Have you gone to get your clothes out of your Amana washer, but found they’re still soaking wet? Maybe your washer is simply stopping when it gets to the spin cycle, or perhaps it’s displaying an error code.
No matter the cause, a washer that isn’t spinning is extremely frustrating! Thankfully, you don’t need to be a professional technician to fix this issue. Read on to find the solution to your problem!
This guide applies to all popular models of Amana washers, including:
ALW880QAW
CW2303/P7762131W
CW3303L/P1128412W
CW3303W/P1128405W
CW8202W2/PCW8202W2
DLW330RAW
LTA85AW/PLTA85AW
LTC85AW/PLTC85AW
LW1503/P1110513R
LW2603/P7804714W
LW8203W2
LWA50AW
NAV2330AWW
NAV5800AWW
NFW7200TW10
NFW7200TW11
NFW7300WW00
NTW4500VQ1
NTW4501XQ0
NTW4630YQ0
NTW4650YQ0
In a washing machine, the drive belt joins the motor to the wash drum, enabling the spin cycle to run. It’s a sturdy belt made of rubber, but over time it can stretch, fray, become worn, and in some cases even snap! When the drive belt is stretched, the spin cycle may not work properly, and if it’s broken it won’t work at all.
To discover if this is the problem with your Amana washer, listen to what happens when the spin cycle tries to run. If you hear the motor running but the drum doesn’t turn, or if there’s a thumping or banging noise while the cycle runs, it’s likely a drive belt issue.
To fix:
The lid switch on a washer detects if the lid is open or closed, and if it is open, it sends signals to the machine not to run certain parts of the cycle, such as the spin cycle. If the lid switch is faulty, your washer might incorrectly sense that the lid is open even when it’s closed, and the spin cycle will fail to start.
If this is your problem, you’ll probably notice that your Amana washer fills with water but is not agitating or spinning at all. There will also be no “click” noise when you close the lid to show that the lid switch mechanism is being activated.
To fix:
A motor coupler is what connects the motor to the transmission in a top-loading Amana washer. It helps protect the motor from damage if there’s a fault in the transmission, but over time the coupler can break due to wear and tear.
If your Amana washer has an issue with the motor couple, your machine will fill up with water and drain at the end of the cycle, but it won’t agitate or spin. There will also be a humming noise, which shows that the motor is still working, even though the drum isn’t turning.
To fix:
If none of those fixes worked for your Amana washer, there could be an issue with the control board. This is a pretty in-depth electrical issue to fix, so only attempt it if you are confident with your electrical repair skills. If you’re not sure, call in a professional!
The control board regulates the motor functions of your machine. If it’s faulty then any part of the cycle may not work, or the washer may not work at all. An issue with the control board will usually be accompanied by an error code.
To fix:
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