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Are you SURE it's actually spinning ? Fill it with water, advance it to spin cycle. After a couple minutes, if it is not empty, the drain is restricted somehow. It could be clogged, could be a kink in the drain hose. OR if it is not spinning, could be the belt, could be something else. If this doesn't help, post again and say what kind it is, in some detail
I finally got to talk to my daughter about her washer. She said that the washer's not spinning at all. Sometimes when she removes the clothes they still have some suds on them. I hope we can fix it for her. She just bought her 1st place and has had a lot of expenses the last couple of months. She bought a new dryer but thought the washer was OK. Thanks for any help you can be.
Does it agitate? It could be the lid switch, could be a lot of things. If you say what kind it is, model number, etc., I maybe can narrow it down, but diagnosis third hand is gonna be as hard as Chinese algebra.
First, is it a GE? I have had the same problem from time to time with mine. If I have too heavy a load in it and the soap can't rinse out the clothes don't spin. In addition my washer pumps up about 8 ft. and that is the limit for washers so it is doing extra duty. Perhaps try smaller loads and see if that makes a difference. I have actually had to remove half of the load, even though it is advertised as "heavy duty" and run through another rinse cycle.
I finally got my daughter to let her washer fill and watch what it was doing. It was agitating and spinning but she said it wasn't emptying the water out. She checked the hose and it wasn't pinched off and she said there was some water in the hose going to the drain. Got any ideas what might be the problem?
It depends what kind of washer it is. Test the pump. If it is a belt drive, the pump will be hard to turn, and needs replacement. If it is an electric pump, test it with a meter, or remove the hose and see how much water comes out. If it flows properly, there is a clog in the drain line. Get a coathanger and fish out the sock or whatever.
I have the same problem as shirleygirly, my washer is a whirlpool calypso. I manually drained the washer by lowering the drain pump. It fills up with water, but it doesn't drain. The water leaked out under the washer. How do I test the pump as you suggested above? I can't afford a plumber at the moment.
Golemee, did your calypso show an error code " LD"...? It means long drain (or no drain, in your case)
The calypso water pump was the subject of a class action law suit. The new ones have a better faster pump. Presumably, yours is an older one. I have heard of dealers adressing this problem for free, look into that possibility. Other than that:
Turn the darn thing on its side, and take the bottom pan off. Take the bottom off the pump where the two hoses go, and pop off the two clips. Hopefully your problem will be obvious, like a bunch of lint, soap scum, pennies, etc.
Don't wash bathroom rugs in the calypso! The calypso is a notorious swallower of bra underwires, socks, panties, plastic army men, coins, you name it. Also check the drain hose, and google the class action suit. You never know, your retailer may help you. Let us know how you make out!
I just thought of one more thing; you said you had to lower the drain pump. Did you take it off? The calypso has self leveling legs, but only in the back. You might try raising the front to get the water where it's supposed to be...
Good luck!
problem with my washing machine it spins but doesnt drain the water . have blown down the pipe and it appears unblocked and free running , anyone any suggestions please ?
Hi I just wanted to know if someone can help me also with my Avanti top loading washer
10 lbs capacity . I washes the babies clothes fine but will not spin after it drains water. Any suggestions before I have to call the service man . I pulled out the pump it is fine and also the synchronizer box all gears look fine. It might be the lid switch maybe . I unplugged to see if it would work but no luck. thanks juan
Hello,
I have a MAV6451AWW Maytag washing machine, that is belt driven. i can turn the belt from the bottom side and it turns the inside, but i cant turn the inside by hand. It sit for a year and now it wont spin, it sounds like its going thru the cycle but when i open the lid its not moving at all. the clothes are soaking wet when its done, but the tub is not full of water. do i need a new motor?
thank you,
John
Dean, your pump might be clogged up. Sometimes you can remove the front cover off at the bottom, and try to get access to the pump. Check for obstructions.
Or you can google "Whirlpool front loader not emptying water" and it will pull a whole bunch of appliances service sites.
John, it could be trouble with your main component of the lid switch, or just a stretch belt. Those belts will stretch over time.
The motor sits on a sliding system. When it spins one way, it tightens it up, but when the belt is stretched, it can't grip. You can also do a google on your Maytag.
