The washing machine does not spin: reasons, repairs, what to do

When household appliances stop working, it becomes a serious problem for any housewife, because in this case, you need to spend more time and effort on daily work. One of the most common breakdowns is that an Ariston or another brand of washing machine does not spin clothes and makes a humming noise. To try to fix this yourself, you should find out what reasons may contribute to the occurrence of such a breakdown.

The machine does not spin clothes

Wrong program

In some cases, the housewife simply sets a washing mode in which the device does not spin out things. An example is:

gentle wash;
a program designed for washing woolen items;
washing silk products.

To prevent this from happening, you need to monitor the settings every time you wash. If the LG washing machine does not spin clothes and hums for this very reason, you just need to run this function separately. There are also cases when the owner of the Zanussi washing machine simply deactivated the spin cycle and did not pay attention to it. What to do in this case? You need to carefully monitor the washing process and the inclusion of all functions each time.

What to repair?

Recommendations for servicing washing equipment

Why does a washing machine become unusable over time? This depends on many factors, and is often associated with improper operation. Before starting the equipment for the first time, it is important to read the instructions, useful tips, and characteristics of installed programs.

If an incorrect program mode for a certain type of fabric can affect the quality and appearance of clothing (change in color or shape), then an incorrectly loaded volume of laundry leads to failure of the equipment itself.

It would be a good idea to check before loading for the presence of foreign objects both in the laundry basket and pockets, and in the drum itself. This is especially true for those who have small children: there may be candy, chewing gum, and pennies in their pockets. All this leads to serious problems.

Washing detergents with a high content of abrasive substances can damage the water level sensor, which is very important when performing the spin function. Care and compliance with operating rules will extend the life of the washing machine.

Machine overload

Modern models of washing machines Kandy, Indesit, Samsung, LG and other models are equipped with a function for determining the weight of the laundry placed in them, and therefore, when overloaded, you can sometimes notice that the machine has stopped spinning and is humming. This also happens when clothes are unevenly distributed throughout the drum during the washing process, which causes overloads and the washing machine does not spin or drain.

Determining this reason is quite simple - at the moment when the process of removing moisture from things should begin, the drum begins to spin. This is repeated several times, but the result does not change. It is not difficult to correct the situation - you just need to take out the laundry and distribute it into several parts. After this, the washing machine should work normally. This problem with the device is the simplest. But why doesn’t the washing machine spin if there is no overload?

What to do if the spin does not work

Choosing the right program. It is possible that the machine has selected a program that does not include spinning, for example, for washing woolen or silk items, “Gentle Care”, etc. You can check this using the instructions, which describe each mode in detail. If the spin program you have set does not include a spin, start another one or turn on this function separately after the wash is completed.

If you wash clothes made of delicate fabrics and have chosen a special mode for this, adding a spin function separately is not recommended - this can ruin things.

There are situations when the program includes a spin function, but the unit still completes the cycle, leaving the laundry wet. You may have pressed the function deactivation button before starting the washing process, after which the machine stopped spinning. In this case, simply change the settings. These problems do not indicate a breakdown of the unit and are most often caused by user inattention.

The spin function may not work due to an incorrectly selected program.

We restore balance and get rid of overload. If the LG washing machine does not spin, and the tank is full of laundry, it will report an overload with an error code displayed on the display. Many modern units, for example those produced by Indesit, Samsung or Bosch, have an imbalance detection function.

If things are unevenly distributed throughout the drum, tangled in one lump, or there are too many of them, the machine often refuses to spin. The unit will make several attempts to spin the drum, and if they are unsuccessful, it will complete the washing cycle without spinning the laundry. To solve the problem, just distribute the wet clothes manually or remove excess items, and then start the wash again.

Overloading a washing machine with laundry often causes spinning problems.

Setting up the drain. Before spinning, the unit must completely drain the water from the tank through the drain system. Therefore, when the system does not drain the water, the machine cannot spin out the laundry. First, take out the drain filter and clean it of dirt. Also check the drain hose and the pipe that connects the tank to the pump for blockages. It happens that the pump fails, then it needs to be repaired or replaced. Having eliminated all dirt and malfunctions, start the spin function again. If the drain does not work and the laundry remains wet, then the cause of the problem must be looked for elsewhere.

