Why Your Washing Machine Won’t Spin and How to Fix It Causes of A Washing Machine Not Spinning Here comes your laundry day again—you load your clothes into your washer, adjust the settings, and press the START button, but your washing machine won’t spin . Now, you are stuck in limbo, not knowing what to do. It is important for washing machines to be able to clean, spin, and drain well. Stated, your washing machine is not doing its duties well if it won’t do any of those things. Plus, it can be costly to fire and train a new washer. What do you do if your washing machine cycles but refuses to spin? South Miami Appliance Repair will discuss the most common causes of why this occurs and how to resolve it accordingly. ● Overfilled Washer If you are someone who dislikes washing laundry, you may avoid it when it is necessary. Therefore, when it comes down to it, you will probably have a lot of dirty clothes to wash. While filling the washer to capacity is usually fine, doing so can occasionally force the spin cycle to stall. Fortunately, this is a relatively simple issue to resolve. Grab a few damp garments from the overflowing washing and give it another go. Most likely, your washing machine will function normally. Lesson learned: Do not do laundry until the last minute to avoid overloading your washer. ● Uneven Load Your spin cycle won’t work well if the laundry load is uneven, which is why you should always try to balance your loads. This typically occurs when you are washing a few large items at once, like a comforter and bath sheet, and the objects unmanageably clump together into a big, grumpy ball. An uneven load can also result in the opposite problem: a never-ending spin cycle because it does not produce enough kinetic energy. If the load is not equitably shared, disengage the machine (a front-loader will do this automatically after the cycle is complete) and reorganize the contents by hand. ● Bad Lid Switch In top-loading models, the lid switch alerts the machine when the lid is not securely closed. As a preventative measure, your washing machine will not spin if the lid switch fails to operate. An easy fix is to close the lid, which triggers a switch underneath the case. You can try bending it back into shape if it’s deformed to the point that it’s not making contact. If all else fails, you can try replacing the lid switch. ● Improper or No Drainage Most washing machines won’t spin unless the water is properly drained from the laundry load. When the drain stops working, it’s usually because the line connecting the washer to the drain is crimped or blocked with debris like coins or buttons. Straightening out the kink in the hose resolves the wastewater refusing to drain from the load. As for stuck debris in the machine, try removing the clogged hoses connecting the appliance to the drain pump, and reconnecting them. For machine-specific instructions, check the manufacturer’s manual. ● Broken Drive Belt This problem is widespread in front-loading washing machines, as they have a spin cycle and an attached drive belt. The belt might get frayed and lose its original tightness as time passes, causing the washer to stop spinning. Take off the front of the washer and check the drive belt for any wear or damage. Feel the belt with your fingertips to locate any holes or splits. If you find any, you will need to replace the belt. However, if the drive belt had only loosened due to frequent use, merely tightening it can fix the issue. On the other hand, overstuffing your washer can lead to a defective drive belt. If you can’t seem to fix your washing machine’s spinning problems with our tips, it may be time to call in our pros here at South Miami Appliance Repair for good-quality washer repair services. We guarantee quick and efficient service like no other!