Not spinning: Codes, Causes & Fixes
A washer that won't spin is most often protecting itself: an unbalanced load, such as a single heavy item or a tangled bundle, or water that hasn't drained stops the spin cycle. Redistribute the laundry, add a few similar items and run a drain-and-spin cycle; if water remains, clean the drain pump filter first. Persistent faults can come from a worn drive belt, motor brushes, the speed sensor (tachometer) or the door lock.
9Codes
2.2Average severity
11%High or critical
44%DIY-friendly
Severity distribution
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UE
LG · Washing Machine
The washer can’t spread the load evenly for a safe spin. Rearranging or adding laundry usually…
Minor
3C
Samsung · Washing Machine
The control commanded the motor but didn't see the drum turn as expected: overload, jam, wiring…
Moderate
LE
LG · Washing Machine
LG's Direct Drive motor couldn't turn or overloaded. Heavy loads, the hall sensor or wiring are…
Moderate
F21
Bosch · Washing Machine
The motor was powered but the drum didn't turn as expected – often worn carbon brushes…
Moderate
F53
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele lost the signal telling it how fast the motor turns, so it stopped the drum.…
High
Sd
Maytag · Washing Machine
Sd (or 5d) means Maytag detected too much foam and started its own suds-removal routine. Let it…
Minor
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3C
Samsung · Washing Machine
The control commanded the motor but didn't see the drum turn as expected: overload, jam, wiring…
Moderate
F21
Bosch · Washing Machine
The motor was powered but the drum didn't turn as expected – often worn carbon brushes…
Moderate
F53
Miele · Washing Machine
The Miele lost the signal telling it how fast the motor turns, so it stopped the drum.…
High
F7E1
Whirlpool · Washing Machine
Whirlpool's motor-speed fault: the control can't see the basket or drum turning at the speed it…
Moderate
LE
LG · Washing Machine
LG's Direct Drive motor couldn't turn or overloaded. Heavy loads, the hall sensor or wiring are…
Moderate