SOURCE: My washing machine spins but will not agitate
Turn the agitator (auger) by hand. It should work like a ratchet (turns one way, locks the other way). If it spins both ways, you need to replace the agitator dogs (funny name, I didn't make it up).
This can be done by removing the top cover off the agitator and removing the bolt that holds the agitator to the drive shaft. Then remove the top section, flip it over and replace the dogs (small white plastic pieces). Reassemble in reverse manner.
If the agitator dogs are ok, you may need a gearcase (transmission).
SOURCE: washing machine won't spin
From http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/electrical/washing_machine_faq.htm
Why won't my washer spin?
There are several reasons for this fault. First a washer will not spin if
there is water in the tub. If this is the case, then check “Why won't my
washer empty?”. Even though the washer might have emptied the water, the
machine might be misled into 'thinking' there is still water left in the machine
due to a blocked pressure barrel (see “My washer is leaking, why?”).
If the belt has become detached or loose, the drum will not spin, nor will it
spin if you have a faulty motor, module or timer. Usually a motor will have
carbon brushes which slowly wear away. There needs to be enough material left to
touch the commutator and have enough spring left in them to make sure there is a
good contact. If the brushes in the motor are OK then you need to check the
circuit across the terminals on the motor, because there is a thermal overload
switch inside which may have tripped. Should the motor be OK, or be the type
that doesn't have brushes (induction), then the chances are you need to test the
speed control module. This is a circuit board that directly controls the speed
of the motor. It may be found on or near the timer, or sometimes at the base of
the machine, and usually requires specialist equipment to determine its
worthiness.
SOURCE: washing machine drains, wont spin, making clicking
If your washer won't spin, check these:
It doesn't pump or spin
If it doesn't pump water out or spin, check to see if the motor is running, then proceed as follows:
If
the motor is running, your washer probably has a frozen pump pulley or
a broken pump belt. To check the pulley, remove the pump from the
washer and try to rotate the pulley manually. If it doesn't turn
freely--if it's frozen or stiff--replace it. If the pump belt is broken
or looks quite worn, replace it--but be sure to check the pump pulley
before you change the belt.
If
the motor isn't running, the lid switch may be defective. If so, the
washing machine can't spin and may not function at all. The switch is
inside the washing machine main housing near the door frame. Often you
have to raise or open the top or front of the washing machine to get to
the switch. If it's defective, you need to replace it.
It pumps, but doesn't spin
If your washer pumps out the water but doesn't spin, check these:
The
lid switch may be defective. If it is, the washing machine doesn't
spin. The switch is inside the washing machine main housing near the
door frame. Often you have to raise or open the top or front of the
washing machine to get to the switch. If it's defective, you need to
replace it.
The
motor coupler may be broken. Many Whirlpool®-manufactured washers use a
small, relatively inexpensive motor coupling. It's plastic and rubber
and is mounted to the shaft of the motor on one side, and to the
transmission on the other. Over time, the coupler wears out and fails.
You may need to replace it.
A
belt may be broken. Many washing machines have one or two belts. If a
belt is broken or badly worn, you need to replace it with a genuine
belt from the manufacturer. (Some washing machine belts are designed
with special characteristics not found in automotive belts.)
The
clutch may be worn. If your washer is a GE, it may use a clutch to come
up to the proper spin speed. As the clutch wears out, it may prevent
the unit from spinning well or at all. If the clutch is worn, you need
to replace it. For this job, you probably want to hire a qualified
appliance repair technician.
The
drive motor may be defective. Many washer brands use a reversing motor.
For agitation the motor runs in one direction, for spinning and
draining, the other. It's possible for a motor to burn out in one
direction and continue to operate in the other. If this happens, you
need to replace the entire motor.
The
spin bearing or basket drive may be worn or seized. These components
allow the inner tub to spin freely inside the outer tub. When this is
the problem, you usually hear a loud sound during the spin cycle. Call
a qualified appliance repair technician.
It spins only with the lid closed
For
safety, washing machines are made so that they spin only with the lid
closed. The lid switch prevents the spinning action when the lid is up.
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