I have a Roper top load washing machine and the drain and spin cycle stopped working. After washing a load, it doesn't drain the water out and the spin cycle doesn't kick in. Once the "washing" cycle stops, the machine stops. The water doesn't drain and the clothes just sits there in the water.

The typical cycle is;
fills to selected water level
agitates wash cycle
drains wash water
spins wash cycle
fills to selected water level on rinse cycle
agitates on rinse cycle
drains rinse water
spins final time
end of cycle

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heatman101

Hi,

Problems with a washing machine not spinning or not draining are often interrelated..

If you are having a problem with your top load washer then check out thistip...

Washing Machine does not Pump or Spin


If you are having problems with your front load washing machine then checkoutthis tip...

Front Load Washing machine not draining and or not spinning


heatman101

It sounds like the Drain pump may have stopped working. After the rinse cycle, the machine should drain the water and start spinning. The Drain Pump should be at the bottom of the machine.

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heatman101

Sounds like the lidswitch. As a safety, the tub will not spin if the door is up (open). In turn, it will not drain if it wont spin. This is a common problem with whirlpool washers. You can go to searspartsdirect.com to get the breakdown and order the part.

Set the timer to spin manually and turn it on.
Does it spin?
If not,
Your lid switch is bad and must be replaced.

If yes it does spin.
The timer is bad.

ohm out the lid switch, with the switch closed it should read contunity if it does not then the lid switch is the issue

Sounds like a faulty lid switch. The switch will not allow this unit to drain/spin if the switch is faulty.

Alicia7q : Faulty water pump or restriction in drain line between tub and outlet hose.

arlenekc,: That metal thing is part of the motor. What you have is a leaking water pump.

badwasher,: Check the lid switch. This machine will not spin or drain if the switch is faulty.