Posted a comment and fix before. Machine failed again after just over12 months with same 53 error and displayed the same symptoms; motor functions ok but as soon as it starts to speed up, it motors back down, and error returns. On investigation, issue was broken wire into the 2 wire tacho connector that plugs into the bottom assembly. The wire is thin and therefore vunerable if you're having to pull the connector off. The rear top of the connector can be levered off to reveal the pinch connector. Use a 1mm drill in through the spade connector end to push the old wire end out and I used a squared off hack saw blade to push the wire back in. I cut the connector off and worked on it on the bench, then soldered the wire ends. You could work on it in situ but you risk stressing the other wire and it breaking off. When reconnected works fine.

Followed the steps and changed both carbon brushes (non OEM parts), the 11 years old Miele W3725 now working as normally, no more F53 faulty display. when the initial back up running It dose sounds a little noisier than before but the noise goes away after a couple of normal cycle washes. Thank you so much for the tutorial, saved me over AUD400 quote from repair technician.

A very resourceful tutorial.

I had error code F53 and tried to solve the problem with the help of this video. My carbon brushes looked good though. I tested all the connections with a multimeter and also the speed sensor and everything looked good. The motor was also fine according to the multimeter. Still I got the error code F53. One last thing I tried was to sand a little on the metal surface (with a fine sandpaper) where the carbon brushes touch on the motor and then wiped it off with pure alcohol. That made it all work!

My washer is back on track. Many many thanks for this video, Great job !!!

Was laughing at the gloves until I did mine... carbon dust everywhere. Good job. Easy to follow.

Thank you very much for your thorough tutorial, with your assistance, I was able to complete my own fix! A great sense of achievement and satisfaction, BUT, could not have done it without this video!!! THANK YOU!!!

Great video. It cost me about $18 to get things going again. Very good info and tips!! Thanks heaps!!

excellent! machine is up and running again. The reassemble step was indeed a bit tricky, as one of the pins was off center the first time I think. Putting it back in 100% aligned straight a second time did the trick though. May thanks from the Netherlands!

Super helpful video. One tip which is at odds with the video is to leave the brushes in the housing and release them once the brush housing has been installed. Practice this with the brushes themselves before fitting them as you'll need to feel your way to them when you have installed the housing. Last tip for thos with a classic Miele 5740 or similar - you can get the front panel off without taking off the top, or top control panel - bonus!

Hey mate many thanks, used this video to solve the fault and it worked. Saved me $$

Thank you for this, I've just dismantled my Miele W5748 and once I'd worked out how to get the front off, it was exactly as you described. Just waiting for the new brushes which should arrive tomorrow. Really appreciate your help with this. Wish me luck!

Thanks a lot. You saved me an expensive repair. And only due to your video - explaining very well to not use the delivered rubbers, but cut these out and replace with the old ones - I was able to repair my machine W3825 correctly. As thank you I will donate Euro 100 to a dutch children's welfare organization (clinic clowns). Alex NL

Great vid! Humbly suggests that you add parts number to any coponents you are switching out. Keep up the awesom informative video. Cheers

Spot on mate, thanks for making this video

Thanks so much, just done this today, legend

Thanks a million just saved myself £250!

grateful for well made video👏🏻👍🏼

Thanks for your very detailed videos, great work! I also have a Miele W1913 which now stops completely after about 3 minutes. Fills some water and does a few rounds and then turns itself off. I have to turn off and on again at the power point to turn the machine on again. This applies to all programs. Also noticed that I can't select a high water temperature anymore, only up to 50C. Could that be error F53? Don't get an error code and before I follow the instructions and attempt to repair myself I would like to know. Edit: I will just try my luck, already started taking it apart to check the brushes.

Hi, same problem with mine. Easy done with your tutorial. Only one think is that new brushes are very noisy and i think that spining is less efficient. Brushes are not OEM. Is it normal?

Thank you well explained

Good video and it helped me fix my problem. Here are my tips. I've got a 13 year old Miele w3742 but most of your video still applies; with the 3742 you take two screws off at the bottom of the front panel to remove; the top control panel doesn't come off. With the error occurring, the drum started to rotate but the error came up as soon as it picked up speed, so I suspected something else other than brushes. There's a tacho generator coil that's part of the brush assembly. There's a magnet on the armature spindle so as the motor spins up, it generates a pulse stream in the coil back to the control board and so tells it what speed its spinning at. This coil was open circuit; if you meter it, it should be about 250 ohms. I also checked out the connections on the assembly to make sure it was the coil and not the intermediate connectors etc.. The Miele UK site has a good set of schematics of the assembly and the machine itself so you can see how it fits together. I ordered the brush/ tach generator assembly from Miele; this includes the brushes, fitted. The whole lot cost me £82 (free P&P) and arrived in 2 days. Replacement was straightforward. The thing to be careful with, are getting the four prongs on the assembly properly located back into their connectors. First time I did it, they appeared ok but the motor wouldn't start. Second attempt it worked fine. Use a small inspection mirror to confirm location and the locating screw holes should line up exactly if they are properly in. Be careful with replacing the brush assembly's four locating screws as it's easy to cross thread them if the assembly is not properly aligned. Thanks again John

Thank you! Everything went well and now my wife can do the laundry! 😂

Thanks, a little tricky but I managed to do it. My machine is a little noisier now when in operation. Any advice? Thanks so much for a great tutorial.

