My washer fills and agitates but will not spin — what is wrong?

Most often the issue is the lid switch on a top-loader or a drive-belt or latch problem depending on the washer type.

Washer leaving clothes soaking wet after the cycle — why?

The spin cycle is not completing. Common causes include an unbalanced load, door-latch issue, drive problem, or a drain-related fault.

Can a front-load washer stop spinning because of the door lock?

Yes. If the control board does not detect a proper door-lock signal, it may block the spin cycle entirely.

Washer Not Spinning? 6 Causes for Top-Load & Front-Load (2026)

Clothes coming out soaking wet? Washer stopping before the spin cycle? These six causes cover the most common reasons washers stop spinning — for both top-load and front-load machines.

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6 Reasons Your Washer Won't Spin

1. Unbalanced Load

This is the most common reason — and the easiest fix. Washers detect unbalanced loads and stop the spin cycle to prevent damage.

Fix: Redistribute the load evenly in the drum and restart the spin cycle.

2. Lid Switch Failure

Top-load washers will not spin if the lid switch is broken.

Test: Press the lid switch manually while the washer is running. If the drum starts spinning, the switch is likely bad.

Fix: Lid switch replacement — usually inexpensive.

3. Door Latch Failure

Front-load washers will not spin if the control does not see the door as locked.

Signs: Door latch error codes such as Samsung DC or LG DE.

Fix: Door latch assembly replacement.

4. Drive Belt Broken

The drive belt connects the motor to the drum. When it breaks, the motor may run but the drum will not spin.

Fix: Drive belt replacement — a common same-day repair.

5. Motor Coupling Failed

On some top-load Whirlpool and Maytag models, the motor coupling is designed to fail before the motor or transmission does.

Signs: Motor runs, drum does not spin, sometimes grinding noise.

Fix: Motor coupling replacement.

6. Control Board Error

If the washer shows an error code and stops before spinning, the issue may be the control board or a related sensor.

Fix: Check the error code and schedule service if the machine keeps stopping with the same fault.

Samsung & LG UE / UB Errors

Samsung UE and LG UB errors often point to unbalanced loads, but in busy South Florida households they can also reveal suspension or shock problems after long-term heavy use with towels and bulky laundry.

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Washer Not Spinning — 6 Causes and How to Fix It