White Carbon Brushes – Part Number 1600474

Hotpoint white carbon brushes – part 1600474

These carbon brushes were introduced for 1200 and 1400 spin Hotpoint washing machines before becoming the standard brush across the full Hotpoint range. They are slightly thicker than the older black type.

Important

Some later Hotpoint machines use a different motor type. A model number may appear in the list below but the brushes will not fit if the motor is different. Always remove the brushes from the motor first and compare them visually to the picture above before ordering. If they look the same and are the same colour, they will fit. See: Hotpoint and Creda FHP carbon brushes for the later motor type.

Models These Brushes Fit (1600474)

95 series (all models beginning with 95) – 9900 – 9901 – 9920 – 9924 – 9934 – 95840 – 95842 – WM11 – WM12 – WM13 – WM14 – WM19 – WM20 – WM21 – WM22 – WM23 – WM24 – WM25 – WM26 – WM29 – WM31 – WM32 – WM34 – WM35 – WM38 – WM41 – WM63 – WM64

These brushes fit more models than listed. If a model is not shown, compare the brushes removed from the motor to the picture above. If they match in appearance and colour, they will fit.

Black Carbon Brushes – Part Number 161460

Old Hotpoint black carbon brushes – part 161460. Note: these may now be obsolete.

These were among the most commonly replaced spare parts ever used on Hotpoint washing machines. They tend to wear out faster than most other carbon brush types. As Hotpoint and Creda are now owned and manufactured by the same company, many Creda motors use these same brushes.

These brushes fit Hotpoint motors from the 1970s up to approximately 2002. Later WMA washing machines use different brushes.

Models These Brushes Fit (161460)

1535 – 1545 – 1850 – 95 series (all models beginning with 95) – 9900 – 9901 – 9920 – 9924 – 9934 – 17028 – 17040 – 18831 – 18840 – 18861 – 18870 – 18871 – 18880 – 18881 – 18580 – 18680 – 18780 – 18871 – 18872 – 18873 – 18880 – 95130 – 95132 – 95360 – 95362 – 95450 – 95452 – 95470 – 95472 – 95490 – 95492

These brushes fit more models than listed. If a model is not shown, compare the removed brushes to the picture above. If they match in appearance and colour, they will fit. The only other brushes with a similar appearance are the white type listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions

The FHP Motor and Brushes

The FHP motor fitted to later Hotpoint washing machines

The FHP brushes are considerably larger and more durable than the older thin brushes used in earlier Hotpoint and Creda machines. If the motor in the machine matches the one shown above, these are the correct brushes to order.

Models the FHP Brushes Fit

Hotpoint / Creda FHP carbon brushes

Electra, English Electric, Gala and Hotpoint Models

Electra 17054E – Electra 17055 – Electra 17055E – Electra 17056 – Electra 17057E – Electra 17058E – Electra 17059E – Electra 17340E – Electra 17342E – English Electric EE100A – English Electric EE100WD – English Electric EE120A – English Electric EE80A – Gala 1019P – Gala 1025A – Gala 1025P – Gala 1025W – Gala 1051A – Gala 1051P – Gala 1051W – Gala 1061N – Gala 1061P – Gala 1063N – Gala 1063P – Gala 1151A – Gala 1151P – Gala 1151W – Gala 1161N – Gala 1161P – Gala 1162N – Gala 1162P – Hotpoint 1019P – Hotpoint 1025A – Hotpoint 1025P – Hotpoint 1025W – Hotpoint 1051A – Hotpoint 1051P – Hotpoint 1051W – Hotpoint 1061N – Hotpoint 1061P – Hotpoint 1063N – Hotpoint 1063P – Hotpoint 1151A – Hotpoint 1151P – Hotpoint 1151W – Hotpoint 1161A – Hotpoint 1161P – Hotpoint 1161W – Hotpoint 17054E – Hotpoint 17055

