Why does the spin in the washing machine not work?

It is very unpleasant when your equipment, which served you faithfully, fails. Even more frustrating when you bought a new washing machine, and it does not work as expected.

One of the most common washing machine breakdowns is when the machine does not spin the laundry. There can be quite a few reasons for such a malfunction: from improper use of the washing machine, ending with the breakdown of any node in it. Here we will analyze all the possible causes and try to eliminate them ourselves.

The wrong program is being used

If you notice that the washing machine does not spin (which means that at the end of the program you took out very wet laundry from it that needs to be spun), then one of the reasons may be that a program is used where the laundry is not spinned. Such programs can be: wool, silk, gentle washing, etc.

Take the instructions for your washing machine and find the description of the program on which you washed your clothes. If the program does not provide for spinning, then you have no problem. Just select a different program next time or don't take out the laundry, just run the spin function separately and see the result.

Another situation may occur when the program included spinning, but the machine still finished the program without squeezing the laundry. Check if you have deactivated the forced spin before starting the wash.

Both of these problems are not related to equipment breakdowns and may arise due to inattention.

Washing machine imbalance or overload

If your washing machine does not have a function to detect imbalance or overload of laundry, then problems may arise during the washing process if laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum or there is too much laundry and it is heavy.

Usually, in such situations, the machine behaves like this: at the moment when the spin should start, the machine tries to spin the drum, but it fails, and so the attempts are repeated several times. After the washing machine has not wrung out the laundry, it stops the washing program. As a result, you get wet clothes.

If this is the situation for you, then do not panic - just remove half of the laundry from the machine, distribute it evenly so that there is no lump, and start the spin function again.

The machine does not wring because of the water in the tank

Before starting the spin program, the washing machine must drain all the water from the tank, and during the spin cycle, the machine drains all the water that comes out of the wet laundry. Therefore, if suddenly your washing machine does not drain water, then you need to look for the cause.

The first thing to do is unscrew and clean the drain filter of the washing machine. If there are foreign objects inside, then remove them. If the cause is not the drain valve, then you need to check the drain hose for blockage, as well as the drain pipe that goes from the tank to the pump.Remove the blockage and check the operation of the machine again.

Broken tachometer

If you often overload the washing machine with linen, and the situation when the machine is working at the limit of its capabilities is normal for you, then a breakdown of the tacho sensor is inevitable.

A tachometer is a device that controls the number of revolutions in a washing machine. Due to its breakdown, the machine may “not know” how fast the drum is rotating and, accordingly, set the spin speed incorrectly.

Also, the reason for the malfunction of the tachometer may be the weakening of its fastening or the violation of the wiring and contacts suitable for the tachometer.

In any case, you fastening needs to be checked.: if it is weakened, then you need to tighten it. Also a must check wiring and contacts, if necessary, clean and insulate them. If the sensor itself is faulty, then you will have to replace it with a new one.

The tachometer itself at the washing machine is located on the motor shaft, as shown in the figure.

Engine malfunctions

Over time, brushes wear out in the engine, which can cause it to “weak”. Accordingly, he cannot develop a sufficient number of revolutions for a normal spin of the laundry. Due to problems with the motor brushes, the washing machine may not spin the laundry well.

To get to the engine disassemble the washing machine. Next, you need to disconnect the wires and belt from the engine, and unscrew it. After removing the engine, you can check the tachometer and brushes, as well as “ring out” the coils. After checking, replace the defective elements with new ones.

Problems with the control module

The control module is the "brain" of the washing machine.It is he who controls all programs, receives signals from sensors and, in accordance with them, "gives orders" to the executing elements. You are unlikely to be able to check the module yourself. But, if your washing machine has stopped spinning clothes, you have checked all the above breakdown options and everything is fine there, then there is only one reason left - a breakdown of the control module.

Unfortunately, fixing such a malfunction is not so cheap - the module itself is quite expensive and it is better to contact a knowledgeable person with such a problem. Call a washing machine repairman to his house and he will fix the problem.

Squeaking and knocking in the washing machine during the spin cycle

Some owners notice such a malfunction as knocking in the washing machine during washing or spinning. This can happen if small parts from the pockets of things got into the space between the drum and the tub of the washing machine. In order to extract them, you need to remove the heating element and pull these items out of there. If this is not done, then the consequences may be more serious and the washing machine may even jam.

Squeaking in the washing machine during the spin cycle may be due to worn bearings. The belt may also squeak. Either way, you're better off disassemble washing machine and check if the bearings are leaking.

Rest reasons for the knocking of the washing machine during washing read on our website.