How to determine whether the Washing Machine Spin Motor needs to be replaced

Update:10 Jan, 2025
Summary:

The dehydration effect is the most intuitive indicator for judging the state of the dehydration motor. If the clothes are still wet after the washing machine completes the dehydration program, or the dehydration effect is significantly reduced compared with the previous dehydration effect, this is often a direct reflection of the poor performance or damage of the dehydration motor. As a key component that drives the dehydration barrel to rotate, the decline in its efficiency will directly affect the dehydration effect. The noise emitted by the dehydration motor during operation is also an important basis for judging its state. Under normal circumstances, the dehydration motor should run smoothly and make moderate noise. However, if the internal parts of the motor are worn or damaged, it may emit abnormal noises such as sharp friction, humming or impact during operation. These noises not only affect the user experience, but may also indicate that the dehydration motor is about to or has failed.

In addition to noise, the temperature of the dehydration motor is also an important indicator of its working state. If the motor frequently overheats under normal use, even if cooling measures are taken, it cannot be improved, then it is likely that there is a fault in the motor or poor heat dissipation. Overheating not only affects the service life of the motor, but may also cause damage to other parts of the washing machine. The vibration of the washing machine during dehydration is also an important basis for judging the state of the dehydration motor. If the spin motor bearing is damaged or the motor is not fixed stably, it may cause the washing machine to vibrate significantly more during dehydration. This vibration will not only affect the dehydration effect, but may also cause further damage to the washing machine. The start-up of the washing machine is also key information reflecting the status of the dehydration motor. If the washing machine cannot start after pressing the spin button, even after replacing the starting capacitor, the problem still exists, then it is likely that the dehydration motor is damaged. At this point, you need to consider replacing the dehydration motor.

You can also judge its status by observing whether the speed of the dehydration motor is stable, checking the power supply and leakage, and paying attention to whether there is a burning smell. If the spin motor speed is unstable, the power supply trips or leaks, and produces a burning smell, it may be a sign of a fault inside the motor. If you are not sure about the dehydration motor problem of the washing machine, it is best to ask a professional maintenance person to check and diagnose it. They can use professional tools to detect the resistance, current and other parameters of the motor to accurately determine whether the motor needs to be replaced. At the same time, they can also give professional repair or replacement suggestions based on the specific situation of the washing machine.