The situation when the drum of the washing machine does not spin is not familiar to many users of these devices. But, if you are on this page, then you may have encountered this problem. Most often, the situation looks like this:
you, as usual, loaded the laundry into the washing machine and went about your business. Returning to check it, you found that the machine does not wash, because the drum does not spin.
Now we will figure out what to do in this situation and how to find out the cause of this misunderstanding.
By the way, if the drum of the washing machine rotates during washing, but does not work during the spin cycle, then the causes of this problem are completely different. To find out Why is the washing machine not spinning clothes?read the article at this link.
What to do if the machine does not spin the drum
First you need to remove all the laundry from the washing machine tank. For this stop the washing program and unplug the machine, then wait until the loading door is unlocked and remove the laundry. If your machine stops with water inside the tank, then drain valve can be usedto empty her. If you managed to do all this, then it's time to figure out the causes of the malfunction.
Overloading laundry
Most modern washing machines are equipped with an overload protection function.This means that if you load a large amount of laundry that the machine is not able to "pull", then it will simply refuse to wash it and stop, waiting for you to unload it. Let's try and do this first.
But before that, you need to check whether the drum of the washing machine is spinning by hand - just rotate it by hand from the insideIf everything is fine, then continue. If washing machine drum not spinning, then immediately go to the item "the drum of the washing machine is jammed."
If the drum is rotated by hand, then simply take the laundry removed from the machine, divide it by sex and send one half for re-washing. If the machine started to wash and does not make any strange sounds, then everything worked out, it was just an overload of laundry. If the machine does not start washing, then read on.
The washing machine does not spin the drum, but it is rotated by hand
If you can turn the drum by hand, and the washing machine itself does not rotate the drum, then it has one of the following problems:
Engine drive belt broken
The first thing that can happen to your washing machine is the wear of the motor drive belt, its weakening or breakage. In any of these cases, you need to replace it. But maybe not everything is so scary, because the belt could simply slip off the pulley.
Therefore, first you need to remove the back cover of the washing machine and see what happened to the belt. If he just flew off, then put it in place and check the operation of the machine, and if it is damaged, then you need to replace the motor drive belt in the washing machine with a new one.
If you checked the belt and everything turned out to be in order with it, then we move further down the list.
Software module failure
Another reason for this behavior of the washing machine may be a problem with the software module or, so to speak, with the “brains” of the device, as a result of which, when the washing program starts, the engine simply does not receive a signal that it needs to start rotating the drum.
This error is fixed flashing, resetting the programmer or its complete replacement.
Burnt motor brushes
One of the malfunctions with these symptoms can be a breakdown of both the engine itself, and simply wear of the brushes. If your machine is quite old or is often used, then it is possible that the brushes have simply worn out to the very end and need to be replaced. Fortunately, this is not an expensive part and it is also quite easy to change.
To do this, you need to remove the electric motor and replace the burnt brushes with new ones, which you must pre-purchase. See the video for how to do this.
Malfunction of the engine itself
If the motor itself does not spin and the problem is not in the brushes and not in the software module, then this is a more serious breakdown, which is associated with the engine itself. This can be either an open or a short circuit in the motor windings. In any of these cases, you it's better to call the master, if you yourself do not understand this, because without the right tool and proper experience, you will not be able to accurately determine the cause and, moreover, eliminate it yourself.
I would like to say that such breakdowns are extremely rare and are most often caused by a leak in the washing machine, when the engine is flooded with water, after which it fails. To finally determine that the engine is faulty, it can be connect directly to 220V according to the scheme.
Drum in washing machine jammed
If you cannot turn the drum in the washing machine by hand, and it also does not spin during washing, then the problem may be caused by a foreign object or a broken part preventing it from rotating normally. But let's take a look at what it could be:
slipped off the belt
As we wrote above, the belt could fly off and wrap around the drum of the machine, which led to its complete jamming. Therefore, you you need to remove the back cover of the washer and check what's wrong with the belt. If it fell off, then you just need to put it back on.
Foreign object
Another common problem with such consequences is a foreign object getting between the tank of the machine and the drum, which interferes with the normal rotation of the drum. Usually these are small things: coins or a bone from a bra that slipped into the gap between the sealing gum.
In order to retrieve these items, you will need to unscrew the back cover of the washing machine, disconnect and remove the heater. Then remove the foreign object through the hole and assemble everything back.
Drum bearing failure
If your machine has worn out or completely “crumbled” the bearing, then the drum may also be jammed and will not rotate. This failure occurs for several reasons:
- The machine is already old and has been in operation for a long time and over time the bearings have worn out and need to be replaced.
- You often used Calgon-type cleaners, which destroy oil seals, as a result of which water from the tank begins to leak onto the bearings
- The seals were never lubricated and dried out, which also caused water to leak onto the bearings.
All these reasons cause bearings to rust and destroy themselves during operation. To replace them, you will need serious preparation and tools, since almost complete disassembly of the unit will be required. If you do not realize the full responsibility of this event, we strongly recommend that you call a washing machine repairman.
