Mc1bean
I
see many questions about washing machines that do not spin. There can
be many reasons and it is impossible to cover everything that can happen
with every make and model. I will attempt to cover the basic things
that can happen with the majority of the washing machines that have been
sold.
First thing to check if your washer is not pumping or spinning is to see
if the motor is running. If the motor is not running then check the
pesky lid switch. When the lid gets slammed it hammers that switch and
eventually will bend it or break it completely. Some washers will wash
but not spin or pump, others will do nothing. This switch is located
under the lid on the edge of the frame around the lid. Often there is a
hole that a pin from the lid will go through and push on a lever that is
the switch. Check that it is not simply bent, so that it does not trip
the switch inside anymore. To change or check the switch the top will
need to be raised or the front removed. Getting to it, is often harder
then the replacement.
If the motor is running then you may have a broken pump belt or a broken
or frozen pulley. If the belt is broken replace it. To check the
pulley, remove the belt and then check to see if the pulley turns
freely. If it does not, replace it.
If you are pumping, but not spinning, then you will need to again check
the lid switch. Next on the list is the motor coupling. Many washers
made are actually Whirlpool. These washers all use a coupler that is
made of plastic and rubber and they will wear out after some time. This
couples the motor to the transmission. If it breaks it will need to be
replaced.
Other machines use belts. These belts can become stretched and then will
not grip the pulleys to spin them at the proper speed. This also will
often give that burning rubber smell. Be sure to replace these belts
with washing machine belts as they are specially made for this purpose
and are often not the same as regular automotive belts.
Drive motors are often a source of trouble. These motors often run in
forward and reverse. They spin one way to agitate and the other to spin.
Just because it works in one direction, does not mean that the other
direction cannot be burnt out. This often happens and just because ?it
works? people think the motor is okay. The motor still needs
to be replaced if either direction goes bad.
GE manufactured washers use a clutch system. This slowly bring the spin
cycle up to speed as the water goes out of the washer. When this becomes
worn the spin will not be as fast or may not spin at all. If your
clutch needs to be replaced, you may want to hire that out as it is
quite a project for most DIY?ers.
The final problem would be the bearing or basket drive. This gets worn
or even will get tight so that the basket will not spin freely. If this
goes bad you will usually have excessive noise when the washer spins.
This too is a project that you may want help with.
As you can see there are many things that can go wrong to make problems
with the spin cycle of a washer. You will have to do some detective work to figure out exactly what the problem is with your washing machine. Thanks Mike
Hi,
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heatman101
Hi,
Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..
If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...
Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin
If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...
Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning
heatman101
Hi,
Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often inter related..
If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out this tip...
Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin
If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkout this tip...
Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning
heatman101
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