We are repairing the tachogenerator . Breakdown of the tachometer occurs in washing machines (for example, brands Ardo, Whirlpool, Candy, Atlant, LG or Zanussi) due to frequent overloads of the drum. If you consistently exceed the loading rate specified by the manufacturer, this element can quickly fail. The tachogenerator is installed on the motor shaft and is designed to control the number of revolutions during washing. If the sensor breaks, the washing machine will not be able to calculate the drum speed and set the correct spin speed.

A breakdown of the tachometer can lead to problems with spinning.

Another reason for the incorrect operation of the tachometer is loosening of the contacts and wires that lead to this part. To diagnose the problem, check the fasteners and, if necessary, tighten them tighter. If the wiring or adjacent contacts fail, you need to clean them and seal them with electrical tape. If the tachogenerator itself malfunctions, the part is repaired or replaced.

We repair the engine. If the washing machine is installed not with an inverter, but with a regular motor with a belt drive, the brushes in it gradually wear out, which causes problems with spinning. If the engine operates poorly, the drum cannot reach the number of revolutions required for the final stage of washing.

If you have mechanical knowledge, you can try to fix the problem yourself. You should dismantle the rear wall of the housing, then remove the belt from the motor and disconnect the wires, and then unscrew the motor itself from the tank. During diagnostics, you will be able to identify faulty engine parts and replace them with new ones.

Checking the control module. This element is responsible for the operation of all programs, including spinning. If you have already ruled out all of the above problem options, most likely, starting the spin cycle is impossible due to a module failure. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that you will be able to check the control unit at home; you will have to contact specialists. Replacing the part will be quite expensive, so it is better to find a professional technician whom you can trust to repair the device.

It is better to entrust repair of the control unit to a professional

If the washing machine does not spin, this is not a reason to write it off. We hope that in this article you will find answers to your questions and be able to quickly fix the problem.

There is water left in the tank

After the washing is completed, in the normal state of the device there should be no water in it, since if there is water, the washing machine simply does not start spinning the laundry. In this case, it is worth thinking about ways to resume the water removal process. When a Samsung, LG or Indesit machine breaks down and does not drain water, the simplest solution to the problem is to clean the drain hose, as in the photo. In some cases, this is what saves the situation.

Some housewives notice that after filling with water, the washing machine simply stops and not only does not spin out the laundry, but also stops responding to any actions. In this case, you must first drain the water manually and then check the filter. It is its clogging that often causes the washing machine to malfunction. It is worth checking the filter and opening for dirt, as well as buttons and other small objects.

If the machine breaks down and does not drain water, you need to check the hole in the sewer system, since its blockage may also be the cause of this situation. But what to do if the blockage is not detected? In this case, it is necessary to open the device and, taking out the pump, check its serviceability.

Drain system clogged

If water stagnates in the tank, you need to check the drain hose or filter. Clogging of these parts prevents the outflow of liquid, making spinning impossible. To troubleshoot the problem, perform the following steps:

Inspect the filter. This part is located at the front of the device. It is hidden by a plastic cover or decorative panel. To access the filter, you need to remove the cover. After this, the part is removed from the mounting socket. First, place a low container under the filter. When unscrewing the element, water flows out of the hole.
Clean the filter of debris and rinse it under running water. Treat the seat where dirt often accumulates.
If the problem of water stagnation persists, they proceed to checking the pipe and connecting the tank to the pump. To gain access to this unit, unscrew the bolts securing the drain device.
Take out the pipe. As when dismantling the filter, it is necessary to place a container in advance to collect residual water. The pipe is compressed, identifying possible blockages. They look like compacted areas. If blockages are present, the pipe is washed.
Reinstall the removed parts and check the operation of the washing machine.

Damage to the tachometer and engine

A tachometer is a device that is necessary to control the number of revolutions made by the drum of a washing machine. Its breakdown may be due to constant overload. This problem also occurs if the wiring in the car is damaged. If the Indesit or LG washing machine does not spin, then it is worth attaching this mechanism and taking a look. Attention should be paid to loosening the fastening. If the device does not wring things out, the sensor itself may be faulty. In this case, you will have to buy a new one.

Wear of the motor brushes also becomes a problem. It manifests itself in a decrease in the number of revolutions, which is why the washing machine does not spin. The reasons can only be found out after disassembling the device.

Why is this happening? A tachometer failure can be determined by the following signs:

sometimes the reason for stopping the operation of this element of the machine is the pressed button for turning on the laundry spinning mode;
You can also determine the operating condition of the tachometer by measuring the resistance at its contacts;
the absence of grounding may also indicate that a certain amount of charge getting onto the engine pulley can negatively affect its operation.