If you decide change bearings on washing machine, then we recommend reading detailed instructions and watching a video on this topic on our website.
Washing machine drum not spinning
It happens that the drum of the washing machine just spins badly, but the machine continues to wash.Many do not pay attention to this, writing it off for a long service life of the device, not realizing that later the machine can finally break down and its repair will cost a pretty penny.
Let's look at the reasons why the washing machine turns the drum with difficulty:
- Worn bearings
- Foreign object between tank and drum
- Twisted or worn belt
- Engine problems
In a word, everything that is characteristic of a typewriter that has already stopped turning its drum. Therefore, the operation of such a unit should be stopped immediately and not continued until the malfunction is identified and eliminated.
Comments
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Belt broke
Hello! The machine washes, the drum spins tightly by hand, it makes a lot of noise when washing.What could it be?
They removed the back cover - the belt broke, the drum turns hard by hand, and there is a burnt area on the belt. What could it be?
The drum stopped rotating during washing. The belt is in place, normal, the brushes are normal, the drum is spinning hard by hand. After cleaning the sealing rubber, it rotates normally, but the voltage is not applied to the motor.
I poured newfangled baby powder in the form of small chips into the DRUM before washing, and apparently overdid it. I noticed when the wash stopped, the powder was all over the drum, the water was not completely drained. I pulled out the laundry, drained the water through the filter. Vymala drum and rubber band protective. Dried out for days. Started the machine again. Water starts to accumulate, not much, the drum spins for a minute, then everything stops and the machine turns off after a while.I understand that the reason is an excess of powder in the drum, tell me what could break or clog and what to do.
Tell me which engine is suitable for the Privileg basic 60 washing machine? The winding burned out on it, and I can’t find the same engine on the Internet.
Good afternoon! Please tell me what is the reason for the non-working engine, the brushes are in order, the winding is in order, does it spin easily?
Hello. The drum of the machine does not rotate. When washing, there was a smell of burning, I stopped washing. Checked the brushes — unusable, replaced with new ones. The motor is given a signal to rotate, it tries to rotate the drum, but there is no rotation. Took the belt off, same issue. There is just an impulse - the rotor twitches and that's it ...
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Good afternoon, the Samsung WF7358N1W machine does not rotate when turned on. The belt did not fall off, the condition is good, the engine was normally connected to 220. I rang the resistance of the tachogenerator and gives out 39.6 ohms in place 60-70. Can you please tell me if the tachogenerator can affect the starting of the engine.
Good evening! Please tell me what it could be! I loaded the machine, poured a request, air conditioning and turned it on for 40 minutes! and she washed for 15 minutes and stopped with water and linen, nothing was drained! what could it be??
the Ariston machine (for 5 kg) has been working for 16 years without problems, but recently, even when loading 2-3 kg, depending on the nature of the things being washed, it only makes 1 or 2 turns in both directions, otherwise there is only enough power to shake the drum in different sides (the rest of the time set for revolutions will slowly buzz). It rinses better and squeezes out great. With loading up to 2 kg it works fine. The belt does not slip - checked. What could it be?
Hello, the drum is not spinning in the car, I took off the top cover and saw that the belt had come off. But I don’t know if it had come off or torn. And even when the machine was washing, the start and end of the program lights were flashing.
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please tell me that it could be a washing machine for the first time wringing out the norms, the second time it started wringing out a strange hum appeared, I turned off the machine, took out things, started trying to spin the drum, and it spins tight and with a strange hum, answer that it could be a typewriter 7 years old, three used for a year and not two ...
I'm doing laundry. Water is poured and if you do not turn off the machine, then the entire drum will be filled with water. If the spin is on, then the water drains, then a click (apparently the drum should start spinning) and nothing. Silence and after a minute the machine turns off.
The Ariston Margarita machine stopped working during washing. Washing continued, went through the entire cycle with the display off. After the end, I tried to turn it on / off. Doesn't react at all. What can be done?
The Ariston washing machine makes 1 turn and does not grumble, there is no noise, it is just silent, the spin is normal, can a non-working heater affect this?
Good afternoon. The washing machine does not spin the drum in the washing mode. Pours water and everything. In the drain and spin mode, the drum rotates beautifully easily. What to do? There are not many things at all, overload is excluded.
Hello, the Ariston AVL100P washing machine has worked well for 10 years. Now the control module is working normally, but when drying it knocks very strongly - it rattles. What is the reason and can this malfunction be eliminated?
Good afternoon, the top-loading machine does not spin, the drum has stood up. I can’t get things, even when the drum is off, the drum does not scroll. what could it be?
Good afternoon! The Indesit machine draws water but the drum does not spin. Put on a belt. What can you suggest
Good day! I want to thank your team, everything is described in great detail and in an accessible way, I managed the repair myself only thanks to you! Thank you!
Good afternoon. How much does it cost to replace Bosch brushes?
