Fagor Poor Spin Performance

Washer-dryer leaves clothes very wet at the end of the cycle; spin seems weak or incomplete.

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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.

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Possible Causes

Blocked pump filter causing residual water, Unbalanced load detection aborting spin, Worn motor brushes, Slipping drive belt

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the appliance before accessing the pump or rear panel.

  • Step 1 – Clean pump filter: Open the pump filter flap, drain residual water, and clean the filter thoroughly.
  • Step 2 – Check load and program: Ensure the correct spin speed is selected and the load is not too small or too heavy on one side.
  • Step 3 – Inspect belt and motor: Remove the rear panel and check the belt tension and condition. Replace if loose or glazed. Inspect motor brushes and replace if worn.
  • Step 4 – Run spin-only test: After checks, run a spin-only cycle to confirm improved extraction.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Drive Belt
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