Thank you. My 15 year old washer started doing this the other day. Was all set to go buy a new one... wife showed me your video. Decided to drop $30 in parts and 30 minutes of time and now washer works fine. Thanks dude, you saved me some bucks.
Thank you!! I ordered the $15 part but was bracing myself for the possibility of having to pay for a repair or buying a new washing machine. The part came, it was super easy to install, and most importantly the machine works again!!!
I have a 17yro washer and dryer set almost that exact model and have repaired almost everything on them from videos like yours. Now the washer won’t always spin after a cycle but will spin on spin cycle. I’ll take these parts apart to see if a new motor will be the fix. Thank you for this - you’re saving many of us the need to get washers! 🙌
Your video described the problem with my washer. I followed your instructions and now my washer spins again! Streight forward and easy fix! Thank you so much!
Mine stopped today .....watched your video, remembered I bought a new switch a couple years ago for a different problem .....just popped it in working great .....thanks! I noticed you didn't show replacing the spring, cause you need 2 people or 4 hands ....lol ...I never replaced it from a couple years ago ......Maybe do another video on just replacing the spring
I think you are about to be THE MAN. What you’ve described is the issue that I’m having with my washer. I just ordered the wax motor from Amazon. Should be here tomorrow.. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for your video. Replacing the door switch fixed my problem. My washer wasn't draining and wouldn't enter the final spin. Unfortunately, most of the videos out there suggest cleaning out the coin catcher, so that's what I did first. Wasn't easy... spent a lot of time pulling the machine apart, only to find that my coin catcher wasn't clogged up. Your expertise and video solved my problem and I am very grateful. You saved me a lot of time and money, therefore I sent you a donation out of gratitude. Thanks again!
What the hell did people do before TH-cam? I’ve learned to shave, tie a tie change a tire and my taillight as well as cook some pretty bomb ass meals on TH-cam and now I just learned how to fix my washing machine!
Thanks for this! I didn't think it was the issue as the door actually locked properly and everything seemed to function as expected except it wouldn't do the fast spin. As a hail Mary I ordered the door lock mechanism and replaced it as per your instruction and it worked!! I couldn't believe it! I spent $30 instead of $1000 on a new washer. Thanks again!
I can’t thank you enough, our family is on very low budget now and I was soo stressed because our machine wasn’t spinning and I changed the locker now and ITS Working yay 🎉🎉 it was very difficult to not be able to was with 3 kids! Thank you endlessly ❤
Scott the Fixit Guy you are awesome. I was on the path to pushing my Samsung Front Loader off the back of a trailer at high speed after it left me in a very tight spot with a load of wet clothes and wouldn't spin. I have also been through the Samsung Spider Arm replacement repair and I'm sure you know what a fun task that is. Anyway, your video did the job. Thanks so much for the time you took to disassemble and explain the door lock and wax motor assembly. Thanks also for displaying motor only replacement. You did a better job than AvE on that wax motor tutorial. New Sub here.
So I have a front-loading Kenmore washer, and the controller board does this resistance test on those door latch contacts. My wax motor worked fine, the fix for me was prying open the door latch switch as you did, and then polishing up those little switch contacts carefully with some fine steel wool. There was a bit of oxidation on the contacts. This got them shiny again. Once the contacts were clean, I reassembled and reinstalled the switch, and the final spin worked again. Just thought I would share this and maybe save people a few bucks before they replace the door switch assembly or the motor.
That could be good tip, Ill try it . Because the infuriating door lock seems to keep me locked out like the worriers intended, so does that mean the wax motor is working ?
So, I have the EXACT same washer. Clothes are wet and NO spinning action at all. It DOES "CLICK" and lock and start the cycle; it drains fine during the cycle: In your opinion, could it STILL be the door lock causing the no spin even though it clicks and locks at the beginning? ***update*** Did the switch. VERY easy. Did not solve my particular problem, however. ***update to the update*** I just wasn't patient enough during the testing. Ran a cycle and it worked! Thanks for posting! Very clear directions and an easy fix!
Our Whirlpool front load washing machine wouldn't cycle through and sometimes wouldn't even spin. It would cycle on Delicates or Heavy but not on Normal. And on Delicate or Heavy the clothes were still soaking wet. I ordered a door lock switch and it still didn't change. My washer pump filter is only accessible through the back so I removed it and it was caked solid with hair, etc. After cleaning it, it worked better than before. I should have listened to the old saying "don't re-wire the house before you try changing the light bulb" !!
The washing machine was washing as usual but started to not do the final spin, out of the blue, instead, it would spin back and forth slowly, and the timer was stuck on 6 minutes for 30+ minutes. I didn't get to replace the wax motor, but I cleaned its contacts, the the contacts on the prongs below and all contacts - plug and lock assembly. And the washer is now doing the final high speed spin.
