Capacitors for washing machines

Top-loader and many front-loader washing machines use a motor run capacitor to start and steady the drive or agitator motor — when it weakens the machine hums, trips, or won't spin. Values are typically in the 8–16µF range, and a 450V capacitor safely replaces a 370V or 440V original (the voltage rating is a maximum, so a higher one is fine) as long as the µF is the same. The figure is printed on the body of the old capacitor, usually as something like 12µF ±5% — read it off and confirm the µF on your own capacitor before ordering.

Motor capacitors tagged for washing machines — typical range 8–16µF · 450V, in stock now 8–16µF. Tracked via NZ Post or courier, on your doorstep in around 2 weeks. Not sure of the µF or voltage on your old part? Try the find-my-part wizard — three plain questions, about 30 seconds.