It could be detecting a partial clog and actuating the lid sensor causes the logic to reset the “not draining” sensor until it trips again. This happened to mine a few months ago and it all cleared up after cleaning an enormous quantity of hair out of the drain filter (part of regular washing machine maintenance).
Why does my washing machine keep restarting?
If there is too much water in the machine, it won’t engage in the high-speed spin. This excess of water is most likely caused by an uneven load in the machine. The clothes might be bunched up and holding onto a large amount of water. Simply check to make sure the load is spread out evenly, and then restart the washer.
How do I know if my lid switch washer is bad?
You will need to remove the two-wire harnesses off the lid switch, While you can unmount the lid switch, at this point you only need to test it with a multimeter. Set your multimeter to the lowest ohms of resistance and test your lid switch. If it does not read any continuity, then your lid switch is indeed faulty.
Why is my washing machine not finishing its cycle?
If your washing gets to the end of each cycle but refuses to spin, it could be down to something as simple as overloading your machine, causing it to become unbalanced. If you’ve jammed in too many heavy towels, for example, the weight can affect the sensors and shut off the machine. Re-balance the load and try again.
Where is the lid sensor on washing machine?
This is the lid switch. It’s usually found just under the washer’s top, where it can be activated by a small rod on the washer lid, which pushes the switch when the lid is down.
How much does it cost to replace a lid switch on a washer?
Washer Lid Switch Repair Cost
Repairing the lid switch costs $140 to $190. In some instances, this repair might only take 15 to 20 minutes so your bill might swing towards the lower number.
How does washing machine lid sensor work?
Washing machines have a lid sensor for safety purposes and proper functioning. The sensor is usually a physical switch that detects when the lid is closed. If the sensor is broken the washer may not run as it falsely detects the lid as open. But you can bypass the wiring and “trick” the washer into running.
How do you bypass a magnetic lid switch?
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Quote from Youtube video: Here. That's actually that's actually a pretty strong magnet. So you yank it. Off oops you set it right on top. And then you can watch the washer do its final spin or whatever. While the lid is open.