Hello. Your video made the replacement of the door lock look easy. So I ordered one, installed it, and it worked fine for the first wash. Second wash, it didn't do the high speed spin so we re-ran the clothes in just a spin cycle. That worked. Third wash, tried the second step of spin only and it didn't go to high speed spin. Is there another issue going on? Seems odd that it worked fine once.
Thank you Roy, Many times the light that shows the door is locked will be on even though the circuit that shows that it’s closed has not been activated.
My piston is not near as long as the one you show. I'm guessing its worn down! thus why its not spinning. Part is ordered. Thank you so much for video!!
Hey Thanks Man! Your clear instructions with that soothing voice and then later cross-legged while explaining that damn switch made me relax, lowered my stress level with my problemed washer. ;-) Again Thank you !
My machine Bosch and tt doesn't spin dry it just kept turning round! Thank you so much! I will replay it again to see that wire that goes inside round the rubber built. I have learnt how to clean the filter. Now I need to learn to change the switch! You are a life saver!
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance hi there I have a front loading bush washing machine which is barely a year old it washes but when it's time to spin the drum just keeps going round like its trying to spin but wont,I have to turn washer off then rinse clothes by hand. Any ideas what the problem might be??
@@ATP360 Best question here! You discover it's not spinning at the end of a wash -- and it could only wash it the door lock was working! So we need to be told that the lock breaks down during a wash cycle, not when the machine is not in use. If it broke down when the machine was not in use we wouldn't be able to use the machine at all! Obviously. Does that happen?
Hi Gerry, I took a little bit of a gamble but around 85% of the time it’s the door lock that malfunctions and prevents the front loader from going to spin.
I assumed as well, I came in to look for same issue, which everyone says expensive 'drain pump.' Yet, I got a few more loads by manipulating that door lock sensor. I may disassemble first and try replacing just the motor. Very good review!
Excellent video, thank you! I have a front-loading Maytag MHWC7500YW0, which goes properly through all cycles, but goes only into slow spin, never fast, then quits, the load drained but still wet. Is it still the latch, different from the one shown in the video, the motor, or the motor controller? Thanks!
Thanks for this video and suggestion as it shows a very different reason for not entering the high speed spin cycle. I have a Frigidaire front loader and the door does lock, it just wasn’t spin fast. The machine is over 10 years old on a vacation home so it has not had much use. Can i just short the wires together or something to bypass the lock sensor???
Thanks for the info. I tried this but didn't solve the problem: it will rotate slowly but won't spin. Any tips on what my next step should be? Thanks again!
Thank you so much for the video. I was wondering if my washer does everything when you start it like you said but you can hear the door lock does that mean that you should still replace this part? You can hear the drain motor when you start it and it sounds like the door locks but still no spin. Please help. Thank you *Update* So I just took it outside and it was full of water. The drain was clogged. Like you said it was full of water!! I unclogged the drain and now it’s working fine. Thank you so much for your video. I can’t believe that’s all it was.
Thanks for your video. It is very useful. Could you pls help us with an idea. We have Hoover VHD148A and it stopped spinning. The display is working. When we press “start” water is taking the powder from the dispenser, filling the washing machine and when it is time to spin there is just a click sound and that’s it. We can turn the drum manually, we checked the belt and it is on its place. Thanks a lot
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Maybe best to start with thecommonest. Above, you said this was the cause in 85% of failures. It seems that happily this BOTH the commonest AND the cheapest😊
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance mine will fill but doesn't proceed further ie no agitation. I tried the spin cycle but it didn't spin either. I could hear some noise though. Then I tried the drain cycle and it drained fine. So is it motor controller or door switch?
The lid lock mechanism in our Whirlpool Duet washer has only two electrical connectors not three and neither of the connectors connects to the replacement wax motor is there another location or another wire harness I should attempt to locate?
Thanks for making this video. I replaced the switch with the oem replacement part, but unfortunately didn't fix the problem. The washer still fills and drains, and spins slowly, but it does not complete the final full speed spin. When I run a rinse/drain cycle, it get's stuck at 1 minute and never finishes. I don't think it's the belt because I can't hear anything during the final spin cycle, but do you think it could be the motor controller? I wasn't sure because the machine does spin, it just doesn't do the full speed spin.
@@kyliescookingandcrafts8737 i replaced the motor control board and that fixed it... I think I busted something when I did an extra heavy load of towels
My front loading Blomberg won't start agitating once the water starts coming into the drum. It won't spin at all if i set the program to spin only. The door does lock when i turn on the machine and won't open until i cancel the program. Does this mean that a broken lock is not the problem and something else is causing it not to spin? Thanks so much for your help.
Help! I have a Candy GrandVita 1400. I think it’s the same problem except one of the brackets in the drum Is loose...looks like the screws have fallen through the holes. But it’s the same issue regarding the spin....should I be looking at a different fixture or go With the instructions on this video?
