Hoover Washer Carbon Brushes

Brushes for Hoover washing machines are essential components that ensure the proper functioning of the motor. Most Hoover washing machines are fitted with a carbon brush type motor, the brushes in these motors will wear down over time, how quickly this will happen will depend on a number of things, how often the machine is used, if its a fast spin machine and large load capacity then they will wear quicker. A common error code on most Hoover washing machines is E08 or Error 8 this usually indicates a problem with the motor, we have a repair guide for E08 errors and the most common reason will be that the carbon brushes have worn down and not completing a circuit through the motor, replacement is easy and should be carried out with the machine disconnected from the mains supply.