Montpellier
Mechanical Drive Failure Without Error
Washer-dryer fills and drains but drum does not turn during wash or spin; no error code displayed.
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Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
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Possible Causes
Broken or slipped drive belt, Worn motor brushes, Seized drum bearings, Faulty motor
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the appliance before removing the rear panel or handling the motor.
Step-by-step checks:
- 1. Check drum by hand: Rotate the drum from the front. If it is very stiff or noisy, suspect bearing failure or a foreign object jam.
- 2. Inspect drive belt: Remove the rear panel and check if the belt is on the pulleys. If off or broken, replace with the correct Montpellier belt and check that the drum and motor turn freely.
- 3. Motor brushes: On brushed motors, remove and inspect the carbon brushes. Replace if worn short.
- 4. Motor test: With the motor removed, test winding resistance and insulation. Replace the motor if windings are open or shorted.
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Repair Difficulty
Hard
4/5
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