I have a Sears kenmore elite HE5t I had an F17 code the outer spring was off the door boot seal. Put the spring back on and then had a F25 code after husband completed a short cycle. 2 days later I removed the top, back and front lower panels. Checked the drain to make sure it was not plugged. Attempted a history overview test program. I hear the door lock, the machine fills both cold and hot, the drum rotates, drains however C:08 drum did not rotate counterclockwise from 35 to 90 rpm within 15 sec. The machine did not complete C:09 drum rotates counterclockwise at max speeds. I checked the tachometer resistance it was 115. Any thoughts? I was going to purchase a new doorlock at Dey appliance tomorrow but my gut tells me it might be a new motor and or Motor Control Unit. Thanks for your advise.
Thank you for the video! Our Whirlpool Duet Sport stopped spinning today-- the drain works and then it makes a high pitched spinning sound that gets really fast, but the drum is not moving whatsoever. Do you think this could be the same type of repair? Thank you!
Actually, ignore that, I figured it out--- it was pieces of the shredded belt hanging down. I thought they were electrical wires. Got a new belt ordered, thank you again, you saved me so much time and headache!!!
What do you advise I should do when my LG washer spins sometimes and sometimes it doesn’t at the final spin especially with heavy sweaters, please and thank you
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance it is noisy when spinning and its only working on fast setting wash . Is it convenient to replace the motor and can you advise me on how and what to look for when ordering, perhaps from Amazon?? Thanks again for your quick reply at a time when it’s most needed!
I have a front loading Whirlpool clothes washer it is around 15 years old the wax motor in that looks to be the white one does the red one work just as well or do I need to track a white one down any information would be most appreciative thank you
We have a Haier washer/dryer combo hdw1600bw. (I understand that GE supplies the parts?) The PCB and door lock are new. Despite the fact that the test modes run without reporting any issues, the drum does not turn. When I run the spin cycle, it reports error 7. What might cause the brain to think that the drum is turning during testing, but recognize it is not turning in a cycle? Do you think the issue is the motor?
Our washer selectively doesnt spin. It will do our comforter, sheets and even towels sometimes, but clothes. The door lock lights up. I can even put it on manual spin after manually draining the machine. But it will go slow back and forth a few times fir a few minutes and then i hear a click and time is added to the minutes (ex if on 6 from tge original 9 min setting then it will go back to 9+1 or 10 min and stop functioning altogether. If its the sensor in the door lock, would the issue be constant and not intermittant? Hate to spend more $ over bad
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance My dilemma is that I have taken the job on thinking it was the belt but it turns out one of the brushes is badly worn do I risk spending money on brushes when It could be the interlock or damaged caused by the worn brushes what would you do? I have tried putting it into drain spin the pump will start but no spin
I have a Gibson (Electrolux) model GTF1040AS0 that does this only on the regular wash mode. It will go through the cycles normally; but when it gets to the spin cycle, the motor will run like it wants to start the spin, but it never actually does. The other two modes (Perm press, Knits) work normally. Would this fix still resolve the issue, even though it's only happening on regular wash?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Do you want to see the whole cycle, or just the relevant portions? I appreciate your time, I will try to get it to you in the next few days.
Hi, my washer's model is GE GFW650SPNSN and I can't find anywhere for the part to replace it. Any suggestion or link you know that I can go purchase one?
0:28 ahhh you have a fuzzy supervisor too I see. They really like to get in there and help you, they don't really scold you if you mess up and are easily bribed with a tennis ball or a sandwich.... We want a detailed video from your supervisor there on how that washer machine works. 😂
I open my blomberg door lock, I saw the Bi-metal contact and a coil relay. it always show "door not lock" on the screen. then I put some solder on the contact to raise it up a little bit to have more contact. it works, but i get a problem, the machine is not filling water and not spining, also can not pause. it start filling little bit water and sound's a agitates for 3 minutes then drain out. I just wonder if something to do with the door contact again because i have open it. there is 4 wire switch 28053110 blomberg door lock, two go to the coil, other two is the door lock.
Mine drains and pump kicks on. But it doesn’t spin. But if the doors not closed all the way it won’t start at all. Is there a different sensor in this that would cause this problem? Because seem like the door switch works.
Same are the poster It’s fills with water I can hear some type of machination BUT not spinning I can force it to drain but unit doesn’t not spin Any insight?
Scoot, First hanks for all the info you put out there I'm sure you have been a blessing to many. I just wanted to know your thoughts if this would work for an Frigidaire affinity washer that throws an E59 code. The washer fills but no agitation or spin very slow draining Cln cycle will not run Thanks for any thoughts.
Thnx !!!
