Maytag washer not spinning

What to expect when you experience a Maytag washer not spinning issue

How is the not spinning problem fixed?

Correcting most not spinning problems usually involves replacing the electronic control board, motor or door lock assembly. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Why Won’t My Maytag Top-Load Washer Spin?

Many different problems can prevent a Maytag top-load washer from spinning. A faulty lid switch or lid lock/switch assembly will prevent the washer from spinning. Drain problems, drive system failures or control issues can also keep the machine from spinning.

Follow the troubleshooting tips in this video to find the cause of your Maytag top-load washer not spinning:

This video covers Maytag Centennial top-load washers and other common models.

If you’re not able to find the cause of the spin failure using the expert tips in this video, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to diagnose and repair your Maytag washer.

Replacing the lid switch or lid lock switch/assembly on a Maytag washer

A broken lid switch or lid lock/switch assembly is a common failure that prevents a Maytag top-load washer from spinning.

For an older Maytag Centennial washer (pre-2010) with a lid switch, follow the steps in this DIY video to replace the lid switch:

If you have a Maytag top-load washer manufactured after 2009, it likely has a lid lock/switch assembly. Follow the steps in this video to replace the lid lock assembly in your Maytag top-load washer:

If you’re not completely confident that you can replace the lid switch or lid lock/switch assembly on your own, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a Sears Home Services technician to install the part.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a washer that is not spinning

When the washer is not spinning it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of washer failures.

What to look out for with a washer not spinning diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your washer problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Maytag Centennial Washer Not Spinning

When your Maytag Centennial washer is not spinning, check to see if the lid is fully closed. The washer won’t spin if the lid is open.

If you hear the motor running and a loud buzzing noise in the spin mode, the motor coupler is likely broken. The motor coupler is a flexible coupling on the motor shaft connection to the direct-drive transmission. If the drive system seizes up, the coupling breaks to protect the drive motor from damage. If the motor coupler breaks, the washer can still fill with water and drain water, but the washer won’t agitate or spin, even though the drive motor is running. Have a Sears Home Services technician check your washer and replace the motor coupler if it fills and drains but won’t agitate or spin.

A worn clutch, bad transmission, failed lid switch, faulty drive motor or a wiring failure can also prevent a Maytag Centennial washer from spinning. Schedule repair service when you suspect one of these failures is causing the spin failure.

Maytag Bravos Washer Not Spinning

One of the most common problems you’ll find when your Maytag Bravos washer is not spinning is an unbalanced load. During the wash cycle, larger and heavier items can clump on one side of the machine. The control will detect the imbalance and try to tumble the load to even it out in the spin basket. If the tumbling routine isn’t able to untangle and distribute the load evenly for spinning, the washer will stop.

Check for an unbalanced load and untangle the clothes if you find them clumped in a big glob inside the washer. Redistribute the garments loosely and evenly in the washer and then start a new cycle to wash and spin the load.

Overloading the spin basket with too many items can also prevent a Maytag Bravos washer from spinning. Follow the directions in your owner’s manual to load the washer and avoid overloading the machine.

A Maytag Bravos washer not spinning may not be level. Check the levelness of the washer using a bubble or laser level. Adjust the leveling feet so the washer is level. Press down on opposing corners of the washer to check for stability. Adjust leveling feet to eliminate rocking if necessary.

These tips may help you resolve the issue when your Maytag Bravos washer is not spinning. When your unable to fix the spin problem yourself, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send an experienced Sears Home Services technician to fix the washer.

Common Problems You May Face When Your Maytag Centennial Washer Won’t Spin

Here’s a list of the common issues you may face when your Maytag Centennial washer won’t spin.

• Broken lid switch. The washer won’t spin if the lid switch is bad and doesn’t detect that the lid is closed.
• Bad timer. A dead spot on the timer will prevent the timer from advancing into the spin mode.
• Worn clutch assembly. A worn clutch will slip and won’t rotate the spin baskets.
• Bad transmission. A failed transmission won’t spin the drive shaft to rotate the spin basket.
• Defective drive motor. A bad drive motor won’t rotate the shaft to spin the basket.
• Broken motor coupler. The motor coupler is a flexible coupling on the motor shaft connection to the direct-drive transmission. If the drive system seizes up, the coupling breaks to protect the drive motor from damage. If the motor coupler breaks, the washer can still fill with water and drain water, but the washer won’t agitate or spin, even though the drive motor is running.
• Wiring failure. The drive motor won’t get electric current to run if a wire is broken or disconnected.

Schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician fix your Maytag Centennial washer that won’t spin.

Maytag Bravos Washer Not Spinning Clothes Dry Enough

An unbalanced load is often the cause of your Maytag Bravos washer not spinning clothes dry enough. The control will detect an unbalanced load and try to untangle and rebalance the load a few times then stop spinning. When garments aren’t dry enough at the end of the cycle, check the condition of the load. Separate the load and redistribute the garments in the spin basket when they’re tangled together in a large clump. Run a Drain & Spin or a new cycle to clean and spin the clothes properly.

Overloading the machine can also lead to your Bravos washer not spinning clothes dry enough. The control may not be able to properly balance a load that’s too large for the machine so the cycle will end before clothes are properly spun out.

Make sure the washer is level to the clothes will spin properly. Follow the directions in your owner’s manual to properly level the washer. Press down on opposing corners of the washer to check for stability after leveling the machine. Of the cabinet rocks when pressing down on opposing corners, adjust the leveling feet to eliminate the rocking so the washer is completely stable.

If your Maytag Bravos washer is not spinning clothes dry enough after following these basic troubleshooting tips, schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician fix the problem.

What to do When Your Maytag Washer is not Spinning Clothes Dry

Follow these general troubleshooting steps when your Maytag washer is not spinning clothes dry.

1. Check for an unbalanced load. If garments get tangled into a large clump, the washer won’t be able to balance the load and spin the basket at high speed to the clothes will still be wet at the end of the cycle. Separate and redistribute the clothes then run a Drain & Spin cycle to spin the garments dry.
2. Don’t overload the washer. The machine won’t be able to balance and spin the load properly if the spin basket is overstuffed. Wash smaller loads to avoid overloading the washer.
3. Check for excessive suds. The drain pump won’t be able to pump out water that’s too sudsy. Pour a ½ cup of white vinegar into the tub and add some water. Stir the garments around and run a Drain & Spin cycle to spin out the clothes. Run a second washer cycle with no detergent added to rinse detergent residue and vinegar out of the garments.
4. Look for an error code in the display. The washer will stop and not continue spinning out the clothes when the control detects a component failure. Look up the error code on our Sears PartsDirect error code charts and follow the troubleshooting steps to fix the problem.

If your Maytag washer is not spinning clothes dry after following these basic troubleshooting steps, schedule washer repair service to have our Sears Home Services technician fix the problem.

Maytag Atlantis Washer Not Spinning

When your Maytag Atlantis washer is not spinning, one of these problems could be causing the failure.

• Lid not closed. Make sure the washer lid is fully closed so the machine will spin.
• Broken lid switch. A Maytag Atlantis will stop spinning if the control detects that the lid switch is broken. Replace the lid switch when it isn’t working.
• The washer won’t spin if it won’t drain. Check the tub to see if it’s full of water. If so, troubleshoot the draining issue so the machine will spin.
• Drive system problems such as a bad gearcase or failed drive motor will prevent the washer from spinning.

When you’re unable to fix a problem with your Maytag Atlantic washer not spinning on your own, schedule washer repair service to have an experienced Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair the failure.

Maytag Bravos XL Washer Not Spinning

A Maytag Bravos XL washer not spinning could be overloaded even though it has a large capacity. Follow the directions in your owner’s manual for proper loading the machine. If the load is too large, remove half the clothes and wash them separately.

An unbalanced load will also prevent a Maytag Bravos XL washer from spinning. If the load is balled up in clumps, untangle the garments and start a new load to wash the clothes.

Excessive suds can keep the washer from spinning. If you see excessive foam surrounding the clothes, pour a half cut of white vinegar into the tub and add some water. Stir the clothes around to mix the vinegar and then let the washer sit idle for 15 minutes so suds will dissipate. Start a new cycle without adding any detergent to rinse out vinegar and detergent residue from the clothes.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help you fix the problem with Maytag Bravos XL washer not spinning, schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the spin failure.

Top Reasons Why Your Maytag Bravos Washer Won’t Spin

When your Maytag Bravos washer won’t spin, here are the top reasons why.