Creda Models

Creda 17072E – Creda 17076 – Creda 17078 – Creda 17079 – Creda 17080 – Creda 17081 – Creda 17083E – Creda 17084E – Creda 17085 – Creda 17086 – Creda 17087 – Creda 17088G – Creda 17096E – Creda 17098E – Creda 17110 – Creda 17111 – Creda 17112E – Creda 17112G – Creda 17113G – Creda 17113X – Creda 17120 – Creda 17121E – Creda 17176 – Creda 17182E – Creda 17184E – Creda 17185E – Creda 17186E – Creda 17187E – Creda 17343E – Creda 17345 – Creda 17345E – Creda 17346X – Creda 17390E – Creda 47305 – Creda 47306 – Creda 47308 – Creda CWA252 – Creda CWA262 – Creda W100FW – Creda W1200 – Creda W120FW – Creda W120VW – Creda W200FW/SC – Creda W220VW/SC – Creda WD1200 – Creda WMA10PE – Creda WMA30PE – Creda WMA31PE – Creda WMA32PE – Creda WMA33PE

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Non-Genuine Spare Parts?

Non-genuine spare parts – often called “pattern” parts – are made by independent companies rather than the original appliance manufacturer. They are legal products, not counterfeits, and exist because popular parts attract competition. Manufacturers either tolerate this or have limited ability to prevent it.

Pattern parts are invariably cheaper than genuine parts, sometimes significantly so. This makes them attractive to both consumers buying parts directly and to engineers fitting them during repairs.

Are Non-Genuine Parts Always Inferior?

Quality varies considerably. In principle, a company copying a part and selling it cheaper has no commercial incentive to match or exceed the original quality – the goal is to undercut the price. In practice, however, some pattern parts are close to the original in quality, and some are even reputed to be made by the same component suppliers that supply the original manufacturer.

At the same time, many genuine parts from major manufacturers have themselves declined in quality over the years. Some pattern parts are poor copies, particularly carbon brushes. Others are perfectly adequate replacements for less critical components. The picture is genuinely mixed.

If in doubt, buying the genuine part is the only way to be certain of what is being fitted. Where a genuine part is available and the cost difference is not prohibitive, it is the safer choice – particularly for components that are difficult to access or that protect other expensive parts.

How to Tell If a Spare Part Is Genuine

Genuine parts will typically carry the manufacturer’s own branding or logo on the packaging. The part number on a genuine part tends to be a long numeric reference with no obvious meaning – manufacturers do not need to hint at what a part is because they are the manufacturer.

Non-genuine parts often use descriptive part numbers or packaging that signals they are not original. Signs to watch for include:

• Descriptions such as “to fit”, “will suit”, “equivalent”, or “suitable for” on the listing or packaging
• Part numbers beginning with abbreviated descriptions such as Pmp (pump), Cbs (carbon brushes), or similar
• Part numbers beginning with abbreviated brand references such as Hpt or HP (Hotpoint) or WP (Whirlpool) – genuine manufacturers use their own internal numbering and do not need to reference themselves in the part number

Why Are Non-Genuine Parts Commonly Used?

The lower cost makes pattern parts commercially attractive. For engineers carrying out repairs, using cheaper parts increases the profit margin on a job. In some cases the saving is passed on to reduce the repair cost to the customer – though customers should ideally be given a choice between genuine and pattern parts when both are available.

Many genuine parts are considerably overpriced relative to their production cost, which makes pattern alternatives genuinely competitive on value in some cases.

Which Parts Should Always Be Genuine?

For some components the risk of using a pattern part is higher than for others. Parts where non-genuine quality is most likely to cause problems include:

• Carbon brushes – pattern carbon brushes have a poor reputation for quality and can wear out very quickly, or cause motor damage if they fail unexpectedly inside the motor housing.
• Drum bearing seals – a failed bearing seal allows water into the drum bearings, which can write off an otherwise repairable machine. A cheap seal that fails early can turn a straightforward repair into a very expensive one.

For less critical components – such as door handles, knobs, or cosmetic trim – a pattern part may be perfectly acceptable.

Frequently Asked Questions