the top off and look for the carbon brushes there should be about 2 of them have a look to see if they are worn. Take them to a hoover spare parts shop or ask to see some so you know what to look for and get the right ones. Good luck and remember to unplug it first.
kim
June 2004
I can answer this question...
My washing machine is a whirlpool and it will not spin, how can I fix it?