A washer that won’t spin can leave soaking wet clothes and lots of questions in its wake. Why is my LG front load washer not spinning? Too much detergent may cause an abundance of suds that halts the spin cycle. Troubleshoot an LG washer not spinning to determine if a DIY fix or professional repair will right its rotation.

While a part failure could result in an LG front load washer not spinning, user error is just as likely a cause. An off-balance wash load, too much detergent or an unlevel washer may stop a spin cycle but are fixed with a simple adjustment. Here’s how to pinpoint the problem.

Washing bulky items like bedding, towels or rugs can create an imbalance when they bunch together on one side of the wash tub. Similarly, washing especially small loads or overloading the washer can also result in an imbalance. When the tub becomes unbalanced, the washer doesn’t spin at all or can’t complete a spin cycle.

A washer won’t spin clothes or may spin very loudly if it doesn’t rest evenly on the floor. If a carpenter’s level placed on top of the washer confirms that it’s not level, make sure the flooring underneath the machine is even and that the surface isn’t slippery. If the flooring seems level and secure, the washer’s leveling legs may need to be adjusted so the machine rests evenly.

How do you know if you used too much detergent? If your LG washer isn’t spinning and is filled with suds, you likely added too much or used a non-HE detergent. You may also notice that your washing machine isn’t draining due to clogs from detergent residue. The Front load vs top load washer requires HE detergent to minimize the oversudsing that can stop a spin cycle. However, using too much HE detergent can also result in an excess of suds.

To minimize suds and facilitate spinning, always use HE detergent with an HE washer. Refer to the package instructions to determine how much detergent to add to your wash load and accurately measure each amount.

A broken drive belt is one of the most common part failures that results in an LG front load washer not spinning. The drive belt is suspended around the wash tub via two pulleys, using power from the washer’s motor to spin the wash tub. Over time, this rubber belt can tear and break, leaving the tub unable to spin. A broken drive belt must be replaced.

The door latch secures the washer door when it’s closed and signals the door switch to begin a wash cycle. If the latch is faulty, it may not secure the door or signal the switch, preventing the tub from spinning and starting a wash cycle. If the door latch shows visible damage or exhibits a lack of continuity with multimeter testing, it must be replaced.  

The team at Reliable Appliance Service Parts & Service can fix an LG front load washer not spinning or any washing machine malfunction. Call us for all your laundry appliance needs!