Thanks excellent tutorial! Although you do make it look very easy, one of your other videos, said the 53 and 50 is the same fault. 50 ?on my machine the exact washing machine as that one. I live in the UK and wondered if you could possibly send me a link to the correct brushes for my machine please🙏🙏. That noise is ear piercing. My worry would be breaking a connection and getting the connection of the motor back on correctly! Without having to do it all again😂. I am quite practicable, but understand motor bike engines more!😂

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Followed the process step by step. Replaced the brushes. Put everything back together turn it on and got the same fault f53. Any advice how to proceed next?

Thank you for this video. It was most helpful and I'm sure without it I could not change the brushes. However. As I assemble the machine I find I must have made some mistake somewhere. For some reason I can't make the door switch lock the door. I unscrewed this lock as I was taking of the front panel, but that turned out to be unnecessary as the switch came loose. So naturally I put the switch bak on the back side of the panel before I put it back, but somehow the switch won't work. My machine is a W3743. I really wish there was a way to post pictures here. Easier to explain. (Pardon my English as I'm a Norwegian) Do you have any suggestions other that just go buy an other second hand machine?

In case your Miele has an inverter (i.e. brushless) motor, the fault is often caused by the tachogenerator, a relatively cheap (around $40) part that sits on top of the motor, i.e. where the carbon brush unit is located for non inverter motor machines. Replacement is staight-forward, following pretty much the same procedure as described in the video. If you're less lucky, it's a faulty main control board as described in many other videos on youtube.

Thanks for this vid mate! Just replaced them earlier, worked for 1/2 a wash then it came up with the same error. Tried taking apart to check if everything was correct, and its still showing the message. Going to try once more to see if i put the plugs of the carbon brushes in the wrong way. Any other suggestions? One thing i did notice was my old brushes didnt move inside the metal casing, but these ones sway back and forward slightly, if that could be an issue.

If repair technicians from around the world got together and rated the design and servicibility/ performance/quality of all major appliances, I think it would do a lot of good. I don't want internet of things, AI washing machines and fridges. I want it to last, and to fix it if I need to.

The motor connector cables from the smaller clip came off not sure which one is which now

I had same error I tried recently but the problem still persisting...what else can I do? When I select any cycle the drum spins right then left than the screen shows the F53 error and stops straightaway.

F53 error but brushes not worn. Hey mate, thank you for your uploads. I know this is an old vid but I’m hoping you can help. Where on the circuit board is the motor control relay?

I have a Miele W4840 with 6900 hours on it. It doesn't agitate or spin. The belts fine, the assembly spins freely by hand. The next is to check out the motor brushes as in your video. I ran diagnostics and everything this seems to be ok except when I run the spin nothing happens, no errors. Do you know if the agitate and spin could be caused by the same brush issue?

Okay. Very good work. I have learned a lot. But.... you forgot to put the screws on the detergent lid drawer. 🙂

It is a good idea to wash the brush holders in gasoline before fitting new brushes.

I cannot get loose the contacts from the brushholder. Tried even with tool, but afraid that I destroy the contacts. I have Miele Grande Gala w3000. Is the contacts ment to be stucked?

Great video but getting my motor connector off is an absolute nightmare compared with yours! Any tips?

Hi. Yesterday I picked up a Miele W 5835 for free as it has a problem and I believe it’s this one here. When ever I put it on spin, it doesn’t turn and just starts beeping while draining bit it doesn’t say F53, it just says “Technical Fault”. I went into service mode and it’s had a lot of errors over time and this one has appeared. Would I be having the same problem as the one shown here?

Hallo Guten Morgen Meine Waschmaschine funktioniert nicht mehr leider!Ich habe die damals sehr teuer gekauft weil ich gedacht habe das die nicht kaputt gehen aber leider ist die kaputt gegangen! Wollte fragen wer kann mir eine ragtgeben who sollte ich mir helfe holen oder ob etwas an angebot besteht?Über eine Antwort wurde mir sehr gut tun? M.f.G Gi..Danke

I did the brush replacement, I still get the F53 error! My old brushes weren't very worn down, must be some other reason?

I have done exactly what you have on video but the brushes was still ok Pls what could be the other solution

In your video you say error 23, but you mean 53?

Where I can order the brush and how much?

Not always work it

This code f53 .it not what you showed. a replace the brushes. And it still makes noise the showed f53. The code main it sensor speed drum.

I have a w5985 report f53

change them , wash 2 or 3 times ...now i get again the f53 error ...wtf?

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There's a reason why the brushes are worn on one side. This repair will not last. The armature comm plates on the motor are damaged/lifted hence why the uneven brush wear.

the prolbem here is not the brushes, its the rotor which is worn out. Don't make such viedos if you are not sure. The problem will reappear in a couple of months. If its the brushes, both should be worn out equallu... please dont

Hi Miele washing machines and washer-dryers cost more in spite of other brands for nothing as even Miele always have problems and often very serious ones especially in the electronics which always has failures and burning problems of the electronic boards themselves. Their very high price is truly unjustified and unjustifiable! The electronic boards are not made in Germany and the spare parts cost almost as much as a new washing machine! Other less expensive brands work great and never have any problems of any kind! Furthermore, it must be added that the much vaunted honeycomb drum does not wash well at all, indeed if you make a comparison with the old Mieles that used the drum with holes, the latter wash much much better! The honeycomb drum was just a publicity stunt and nothing more! Regards.