My Avanti front load dryer isn't spinning... at all. I've had it for only 4 yrs and now it doesn't work! Won't spin at all. Sigh. Any ideas why? Please help!!! :-(

I have not seen a dryer with a spin cycle are you sure your not talking about your washing machine? If it is the dryer it may need a new belt. If it is the washer it could need a new clutch a switch or it could have a loose wire. If you are not familiar with electronics I would suggest you have a dealer fix it.

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1) Verify a circuit breaker isn't tripped

2) Advance the timer control dial slowly 360 degrees-

If the washer starts spinning, then we know the motor and drive belt are fine but that there is something wrong with either the timer control dial or the agitator solenoid. Call in a professional for this.

If the washer doesn't budge, then verify that the drive belt(s) is attached and not broken by removing the back panel. If the belt is broken, replace it. If it is loose, then tighten it by loosening up the bolt holding the motor and moving it on its swingarm (much like a car alternator) until there is a 1/2 to 3/4 inch deflection in the belt.
Some washers use reversing motors. It's possible the motor works on the spin cycle but not on the wash cycle. If so, call a pro.

3) Visually inspect the lid safety switch- Is it loose or cracked? If so, the washer might work intermittently, stopping at different cycles.

4) Check motor and drive belt- Remove the main access panel (usually in the back). Is the motor spinning, but the drive belt isn't? If so, then you have a drive belt problem.

Hello, does the dryer drum spins? If so, then replace the heating element in your dryer. Look on the back of the dryer, if there is inspection plate about 10"x10". First, unplug your dryer, this is very important to your life. Once the dryer has been unpluged then remove the inspection plate.

Now, if there isn't an inspection plate on the back of your dryer. The the front of the dryer will need to come off. Just leave the dryer door on. Turn the dryer on it side---Remember to unplug your dryer--- On the bottom of the front dryer panel with the door is three or 4 screws just remove these screws. Now, pull the bottom the dryer front panel out about 2" or 3" and pull the front panel down. There is two snap locks that are hooked in the top of dryer cover. Pull the dryer panel out and reach in aroun the door to unplug door switch. I hope this work out for you. GB...stewbison

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
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4617986-washing_machine_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
http://www.fixya.com/support/r4784376-front_load_washing_machine_not_draining

heatman101

The most common reason for a loud noise on spin cycle is that water has got into the bearings and forms rust. The ball bearings are no longer smooth. Hence the noise!..Probably the most common F/L washer reason for demise. If the inner bowl is loose and 'floppy', it would be for the same reason.....Overuse of detergent will do it every time!.....Sorry.......Nomess

hi, if its not spinning try the motor brushes, will be well worn if 5 yrs old or over. not too hard to replace or expensive if carbons only..please leave feedback.

check to ensure you have voltage at the outlet
the four wire pattern goes like this
black far right
red far right
white in the middle
geen to the chasis

I have the same problem...the solution is called new washer. I was told it could be overhauled to the tune about $600...barrings are going out. Mine is just 7 years old and that's disappointing.

please check the thermal cutoff. these are the parts with 2 thick wires attached to it. they are normally located near the heating element ( if electrical ) and (near the exhaust if it is gas).

these parts control the heating element.

tnx 4 using fixya,

drcool