The lg washing machine, after replacing the bearings and the oil seal, began to turn the drum in one direction - to the right, to the left - it tries with noise, but then it starts to turn to the right again. Foreign bodies are absent.
Tell me, please, what can happen if the machine is standing with water, the engine is silent, the water is forcibly drained, but there is a spin!?
Hello. Washing machine LG F1020ND direct drive. The drum turns in one direction, but not in the other, and is accompanied by a squeaking sound. When twisting it by hand, it is easy to spin in any direction. Tell me what is the reason?
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Hello, tell me, the machine starts washing, it draws water, everything is fine, but it only comes to the moment when you need to turn the drum, turns a couple of turns in one direction and then in the other, and so on with a frequency of 5 minutes. what could it be?
Ariston Margarita 2000. When washing, she cannot turn the drum, although she tries. By hand, the drum rotates easily, without extraneous noise. The tachometer shows a resistance of 180 ohms. Tell me the reason?
hello, the electrolux washing machine does not fill the water completely and stops does not wash by hand the drum spins while pressing the drain and spin button, the drum spins what to do
WASHING MACHINE INDEZIT WITL106 We have it for 9-10 years, recently at the beginning of washing the drum seems to lack the strength to scroll.It seems that the sound of tension is heard and the drum turns slightly in one direction or the other. But it does not make a full turn. Previously, they did not notice how it was.
Recently, even when loading 2-3 kg, depending on the nature of the things to be washed, it only makes 1 or 2 turns in both directions, otherwise it only has enough strength to shake the drum in different directions (the rest of the time put on turns will slowly buzz). It rinses better and squeezes out great. With loading up to 2 kg it works fine. The belt does not slip - checked. What could it be?
When washing, there was cotton, the lid flew off (vertical loading), after which it draws water, but does not turn the drum, but turns by hand. What could be?
Ariston 1256 CTX. In the washing, rinsing mode, i.e. at low speeds, the motor only twitches slightly, but does not initiate rotation. If you push with your hand, it “pulls” with difficulty. The brushes are new. Rotation when draining, spinning is normal. By hand on the pulley, the drum rotates freely.
What reason?
Is there any reverse relay that you can replace yourself?
The drum is turned by hand.
Sometimes it spins in the modes, but sometimes it doesn’t, it’s just the same on the spin cycle, while when it comes to rotating the drum, the machine makes clicking sounds and the number is 2 pieces per 1 minute.
If you open and scroll the drum by hand, it will probably work in any mode and speed, as you're lucky.
What could be the problem?
Thank you.
Hello. I put the LG wd-80499n machine on the spin cycle, it starts to make a strange noise, then it sharply scrolls the drum.It seems that it starts to wring out and can stop. Or it can complete its program to the end, it turns the drum when it wants to. Tell me what it could be, the belt is in order and the brushes too.
Hello, the AQUAMATIC Class AA washing machine, 3.5 kg, when turned on, water is drawn in, drained, and everything is fine with the spin cycle (except for the last washings), but the drum does not rotate once during the entire process, but rotates freely by hand, in which could be the reason?
Tell. And this is normal if the washing machine makes 2 turns during washing, and then it is silent for 2 minutes and so the whole wash. It seems to me that in the last machine it was only at the first stage of washing, and then there were rather long episodes of continuous washing. And then 2 turns and went out for a while and so the whole wash
I have a mini washing machine Fairy. The drum stopped spinning on its own, it makes a click, the drum twitches, I push with my hand and the machine starts washing. And so all the time washing, you will not move away. The belt is normal, it is clean under the drum, the machine is still almost new. What is the reason for such work, or rather non-working of the machine?
Hello, we bought a washing machine yesterday, brought it in, connected it, loaded the laundry, the drum spins for a few seconds and stops, and after five minutes it again starts to rotate for a few seconds and stops? What is it connected with? Please help, can I get it back?
Thanks!!! Everything worked out. I did it myself according to your instructions!
I pushed the blanket in the previous wash and with this I hoped it would work, but no. After the machine, I turned on but the drum stopped rotating, and before that I barely opened the door. What to do is an obvious breakdown, call the master, or look at the belt yourself and put it back in, or is it better to call the master right away?
Hello, tell me what is the reason the drum does not spin during washing, it also does not spin during the spin cycle, but as soon as you give a push to the engine, it starts spinning (when spinning)
There is no contact between the belt flywheel and the drum. The drum turns easily in one direction and the other, while the drive from the electric motor does not rotate. What is the reason?
Good afternoon! Please tell me, the machine does not turn the drum with linen or turns it or every other time, the belt is not torn and does not fall off.
Top loading whirlpool machine. The drum does not rotate, the engine turns, the belt is intact, the big wheel rotates, but the drum does not rotate.
Samsung washing machine tell me what the problem is, it erases normally when you put everything on the spin cycle, the drum starts to knock loudly and immediately turn it off. the belt seemed to be normal, they removed it and put it back on only when spinning, there is no longer enough strength for the drum to spin