Why does my washing machine stop very suddenly at the end of its spin cycle?
When a washing machine shakes violently during the spin cycle, it suggests that either the load is unbalanced, the machine itself is unbalanced, the coupler plates are unbalanced, etc. But if it only jerks to a violent stop rather than jerking around the entire time, then most likely it’s the brakes, and yes, washing machines have brakes. The washing machine barrel actually has brakes around it to stop the barrel from rotating. Just like a bicycle or car. If the barrel is misplaced or the brakes are misplaced then that could cause the violent stop you’re experiencing. You could attempt to fix this yourself, but the best choice is to actually call in a technician to deal with it. There are some sites that will sell you the necessary tools and instructions to do the job yourself, but I’ve got to say that it’s just not something I’d attempt to do. Sorry for the bad news, but I hope it helps!! Sources:
