Carbon Brushes

Category Overview

The carbon brush is a carbon-based wear part that makes the universal motor, considered the heart of the washing machine, turn by rubbing on the commutator and transferring electric current to the rotor windings. When the brushes, which wear naturally over time, become short, the motor loses power, the machine does not spin, runs noisily or does not turn at all. For this reason, the carbon brush is one of the most frequently replaced spare parts in washing machine repair. At Yedepa.com, in this category we offer technicians and end users original and equivalent carbon brushes of different brands and sizes, packed in pairs.

Products You Can Find in This Category

The carbon brush category includes models in commonly used sizes, above all the plastic-holder types of brands of European origin. When replacing brushes, the brand, size and connection type must match exactly. Some of the main products in this category are:

• Hoover Plastic-Holder Washing Machine Carbon Brush (Pair) - original-equivalent model for code 49008106
• Electrolux Plastic-Holder Washing Machine Carbon Brush (Pair), standard type in 12.5x5x36 mm size
• Centre-Connection Washing Machine Motor Carbon Brush (Pair), universal-use model in 13.5x5x40 mm size

All brushes are shipped in pairs, because replacing only one carbon brush is not correct practice; both brushes must always be renewed together.

Selection Criteria and Tips

The first criterion to consider when choosing the right carbon brush is the size: the width, length and thickness of the brush (for example 12.5x5x36 mm or 13.5x5x40 mm) must be exactly the same as the old part. The second criterion is the holder type; in plastic-holder models the brush and brush holder are one unit, while in centre-connection types the lead exits from the centre rather than the side. The third criterion is brand compatibility — the brushes used in the motors of brands such as Hoover, Electrolux, Indesit and Ariston may have different geometries. During replacement, cleaning the dust from the brush holder, checking the spring tension and inspecting the motor if there is a deep groove on the commutator surface prevents the fault from recurring.

Carbon Brushes at Yedepa.com

Yedepa.com offers a wide stock range so that you can meet your washing machine carbon brush needs from a single address. All products in the category, above all the Hoover 49008106, Electrolux 12.5x5x36 mm and centre-connection 13.5x5x40 mm models, are tested, packed in pairs and ready in our stock at competitive prices. Service technicians, appliance repairers and users who want to do their own repairs at home can quickly find the carbon brush they are looking for with the assurance of Yedepa.com, and can avoid ordering the wrong part thanks to the size information in the product descriptions. Our expert team is always ready to support you with your questions.