Why Won’T My Washing Machine Spin?

Why is my washing machine not going into the spin cycle?

The washing machine won’t empty or spin, Many washers won’t move to the next cycle until they drain. If there’s standing water in your appliance (which may or may not cause it to just keep running), it’s not good. Check your washer’s drain hose to ensure it’s not clogged, kinked, or blocked. A damaged hose will need to be replaced, but you can unclog a hose manually, which may help the appliance drain. First, turn off the power to the washer at the breaker. Disconnect the drain hose from the back of your washing machine (use a bucket to catch any water that’s in the hose or machine). You can try using a drain snake to clear a stubborn clog.

The washing machine drains but won’t spin, A displaced or faulty spin switch is the most likely cause. This small switch should be pressed down by the lid when it’s closed. If it isn’t pressed down, your machine may prevent the spin cycle as a safety measure. To troubleshoot this, hold the switch down with your finger (with the lid open) and start a spin cycle. If the drum turns, the switch probably isn’t broken but may be bent. You may be able to bend the spin switch back into place so that it latches properly. However, even if you temporarily fix the switch, it’s best to have an appliance pro look at it to ensure it continues to work properly.

A machine that’s draining but not spinning, even when you try the switch test above, may have a broken or displaced drive belt. You may need a professional’s help to fix this. An expert would remove the back panel of your washer and see if it’s still in place on the pulleys. A slipped belt can be put back into place, but a worn-out one needs to be replaced.

The washing machine’s not spinning at full speed, Your laundry loads may be too heavy or unbalanced if your washer is spinning slowly or stuttering. Heavy loads can also cause your washer to “walk” or move forward when it runs. Try washing smaller loads, distributing your laundry evenly when you fill the machine and ensuring the washer is level on its pedestal.

The washing machine spins for a few seconds, then stops. If your washing machine spins but seems to experience interruptions, the drive motor may have burnt out. Replacing a broken drive motor is a complicated repair that should be left to a trained professional.

The washing machine isn’t running at all, Go for the most obvious fix first: Check the power! Make sure your washing machine is plugged in and that the plug isn’t loose. Always plug your heavy-duty appliances like washing machines directly into the wall instead of using an extension cord. Check the breaker box to see if you have a tripped breaker or blown a fuse. If necessary, contact an expert electrician to have a dedicated circuit installed,

Why is my front load washer not spinning?

Damaged Drive Belt – Front-load washer tubs spin thanks to a drive belt that runs off of the motor. A loose, frayed, or torn belt could be why your washer won’t spin. How It Fails Overloading your washing machine can cause the belt to loosen or become worn out. How to Diagnose Inspect the drive belt closely. Feel the tension, look for cracks or tears, and tighten or replace the belt as needed. Image from Repair Clinic

Why won’t my washing machine spin and empty?

There Is a Problem With the Drain Hose – If your washer won’t drain, the first thing to inspect is the drain hose. If this part is clogged, frozen or bent, water won’t be able to flow out—which will leave all the liquid in the tub. Make sure the drain hose isn’t kinked or twisted in a way that obstructs the flow of water.

Why are my clothes still wet after spin cycle?

If your clothes are still wet after the washer finishes its spin cycle, the water isn’t draining as it should. Therefore, you need to check all the components that could be stopping the washer from draining correctly. Typically, this means checking the drain hose, drain pump, and any filters or coin traps that could be blocked.

How do I know if my washing machine needs new brushes?

Video Transcript – Hi, I’m Josh from eSpares, and in this video I’m going to be helping you to diagnose motor problems in your washing machine, Safety First! Please make sure that you’ve switched off your appliance and disconnected it from the mains before beginning any repair.

1. In most cases, motor problems in your washing machine are going to be caused by worn carbon brushes.
2. These are designed to come into contact with the moving part of the motor, which is called the armature, and pass power through it but they do wear down over time so obviously they will need to be replaced.

How would you know if the brushes are worn? If the machine is filling and emptying as normal but the drum isn’t turning, or if it’s making some sort of spluttering noise, or if you can see sparking coming from underneath the front of the machine these are all likely to be caused by worn brushes and you’ll need to replace them.

You can see how to replace carbon brushes in another eSpares video, Although that does cover most instances of motor faults in a washing machine, there are a few occasions where it may be due to the motor itself. For safety I’ve unplugged this machine first and I’m just going to take the motor out of this machine so we can have a closer look at it to see where problems might arise.

Now I’ve got the motor out of the machine I’ve popped it down on some cardboard to protect both the motor and the top of the machine as well. I’m going to turn it onto its side and here we can see there’s a multi-plug with wires going off to various parts of the motor.

If we take a look at these first two red wires, they go to a sensor here at the end of the motor. This sensor takes a reading from the armature of how fast it’s spinning and that measurement is then sent to the control board and from that measurement the control board can determine how fast the drum is spinning.

