How Do You Fix A GE Washer That Won Spin?
If your washer will agitate, pump the water out, but then not spin, follow these steps. This will take at least an hour, but if successful, will save you $130 or more. These instructions apply to my GE Washing Machine (model WDSR2080) that I bought in 2007. The principles apply to all washers however. Only the more simple repairs will be discussed. A major repair such as replacing the motor or clutch will be too complicated for the average person to do and is beyond the scope of this article. Unplug the electric power cord. Disconnect the hoses and pull out the drain hose. Move the washer to a convenient location where you can work on the front and the back of it. No washer will spin when the lid is up. If the lid is down and it still wont spin, the first thing to check is the lid switch. If it’s bad, the washer will think the lid is up all the time. You’ll need to remove the front panel of the washer to see it. Find the clips that hold the front of the washer on. They are on the front
