What would cause a Kenmore washer not to spin?

How do you fix a washer that doesn’t spin?

Redistribute the laundry in the drum.

If you’re wondering how to fix a washing machine that won’t spin, your first order of business should be to rearrange the clothes in the drum. An unbalanced load of laundry is one of the most common causes of an inadequate spin cycle.

How do you fix a washer that won’t agitate or spin?

Inspect the drive belt to determine if it is broken or if it is loose on the pulleys. If the drive belt is broken or loose, replace it. The motor coupling connects the motor to the washer transmission. If the washer is overloaded, the motor coupling will fail in order to protect both the motor and transmission.

How do I get my washing machine to spin again?

If the drum stops spinning mid-cycle, try stopping the machine, draining the water and rearranging the laundry. You might be using too much detergent or an inappropriate type for your appliance. In this case, your washing machine will stop the spinning cycle and try to absorb the excess foam in its drum.

Why won’t my Kenmore washer spin or agitate?

If the washing machine still does not agitate or spin, the motor control board may be defective. The motor control board is designed to provide power to the washing machine’s motor. If the motor control board is defective, the washing machine may not function at all.

How do you tell if your agitator is broken?

How do you reset the agitator on a washing machine?

What causes a washing machine to stop agitating?

Broken Agitator

The output shaft of the transmission is splined to the agitator to secure it in place. Over time, some of the components of the agitator can wear down or break with normal usage, causing your washing machine not agitating issue.

Why did my washer stopped agitating?

Your washer may not be agitating due to worn-out directional cogs. Check to see if your machine’s agitator has two parts, allowing it to move the water left or right. If it does, and the cogs are damaged, the upper part of the agitator won’t properly connect to the bottom part.

How do you unclog an agitator washing machine?

Turn off water, add in baking soda and vinegar. Dip cleaning cloth in water/baking soda/vinegar mixture, and clean all around the inside and top of the washer. Use Q-tips, a pipe cleaner, or toothbrush to reach the nooks and crannies and remove all the built up gunk. Rinse and scrub the inside of the agitator.

How do I get my agitator unstuck?

Can I use my washer without the agitator?

The lack of an agitator frees up a lot of room in the drum, creating the opportunity to clean larger loads and big comforters. Non-agitator machines use much less water which leads to less waste, cheaper water bills, and “greener” laundry.

How do I know if my washing machine pipe is clogged?

Standing water on the laundry room floor or slow-draining water from your washing machine’s waste pipe are telltale signs of a blockage. This clogging results in drain overflow. When not appropriately maintained, washing machine drains can clog due to the buildup of different materials.

How do you know if your main line is clogged?

How do I know if my drain tube is clogged?

There is water coming back out of the pipe which is a dead giveaway. But also there is water pooled up all around it which is also a giveaway. If you see a water stain around your underground drain, that is also a sign that it is clogged.

What are the four trouble symptoms of washing machine?