Buying a washing machine is a significant event in every woman's life. An automatic washing machine saves a woman's time. Unfortunately, any automatic washing machine eventually breaks down. The LG washing machine is no exception. Let's look at the reasons why your LG washing machine suddenly stopped spinning.
Washing machines from the South Korean company LG Electronics are reliable, modern, automatic household washing machines with a significantly long service life.
General information
Today, the following types of washing machines are produced under this brand:
- - standard,
- - super narrow,
- - with double loading.
The buyer can choose a washing machine
This manufacturer offers a wide range of designs and price points, including a wide one for LG. The average lifespan of these appliances is approximately 8 years, but experience shows that their service life is much longer. If you follow the specifications and maintain them regularly, your appliance will last for decades. Any breakdown of an LG appliance is repairable.
Let's look at a situation where the washing machine won't spin. What should I do? Why isn't the machine draining? How can I fix it? So why do housewives find themselves removing wet, unspinned laundry from the drum one fine day? Let's take a closer look at the causes of the breakdown. After all, only by identifying the problem can a solution be found and the fault fixed. When the spin function isn't working while all other functions, such as washing, draining, and rinsing, are working properly, the cause is often human inattention.
Error overview
There are several typical mistakes that housewives make when using an automatic washing machine:
- The first mistake is selecting the wrong cycle. For example, in the "Wool," "Silk," "Hand Wash," or "Delicate Wash" cycles, the spin cycle is not included. As a result, we end up with wet laundry in the drum. This can be easily corrected by performing a spin cycle after the main wash cycle.
- The washing machine drum is overloaded with dirty laundry. This naturally causes the drum to become overloaded, causing the washing machine to not spin the laundry properly. This can be corrected by removing the excess laundry from the drum.
Divide the wet laundry into two piles. Spin each pile separately. If the down jacket is still wet in the drum, it's either too large for your washing machine, or it's not being evenly distributed throughout the drum during the spin cycle, causing it to bunch up. In this case, special laundry balls can help. Add them along with the down jacket and run the program. -
Another reason why the spin cycle may not complete is because the load is too small. This can also lead to program failure and drum imbalance. Your washing machine may get stuck during the spin cycle. To restore operation, stop the machine, open the door, and distribute the laundry evenly in the drum.
Here's a little trick! When washing linens and small items, add several larger items, such as jeans or a sweater, to the drum.
- A clogged drain can cause your washing machine to stop draining. This will also affect the quality of the spin cycle. To ensure the washing machine operates smoothly, it's important to periodically clean vital components such as the filter, tank, and drain pipes. Maintenance can be performed either manually or by a service center.
Cleaning can be done using chemicals. It's important to check your pockets when loading items into the machine's drum. Remove small items such as coins, keys, and other objects that could clog the machine's drain pipes. So how do you fix this? What should you do if your LG washing machine stops spinning? First, carefully check the selected mode. Some programs don't include a spin function, which isn't a malfunction.
Possible causes of failure
- the motor failed.
- The tachometer sensor is faulty.
- The control module is faulty.
With prolonged use, the motor that controls the drum movement can wear out. The motor in LG automatic washing machines is very reliable. A breakdown can only occur after 10 years of use. After 10 years, the machine may not only stop spinning but may even malfunction altogether. These problems are easily resolved by replacing the motor. If your LG washing machine is constantly overloaded, don't be surprised if it stops spinning. This is caused by a malfunctioning tachometer.
In this case, a specialist will help you. Call a technician to your home, and they will fix the problem and replace the faulty part. The control module is the main board that coordinates the washing machine's operation. Malfunctions in this board directly affect the quality of the spin cycle, as well as the rinsing cycle and water intake. A technician will fix these problems by replacing the board. If you notice that your machine has stopped draining and is not spinning properly, try to determine the cause of the problem. It's likely that the drain tube is clogged.
It needs to be cleaned. Then, assess the drum load. If there's too much laundry, open the machine door and remove the excess. Overloading directly impacts the quality of the wash, rinse, and spin cycles. If all the above steps don't produce positive results, unplug the washing machine, wait a while, and then plug it back in. Reboot. Program errors are common, which can be resolved by rebooting. If the problem persists, call a technician. Frequent overloading of the washing machine drum can cause the sensor that monitors the speed to fail. When it fails, the washing machine stops spinning. This is a rare occurrence, but it does happen.
It's likely not the sensor itself, but the wires leading from the sensor that periodically oxidize. They may be loose. It's very rare for a washing machine to stop working because of a burnt-out motor. LG machines are equipped with inverter motors, which are very reliable and last at least 10 years. Replacing the motor is very expensive. You can replace the tachometer yourself. There may be problems with the control module. The control module's functionality can be easily checked by running the diagnostic mode. All modern LG washing machines have a diagnostic mode.
Plug in the machine and wait for the beep. Then press both the "spin" and "temp" buttons simultaneously. Enter diagnostic mode. Then press the "Start" button. The door should lock. Press the "Start" button again, and your washing machine will enter spin mode. If it doesn't spin, there's clearly a problem.
You need to do the following:
- Remove the rear panel of the housing. Access the washing machine motor.
- Take a tester or multimeter and measure the AC voltage.
- Remove the connector with wires.
Next, you need to measure the voltage between the wire contacts. If it's between 140 and 150 volts, everything is working properly. If there's no voltage, the module will need to be replaced. What to do if it's faulty? pressure switchThere's a pressure switch sensor in the washing machine's drum. It detects the water level in the drum and transmits the information to the machine's electronic chip. The washing machine may not recognize how much water is in the drum and stop pumping. The pressure switch can't be repaired; it's best to replace it with a new one. The machine is quite expensive. The best solution is to have it repaired by an LG service center.
