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A single heavy item (a towel, jeans) on one side of the drum will trigger the washer's out-of-balance protection and stop or slow the spin. Open the machine, rearrange the items evenly around the drum, and run a spin-only cycle.
Overloading prevents the drum from reaching spin speed and can trick the control board into stopping the cycle. Try washing half the load at a time if it's consistently failing to spin on large loads.
On top-loaders, firmly press the lid until you hear the switch click. On front-loaders, make sure nothing is caught in the door seal and the door clicks shut completely.
Small garments, socks, or underwear can get wedged between the drum and the door seal on front-loaders, preventing the drum from spinning freely. Inspect the seal and remove any trapped items.
Washers have out-of-balance sensors that slow or stop the spin when the load is unevenly distributed. Heavy items like comforters or towels bunch to one side during the spin cycle. Try redistributing and running a dedicated spin cycle.
The lid switch is a safety device that prevents the drum from spinning while the lid is open. When it fails, the machine thinks the lid is always open and won't spin. It's a very common, inexpensive repair — usually under $100 including labor.
You can run wash cycles, but without spin, clothes will be soaking wet and impossible to dry efficiently. Running the machine in this state repeatedly puts strain on the motor and pump. It's best to have it repaired before it causes secondary failures.
Top-loaders are generally simpler and less expensive to repair for spin issues. Front-loaders have more complex door lock systems and drum bearings. However, both types are routinely serviced by HomeHeroes technicians in Charlotte.
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