What causes a washer won't spin?

A washer won't spin can be caused by spin, unbalanced, lid switch, motor issues. We track 100 error codes across 5 brands related to this symptom.

How do I fix a washer won't spin?

There are 200 community-ranked fixes for this symptom across 5 brands. The average fix success rate is 89%. Find your specific error code below for step-by-step instructions.

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Washer Won't Spin

Washing machine won't spin? Find error codes for unbalanced loads, lid switch failures, and motor issues across all major brands.

100

Error Codes

Brands

200

DIY Fixes

89%

Avg Success

Magic Chef

6 codes

All Magic Chef codes

NO SPIN

Spin Cycle Does Not Activate

👕 MCSFLW24W1 24 in Front Load Compact Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace the Lid Lock Assembly

VIBRATION

Washer Vibrates Excessively

👕 MCSFLW24W1 24 in Front Load Compact Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Shock Absorbers

E03

Pump or Drain Fault

👕 MCSFLW24W1 24 in Front Load Compact Washer· 2 fixes· 88% success

Test and Replace Drain Pump Assembly

BAD SPIN

Abnormal Spin Cycle

👕 MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace or Tighten Motor Drive Belt

Open Lid Alarm

👕 MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Lid Lock Assembly

VIBRATION

Abnormal Noise or Vibration

👕 MCSCWD27S5 2.7 cu ft All-in-One Washer and Dryer Combo· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Shock Absorbers

Maytag

11 codes

All Maytag codes

BASKET WONT AGITATE

Basket Will Not Agitate But Will Spin

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Mode Shifter Actuator and Drive Hub

CLOTHES STILL WET

Clothes Still Wet After Spin

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Lid Switch or Clutch Assembly

AGITATOR NOT MOVING

Agitator Not Moving

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drive Block and Motor Coupling Assembly

WONT SPIN

Will Not Spin

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Motor Coupling Assembly

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION

Excessive Vibration or Walking

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

WONT DRAIN

Will Not Drain

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Drain Pump Motor

F7E9

Motor Rotor Locked

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Motor Rotor Assembly

F7E8

Motor Thermal Protector Tripped

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Motor Thermal Protector or Motor Assembly

F7E7

Motor RPM Low

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Drive Belt and Test Motor Function

F7E6

Motor Circuit Failure

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor and Replace Control Board or Motor if Faulty

F7E5

Clutch Will Not Disengage

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Remove and Replace Stuck Clutch Assembly

Miele

20 codes

All Miele codes

CARBON BRUSH WORN

Motor Carbon Brushes Worn

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Motor Carbon Brushes Pair

SHOCK ABSORBER WORN

Shock Absorbers / Dampers Worn

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace All Shock Absorbers (Dampers)

DRUM BEARING WORN

Drum Bearing Assembly Worn

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Bearing Assembly and Shaft Seal

F53

Speed Sensor / Tachometer Fault

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Tachometer Sensor on the Drive Motor

F51

Motor Will Not Run

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings, Replace Carbon Brushes, or Repair Motor Control Board

F50

Motor Acceleration Fault

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Drive Belt or Motor Components

F34

Door Lock Fault — Won't Lock

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Lock Assembly

F16

Excess Foam Detected

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Calibrate TwinDos Dispensing and Clean Pressure Sensor

F09

Communication Fault — Control Boards

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Connecting Wire Harness Between Control Boards

F05

Motor Overheating

👕 Miele WXD 160 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Motor Cooling Fan and Capacitor

CARBON BRUSH WORN

Motor Carbon Brushes Worn

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Motor Carbon Brushes Pair

SHOCK ABSORBER WORN

Shock Absorbers / Dampers Worn

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace All Shock Absorbers (Dampers)

DRUM BEARING WORN

Drum Bearing Assembly Worn

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Drum Bearing Assembly and Shaft Seal

F53

Speed Sensor / Tachometer Fault

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Tachometer Sensor on the Drive Motor

F51

Motor Will Not Run

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings, Replace Carbon Brushes, or Repair Motor Control Board

F50

Motor Acceleration Fault

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Drive Belt or Motor Components

F34

Door Lock Fault — Won't Lock

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Door Lock Assembly

F16

Excess Foam Detected

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Calibrate TwinDos Dispensing and Clean Pressure Sensor

F09

Communication Fault — Control Boards

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Connecting Wire Harness Between Control Boards

F05

Motor Overheating

👕 Miele WWH 860 WCS W1 Front-Load Washer with TwinDos· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Motor Cooling Fan and Capacitor

Samsung

24 codes

All Samsung codes

VIBRATION WALK

Excessive Vibration / Washer Walking

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 88% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

