Does the washing machine regularly wash and rinse, but do not want to squeeze out the laundry? Of course, you can squeeze out the laundry yourself, but this is not a way out. If the machine does not turn on the spin, this is the first warning of a breakdown, which can be exacerbated without diagnosis.
Why there are problems with spinning and how to fix the problem, read the article.
Causes and signs of damage
How to understand that the washer does not go into spin mode? Symptoms indicating a malfunction:
- The program ended, but the water remained in the drum. No drain.
- From the drum you take out wet things that have not been wrung out.
- The drain is very noisy.
- The water drains normally, but the laundry is not wrung out.
- Spin works once, the machine does not respond to the specified parameters.
- The washer buzzes as if spinning, but this does not happen.
- Water drains very slowly.
These are the main signs that you should pay attention to if the machine does not switch to spin.
What can be the reasons that the washing machine is broken and does not squeeze out the laundry? There are technical malfunctions that require diagnostics and repairs:
- Problems with the drain pump. If the washing machine stops spinning, the drain may not work, so there is simply nowhere to go.
- Level sensor malfunctioning. If the sensor breaks down, the electronic board does not receive a signal about the amount of water in the tank, therefore it does not give a signal to drain.
- Faulty control module or his triacs. Each triac is responsible for the operation of a particular part in a washing machine. Therefore, if it burns out, the board cannot control and issue commands.
- Violation of the electric motor. Brushes could be worn out, wiring burned out. If there are problems with the engine, the drum will not rotate fast enough for high-quality spin. Or the machine will not work at all.
- The tachogenerator does not workwhich controls the number of revolutions of the motor. Symptoms of failure are the same as in the previous case.
If a semi-automatic machine without a centrifuge does not squeeze out by itself, then a broken automatic machine transfers this responsibility to you. Do not put up with this. Conduct a thorough inspection and diagnosis of LG, Samsung, Indesit, Kandy and other models.
Where to start the test, read on.
What to do if the washing machine does not wring out
Before you do anything or proceed with the repair, you need to make sure that it is a breakdown. Perhaps you just turned off the spin, so the machine does not go to the end of the program.
- Look at the control panel, it is possible that the non-spin mode is accidentally turned on, or a delicate washing program is installed in which there is no spin. Then you need to set the usual washing mode and adjust the number of revolutions.
- Top-loading washing machines can respond to laundry overload. Also, with a small number of things, an imbalance could occur when all the laundry is knocked together and the SMA stops working. In this case, the washing machine may try to spin the drum several times, after which it stops. You need to open the door and get excess clothing or distribute it on the drum.
Modern machines are equipped with the “Imbalance Protection” function. Therefore, such problems occur in models of the old release.
If you checked all the options, but the AGR still does not turn on the spin mode, then proceed to diagnose the details.
When draining
If SMA “Bosch”, “Ardo”, “Ariston” or “Zanussi” stopped and do not drain the water, the cause must be sought in the drain pump. There may also be a situation where the machine drains water, but does not squeeze. Perhaps the remaining water still remains in the drum, so the spin does not work.
What do we have to do:
- At the bottom of the front housing there is a drain hatch.
- Release the hatch latches and open the door.
- Replace the container and remove the filter.
- To check the impeller of the pump, start the spin or drain mode.
- Shine a flashlight in the hole of the hatch and check if the impeller is spinning.
- If it does not spin, you need to disassemble the pump.
At the same time, the drain pipe is checked with a pump. Depending on the model of the washing machine (Atlant, Virpul, Veko, Gorenie), you can get to the pump through the bottom, front or back of the case. We wrote more about this in previous articles.
- Unclench a collar of a branch pipe from a tank to the pump, disconnect it and check for a blockage.
- Then disconnect the wiring of the pump and its mountings.
- Inspect the structure for debris; there may be something wrapping around the impeller.
If the nozzle is clogged, the machine may hum, but not wring, trying to drain the water. With the parts in place, check the operation of the machine. If the spin does not start again - change the pump completely.
When washing
When the machine erases, but does not wring out, the problem may be in the engine of the washer. In this case, the spin is simply impossible, or it passes, but too weakly.
- Remove the back of the chassis and pull out the motor for inspection.
- Remove the electric brushes that are on both sides of the case.
- If they are worn out, replace them with new ones.
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- Also check the wiring at the time of the burns and ring the coil with a multimeter.
If the motor coils are not working, you will not be able to carry out repairs yourself. It is necessary to completely replace the engine.
With poor drum performance
If the CMA drum does not spin, does not gain proper speed, the reason is the Hall sensor. The device monitors the operation of the engine, but if it breaks, the operation of the engine may be erratic. The drum can twist, but not squeeze the laundry, because it does not develop the desired speed.
To check the tachometer, you need to remove the engine, as described above. The device is located on the motor housing. In the event of a breakdown, the sensor cannot be repaired; it must be replaced with a new part.
The washing machine does not open the door.
If the water level sensor malfunctions, the system does not receive a signal to start draining the water. Consequently, the machine does not wring and does not open. In order to open the door and pull out the laundry, you need to drain the water through the filter. Then wait until the lock is unlocked and open the door.
How to check the pressure switch (level sensor)? In all models of SM "Ariston Hotpoint", "Electrolux", "Siemens", "DEU", "Atlant" the device is located under the top cover.
- Remove the two screws from the back.
- Slide the cover away from you and remove from the case.
- At the wall you will notice a pressure switch.
- Disconnect its tubes and check for obstruction.
- The device itself is checked with a multimeter. Its probes are applied to the contacts of the device, indicators are measured.
If the sensor is defective, install a new device.
Spin does not turn off
Problems with the control module in the washing machine can be expressed in that the drum does not stop and the spin does not turn off. After such revolutions, the car just freezes. It may also be that the SMA wringes, rinses, but does not erase. Or vice versa - it erases, but does not rinse.
All these signs indicate problems with the "brain" of the AGR, so it starts to work incorrectly.
On your own, you can only visually inspect the control board. Basic diagnostics and repairs are best left to professionals.
- Unplug the washing machine.
- Remove the top cover.
- Pull out the dispensing tray. Pull it towards you, pressing the latch in the center.
- Remove the screws that secure the control panel.
- Unclench plastic latches and disconnect the panel.
- Unclench the wiring.
- To remove the board, also release the latches.
If there are no signs of damage on the surface of the board, contact a service center.
How to avoid breakage
It is always better to prevent damage than to repair it later. Moreover, the operating rules are simple:
- Before loading laundry into the drum, check all pockets and remove foreign objects.
- Install and connect the machine correctly according to the instructions.
- Sort things before washing. Put clothes with decor in special bags.
- Do not load too much laundry. This leads to quick wear and tear of the washing machine.
- Install a voltage regulator. It will protect expensive equipment from sudden breakdown.
- Periodically clean the drain filter and detergent drawer.
- Do not close the hatch door after removing the laundry. This contributes to the formation of fungus and mold.
Now you know why the drum in the washing machine may not spin and squeeze the laundry. Be attentive to the first manifestations of damage, then you can avoid expensive repairs.