Washing Machine Not Spinning
The washing machine fills and washes but does not spin, leaving clothes soaking wet at the end of the cycle.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Worn or broken drive belt
- 2Faulty motor brushes
- 3Door lock or lid switch not engaging properly
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
An appliance engineer will diagnose the fault, check the belt, motor, and door lock, and replace the worn components. Most spin faults are repairable without replacing the machine.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £60 – £135 | Materials: £19 – £148
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Ask a QuestionHow to Prevent This
Do not overload the drum. Check pockets for coins and small items that can jam the mechanism. Replace worn door seals to keep the lock engaged.
Related Problems
Other Appliance Repair Problems
Dirty water sitting in the bottom of the dishwasher at the end of a cycle, or the machine stopping mid-cycle.
The oven does not reach temperature, heats unevenly, or does not heat at all when turned on.
The fridge is running but not keeping food cold, or food is going off faster than it should.
The tumble dryer runs but clothes come out still damp, or it takes much longer than usual to dry a load.