Written by: Bob

Washing Machine Won’t Spin

If your clothes are still very wet after the spin cycle but there is little or no visible water, then the washer is not spin drying the clothes, a defective timer probably is to blame, but consider these first:

1) Is the lid of the machine tightly closed? There could be a problem with the lid switch. – Try manually depressing the lid plunger or use a magnet (for magnetic plungers) and see if it spins.

2) Too much detergent can cause the machine to have difficulty spinning. Check for buildup in the bottom, near the agitator.

3) Look for a washer drive belt problem.

4) Try pushing the agitator down. Occasionally it becomes either either loose or worn out. If it is, you will need a new agitator.

Washing Machine Won’t Spin – Worn Clutch

5) The washer may have a worn clutch. Call in a repairman.

6) Spin solenoid is defective. (older machines). Call in a repairman.

7) If you hear the washer motor, but it doesn’t spin then you might have a frozen pump pulley.

If the washer is not draining, there might be something stuck in the drain pump. No draining means no spinnng.

9) Check for an uneven load. This will prevent the washer from spinning.

Washing Machine Won’t Spin

10) Washer won’t spin unless it is started by hand. Why?
Drive belt has stretched and is slipping. Takes about 10 minutes to change out.

11) Might be a detergent buildup on the sensors. Try running a cycle with a gallon of white vinegar added. Should dissolve the film.
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