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you. My 15 year old washer started doing this the other day. Was all set to go buy a new one... wife showed me your video. Decided to drop $30 in parts and 30 minutes of time and now washer works fine. Thanks dude, you saved me some bucks.
Excellent , thank you😊
Thank you!! I ordered the $15 part but was bracing myself for the possibility of having to pay for a repair or buying a new washing machine. The part came, it was super easy to install, and most importantly the machine works again!!!
I have a 17yro washer and dryer set almost that exact model and have repaired almost everything on them from videos like yours. Now the washer won’t always spin after a cycle but will spin on spin cycle. I’ll take these parts apart to see if a new motor will be the fix. Thank you for this - you’re saving many of us the need to get washers! 🙌
Maybe the motor is getting tired and overheating 👍
@ ahhh thank you! Do you mean the main motor (not the door lock motor)? Do you have a video on that or would that mean a full replacement?
Your video described the problem with my washer. I followed your instructions and now my washer spins again! Streight forward and easy fix! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much Ross😊
Mine stopped today .....watched your video, remembered I bought a new switch a couple years ago for a different problem .....just popped it in working great .....thanks! I noticed you didn't show replacing the spring, cause you need 2 people or 4 hands ....lol ...I never replaced it from a couple years ago ......Maybe do another video on just replacing the spring
Thank you so much! It took me less than 10 minutes to change the door switch by myself. So easy! You saved me from having to call a repairman.
Nice job Rose,
I’m proud of you😊
I think you are about to be THE MAN. What you’ve described is the issue that I’m having with my washer. I just ordered the wax motor from Amazon. Should be here tomorrow.. Thank you very much.
Thanks Dave😊👍
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance hello good job😊
Thank you very much for your video. Replacing the door switch fixed my problem. My washer wasn't draining and wouldn't enter the final spin. Unfortunately, most of the videos out there suggest cleaning out the coin catcher, so that's what I did first. Wasn't easy... spent a lot of time pulling the machine apart, only to find that my coin catcher wasn't clogged up. Your expertise and video solved my problem and I am very grateful. You saved me a lot of time and money, therefore I sent you a donation out of gratitude. Thanks again!
Awesome, thanks so much Ryan😊😊😊
Great video. Thank you for going the extra mile describing an easy fix.
Thanks Marcia😊
What the hell did people do before TH-cam? I’ve learned to shave, tie a tie change a tire and my taillight as well as cook some pretty bomb ass meals on TH-cam and now I just learned how to fix my washing machine!
Very cool👍
I’ve also learned a lot from TH-cam like fixing my car
ABSOLUTELY
We got ripped off
Lol. TH-cam; the bomb!
Thanks for this! I didn't think it was the issue as the door actually locked properly and everything seemed to function as expected except it wouldn't do the fast spin. As a hail Mary I ordered the door lock mechanism and replaced it as per your instruction and it worked!! I couldn't believe it! I spent $30 instead of $1000 on a new washer. Thanks again!
That’s what I like to hear😊😊😊
I can’t thank you enough, our family is on very low budget now and I was soo stressed because our machine wasn’t spinning and I changed the locker now and ITS Working yay 🎉🎉 it was very difficult to not be able to was with 3 kids! Thank you endlessly ❤
That is Awesome 😊😊😊
Thanks so much, it really worked 🎉I just ordered the new piece and did my self . It saved me from buying a new washer
Thanks again 🙏
Awesome,
Thank you👍😊
Thanks!
You’re welcome😊
Thank you so much for posting. I ordered the part and fixed it within 20 minutes. Step by step instructions were awesome!!!
That is Awesome, thanks for your feedback😊👍
What is the part name and model
Just wanted to say thanks for posting this video. This saved me a lot of money and time.
Excellent 👍😊
dis you get it fix it?
@@ramiroochoa2009 eso mismo tenia el mio cambie el swith de la puerta y trabaja bien... thanks for the video just save my day..
Thank you so much, was able to fix our washer after watching your video. 👍🏼
Thanks so much Herbert😊👍
Thanks so much for putting this up - it has saved me some money (and I am guessing, it has saved a lot of people money too). Thank You! 👍🏽
Thanks so much for sharing- bought the part and solved the spinning problem!!!!🌈
which part
Very helpful my nephew was shopping for a new one till we saw this. We're going to try it
Fantastic! Good luck😊
My 15 year old washer stopped spinning, so I hope this will fix the problem. Thanks for sharing.
Please let us know how it goes 👍
wooooooooow nice i love u your class very nice...... iam from india kerala ,,iam working in dubai i dont know engilsh but i undstant thanksssss
Thanks so much😊
Thanks so much. Had the exact issue. This saved us expensive repair or replacement of our 12 yr old.
