Samsung Washer Not Spinning? Here’s 6 Easy Fixes

You know something’s amiss when your head is doing more spinning than your Samsung washing machine drum. This article will help you to pinpoint what’s wrong with your machine and get it up and running again.

If your Samsung washer isn’t spinning, make sure it’s not over or under loaded. If there is a reset switch, hold it down for a few seconds until it beeps. Try switching the Samsung washer off and on again, and start a new program. Otherwise, you might need to clean the filter or drain hose.

Home appliances always seem to break down at the most inconvenient times. But don’t worry, a stationary washing machine drum isn’t complicated to fix.

Are you ready to detect what’s wrong with your washing machine and get it up and running again? Let’s dive in.

Samsung Washing Machine Not Spinning? 6 Easy Fixes to Try

Is your washing machine drum playing (and winning) the longest game of musical statues? You fill up the drum, pop in your soap powder/capsule, press the program, and… nothing happens. You wait and wait, push on the door, and still nothing happens. Now what?

There are a few possibilities why your washing machine drum is on a spin strike. That’s why this article will help you to detect what’s wrong with yours and then show you how to fix the problem. Let’s give it a whirl!

1. Uneven Load

One of the most common reasons why Samsung washing machines stop spinning is due to an uneven load. Are you:

• Washing one heavy item (such as a couch cushion or a duvet) that weighs down on one side of the drum?
• Washing a few heavy items that have all flopped to one side of the drum?

If so, then your load is uneven and might be the reason why your washing machine has stopped spinning. Luckily, this problem is dead simple to fix. Here’s how:

2. Overloaded or Underloaded Machine

Why do two loads when you could do just the one? And if you push a little bit harder you can just squeeze that last sweater in, snatch your hand back, and BANG! You’ve managed to get the door shut!

Now, packing your washing machine to the brim may seem like a good way to save money and time.

But every washing machine has a weight capacity.

Once you’ve exceeded that, your appliance may have trouble spinning. Picture a Ferris wheel trying to spin with a parade of baby elephants sat in its passenger seats. It just won’t work.

Another thing that can also disrupt your spin cycle is an underloaded machine. If it’s underloaded, you could throw your machine off balance when it is trying to spin. If the item you’re washing is too heavy, your machine may not be able to gather the momentum to keep rotating.

Fortunately, these problems are fast and simple to fix. Here’s what you can do:

3. Program Crash

Your Samsung washing machine could crash and need restarting. If the drum has stopped spinning, then a restart could be all it needs to get going again.

We all get to a stage throughout the year where we feel like we’ve reached the end of our tether. More often than not, all we need to recharge our batteries are a few days away from our normal routine. A washing machine is a little like that too. It can get jammed with a backlog of programs. All it needs is some time off, a couple of seconds disconnected from work to feel brand new again.

Here’s how to take your Samsung washing machine on a mini-vacation, free of charge to you:

4. Blocked Drain Pump Filter

If there is a blockage in your drain pump filter, then the washing machine will not be able to get rid of water properly. And if it cannot drain properly, the washing machine will not spin. Here are some telltale signs that your drain pump filter is blocked:

• The washing machine doesn’t drain all the water away at the end of a cycle. Your clothes are still drenched after the machine has spun.
• The spin cycle takes longer than normal to finish.
• The spin cycle is very noisy or vibrates a lot.
• The washing machine doesn’t spin at all.

Are you ready to unclog your drain pump filter? Coming up are some simple steps that will help you do so:

5. Blocked Drain Pump Hose

If there is a blockage in your drain pump hose, then the washing machine will not be able to drain properly. And if it cannot get rid of water properly, the washing machine will not spin. Your drain pump hose might be blocked if:

• You can hear the pump operating but the water doesn’t drain from the washing machine.
• The water takes longer than usual to drain from the washing machine.
• The washing machine doesn’t spin.

You’re in luck as a blocked drain pump hose is not a complicated job to fix. All you’ll need is a wire hanger, a wrench, a bucket, and your favorite DIY-time tunes playing in the background. Here are the steps that will help you get it done:

6. Motor Fault

Your washing machine may stop spinning if its motor is faulty. If your motor is faulty, the washing machine will usually show an error code on its display. The washer’s error code is a series of letters and numbers. The code might look like the aftermath of your cat walking over your computer keyboard. But believe it or not, there is a way to decipher the code and find out how to fix your machine.

There is an endless list of numbered codes and lettered codes that you can find in your user’s manual. Each code relates to a different problem that the manual will explain how to fix. Can’t find the user’s manual? Not to worry, you can also check out a manual online that will explain the codes.

Conclusion

Having problems with your washing machine’s spin cycle can be frustrating. It can also be tricky for you to pinpoint what is wrong with the washing machine. I hope this article has helped you to isolate the problem with your appliance and fix it.

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Have a great day!

-Craig