Whirlpool Washing Machine: not spinning

Based on 16 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not spinning: Replace Washer Pulley Clutch Kit (71.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Faulty Washer Pulley Clutch Kit (4 mentions)
  • Faulty Shift Actuator (3 mentions)
  • Loose or Worn Drive Belt (2 mentions)
  • Faulty Lid Switch (1 mentions)
  • Faulty Control Board (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Replace Washer Pulley Clutch Kit

    Success rate: 12.0% DIY: Yes Medium
  2. Replace Shift Actuator

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Medium
  3. Replace Clutch Slider Gear Kit

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Medium
  4. Check and Replace Drive Belt

    Success rate: 6.0% DIY: Yes Easy
  5. Replace Lid Switch

    Success rate: 0.0% DIY: Maybe Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

71.0% DIY Success Rate

DIY

Community Discussions

Washer would not go into high spin mode

Replaced clutch with part #285785

keeps rinsing, never goes to fast spin, always 'out of balance'

Stripped spin basket bearing; requires replacement of the basket.

not spinning

The Motor Control Unit (MCU) was replaced, resolving the issue.

won't spin

The lid switch may be loose or broken, which is preventing the spin cycle from starting.

drum does not want to spin when the agitator is rotating, audible clicking sounds

Replacing the clutch slider gear kit should resolve the issue.

Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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