Millie's First Carbon Brush Replacement in 12.5 Years

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Short notice: Unfortunately I do not take requests on this channel, mainly due to them being time consuming and sadly having a rather busy schedule. However, please enjoy the content I post and thank you for watching!
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THIS IS NOT A TRAINING VIDEO, NOR SHOULD IT BE FOLLOWED AS ADVICE ON REPLACING BRUSHES. I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYONE WHO ATTEMPTS WORK ON A MACHINE AND RECEIVES ANY INJURIES AS A RESULT OF IT. I AM NOT A CERTIFIED ENGINEER, NOR MAKE MYSELF OUT TO BE ONE...
It's time for Millie to receive her new Carbon Brushes. Watch me as I take you through (or merely struggle) the process of taking her brushes out and putting the new ones in. It was a good experience to finally work on a Miele, at least I'll know what to do next time haha...if there is one.
She sounds very whiney now and if I'm honest, I think she sounds great! But that sound will sadly wear off as the new brushes bed in. I have since recorded a wash with her new brushes which will be uploaded soon.
Thank you for watching and enjoy! :)

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@arcfa2267 3 жыл бұрын

I get very exited to watch the first wash video after the brush replacement

@ddumai99 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for filming this, I really enjoyed watching how the Mielé came apart and you were sort of learning as you went along, almost @bootsowen style! I hope you record more repair videos in the future.

@washboss9119 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job my old bosch has just kicked the bucket all the lights flashing given up with it now 16 years it’s done well ordered a replacement very excited lol

@TomTheXboxSeriesX 3 жыл бұрын

What washer are you getting?

@carwashgaming3727 3 жыл бұрын

Millie did very well. She will feel much better with new brushes. Reminds me of a miele my grandma used to have. That never needed any kind of service. Kept washing proud and strong for 23 years.

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

These Miele's sure never give up. Back when quality meant something. Not as hard to work on as I expected so, that was good

@carwashgaming3727 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcse7en my grandmas miele was maybe used 3 times a week so that could be the reason why at lasted so long. Never expected yur candy to hold on for so long . Lets hope for even more washing years.

@TASProductionsUK 3 жыл бұрын

@@carwashgaming3727 The W1s are shit these days.

@Motherboard686 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcse7en What's the model of your Candy exactly?

@Motherboard686 3 жыл бұрын

@@marcse7en Your model is one of the last decent Candy machines ever made, new ones can't relate unfortunately.

@lewiswilson8802 3 жыл бұрын

We’ll done for doing that all by yourself. Great job

@nevillebray9391 7 ай бұрын

Worked a treat on our 20 year old Melia w320! Immer besser Thanks

@tahirmahmood6316 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I replaced mine a year and half ago , my washer stopped spinning again,, do they wear out that quickly

@HB204 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds cool with the new brushes- reminds me of my grandma’s zanussi for some reason lol 😂. I’ve got a Miele W3164 Edition 111 and a W487 do they have brushed motors?

@Boschwhirlpoollad1996 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve brought a miele for £45 it’s a w1512 but I changed it to 1500rpm and when I brought it it had bad brushes one worse than the other this video was very useful and helped me all the way through it and a waterproof fault came on to but that was just the cable for the pressure switch at the bottom new she’s as good as new

@emmams5 8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I know your post is a couple of years old, if you can remember, how did you do the upgrade to 1500rpm?

@Boschwhirlpoollad1996 8 ай бұрын

@@emmams5 press and hold the start and turn on then press start 5 times and it will go into recon mode so you can change it tjere

@emmams5 8 ай бұрын

@@Boschwhirlpoollad1996 Thanks for the quick reply, 👍

@MisterBrownJack 3 жыл бұрын

Surprised to find on that one of the brushes wears pit quicker quicker the other one! At the same time it is good that Millie has new brushes now :)

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an issue with this model all over the internet it seems

@MisterBrownJack 3 жыл бұрын

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

@@MisterBrownJack yep

@Hotpointseries 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brandon hope you are doing well with all of your washing machines and hope you are well

@gregoryhyf.8114 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you

@adamandlorraine Жыл бұрын

I need to do this job this week. How did you get the assembly back on with the brushes 'in the way' without damaging the new brushes?

@Iazzaboyce Жыл бұрын

There are different types, but you will be able to keep the brush back and release when the assembly is screwed in place. Some clip back, some have a little tab to bend in and hold the brush - to release push the back with a cocktail stick.

@ericgreen2195 2 жыл бұрын

Miele is my favorite washer.

