Washing Machine Drum Won’t Spin
If you have noticed that your washing machine drum is no longer spinning there may be a couple of straightforward fixes which we may be able to assist you in getting it resolved.
Within this article, we have identified some of the key causes which could potentially be the reason why your washer has stopped spinning.
Reading this article could shine a light on the current fault you are facing, and help you to troubleshoot your appliance.
A washing machine not spinning is a very common problem which many domestic washing machines may face.
Hopefully, this advice page will be able to help you avoid those costly engineer costs, or even mean that you do not need to start browsing for a new expensive washing machine.
Drain Pump
A faulty pump could be the reason for your drum not spinning. If water still occupies the tub when a wash cycle has finished, this can be caused by a blocked or failed pump. In this case, you will need to either unblock or replace the drain pump to get your appliance working properly again. Fortunately, we have a couple of articles to help you fix this issue.
Safety First! Please make sure that you have switched your appliance off at the mains before starting your repair.
It's always a good idea to make sure your drain pump is faulty before going ahead and replacing it. That's why we have a guide on how to use a multimeter to test a washing machine drain pump, which will help you determine whether or not the pump is actually faulty before removing it and fitting a new one.
If a replacement is needed, head over to our extensive range of spare washing machine pumps to get the replacement you need. We also have articles showing you how to replace the drain pump on an LG washer, a Zanussi washer, a Hoover washer, a Samsung washer and an Indesit washer to help get your appliance back in working order. If you've got a Bosch washer click the how to link below.
Unbalanced Load
If your washing machine is unbalanced it could cause a frighteningly thunderous banging. At best, a thumping and jumping machine is a nuisance - however, if not resolved the drum could stop altogether which of course is why you are here.
By applying a simple fix, which we advise below - you may be able to save your washer from heading to the scrap yard.
- Remove your current washing load and start a cycle empty to confirm that the drum still spins.
If the machine operates as normal then the fault originally lied with the appliance being loaded with one or two heavy weighing items causing an unbalanced load.
To help counter this problem, balancing the heavy garments when washing should help ensure the drum can spin.
Another possible solution would be to separate your heavy garments and perform a “heavy wash”.