The washing machine stops before it has reached full cycle- I have to turn it off, turn the dial round again full turn and then switch it on again and then it does the final spin but still stops short of completion, leaving clothes that are still soaking wet and water left in the drum. I tried to check the pipes- couldn't open the U bend pipes under the sink but unscrewed the pipe leading to the washing machine and noticed it was gunged up with gungy stuff- smelly too. Think the water maybe blocked by pipe blockage- may not be able to spin out properly. Also, when I run the tap it takes a while for sink water to drain. I could get a plumber to unblock pipes/drain but would that sort out the problem with the dial- is it stopping short of the full cycle because of the drainage problem or is it just faulty? Is a dial expensive to mend? Is it time I got a new washing machine or is this just a drainage problem?
2007-10-06 08:23:26 · 14 answers · asked by Peace 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I had the same problem two months ago it was a button stuck in the outflow pipe which had collected a lot of gunk. when the machine cant drain it stops.
try this to find out if it ids the outflow from your machine,
disconnect your machines outflow and allow it to drain into a bucket it should complete its cycle then.
If it completes you'll know its the plumber you need to clean your pipes if it does not drain then you'll need to call out someone to fix your machine.
2007-10-06 09:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by kennyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally i'd get the drainage problem sorted regardless, and if it helps your washing machine too work then you've won a watch, however the fact that your drainage is blocked there is a good chance you have burned out the pump that drains the water away, and maybe that's why the dial keeps stopping.
If you get the drainage sorted and it still doesn't work i'd replace the machine, as they are really made to throw away these days anyway, and getting in a repair man can often be more expensive than getting a new machine.
Al....
2007-10-06 08:29:48 · answer #2 · answered by alser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get the drains sorted anyway, so do that first. If not the cause you can get an exact quote for a new dial (programmer) fitted, which is as you surmise the other likely cause. The price varies quite a bit from machine to machine. Also so does total life. If a good German machine etc it should be worth running 10 years with a family. Some others not more than 8.
2007-10-06 08:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by fred35 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, check your filter, ensure its clean.
Then, (Asda/Tesco) a 1 kg bag of Washing Soda (but while you are there, get 2 bags) If you see limescale remover for washing M/c, get that as well.
Empty whole bag of soda into machine,, do a very hot wash. This will clear the soapy gunge (if you look in while you are doing this...ask yourself"did i wash my clothes in THAT!!!!' If it was bad, do same again, best to start clean. The 'soda' treatment will clear your drains as well, sort out your sink problem.
Having cleared all the greasy gunge, then put the descaler in, again 2 doses.
The gungy stuff is fat from the soap, the reason it smelt was 'cos it went rancid.
Only then, consider you may have a machine problem...like as not solved.
2007-10-07 04:34:03 · answer #4 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem, the machine was working fine but washing was coming out smelly as if the water was stagnant. I bought a pack of Oust lime scale remover and put both into the drum, then ran a 95cycle. They said to use one sachet but i felt that the grime and lime build up must be bad so added the two sachets. So far soo good. I always use now, a half a cup of soda crystals too when I use the machine but it sounds like yours needs some lime scale treatment first. Calgon can be added to each wash but are expensive. Tesco's are doing their own cheaper brand now so i'm going to try those as well. Good Luck HezzieX
2007-10-06 20:41:27 · answer #5 · answered by H R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is the blockage.
The machine has detected that the drum is still full of water so stops short of the spin cycle. Sort out the gunge and the machine should work normally.
2007-10-06 08:27:44 · answer #6 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On some washing machines there are timers which are located in the control panel that is found atop the unit. Occasionally the timer for whatever cause does not make a good contact with an electrical component within the timer and then it will not work until the timer is forced to go past this point. They never seem to get better only worse. I have had this happen to me and had to replace the timer
2016-04-07 07:47:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The timer is gone! I had the same problem it's about $200.00 to change unless it's under warranty.
The washing machine as nothing to do with the drain ,but you can use some Liquid Plumber to clear the pipes.
2007-10-06 08:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by bornfree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me it sounds like a blockage because you're using too much softener, so the washing machine can't get rid of water to start spinning. Try unblocking it with white vinegar and the hottest setting on your machine.
2007-10-06 08:43:30 · answer #9 · answered by fed up woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this problem and mine was the dial. Cheaper than new machine to fix. Usually you can find a 'handyman' in neighborhood to fix.
2007-10-06 08:28:10 · answer #10 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