Awesome, thank you😊👍
Scott the Fixit Guy you are awesome. I was on the path to pushing my Samsung Front Loader off the back of a trailer at high speed after it left me in a very tight spot with a load of wet clothes and wouldn't spin. I have also been through the Samsung Spider Arm replacement repair and I'm sure you know what a fun task that is. Anyway, your video did the job. Thanks so much for the time you took to disassemble and explain the door lock and wax motor assembly. Thanks also for displaying motor only replacement. You did a better job than AvE on that wax motor tutorial. New Sub here.
😂😂😂 Not the high speed trailer stunt!
Love these videos. Such a good way to reduce waste.
Thanks so much Dean👍😊
Wow if this works your a life savor. Is this for all front loads? Because I have a Samsung about 6yrs or so
It might work for yours but it will be a different door switch
Just wanted to say thank you, had no spin & followed your instructions, £20 later we have spin once more.
So I have a front-loading Kenmore washer, and the controller board does this resistance test on those door latch contacts. My wax motor worked fine, the fix for me was prying open the door latch switch as you did, and then polishing up those little switch contacts carefully with some fine steel wool. There was a bit of oxidation on the contacts. This got them shiny again. Once the contacts were clean, I reassembled and reinstalled the switch, and the final spin worked again. Just thought I would share this and maybe save people a few bucks before they replace the door switch assembly or the motor.
That could be good tip, Ill try it . Because the infuriating door lock seems to keep me locked out like the worriers intended, so does that mean the wax motor is working ?
Thank you! What a relief to know what to do without paying a repair man or through if away my washer! Lol
Thanks Benjamin😊👍
So, I have the EXACT same washer. Clothes are wet and NO spinning action at all. It DOES "CLICK" and lock and start the cycle; it drains fine during the cycle: In your opinion, could it STILL be the door lock causing the no spin even though it clicks and locks at the beginning?
***update*** Did the switch. VERY easy. Did not solve my particular problem, however.
***update to the update*** I just wasn't patient enough during the testing. Ran a cycle and it worked! Thanks for posting! Very clear directions and an easy fix!
Can you send me an email at scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com so I can give you more detail on the fix?
My door unlock and locks with no issue and drain with no issue but will not complete service test 14 spin for a few seconds and stop
Many times the door lock still works but is worn out and won’t let washer go to spin.
Our Whirlpool front load washing machine wouldn't cycle through and sometimes wouldn't even spin. It would cycle on Delicates or Heavy but not on Normal. And on Delicate or Heavy the clothes were still soaking wet. I ordered a door lock switch and it still didn't change. My washer pump filter is only accessible through the back so I removed it and it was caked solid with hair, etc. After cleaning it, it worked better than before. I should have listened to the old saying "don't re-wire the house before you try changing the light bulb" !!
That’s a great saying Mike😂😂
The washing machine was washing as usual but started to not do the final spin, out of the blue, instead, it would spin back and forth slowly, and the timer was stuck on 6 minutes for 30+ minutes.
I didn't get to replace the wax motor, but I cleaned its contacts, the the contacts on the prongs below and all contacts - plug and lock assembly. And the washer is now doing the final high speed spin.
Wow,
Nicely done😊😊😊
This is happening to my washer.. how did you clean it?
@@KaoStarrBellydance an old rag, some water and detergent and then you just kinda polish those metal contacts.
Hello. Your video made the replacement of the door lock look easy. So I ordered one, installed it, and it worked fine for the first wash. Second wash, it didn't do the high speed spin so we re-ran the clothes in just a spin cycle. That worked. Third wash, tried the second step of spin only and it didn't go to high speed spin. Is there another issue going on? Seems odd that it worked fine once.
Nice Ray,
Can you redo the 3 wire connections to your door switch?
You might need a new motor controller 👍
What’s your model number?
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Thanks for responding. Turns out it was a faulty drain motor that had to be replaced. I needed a service call.
Fixed. You’re tops. Thanks
This just saved me a whole lot of money. Thanks for this! 👍🏽🤗
That’s what I like to hear👍
Thankyou sir. Side note. Use spacers to extend the stroke.
Good idea👍
Thanks for the video. I was a little skeptical that this would fix my spinning problem since the door lock light was on, but it worked!
Thank you Roy,
Many times the light that shows the door is locked will be on even though the circuit that shows that it’s closed has not been activated.
My tube wont rotate at all manually door open
My piston is not near as long as the one you show. I'm guessing its worn down! thus why its not spinning. Part is ordered. Thank you so much for video!!
Excellent,
Please let us know how it goes👍
Hey Thanks Man! Your clear instructions with that soothing voice and then later cross-legged while explaining that damn switch made me relax, lowered my stress level with my problemed washer. ;-) Again Thank you !
I’m so glad it worked 👍😊
My machine Bosch and tt doesn't spin dry it just kept turning round! Thank you so much! I will replay it again to see that wire that goes inside round the rubber built. I have learnt how to clean the filter. Now I need to learn to change the switch! You are a life saver!
