The drain pump empties the tub before the spin cycle. A blocked pump or a failed motor leaves standing water and stops the cycle, and the machine will not spin while water remains.
Appliance part
Washer Drive Belt
Many top-load washers use a belt between the motor and transmission.
A glazed, stretched or broken belt causes a drum that will not agitate or spin while the motor runs.
Symptoms of a failed washer drive belt
- Motor runs but drum does not move
- Burning rubber smell
- Slipping during spin
Fitment
Belts are matched by length, rib count and width; order by the model number.
Before you buy
Confirm the model and serial plate before ordering — two parts can look identical and still not fit. If you would rather not fit it yourself, request a repair quote and we will route it to an independent technician.
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The lid switch tells the control the lid is closed before a spin. A failed switch stops the spin and drain on top-loaders even though the machine fills and agitates normally.
The boot seals the door to the tub on a front-loader. Tears and mould cause leaks and odour, and a boot that is not seated correctly will leak on every spin.
Suspension rods hold the tub and absorb spin vibration on top-loaders. Worn rods let the tub bang against the cabinet, and the machine walks during spin.