My Whirlpool washer won't spin on the rinse cycle?

yes, it will drain and does make a motor sound

Charleen
February 2009

The drive belt is probably loose. It also drives the other operations of the washer but when it goes in the spin cycle it reverses itself and it can slip if loose, then it doesn't spin. You can adjust the tension on the belt by adjusting the motor much like you would do on the fan belt of a car. Loosen the bolt on the motor and pry the motor over a little to take the slack out of the belt. The belt should not be able to be pushed in more than about a half or 3/4 inch.

Dave Wastak
August 2005

Hello,

Do you hear any noises while it's supposed to be spinning?

JP
August 2005