Washer-dryer does not spin or spins only very slowly; clothes come out very wet.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Unplug the appliance and drain any standing water via the pump filter before tilting.
Step-by-step checks:
- Check drainage: Ensure the machine drains fully by cleaning the pump filter and checking the drain hose. A machine that cannot drain will not spin.
- Reload laundry: Open the door and redistribute the load. Avoid single heavy items; add smaller items to balance.
- Inspect motor brushes: On brushed motors, check brush length and replace if worn.
- Test tachometer: Measure tachometer resistance and ensure the connector is secure.
- Run spin-only program: After checks, select a spin-only cycle and observe if the drum reaches full speed.
When to call a technician: If mechanical and electrical checks are fine but spin still fails, the control board may be at fault.
Repair Difficulty
Required Part
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