How to Fix a Washing Machine That Does Not Spin (Fast and Easy)

If the sensor is faulty, it’s going to take the wrong reading, send the wrong measurement to the control board and as a result, the drum will spin very fast and then stop, continuing in a cycle. If that’s happening on your machine, you can test the sensor using a multimeter by popping the probes of the meter into the red terminals, like so.

• For a working sensor I’d want to see any reading that wasn’t a short circuit or an infinite reading.
• Here I’m getting a reading of about seventy to seventy one ohms, so that would indicate that the sensor is ok.
• Moving onto the next two wires, we have a blue and a purple and these go to the carbon brushes on either side of the armature here.

I’ll just pop the probes into those two terminals. For a working connection here I’d want a reading of somewhere between one and seven ohms, depending on the type of motor I was working on. Here I’m getting about five ohms, so that would indicate that it’s ok.

• Then we have three more wires here at the end of the plug and these go to the field windings around the side of the motor.
• Again, for a working connection I’d want somewhere between one and seven ohms.
• If I pop it into these first two terminals, I’m getting about three and half Ohms, these two about three ohms, and these two about one and a half ohms, so all of these connections are good and that would indicate that the motor is fully functional.

If when you test your motor you get readings that are dramatically different to any of these readings, that would indicate that your motor’s got a fault and you’re going to need to replace the entire thing. While you’ve got the motor out of the machine, it’s a good opportunity to have a look at the carbon brushes as well and see how worn down they are.

Why is my washing machine humming but not spinning?

5. A Stuck Pump – A very common cause of a humming machine is a jammed up pump. The pump might be trying to rotate, but something is caught in it. In most cases, and probably in all cases, a piece of garment is the cause, unless you don’t use it to wash clothes.

Why does my washer spin but barely agitate?

Faulty Drive Motor – There is a chance that a faulty drive motor is the culprit when the washer won’t agitate but spins. The motor drives the transmission that causes the agitator to oscillate. Diagnosing a defective drive motor is difficult and should be done by a technician.

Solution: Hire a technician to diagnose and perform washer repair if you suspect drive motor failure. If you have made it this far with troubleshooting, good job! The question is, did you fix the problem? If you didn’t, we won’t judge. Troubleshooting the many things that can go wrong with modern appliances is best left to a professional.

That’s why we’re here.

Is it OK to wash clothes without spin?

Yes, it is possible to wash clothes without a spin cycle. However, it is important to note that clothes will be much wetter when they come out of the washing machine if there is no spin cycle.

Can I spin dry twice?

Is an Extra Spin Worth It? – Yes, there are cases when running an extra spin cycle is worth it, especially if you’re cleaning harder-wearing materials like cotton. Running your clothes through another spin cycle will remove even more moisture from them. In turn, this should reduce how long it takes you to dry your laundry and could help to reduce any running costs too (you might be able to run shorter drying cycles in the tumble dryer, for example).

1. In addition to the above, you might find running your clothes through an extra spin cycle is useful if your freshly laundered laundry has got wet on the line.
2. Popping your wet clothes back in the washer for an extra spin will remove any rain water from them! This, again, will speed up the drying process for you.

That being said, you must be careful when spinning delicate materials, as the motion can sometimes damage the material. So, if you’re going to be cleaning silks and lace, for example, you must either avoid running these materials through a spin cycle, or choose the lowest rpm (normally 400 rpm) and spin the laundry once! In the case of delicate materials, completing an extra spin could cause more damage than it is worth.

Why does my washing machine only work on one cycle?

Possible Causes – One common issue that can cause a washing machine’s cycle to stop is the heater to stop working properly. To test this set your washer on a cycle and monitor it every so often, if the cycle stops within the first 30 minutes then the water likely isn’t getting sufficiently heated.

• If your appliance shuts off after 30 minutes then the very opposite could be the problem.
• Overheating can cause your machine to not start-up as well as cancel its self during a cycle.
• There’s a variety of possible causes for this with the most common being a faulty thermistor.
• Trying to fix these issues yourself is going to be very difficult without experience so if you notice either of the above happening with your appliance then your best option is to get a Repair Aid washing machine technician in.

Another thing to look out for is left over water.

Why is my washing machine humming but not spinning?

5. A Stuck Pump – A very common cause of a humming machine is a jammed up pump. The pump might be trying to rotate, but something is caught in it. In most cases, and probably in all cases, a piece of garment is the cause, unless you don’t use it to wash clothes.

Why does my washer keep filling with water on spin cycle?

Check the water inlet valve – Water flows into your washing machine during the wash and rinse cycles through the water inlet valve. If your washing machine won’t stop filling, the valve may be damaged or stuck open. Here’s how to test it:

1. Turn your washer on and let it start filling up.
2. As it’s filling, disconnect the power to your washer.
3. If the water keeps filling, you’ll know the water inlet valve didn’t close. (It’s most likely broken, and you’ll need to replace it).
4. Immediately turn off the water so the washer doesn’t overflow.

If the washer stops filling when you unplug it, then your problem is probably with the electrical circuit that controls the valve.