Hotpoint Washing Machine Carbon Brushes

Carbon blocks that carry current to the spinning part of a brushed (universal) motor. They wear down with use and are designed to be replaced.

Signs it has failed

• The motor loses power or the drum turns slowly
• Sparking inside the motor or a burning smell
• The drum stops mid-cycle or will not spin at all
• The brushes measure only a few millimetres or the spring is visible

Check before you buy

• Confirm your machine has a brushed motor: inverter or direct-drive motors have no brushes at all
• Remove a brush and measure it: replace in a pair once it is worn to roughly 10 mm or less
• Look for a damaged commutator (grooved or blackened) which brushes alone will not fix

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your washing machine and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

1. Unplug the machine
2. Remove the back panel, then take the drive belt off the motor pulley
3. Locate the brush holders on each side of the motor and unclip or unscrew the retaining parts
4. Slide out the old brushes, noting their orientation, and fit the new pair
5. Refit the belt and panel and test with a short spin

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Brushes are sold by motor make and type. Check the motor label as well as the machine model, and always replace both brushes together.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint washing machine carbon brushes

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint washing machine carbon brushes parts (checked 2026-10-29). Fit is per model: a number here is a lead to check against your own rating plate, not a promise it fits your machine. Searching the exact number is the most reliable way to find the right part. The retailer lists 15 Hotpoint numbers for this part type; 10 are shown, because most fit only specific models. Search with your model number to narrow it down.

Some numbers are used across Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda and other Whirlpool-group brands. Numbers starting C00 are the Hotpoint/Indesit manufacturer reference format. If your old part has a number printed on it, match that first.

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