location of brushes, washing machine?

In the motor - they remain stationary and deliver electrical power to the rotating part of the motor. A bit like this picture only bigger...

http://www.gearseds.com/curriculum/images/figures/web_met_armature_and_brushes.jpg

Often look like this...

http://www.apart4u.com/pics/1600474.jpg

Peccavi
June 2009