• Overloaded washer. When a Maytag Bravos washer is overloaded, the machine may not be able to balance and spin the load properly. Pull clothes out when the washer is overloaded so the machine can finish the cycle.
• Unbalanced load. The control will try to tumble or agitate and balance the load when clothes get tangled and clumped together inside a Maytag Bravos washer. Untangle and redistribute the load so the washer can spin out the garments.
• Excessive suds. The drain pump won’t be able to pump out excessively sudsy water. Pour a half cup of white vinegar into the tub and add some water. Stir the laundry around and let the washer sit idle for 15 minutes to dissipate the suds. Run a new cycle with no detergent added to rinse detergent residue and vinegar out of the garments.
• Washer not level. Use a bubble or laser level to level the machine according to the directions in the installation instructions. Press down on diagonal corners to check washer stability. Adjust the leveling fee to eliminate rocking to the washer is stable.

Maytag Washer Stops on Spin Cycle

When your Maytag washer stops on the spin cycle, check the washer lid to make sure it’s closed. Remove any obstructions that may be preventing the lid from closing properly. If the lid is fully closed and your Maytag washer stops on the spin cycle, the lid switch may be defective. Schedule washer repair to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and repair the washer if you suspect that the lid switch is bad.

Check for an unbalanced load when your Maytag washer stops on the spin cycle. Many Maytag washer won’t spin if the control detects an unbalanced load. Open the washer lid or door and untangle an unbalanced load. Redistribute the load loosely and evenly in the spin basket and run a Spin & Drain cycle to spin water out of the clothes.

Excessive suds can prevent your Maytag washer from draining and spinning. Add a half cup of white vinegar and water to the tub and stir the clothes around. Let the washer sit idle to dissipate the suds then run a new wash cycle to rinse detergent residue and vinegar from the clothes.

Troubleshooting a Bravos Washer Not Spinning

When your Bravos washer is not spinning, check the control panel display for an error code. If you see a code flashing in the display, look up the code on our Sears PartsDirect website error code charts and follow the troubleshooting outlined for the code. If you’re unable to fix the problem causing the code yourself, schedule washer repair service to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the washer.

Common error codes that you may see on your Maytag Bravos washer include:

• F0 E2 – Excessive suds.
• F0 E5 – Unbalanced load.
• F1 E1 – Electronic control board failure.
• F2 E1 – Stuck key on the control panel.
• F3 E1 – Water level pressure sensor failure.

Fixing the cause of these problems will likely clear the code so your Maytag Bravos washer will work normally again.

Maytag Will Not Spin Troubleshooting

When your Maytag washer will not spin, check the load inside the spin basket. If clothes are tangled together in clumps, an unbalanced load likely prevented the washer from spinning. Untangle the garments and distribute them loosely and evenly in the spin basket. Run a Drain & Spin cycle to spin water out of the clothes.

If the washer tub is still full of water and your see lots of foam, excessive suds likely preventing the washer from draining the water and spinning the load.

Follow these steps to dissipate the suds.

1. Add ½ cup of white vinegar to the tub.
2. Pour a half gallon of water on the clothes in the tub.
3. Stir the clothes around to mix the vinegar and water.
4. Let the washer sit idle for 15 minutes to dissipate the suds.

Run a new cycle with no detergent added to rinse detergent residue and vinegar from the clothes.

Use less soap on future cycles. Only use HE detergent in a high-efficiency Maytag washer.

If these basic troubleshooting steps don’t help resolve the problem when your Maytag will not spin, schedule washer repair service and we’ll send a technician to your home to fix the washer.

Top Reasons a Maytag Bravos Won’t Spin

Here are the top reasons why a Maytag Bravos washer won’t spin.

• Too large of a load. The machine won’t be able to balance and spin an oversized load. Follow the directions in your owner’s manual for properly loading your Maytag Bravos washer.
• Unbalanced Load. When clothes get tangled and clumped together, the machine won’t be able to balance the load for spinning. Untangle the clothes and drop the garments loosely back into the spin basket. Run a Drain & Spin cycle to finish the load.
• Excessive suds. Overdosing a load with detergent will cause excessive suds. The drain pump won’t be able to pump out excessively sudsy water to the washer will stop and not spin. Follow these steps to get rid of excessive suds:

1. Add a ½ cup of white vinegar and a half gallon of water to the tub.
2. Stir the clothes around to mix the vinegar with the sudsy water.
3. Let the washer sit idle for 15 minutes.

Run a new washer cycle with no detergent added to rinse out detergent residue and vinegar from the clothes.

Use less detergent in future loads. Make sure that you’re using HE detergent in the Bravos washer.
If a Maytag washer refuses to spin, heavier fabrics come out dripping and slow your next steps. Worn couplings or misread door switches typically halt spinning. Instead of wringing clothes by hand, schedule washer technician near me. Achieving a full spin cycle saves energy and speeds drying.