Why does my washer drain but not spin?

Why does my washer drain but not spin?

Most washing machines won’t start a spin cycle until they’ve fully drained the water from the wash. If your machine is draining very slowly (or won’t drain at all) the most likely cause is a blockage somewhere in the drainage system. You’ll usually find it behind a flap at the bottom of most front loading machines.

Why is my GE top load washer not spinning clothes dry?

When your washer will not spin dry your clothes, the debris filter or coin trap may be blocked. Your washer has a filtering device down and near the pump called a drain filter or a coin trap. The drain filter is accessed on the front bottom of the washer and the coin trap is located behind an access panel.

How do you reset a GE washer?

Unplug the washer for one minute, then plug the washer back into the electrical outlet and lift and lower the lid six times within 12 seconds. This will reset the motor and you should be able to start the cycle.

What is the most likely cause of a washing machine will not agitate or spin?

The washer transmission might be worn out or defective. Transmissions have gears in them that can fail causing the washer to not spin or agitate. If the motor is turning the transmission, but the washer won’t spin or agitate, consider replacing the transmission.

What do you do when your LG washer wont spin?

Common solutions for: LG Washer won’t spin

  1. Lid Switch Assembly. The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open.
  2. Drive Belt.
  3. Motor Coupling.
  4. Door Latch.
  5. Door Lock Motor and Switch Assembly.
  6. Motor Control Board.
  7. Clutch.
  8. Clutch Band Kit.

How do you fix a washer that won’t agitate or spin?

Common solutions for: My Washer Won’t Spin or Agitate. Inspect the drive belt to determine if it is broken or if it is loose on the pulleys. If the drive belt is broken or loose, replace it. The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission.