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Washing Machine — Not spinning

For a washing machine with this symptom, the most relevant component families are Lid switch / door lock, Drive belt, Shift actuator, Clutch, Motor coupling.

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What commonly causes washing machine not spinning?

For a washing machine with this symptom, the most relevant component families are Lid switch / door lock, Drive belt, Shift actuator, Clutch, Motor coupling.

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Component families associated with this symptom

These are component types commonly connected with this malfunction. They are not model-specific part-number recommendations.

High relevance1

Lid switch / door lock

Washers often inhibit spin if the lid or door lock circuit does not confirm a safe condition.

High relevance2

Drive belt

A broken or slipping belt can prevent the basket from spinning on belt-driven designs.

High relevance3

Shift actuator

Many top-load washers use an actuator to shift between agitation and spin.

High relevance4

Clutch

A worn clutch can prevent the basket from reaching spin speed.

Additional possibility5

Motor coupling

Direct-drive designs may use a coupling between the motor and transmission.

Additional possibility6

Drive motor

A failed motor cannot provide spin torque.

Additional possibility7

Rotor / stator

Direct-drive front-load and some top-load machines use rotor/stator drive components.

Additional possibility8

Gearcase / transmission

Internal drive failure can prevent basket rotation.

Additional possibility9

Motor control board

Electronically controlled motors depend on the motor control circuit.

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Functions being matched: Lid switch / door lock, Drive belt, Shift actuator, Clutch, Motor coupling, Drive motor, Rotor / stator

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