The washing machine drum does not spin - reasons

Modern washing machines are usually made so that malfunctions, especially those very complex and expensive to repair, occur as rarely as possible. Nevertheless, no one is immune from the fact that the drum of the washing machine does not spin, the reasons for which may be completely different. Usually, you can notice this only by the quality of washing the laundry. To find out the causes of such a malfunction, first be sure to unplug the unit from the mains, remove all water, things from it, and then proceed to inspect your assistant, who so suddenly decided to let you down.

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We specify when the tank stopped spinning

Before figuring out why the drum does not spin at the washing machine, it is imperative to understand exactly when it stopped doing it. The options here may be as follows:

1. Spin cycle. It is very simple to find out - when you open the drum, the laundry will be wet, but without any residual detergent. In this case, it is possible that the tank’s balancing was simply violated and the electronic smart control system turned off the equipment in order to maintain its working condition. The solution to this problem is very simple - you just need to open the hatch, take out the extra items of your wardrobe or distribute them so that they are not a lump. Next - run the full wash cycle again. To prevent such problems from happening again, learn how to properly calculate the weight of laundry.
2. Washing cycle. If this happened at this stage, things will be soapy. Next, more time-consuming troubleshooting steps will need to be taken.

Important! You can additionally check the functionality of the tank manually - just try to turn it a little to the side. So you understand, it's all about smart electronic locking or mechanical jamming.

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The washing machine drum does not spin - possible reasons

There are several reasons why the drum of the washing machine does not spin. Some of the breakdowns can be repaired with your own hands, to eliminate others you will definitely need the help of a master with the appropriate qualifications.

If the equipment was bought recently, it makes sense to call a master who will execute warranty repair.

Important! Before disassembling your equipment and delving independently into its insides, make sure that some foreign object is not stuck between the tank and the walls - a button, a part of a zipper, etc.

Belt

In some models, the washer uses a belt drive, which provides torque to the tank. The main element - the belt, can break from intensive or long-term operation. Often this happens due to excessive vibration load. You can avoid this as follows:

• Install the washing machine correctly so that it does not jump.
• Use anti-vibration stands for the washing machine.

To find out this reason, it is necessary to turn the tank by hand when the unit is turned off. If there is no engine noise, the problem is in the belt, it must be replaced.

Important! Perhaps the belt did not break, but simply flew off the base. To clarify this situation, you need to remove one of the walls of your washer, and if so, put the belt back, like a bicycle chain.

Motor brushes

The engine brushes tend to wear out over time - this is a very likely reason that the drum of the washing machine does not spin. To find out this nuance will be able to a professional master who will clean the collector from dirt and replace the motor parts.

If you think that you are able to cope with this task yourself, use our instructions, how to remove the drum of a washing machine.

The electronic board

Mechanical control of washing machines is more reliable, but a modern person often prefers a smart electronic unit that performs most of the settings and controls the work of household appliances for it. But such blocks are also not perfect and not eternal. Over time, the programmer may wear out, for example, due to frequent power surges. As a result - the equipment does not receive a signal about the need for washing, and the drum of the washing machine does not spin - the reason is clear.

Trying to repair the electronic control unit yourself, especially if the unit is still under warranty, is strongly discouraged.

Electric motor

Usually, this is the most reliable and expensive part of any mechanical system. Therefore, modern manufacturers of household appliances are doing everything so that the failure of such a component occurs as rarely as possible. But still, this option should not be excluded from the possible reasons why the drum of the washing machine does not spin.

How to check? - See if the empty tank is spinning when the washing mode is on, without laundry. If the situation looks like this - the equipment does not erase only when the tank is loaded, then the problem is in the burned winding of the rotor or starter.

Bearings

Failure of bearings and seals can cause the tank to jam. To check for such a malfunction, try moving the drum to the sides. If it is very difficult to do this or the tank does not move at all, or you can still hear a rattle, creaking, then it is - wear of bearings that need to be replaced.

Filters

Banal clogging of filters can be one of the reasons for jamming of the tank. When diagnosing this phenomenon, the smart programmer simply blocks the further functioning of the unit. Most likely, you will not even be able to open the door, and the tank will be full of water.

To restore the system:

1. Prepare the repair site - cover the floor with plastic wrap and rags.
2. Read the instructions and find out where the filter is located.
3. Dismantle parts of your equipment in order to get to the filter.
4. Clean it from dirt and scale.
5. Gather it all back.

Important! If the washer is old and the problem is serious, it makes sense to think about buying a new one. Here you will find our reviews useful:

• Rating of washing machines with dryer.
• Best Top-loading Washing Machines - Ranking.
• Rating of washing machines in quality and reliability.

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These are the most common causes of a malfunction in the washing machine tank. But there are others. Therefore, if you do not have the relevant experience in the repair of washing machines, it is better not to try to do it yourself, but to entrust this work to specialists of a suitable profile.