Yours probably needs new carbon brushes. Pretty easy to do👍
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance hi there I have a front loading bush washing machine which is barely a year old it washes but when it's time to spin the drum just keeps going round like its trying to spin but wont,I have to turn washer off then rinse clothes by hand.
Any ideas what the problem might be??
Great video. Just got the lid lock. Gonna tackle it now. Female not afraid.
Nice job Marcia😊
Thanks for posting the video. How do you know the lid lock was the issue and not something else such as the belt or carbon brushes?
LG's are direct drive, no belts.
@@TippyPuddles I went through the repair and replaced the part. No change. Still no spin. Any ideas what else it could be?
Why would the door lock be the culprit? If the lock didn’t work how would washer. the even start?
@@ATP360 Best question here! You discover it's not spinning at the end of a wash -- and it could only wash it the door lock was working! So we need to be told that the lock breaks down during a wash cycle, not when the machine is not in use. If it broke down when the machine was not in use we wouldn't be able to use the machine at all! Obviously. Does that happen?
I just subscribed immediately
Thanks so much😊😊
Great video. Just one problem. What diagnostics did you perform to determine that it was the door lock was the source of the problem??
Hi Gerry,
I took a little bit of a gamble but around 85% of the time it’s the door lock that malfunctions and prevents the front loader from going to spin.
I assumed as well, I came in to look for same issue, which everyone says expensive 'drain pump.' Yet, I got a few more loads by manipulating that door lock sensor. I may disassemble first and try replacing just the motor. Very good review!
Did this happen to actually be your problem? I ask because we just replaced our drain pump and now the machine isn’t spinning.
Excellent video, thank you! I have a front-loading Maytag MHWC7500YW0, which goes properly through all cycles, but goes only into slow spin, never fast, then quits, the load drained but still wet. Is it still the latch, different from the one shown in the video, the motor, or the motor controller? Thanks!
I’d say motor controller 👍
Question... when I turn the washer on it sounds like the water is going in then draining. That's all it does. Is this the part I need??
Did you manage to fix it with that part? Cuz that's what mine is doing.
Ours is doing the same how do we fix it ?
Guys that's simple you gotta clean out the filter it's clogged
Where is the fillter@@BrainFood9999
Is your washer filling then draining only? Or is it also not spinning?
Thanks for this video and suggestion as it shows a very different reason for not entering the high speed spin cycle. I have a Frigidaire front loader and the door does lock, it just wasn’t spin fast. The machine is over 10 years old on a vacation home so it has not had much use. Can i just short the wires together or something to bypass the lock sensor???
Does this same fix work for LG front load washers that won’t spin fast with heavy load?
Thanks for the info. I tried this but didn't solve the problem: it will rotate slowly but won't spin. Any tips on what my next step should be? Thanks again!
Time to change the motor controller👍
I had the same issue, replacing the drain pump fixed it
Thank you so much for the video. I was wondering if my washer does everything when you start it like you said but you can hear the door lock does that mean that you should still replace this part? You can hear the drain motor when you start it and it sounds like the door locks but still no spin. Please help. Thank you
*Update*
So I just took it outside and it was full of water. The drain was clogged. Like you said it was full of water!! I unclogged the drain and now it’s working fine. Thank you so much for your video. I can’t believe that’s all it was.
Nicely done😊
Thanks for your video. It is very useful. Could you pls help us with an idea. We have Hoover VHD148A and it stopped spinning. The display is working. When we press “start” water is taking the powder from the dispenser, filling the washing machine and when it is time to spin there is just a click sound and that’s it. We can turn the drum manually, we checked the belt and it is on its place. Thanks a lot
I think on your Hoover you just need to replace the motor brushes 👍
Thank you 🙏 i will check
Thanks for informative video
So nice of you👍😊
Ver informative thank you
Glad it was helpful!😊
Hello how did you diagnose that it was the lock and not the control board or motor?
Best to start with the cheaper.
Also agitation and spin both die when MCU goes out. Just spin dies with the door lock.
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Maybe best to start with thecommonest. Above, you said this was the cause in 85% of failures. It seems that happily this BOTH the commonest AND the cheapest😊
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance mine will fill but doesn't proceed further ie no agitation. I tried the spin cycle but it didn't spin either. I could hear some noise though. Then I tried the drain cycle and it drained fine. So is it motor controller or door switch?
Thank you so much for the video! I was about to lose my mind!
How did you know the exact problem?
I would have thought it was the motor or the belt
The door switch is the most common reason that the front load washer won’t go to spin
Fixed Frigidaire Affinity 7000. Would agitate, drain, but no spin. After watching video, took like 5 minutes, and I am not much of a handyman
Nice job Daniel👍
Thanks mate 👍🏿
You’re welcome😊
Hello. Does this door lock part work for every washer?
