Whirlpool washer ties clothes in knots on spin cycle

I suggest going on the Whirlpool manufacturers website and check their forums for a similar problem. It could very well be something very easy to fix.

Are you running a load according to the care labels?? If you run delicate or easy care items on a cotton wash this can happen. Just because an item is 100% Cotton doesn't necessarily mean it will tolerate a cotton cycle check the care label. Also, if for example a cotton cycle is 6Kg, the easy care will be 3-4Kg, Delicate and woollens will be approx 2Kg. Overloading can cause items to knot during cycle. Finally, check that your inlet water is not too hot. Repost if you need any further assistance

You buy another top load high efficiency machine and load the clothes in same manner, you will get same result. No matter whether it is whirlpool or samsung or LG.

If you buy Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, JennAir, Roper, Inglis and even sometime Kenmore. You will be buying the same Whirlpool Corporation machine with a different face plate.

hey listen your machine drum gone

We had problems with ours shaking but it wasn't completely level.. But I use the clean washer cycle that uses bleach only and it works pretty good. Other than that, I don't have a clue..

If it's a FAV6800AW or FAV9800AW.? Do you want to DIY a fix? As stated you are on your own no help form the Maytag repair man. With limited info from your post I'm guessing you are failing in spin cycle with dc or UC errors is that the issue?

If this is the issue and you or someone you know has basic mech. skill sets you can repair with a $50 clutch replacement. See this post for the details and decide the direction you want to go. Will be around if you need additional help.

Rich

A FEW THINGS TO TRY FIRST RUN YOUR WASHER EMPTY ON THE HOT WATER SETTING UNLESS YOU HAVE A CLEANING CYCLE THEN USE THAT THERES ALSO SOME NEW PRODUCTS OUT THAT YOU CAN USE TO CLEAN YOUR WASHER OUT BUT FIRST TRY THIS ITS FREE , ALSO CHECK YOUR DRAIN PUMP AND THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER TO MAKE SURE YOU DONT HAVE ANYTHING CLOGGED IN IT LIKE A SOCK AND LASTLY CHECK THE AGITATOR BELT TO MAKE SURE ITS NOT WORN SEND ME A UPDATE WE'LL GET IT FIXED DONT WORRY

Dear shelldon39, Fri 2-20-2009 9:24pm EST (USA)

Some machines will shut down during the spin cycle as a precaution to prevent damage!

They will do this if you overload the washer with clothes and/or use too much detergent!

If this doesn't help please get back to me with more details!

jack

It sound like the basket is out of balance. When it spins open the lid and see if the basket is moving side to side and back to back. If so look under the deck and see if there is springs or rubber ties attached to the basket.

Unblock the outflow pipe from the machine that goes into the sump under the sink. (have a pot ready for water overflow) This will help drain the water. If the spin cycle is making a screetching sort of noise then it is possible that the carbon brushes will need changing. This affects the spinning if the brushes are worn.