Hotpoint Aquarius WMA42. I was using the machine when there was a bang and the electrics tripped. I reset the fuse box, checked the plug fuse and the socket but still nothing. No lights so presumably no power. Could it be the brushes in the motor?

Hotpoint aquarius extra WMA42 Installation And User Instructions Manual Something like this link???

REMOVE TOP OF WASHER AND CHECK WIRING ON FRONT RIGHT SIDE AS IT IS PRONE TO CHAFFING CAUSING AN INSTANT TRIP.

sounds like water is getting into the electrics....or your trip circuit has became week...try switching the trip switch from another circuit.

check power is getting to machine with suitable electrical screw driver.to do this remove top from machine and check live wire just inside rear of machine. fault could be door lock if you have power in machine

Sounds as if your circuit breaker may be going bad. Check there 1st.

Sounds like dead short on motor possibly armature,,look for burn out on segments easy to notice

I believe the problem is in the fus(breaker). I would say that it is the thermal fuse in the machine but it usually goes out before the breaker does. The breaker has gotten weak over the years. You have a hi limit on the machine as well but I doubt this is it. Let me know how you do.

I had this problem; it was the motor arthing out on the body. It took a repair man half an hour to sort and it cost me £35. Hope this helps. Domo.

Hi there .
Yes ,it more than likely is the brushes in the motor, or a faulty heater element.
Access is by removing the lower rear panel, there you will see the motor and element.
You can test the heater in situ with a meter, but you will have to remove the motor to check the carbons.
With it tripping your electrics, there is a distinct possibility that it will have blown the board in the top of the washer.. To check this,
Remove the dispenser and undo the screws, remove the 2 top screws located behind 2 plastic covers at the front of the top, and remove top cover.
With the selector dial in the off position, slide the console panel to the right and ease forward.
There you will see the board. Spring the plastic retaining lugs back that hold the board in place ,and ease the board out..You will then be able to see if it has blown, look at the right side.
If it has blown , then you will have replace it, as they cannot be repaired.
Hope this helps you solve your problem.
Plz rate my solution.
Thanks.

it might be too small of a fuse for your machine