Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a washing emergency? You’ve loaded your washer set the cycle and then suddenly it stops spinning.
Don’t worry you’re not alone — a lot of people have experienced this problem.
In this article we’ll take a look at why your washer may not be spinning and how you can troubleshoot it.
Potential Causes
There are several potential causes for your washer to not spin.
One of the most common reasons is if the load is unbalanced which can make the spin cycle difficult for the washer to complete.
Additionally if the washer is overloaded it can also cause the spin cycle to fail.
Other potential causes include a defective motor faulty belts or clogged hoses.
Checking the Load
If your washer isn’t spinning the first thing you should do is check the load.
Make sure that your clothes are evenly distributed in the drum.
If you find that the load is unbalanced you’ll need to redistribute the clothes and try the spin cycle again.
Checking the Hoses
If the load is balanced the next step is to check the hoses.
Make sure that the hoses are connected properly and that the clamps are tight.
If the hoses are clogged you’ll need to clean them out with a damp cloth.
Broken Belt
One of the most common causes of a washer not spinning is a broken belt.
If the belt is worn out or damaged it won’t be able to engage the motor and cause the washer to spin.
To check for a broken belt you’ll need to remove the back panel of the washer and inspect the belt for any signs of wear or damage.
If the belt is damaged you’ll need to replace it before the washer will work properly.
Defective Motor
Another common cause of a washer not spinning is a defective motor.
If the motor is faulty it won’t be able to drive the belt and cause the washer to spin.
To check for a defective motor you’ll need to remove the back panel of the washer and inspect the motor for any signs of wear or damage.
If the motor is damaged you’ll need to replace it before the washer will work properly.
Blocked Drain Pump
Finally a blocked drain pump can also cause a washer not spinning.
If the pump is clogged or blocked it won’t be able to drain the water from the washer which can cause the washer to stop spinning.
To check for a blocked drain pump you’ll need to remove the back panel of the washer and inspect the pump for any signs of wear or blockage.
If the pump is blocked you’ll need to unblock it before the washer will work properly.
Conclusion
If your washer isn’t spinning there could be a few different reasons.
The most common cause is an unbalanced load but it could also be an overloaded washer a defective motor faulty belts or clogged hoses.
To troubleshoot you’ll need to check the load hoses belts and motor.
If any of these items are causing the issue you’ll need to either redistribute the load clean the hoses replace the belts or replace the motor.