But what to do in such a situation? It is better to contact those who have more complete knowledge about the structure of the washing machine. Sometimes she does not spin clothes due to other breakdowns.

Drive mechanism or speed sensor

If the cycle is configured correctly and imbalance is excluded, then we are talking about a breakdown. Probably, one of the units responsible for spinning the engine and drum has become unusable and requires diagnostics, repair or replacement. There are several possible “culprits”, so you will have to check each “suspect”, starting with the simple and ending with the complex.

The simplest thing is problems with the drive belt. The connection with the engine is obvious. It is the drive that ensures the transmission of revolutions from the accelerated motor to the drum shaft, which is necessary for rotating the drum during a full spin. If the rubber band flies off the pulley or breaks, then the engine runs “idle” and the machine itself remains motionless. The system detects a discrepancy, freezes or stops the cycle, dispensing wet laundry. Checking the condition of the drive belt is easy if you follow the following instructions:

de-energize equipment;
turn off the water;
turn the equipment “backwards”;
remove the back wall by unscrewing the screws around the perimeter;
find the belt (the elastic band must be tensioned on the pulley wheel; if the tension is too weak or the rim has come off, then the “ring” needs to be changed).

To change the belt, you need to remove the old one and purchase a similar new one. Then we hook the rubber band onto the small wheel and try to pull it onto the large one, while simultaneously turning the pulley. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to put in a lot of effort and skill.

A intact and tensioned belt will clearly show that there are no problems with it. Then you should check the tachogenerator - a sensor in the form of a ring with wiring. It is installed on the engine and allows you to record the speed the engine is gaining. If the device fails, then control over engine acceleration is lost, the control board cannot monitor the rotation of the drum and, for safety reasons, it urgently shuts down the system.

Diagnostics of the tachometer proceeds as follows:

Having turned off the power to the washing machine and unfolded it, unscrew the screws and remove the back wall;
unhook the drive belt;
we find the engine located under the tank;
unscrew the bolts holding the motor;
swing and remove the engine from its seat;
carefully disconnect the sensor from the body;
We start “ringing” the tachometer (we connect the multimeter probes and measure the resistance at the contacts).

A serviceable tachometer is returned to its place, and a burnt-out one is replaced with a new one. The device cannot be repaired, and its cost is low, in the range of 500-1200 rubles.

Control board

The control module is designed to ensure the operation of the entire mechanism, and if part of it fails, a problem such as a lack of spin after washing may occur. In most cases, correcting this particular part on your own is impossible. Why is this happening? Reasons for breakdowns in which the device does not spin out the wash:

wear of components that make up the module;
wire breaks at the place where they are soldered;

manufacturing defects of some components of the control module;
periodic occurrence of power surges in the network;
Damage to module elements due to moisture getting on them.

All these faults are almost impossible to fix on your own, since you need to have experience in disassembling the device and replacing some parts.

Reasons why the machine does not rinse clothes

Often the machine not only does not spin, but also stops rinsing the laundry. In what cases does this happen? When a Samsung washing machine does not rinse or spin, it is worth considering the following reasons:

Problems appearing with the drainage system. These may include either a clogged hose or a pump malfunction. Sometimes the cause is a clogged filter. All these components should be checked and cleaned of dirt, rust and other debris. If the machine does not drain water, sometimes you have to completely replace the filter.
Damage to the sensor, which is necessary to monitor the water level in the tank. This could also be the reason why the rinse cycle is missing.
Failure consisting in stopping the operation of the control module. This part of the device is a special board. A malfunction occurs when this component gets wet or due to constant power surges.
Engine. The problem is that the device not only does not spin out the laundry, but also stops functioning altogether.

If the device breaks down in such a way that it is not possible to determine the source of the problem, you need to contact a specialist who knows all the intricacies of repair.

What malfunction “turned off” the spin cycle?

The lack of spin on Zanussi washing machines does not always indicate serious problems. Sometimes the problem is simple user inattention or a broken drive belt, and the situation can be corrected in a couple of minutes. However, there are more serious reasons for freezing after rinsing:

the tachogenerator (Hall sensor) is burnt out;
the electric brushes are worn out;
the winding on the motor is damaged;
The triac responsible for the engine or the entire control board as a whole has failed.

Spin may not work on Zanussi due to problems with the motor, drive belt and control module.

To diagnose a washing machine, you need to consistently check all possible problems. It’s better to start with the simplest thing - eliminating user error, and finish with diagnosing the control board. Let's look at all the steps and instructions in more detail.