Why can't the machine spin out laundry? Learning to wring out clothes correctly

There are quite a few reasons why an automatic washing machine cannot wring out laundry. The most harmless ones are overloading, choosing a delicate, hand wash mode, as well as incorrect installation of the unit itself. But there are also more complex situations in which certain components fail. The most common causes and methods for eliminating them are described in this article.

Main reasons

Sometimes a lack of spin is normal. For example, the user has set the manual or delicate wash mode. Also, in some models, for example, LG, the spin cycle is specially disabled. It is only an additional option.

But in other situations, the lack of spin almost always indicates a violation or breakdown. The most common cases are:

1. First of all, you need to check that the washer is installed level. If it stands at a noticeable angle, the spin cycle is turned off because the laundry cannot be distributed evenly. You need to make sure the position is correct, ideally using a building level.
2. The drain pump is broken - in this case, the unit will not only squeeze out, but also drain the waste water. The repair boils down to replacing the pump. If necessary, also clean the drain filter, pipe and connection area to the sewer pipe.
3. If the motor brushes are broken, the device will begin to spark, and the number of revolutions during the spin cycle will drop significantly. Replacement is required.
4. Also, poor spinning may be due to wear on the drive belt - it can stretch and slip.
5. Another factor is violations on the part of the tachometer, which controls the number of revolutions. Failure is quite rare and is manifested by a lack of the required speed.
6. The control unit may also break down - then the number of revolutions drops rapidly, and sometimes the drum does not spin at all.
7. If the reason is related to wear on the shock absorbers, this can be noticed by strong vibrations when trying to unwind the drum. Sometimes it may even come into contact with the body, causing a knocking sound.
8. If the seal loses its seal, liquid will flow into its bearings and the lubricant will gradually be removed. Then the unit makes too loud sounds and does not spin the laundry.
9. One of the difficult cases involves stator failure. It can occur due to a short circuit in the windings, a strong voltage surge or a break. Often in such cases, the electronics also fail, which requires serious, expensive repairs.

If the reason has nothing to do with the breakdown, you need to make sure that the drum is not overloaded with clothes. If there is too much of it, things get stuck together, for example, they end up in the duvet cover. Then the unit “feels” overload and cannot distribute things normally, so it automatically turns off the spin cycle to avoid breakdowns.

Interestingly, a small number of items can also cause the spin to not work. In these cases, strong rotation of the drum can lead to imbalance.Therefore, a protective system is triggered, which disables the corresponding option.

How to carry out repairs yourself

An independent solution to the problem is possible if its cause is precisely determined, and you also have the skills to repair or replace a specific part. For example, almost every user can eliminate the following violations:

1. Turn on the spin function or select a mode that provides for this process.
2. Turn off the speed reduction function (some models have this).
3. Take out some of the laundry, organize several washes instead of one.
4. Install the unit level, if necessary, place wooden blocks and tighten the legs.
5. Take out the laundry and try to distribute it more evenly, preventing it from clumping.

Basic preventive measures

In order to encounter the problem of the spin not working as little as possible, it is recommended to take the following precautions:

1. Always check your pockets carefully - you need to remove all things from them, especially heavy ones.
2. Do not overload the machine - it is better not to load the maximum amount of laundry. Even if the weight corresponds to the upper limit, the clothes may bunch up in one lump, which will complicate both washing and spinning.
3. Use only high-quality powder in moderate quantities. Excess of low-quality detergent can lead to malfunction of the sensor that controls the liquid level.
4. Install a relay that will protect the machine from voltage surges. This is especially true for rural areas.

In other cases, it is necessary to replace parts. But to do this, you need to know exactly which elements have failed. You also need to have the skills to dismantle them and install new spare parts.If you are not sure, it is better to consult a specialist.