@TASProductionsUK 3 жыл бұрын

Let these bed in. I might try these on the 1600 spin one I’m getting.

@bassmandudge 4 ай бұрын

2 questions as I have the same issue. 1. Did the brush holder just pull out after you removed screws? 2. How did you get the new brush assembly back in without damaging the brushes? Thanks.

@HooverA3060 4 ай бұрын

Hey! :). So the brush holder does come off after removing the screws, but from what I can remember, I did need to jiggle it slightly to remove it. As for the brushes upon refitting, I held them in with my finger on each end as I slid the holder onto the armature. I hope that makes sense haha

@bassmandudge 4 ай бұрын

@@HooverA3060 yup perfect sense. New brushes coming in a couple of days so thanks for the heads up , much appreciated.

@whereshomeforyou 11 ай бұрын

You left out the only important part.. Actually pulling the old brushes out at the connection.. Can I just rip it out? Is it just a pressure connection because it almost feels as if it's tack/spot welded in

@jamesplayzroblox3143 2 жыл бұрын

Just like the hotpoint 9530a!

@jamesplayzroblox3143 2 жыл бұрын

Aka Barbara

@robinsaunders5099 3 жыл бұрын

Any thing make in Germany are made to last we did have Bosch washing for over 6 years but sadly that pass away just over 4 months ago we did not get another Bosch we got a hoover h wash 500 what is brushless plus it luxury to have a 11 kg drum and work very well

@vacuum_collector26 2 жыл бұрын

6 years isn't that long compared to 12 years

@vacuum_collector26 3 жыл бұрын

Now Millie can live for another 12.5 years

@danhutchinsonbackup 11 ай бұрын

Did them on my Miele and it wasn't as whiny

@HooverA3060 11 ай бұрын

It'll depend on the machine, its age and condition of armature, as not all brushes when fitted will sound the same

@danhutchinsonbackup 11 ай бұрын

@@HooverA3060 my Miele was older then this one when it had its brushes changed

@sorted1111 11 ай бұрын

Anyone know if this is the same for a miele edition 111 w3370

@HooverA3060 11 ай бұрын

Hi there, if it’s got the same brushed motor, then yes

@sorted1111 11 ай бұрын

No Idea 🙈🙈

@arcfa2267 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice video, it is lovely how this machine gets older with you. I love the motor bearing sound (eventhough I hate the tub bearing and shock absorber noise) because it reminds me the machine gets older with the person that uses it and I found it lovely as well. What do you think, do you like the motor bearing sound

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, Miele’s have a distinctive shock absorber sound, although…definitely not as annoying as LG’s, which all seem to do it from new. I mean this one has too but, only now and again. But yes she certainly has a motor bearing sound, luckily not screaming like a meat slicer (as I call the sound). She certainly has served well. I do indeed love Miele motor sounds. The older models had much louder motors though which I love

@arcfa2267 3 жыл бұрын

@@HooverA3060 oh good to hear that :) can’t get more ecited for the next millie video

@rgosain Жыл бұрын

How do you get the interlock to lock?

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

It should just automatically lock once the machine starts, only issue could be a loose cable or your interlock is faulty :)

@rgosain Жыл бұрын

What I meant is that you managed to start the machine without putting the front cover back which means you managed to activate the interlock. How did you do that with no front panel

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

@@rgosain by simply closing the door the same way as you would normally. As long as the door interlock is still attached to the front panel, it doesn’t affect anything by having the front panel off

@rgosain Жыл бұрын

@@HooverA3060 Mate you haven't put the front panel on and still started the machine for which the interlock needs to be activated. I was just checking how you managed to do that. Anyways my machine is sorted.

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

@@rgosain You don't need to put the front panel back on to activate the interlock. As long as the door can still close into the door interlock switch, it will still activate it. All the front panel does is just hold the door and other parts to the machine onto the cabinet. But it can still be closed and operated without the panel attached. But that's good your machine is sorted :)

@qnayt0x 3 жыл бұрын

this is a motor indesit ?

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

No it’s Miele’s own motor lol

@qnayt0x 3 жыл бұрын

@@HooverA3060 oww okay 😂

@mielekid.w1613 3 жыл бұрын

The thing I hate about those mieles is those removable top things. Ita fallen into my miele so many times and it's always so annoying

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah mine has partially snapped, it’s an annoying unnecessary feature

@miroslavjordanov4459 Жыл бұрын

When the brushes aren't equally worn out, it's the rotor that has a defect. This is not a solution to your problem. The motor should be revised as well.

