Roper Washing Machines - Page 9 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Sounds like your load of clothes are not balanced. Like more on one side than the other.

could very possibly be a pin , coin , bra wire etc caught in the impeller blades preventing the pump from working remove the pump and undo the housing of the impeller and check for obstruction

For the washer to operate the lid must be fully closed, the timer must be pulled out, and the water must be drained.
The main causes for not spinning are:

Lid partially or completely open

Lid or other object has hit the timer knob and turned the washer off

Lid not locked (by the way, not on all washers) and may be not draining.
Make sure the lid is completely closed. Make sure that no clothing is in the lid area.

Make sure the Timer knob is pulled out.
The lid must be closed and locked for the washer to operate. Once the lid is closed, make sure the desired cycle is still selected and then press the Start button and listen for the lid to lock.
Make sure there are no loose metal objects such as coins and paper clips in the lid opening area. Metal objects can prevent magnetic switches from reacting correctly when the lid is closed.


If the washer has not drained, it will not go into spin.
Hope this works.....

comes up my part of the world as as a whirlpool brand of top loader the actual timer is faulty water inlet valve must be working to let water in but timer opens and closes that inlet valve http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a11b122/Roper-Washing-Machine-Parts

Jennifer, one of the balancing springs may have broken, best to call a good repairman, the machine will have to come apart. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." Washing Machine Repair Replacing the Tub Spring Whirlpool Part W10250667 How to Troubleshoot Kenmore Washer When the Drum Is Off Balance eHow The Tell Tale Banging Noise of Broken Drum Support Spider in Samsung Front...

have a technician check the program board as it is not progressing to the next setting

Depending on your model, it will either have an electronic or mechanical timer. If electronic which it sounds like, you likely have a bad board or control unit. If mechanical you will need a new timer. My old washer was mechanical and I had to replace the timer several times over 18 years. My new Samsung is all digital so when it goes bad, will have to diagnose the circuit that needs replacing. Normally there is an error code on the LCD readout.

Tina, If you want to try it, take the console apart that has the water level dial on it. The on the back of dial assembly is a clear hose, Blow in that as hard as you can to clear some water that will be in it. Re assemble and try it out. "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info."