My whirlpool machine washer wont spin or agitate?

Washing machines, like any other mechanical device, occasionally needs servicing. A common problem with an older washing machine is that the spinner, or agitator, stops rotating during wash cycles. Fortunately, most washing machine problems are easy to troubleshoot. Any do-it-yourselfer can fix it; here's how.





Step 1Unplug the washing machine, and turn off the water supply to the machine. If necessary, remove the water hoses from the back of the washing machine because they may be in the way of the access panel.





Step 2Check that the agitator is seated correctly by opening the lid of the washing machine. If it's loose, pop off the top of the agitator--if there is one--and tighten the bolt that holds the agitator in place. Or, in some models, simply pull straight up and then reseat the agitator.





Step 3Remove the access panel located in the back of the washing machine by unscrewing the screws holding it in place. This allows access to the drive motor.





Step 4Press on the drive belt that works the agitator. If the belt moves more than 3/4 inch, tighten the belt to fix the spinner problem. If the belt is worn or cracked, replace the belt.





Step 5Replace the drive motor, if tightening or replacing the drive belt doesn't fix the agitator. Purchase a new drive motor at a wholesale retailer. Disconnect wiring, remove screws holding motor in place and insert new motor. Screw into place, and connect wiring.





Step 6Check for any black substance leaking under the washing machine. This might indicate a clutch problem, if the washing machine spinner is not working. Contact a professional repairman to replace the clutch.My whirlpool machine washer wont spin or agitate?
I guess you probably don't have a warranty or something?





If you're mechanically inclined you can take it apart and figure out what's broke in there. Probably a belt or something.





They're not real complicated machines, though they are kind of heavy. And generally full of dust and the occasional spider.





You can check your local directory for places that sell replacement parts if you need them. I can get parts for stuff like that from a place about two miles from here. You'll need to find out your exact make and model to get a matching part.





Otherwise you're going to have to pay somebody to fix it for you, or buy another one.My whirlpool machine washer wont spin or agitate?
Could be the safety switch that completes the circuit when the lid is closed. Most of the time this is where the problem is.