Why is my washer draining but not spinning?
A broken drive belt, or one that has slipped off the pulley wheel, can cause the washer to agitate during the wash cycle and yet—despite the noise of the motor running—the drum remain still during the spin cycle. If not, you may need to replace the drive belt.
What happens when your washer doesn’t spin?
Washer Won’t Spin Check to see if the clothes have jammed or are unbalanced in the drum. If the plastic tab is broken, the washer may halt during the spin cycle. If the switch doesn’t click when you press and release it, it’s probably broken. Remove the switch, test it, and replace it if needed.
Why does my washer fill then drain?
If your washer continues to fill during a drain cycle, the water inlet valve could be at fault. If the washer continues to fill, then the inlet valve is defective. If the washer stops filling, then the problem is related to the electrical circuit that controls the valve.
What would cause a Maytag washer to not spin?
One common cause why a Maytag top load washer won’t spin is due to an uneven load or jammed clothing. Larger items or loads tend to settle on one side of the washer drum during a cycle. Try to redistribute the load or remove a few articles of clothing and run the spin cycle on your washer again.
What do you do when your Whirlpool washer won’t spin?
As a safety feature, Whirlpool washers will not spin if the lid switch is not activated; ensure the lid is properly closed and, if it is and the spin cycle is still not activated, you may need to replace the lid switch.
How do you fix a washing machine that fills and drains at the same time?
If the washer is draining the water while it is filling, check the following: Make sure that the house drain is at least 30 inches high. If so, check to make sure the drain hose is not pushed too far down into the drain. If it is, pull it out 2″ inches.
How do you fix a washing machine that keeps draining?
If siphoning is occurring with your washer, first check the drain pump to make sure nothing is jammed or stuck within it or in a hose next to it. If the drain pump is NOT in working order, replace the drain pump after testing it with a multimeter.
How do I reset my Maytag top load washer to factory settings?
How to Reset a Maytag Washer
- Press the “Power/Cancel” button.
- Push the appropriate button to choose a new cycle.
- Press “Start/Pause.” You have now reset your Maytag washer.