Washing machine does not spin - so you fix the problem

If your washing machine does not spin, the laundry remains dripping wet. If the device is otherwise running faultlessly, the repair is usually not difficult. We show you how to do it.

Washing machine does not spin - causes and solutions

If the washing machine does not spin, this can have various causes:

• The washing machine only switches to the spin cycle if the water has been pumped out beforehand. If this is not the case, you can drain the water first. You should then clean the fluff filter, as this is often the reason why the water cannot be pumped out. If necessary, you can also clean the pump.
• Another possible source of error can be the unbalance, which is not recognized. This is the case, for example, if you have very few items of laundry in the machine or the drum is overloaded with large items of laundry. Either refill some laundry or take out a few items of laundry and loosen up the remaining textiles in the drum by hand.
• If the machine still does not spin afterwards, there may be a defect. The best way to test this is to let the machine run empty and check whether the spin cycle starts. If this is not the case, the drive belt may be broken or the carbon brushes may be worn. In any case, as a layperson you will not be able to fix the problem. You need a professional to repair the washing machine.

You can find out what you can do if your washing machine stinks in the next practical tip.