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

Yeah unfortunately it seems to be an issue across this range of Miele. However this machine is no longer receiving any further repairs, as it will soon be taken out of service when I move to be destroyed. But it is something I will look at when I get my own Miele

@ghighlandchieftain4462 3 жыл бұрын

Well done fix miele washing machine

@siegfriedsundermann5334 Жыл бұрын

The uneven wear of the brushes indicates a faulty motor. A segment of the commutator has burned. It will work again but not for very long. The commutator has shorted,

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

That probably could be why. It would explain the uneven brush wear

@Avdarmaly Жыл бұрын

How to fix or replace that commutator then? I have exact same issue: only 1 brush worn off.

@danhutchinsonbackup 11 ай бұрын

23:20 I've never heard a Miele that whiny. Sounds like a candy

@lukekneebone9831 3 жыл бұрын

DID I JUST HEAR A CHUG AT 25:34?!! Sorry for capital letters!!

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

Haha sadly not 😭 we can all but dream that Millie will ever chug again

@dynamicd1425 6 ай бұрын

You made life very difficult for yourself. You only need to remove the front panel (large ring around the door rubber) and 3 torx screws to gain access to the motor to change the brushes. You don't even have to pull it out from under any kitchen units.

@HooverA3060 6 ай бұрын

Yeah lol, I mean this was 2 years ago though, so since then I've seen many videos on how to do it the easier way. Not that I can see myself working on any Miele's in future or anytime soon, but it's handy to know for references. So thanks for the heads up!

@dynamicd1425 6 ай бұрын

@@HooverA3060 Your video was actually a help to me. I've just replaced the bearings in my W3824 Miele washing machine drive motor and I didn't know how to lock the brushes in their housings when refitting the brush assembly. One of my brushes was also worn down more than the other. 2 new brushes ordered from Amazon for £11.79. Miele wanted £44.40 for one brush. Who only changes one brush FFS? A new motor from them would have been £532. Second hand motors are going for around £50 upwards on ebay. Hopefully with new bearings in my existing motor, it should be good for a few years more. Touch wood anyway.

@TherealCentral1 3 жыл бұрын

Hehe i got yt premium 🙂

@HooverA3060 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@Matthewlovescats20 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I am back I’m so sorry that I didn’t do it for like months ago but I’m back I do apologise about four months ago probably four months ago it was four months ago but it’s a really lovely Mele washing machine but I only got the same washing machine but it’s actually a toy not your washing machine it’s not your washing machine is not a toy but mine is 🙃

@LaundryGuy1500 3 жыл бұрын

Will be all good until its 25 years old now

@johngarbutt Жыл бұрын

not very helpful i'm afraid. Needed to know how to hold brushes back when refitting which you did not show at all.

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

Well, it is pretty easy to do tbh. All you need to do is just hold the brush against the casing it’s in and slide the holder over the armature. I was unable to show it because the camera angle would have been impossible to do. However this isn’t a tutorial video, as is made clearly known by the title not saying “how to”, so it isn’t to show anyone how to do it

@johngarbutt Жыл бұрын

@@HooverA3060 Thanks for your reply. I thought of that but the front of brush holder does not want to come off and I assume that is what needs to happen to do that. I will look at it again. Apologies if i came across as a bit negative.

@HooverA3060 Жыл бұрын

@@johngarbutt it does come off as I believe Miele designed it so you don’t have to remove the entire motor as is the case with most bottom mounted motor machines (barring GEC Hotpoint). There are however some technicians who are doing tutorials on KZfaq for Miele brushes but in reality, Miele hardly has any tutorials for repairing their machines. No worries at all mate, I appreciate the feedback though, as it shows what can be improved. Only reason I don’t mark it as a tutorial is because I myself am learning as I repair and Miele certainly aren’t a brand I’m confident on 😂

@johngarbutt Жыл бұрын

@@HooverA3060 Thanks. Yes its a learning curve for sure. I'm only changing them because I have it apart to change the dampers. Its 21 years old and never gone wrong until now which says a lot about the quality of these machines.

@Iazzaboyce Жыл бұрын

@@HooverA3060 The correct way on the brushes you fitted is to bend down the tab on top of the casing (you can see this in your video) the tab has a nipple which will hold the brush in place when pushed back. Just bend it down sufficient to hold the brush in place and make sure the spring is seated in the rear holders. When the assembly is fitted to the motor and screwed in place the brushes can be released by pushing the back of the brush with a cocktail stick (might need a mirror) don't use anything bigger because it might dislodge the spring from a rear holder.