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Carbon brushes are normal motor design. Replacements are available at real hardware stores that haven't completely devolved to housewares.



This assumes that you've noticed the problem before irreparable damage occurs, and you're familiar enough with motors to know what to look for and where to find parts. Neither was true in my case.




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