Washer Not Spinning or Draining: Causes
A washer that will not spin or drain often leaves a drum full of water and clothes, which feels urgent. Common causes in customer language a
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What this article covers
A washer that will not spin or drain often leaves a drum full of water and clothes, which feels urgent. Common causes in customer language are: not draining, not spinning, not starting, error codes, and leaks. Start by checking that the cycle finished, the load is not badly unbalanced, and the drain hose is not kinked. Do not force a locked door or run repeated spin cycles on a machine that is leaking.
Busy family homes in Nolensville run washers hard, so pumps, belts, and suspension wear faster. Mineral-rich water can also affect inlet strain. If water remains, an error code repeats, or a leak appears, stop and call. Tell us the code if one shows, and whether the fault started suddenly or grew worse over weeks.
Safe first steps
Check the simple causes in the article, note when the fault started and what changed, and stop if water leaks, smells, sparking, or gas are involved. For gas smells, leave the area and call your gas provider or emergency services first.
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