Washer Won T Spin And Drain

We re showing the repair on a maytag washing machine.

Washer won t spin and drain.

Produced by scott the fix it guy with 27 years of repair experience. The machine may not work at all if the lid switch is the culprit. The video also will show you how to fix a broken shifter on a vmw washer and a timer or lid switch on a direct drive washer. Remove the front panel screws.

Washing machine not draining. Then run a plumber s snake through the drain hose to clear any clogs that might be trapped. If the switch has failed electrically or if the part has pieces broken it may send a false signal that the washer must be shut down. From unbalanced loads to trouble with your drain hose we tackle the most common explanations for why your washing machine won t drain or spin and how to fix them.

If the washer won t drain or spin either something is stuck in the washing machine drain hose or pump or the pump is broken. Before you move onto more involved testing you can try a quick fix that may solve your lid switch problem. The lid switch may be dirty enough to keep it from making a connection. How to repair a washing machine that won t spin or drain.

The drain pump may be to blame when water won t spin out. If the washer won t drain or spin either something is stuck in the washing machine drain hose or pump or the pump is broken. Start by unplugging the machine and. If a washer won t drain or spin the fix is simple if you re even just a little bit handy with tools.

In the most popular video series on our youtube channel the pros at sears home services share their best troubleshooting tips for common problems that befall high efficiency. The lid switch is a safety device designed to shut off the machine if someone lifts the lid during certain parts of the washing cycle. If you can see the item clogging the drain grab it with pliers and pull it out. Look for a broken tab where the switch inserts into the washing machine cabinet.

Free quick and easy video to. If you need to fix a clogged washer that won t drain start by pulling the washing machine out from the wall and removing the drain hose from the back of the washer. The washing machine won t agitate spin or drain the water out of the tub.