There are a few reasons why your washing machine might not drain and spin. Here are some of the most common problems:
- The drain hose is clogged. The drain hose is the tube that carries water away from the washing machine. If it is clogged, water will not be able to drain and the washing machine will not spin. To check the drain hose, remove it from the back of the washing machine and inspect it for clogs. If you find any clogs, clear them with a wire hanger or a plumber’s snake.
- The drain pump is clogged. The drain pump is the pump that moves water out of the washing machine and into the sewer line. If it is clogged, water will not be able to drain and the washing machine will not spin. To check the drain pump, remove it from the back of the washing machine and inspect it for clogs. If you find any clogs, clear them with a wire hanger or a plumber’s snake.
- The water level is too high. The water level must be high enough to cover the clothes in the washing machine, but not so high that it covers the motor. If the water level is too high, the motor will not be able to spin and the washing machine will not drain. To check the water level, open the washing machine door and look at the water level. If it is too high, add more water until the clothes are covered but the motor is not.
- The motor is faulty. The motor is the part of the washing machine that spins the drum. If it is faulty, the washing machine will not spin and the clothes will not be clean. To check the motor, unplug the washing machine and remove the back panel. Inspect the motor for any damage. If you find any damage, replace the motor.
- The drum is faulty. The drum is the part of the washing machine that holds the clothes. If it is faulty, the washing machine will not spin and the clothes will not be clean. To check the drum, unplug the washing machine and remove the back panel. Inspect the drum for any damage. If you find any damage, replace the drum.