DRAIN FILTER CLOG

Drain Pump Filter Clogged

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Drain Pump Filter Assembly

SPIDER ARM FAIL

Spider Arm (Drum Shaft) Corrosion/Failure

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Spider Arm and Inner Drum Assembly

Clutch Position Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 88% success

Replace Clutch Assembly or Hall Sensor

Frequency / FPM Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Hall Sensor or Main Control Board

Motor Current Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Drive Motor or Motor Control Board

Motor Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Hall Sensor or Stator Assembly

Door Lock Motor Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Door Lock Motor Assembly

dE1

Door Lock Mechanism Failure

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

Door/Lid Lock Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Door Lock Assembly and Test Solenoid

Unbalanced Load

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Springs or Shock Absorbers

Drainage Error

👕 Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Drain Pump Motor

VIBRATION WALK

Excessive Vibration / Washer Walking

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 88% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

DRAIN FILTER CLOG

Drain Pump Filter Clogged

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Drain Pump Filter Assembly

SPIDER ARM FAIL

Spider Arm (Drum Shaft) Corrosion/Failure

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Spider Arm and Inner Drum Assembly

Clutch Position Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 88% success

Replace Clutch Assembly or Hall Sensor

Frequency / FPM Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Hall Sensor or Main Control Board

Motor Current Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Drive Motor or Motor Control Board

Motor Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor Hall Sensor or Stator Assembly

Door Lock Motor Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace the Door Lock Motor Assembly

dE1

Door Lock Mechanism Failure

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

Door/Lid Lock Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Door Lock Assembly and Test Solenoid

Unbalanced Load

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Springs or Shock Absorbers

Drainage Error

👕 Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Drain Pump Motor

Whirlpool

39 codes

All Whirlpool codes

MECH-WONT-SPIN

Washer Will Not Spin

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

MECH-LEAK

Washer Leaking Water

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Drain Pump Seal or Tub-to-Pump Hose

MECH-VIBRATION

Excessive Vibration During Spin

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

F9E1

Drain Pump Error — Long Drain

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Drain Pump Motor

F8E2

Dispenser System Error

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Assembly

F7E7

Motor Over Temperature

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect Drive System for Binding and Replace Motor if Needed

F7E6

Motor Fault

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Motor or Capacitor if Faulty

F7E5

Shifter Actuator Fault

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Shifter Actuator Assembly

F7E1

Motor Speed Sensing Error

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Motor Speed Sensor

F5E3

Lid Lock Fault (Top Load)

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Lid Lock Assembly

F5E2

Door Lock Fault

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

F5E1

Door/Lid Switch Error

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Door/Lid Switch Assembly

F0E5

Unbalanced Load

👕 Whirlpool WFW9620HW 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

MECH-WONT-SPIN

Washer Will Not Spin

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

MECH-LEAK

Washer Leaking Water

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Drain Pump Seal or Tub-to-Pump Hose

MECH-VIBRATION

Excessive Vibration During Spin

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

F9E1

Drain Pump Error — Long Drain

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Drain Pump Motor

F8E2

Dispenser System Error

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Assembly

F7E7

Motor Over Temperature

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect Drive System for Binding and Replace Motor if Needed

F7E6

Motor Fault

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Motor or Capacitor if Faulty

F7E5

Shifter Actuator Fault

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Shifter Actuator Assembly

F7E1

Motor Speed Sensing Error

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Motor Speed Sensor

F5E3

Lid Lock Fault (Top Load)

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Lid Lock Assembly

F5E2

Door Lock Fault

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

F5E1

Door/Lid Switch Error

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Door/Lid Switch Assembly

F0E5

Unbalanced Load

👕 Whirlpool WFW72HEDW Duet Front Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

MECH-WONT-SPIN

Washer Will Not Spin

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

MECH-LEAK

Washer Leaking Water

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Drain Pump Seal or Tub-to-Pump Hose

MECH-VIBRATION

Excessive Vibration During Spin

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

F9E1

Drain Pump Error — Long Drain

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Drain Pump Motor

F8E2

Dispenser System Error

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Detergent Dispenser Assembly

F7E7

Motor Over Temperature

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect Drive System for Binding and Replace Motor if Needed

F7E6

Motor Fault

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Motor or Capacitor if Faulty

F7E5

Shifter Actuator Fault

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Shifter Actuator Assembly

F7E1

Motor Speed Sensing Error

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Motor Speed Sensor

F5E3

Lid Lock Fault (Top Load)

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Lid Lock Assembly

F5E2

Door Lock Fault

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

F5E1

Door/Lid Switch Error

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Door/Lid Switch Assembly

F0E5

Unbalanced Load

👕 Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Worn Suspension Rods

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