The drainage is poor Normally, your washing machine won’t go into a spin cycle until it’s been drained. The drainage hose may become clogged with debris from your clothing, or it could be kinked. If the hose is kinked or crushed, it will likely need to be replaced.

Why is my washer full of water and not spinning?

Your washer may have a clogged drain hose or the pump may be broken. A broken lid switch or belt could also be the culprit. It may even be something as simple as the hose being jammed. Whatever the reason, the water will need to be drained from the washing machine before any work or diagnosis can be done.

Why does my washing machine only spin when empty?





When a top-load washer won’t spin when clothes are in the basket but spins okay when it’s empty, it could be that the clutch band is worn. This DIY washer repair guide and video explain how to replace the clutch band.

How do you fix a washer that is full of water?

What to Do When Your Washing Machine Won’t Drain

  1. Perform a Master Reset. Unplug your washer for about one minute. …
  2. Test the Lid Switch Assembly. …
  3. See if the Drain Hose is Kinked. …
  4. Check the Drain Hose or Pump for Clogs. …
  5. Clean out the Coin Trap. …
  6. Check the Water Level Control. …
  7. Schedule Washing Machine Repair.

Why is my washer not wringing out?

The most likely culprit for a washer that spins but still turns out soaked clothing is a drain hose problem. It could be clogged, kinked, or even positioned incorrectly if you had to remove the drain tube to make another repair already.

How do I know if my washing machine drain hose is clogged?





An easy way to check that the drain hose is clear is to blow air through it. If nothing is obstructing the drain tube, the problem is most likely at the washing machine pump. If the hose is worn or badly kinked, replacing the hose may improve the ability of the machine to pump water.

How do you fix a washer that will not spin?

  1. Redistribute an off-balanced load of laundry. …
  2. Level an off-kilter washer. …
  3. Check the power source. …
  4. Stop using an extension cord. …
  5. Inspect the spin switch. …
  6. Stick to high efficiency detergent with a front-load washer. …
  7. Undo any kink in the hose. …
  8. Track down a blockage in the drainage system.
  9. Why is my spin cycle not working?

    Check the washing machine’s spin cycle.

    If the spin cycle works, the motor is operating and the belt is not broken. If the spin cycle doesn’t work, the belt may be loose or broken. Tighten or replace the belt.