It’s best to check your model number first👍
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Okay. Thank you.
The lid lock mechanism in our Whirlpool Duet washer has only two electrical connectors not three and neither of the connectors connects to the replacement wax motor is there another location or another wire harness I should attempt to locate?
I think your model just uses the 2 connectors instead of 3.
Thanks for making this video.
I replaced the switch with the oem replacement part, but unfortunately didn't fix the problem. The washer still fills and drains, and spins slowly, but it does not complete the final full speed spin. When I run a rinse/drain cycle, it get's stuck at 1 minute and never finishes.
I don't think it's the belt because I can't hear anything during the final spin cycle, but do you think it could be the motor controller? I wasn't sure because the machine does spin, it just doesn't do the full speed spin.
Mine is doing this. What ended up being the issue?
@@kyliescookingandcrafts8737 i replaced the motor control board and that fixed it... I think I busted something when I did an extra heavy load of towels
I have this same issue but my door lock works fine. Change the control board? Spin motor?
Many times they lock but won’t send a lock signal to the computer.
I would change out the lock.
Many times they lock but won’t send a lock signal to the computer.
I would change out the lock.
Thank you for the guide,
You are very welcome ❤️😊
Do you have a video of replacing the motor and where and how to order an LG motor? Thank you
Can you send that same question to my email at: scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Do you have a video showing a motor replacement for LG@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance
But how did you diagnose the switch bad? Easy to fireplace but can there be a test?
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Any advice/tips for getting the ‘boot’ back after changing the door lock?
I would put liquid soap on the wire spring clamp and maybe get another set of hands to help.
I have a Kenmore elite does not spin but it was saying f06 any advice thanks
Hi Nancy, most likely it needs a new motor control unit👍
My front loading Blomberg won't start agitating once the water starts coming into the drum. It won't spin at all if i set the program to spin only. The door does lock when i turn on the machine and won't open until i cancel the program. Does this mean that a broken lock is not the problem and something else is causing it not to spin? Thanks so much for your help.
I wonder if the motor brushes are worn out?
Help! I have a Candy GrandVita 1400. I think it’s the same problem except one of the brackets in the drum Is loose...looks like the screws have fallen through the holes. But it’s the same issue regarding the spin....should I be looking at a different fixture or go With the instructions on this video?
Thank you
I changed the pressure sensor, water inlet valves with no luck. I hear the door lock and unlock, so still replace it?
It’s likely it’s the door lock👍
@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance did that lastly and no luck either put in $250 in parts and didn't want to keep guessing. Sadly had to buy new set
Thanks
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you 😊
You’re welcome 👍
I have a Sears kenmore elite HE5t I had an F17 code the outer spring was off the door boot seal. Put the spring back on and then had a F25 code after husband completed a short cycle. 2 days later I removed the top, back and front lower panels. Checked the drain to make sure it was not plugged. Attempted a history overview test program. I hear the door lock, the machine fills both cold and hot, the drum rotates, drains however C:08 drum did not rotate counterclockwise from 35 to 90 rpm within 15 sec. The machine did not complete C:09 drum rotates counterclockwise at max speeds. I checked the tachometer resistance it was 115. Any thoughts? I was going to purchase a new doorlock at Dey appliance tomorrow but my gut tells me it might be a new motor and or Motor Control Unit.
Thanks for your advise.
Nice job Ann,,
I would replace the motor control unit.
Thank you for the video! Our Whirlpool Duet Sport stopped spinning today-- the drain works and then it makes a high pitched spinning sound that gets really fast, but the drum is not moving whatsoever. Do you think this could be the same type of repair? Thank you!
Hi Katy,
I bet the belt came off.
Can you remove the back cover and check?
Please let me know what you find?
Actually, ignore that, I figured it out--- it was pieces of the shredded belt hanging down. I thought they were electrical wires. Got a new belt ordered, thank you again, you saved me so much time and headache!!!
What do you advise I should do when my LG washer spins sometimes and sometimes it doesn’t at the final spin especially with heavy sweaters, please and thank you
Sounds like a new motor will fix it👍
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance it is noisy when spinning and its only working on fast setting wash . Is it convenient to replace the motor and can you advise me on how and what to look for when ordering, perhaps from Amazon??
Thanks again for your quick reply at a time when it’s most needed!
So my front load bosche washer spins really slow do you think that this would fix it
Just need new motor brushes👍
Will the washing machine wash without the door lock working?
I don’t think it will start with out the door switch.
I have a front loading Whirlpool clothes washer it is around 15 years old the wax motor in that looks to be the white one does the red one work just as well or do I need to track a white one down any information would be most appreciative thank you
Red is great . It’s the updated version .
We have a Haier washer/dryer combo hdw1600bw. (I understand that GE supplies the parts?) The PCB and door lock are new. Despite the fact that the test modes run without reporting any issues, the drum does not turn. When I run the spin cycle, it reports error 7. What might cause the brain to think that the drum is turning during testing, but recognize it is not turning in a cycle? Do you think the issue is the motor?
Worked! Saved me a ton
Awesome,
Thanks Victor😊
Thank you for the video.
Our washer selectively doesnt spin. It will do our comforter, sheets and even towels sometimes, but clothes. The door lock lights up. I can even put it on manual spin after manually draining the machine. But it will go slow back and forth a few times fir a few minutes and then i hear a click and time is added to the minutes (ex if on 6 from tge original 9 min setting then it will go back to 9+1 or 10 min and stop functioning altogether.
If its the sensor in the door lock, would the issue be constant and not intermittant?
Hate to spend more $ over bad
Can you send me an email to:scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Wow! Thank you so much! That is it!
So glad it helped👍
Will the drain pump spin if the door switch is faulty?
Hi Paul,
The drain will still work when the door lock no longer works but it won’t go to spin.
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance My dilemma is that I have taken the job on thinking it was the belt but it turns out one of the brushes is badly worn do I risk spending money on brushes when It could be the interlock or damaged caused by the worn brushes what would you do? I have tried putting it into drain spin the pump will start but no spin
Question what is the name of the part you remove on the washing machine anyone please give me the name
It’s called the door lock.
The small part is called the wax motor 👍
Good job ,my brother
I have a Gibson (Electrolux) model GTF1040AS0 that does this only on the regular wash mode. It will go through the cycles normally; but when it gets to the spin cycle, the motor will run like it wants to start the spin, but it never actually does. The other two modes (Perm press, Knits) work normally. Would this fix still resolve the issue, even though it's only happening on regular wash?
Can you put send a video of that to my email at: Scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance Do you want to see the whole cycle, or just the relevant portions? I appreciate your time, I will try to get it to you in the next few days.
Félicitations de présenter tout ces informations, bravo
Merci Beucoup
Hi, my washer's model is GE GFW650SPNSN and I can't find anywhere for the part to replace it. Any suggestion or link you know that I can go purchase one?
Here’s the part number for your door lock
WH01X29528
i love your tool box. Can you tell me where to buy one, please. Thank you
Here you are👍 www.b-w-international.com/products/tool-cases/
0:28 ahhh you have a fuzzy supervisor too I see. They really like to get in there and help you, they don't really scold you if you mess up and are easily bribed with a tennis ball or a sandwich.... We want a detailed video from your supervisor there on how that washer machine works. 😂
Such a cool 🐕
I open my blomberg door lock, I saw the Bi-metal contact and a coil relay. it always show "door not lock" on the screen. then I put some solder on the contact to raise it up a little bit to have more contact. it works, but i get a problem, the machine is not filling water and not spining, also can not pause. it start filling little bit water and sound's a agitates for 3 minutes then drain out. I just wonder if something to do with the door contact again because i have open it. there is 4 wire switch 28053110 blomberg door lock, two go to the coil, other two is the door lock.
I know is an old video but still, I will ask, so my pump works out of the washer so do you think its the module or something else thanks in advance
So it drains but won’t spin?
Mine drains and pump kicks on. But it doesn’t spin. But if the doors not closed all the way it won’t start at all. Is there a different sensor in this that would cause this problem? Because seem like the door switch works.
I’d say either the motor brushes are worn out or the motor controller is toast👍
@@QuickAndEasy5MinuteAppliance it was the wax motor. Got new one in today replaced it and it works now. Thanks for a great video
Same are the poster
It’s fills with water
I can hear some type of machination BUT not spinning
I can force it to drain but unit doesn’t not spin
Any insight?
@@red07JKcan you elaborate what’s is wax motor please. I have the same issue. It fills with water and drains but never spins or even tumbles
@@gugagugadj4464 it’s the part in the video he changed. It’s part of the door lock that tells your dryer it’s ok to spin.
My spin dry cycle works but the wash doesn't... do i still need the wax thingy?
Can you send that same question to my email at:
Scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Is there anyway to tell that it is a door lock problem before doing the repair?
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Scoot,
First hanks for all the info you put out there I'm sure you have been a blessing to many.
I just wanted to know your thoughts if this would work for an Frigidaire affinity washer that throws an E59 code.
The washer fills but no agitation or spin very slow draining Cln cycle will not run
Thanks for any thoughts.
Hi Mac,
This should help:
www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/threads/fafw3801lw3-frigidaire-affinity-he-washer-e59-code.68290/
I noticed that the door hinge was grey - is it plastic or painted metal?
It’s painted metal👍