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Washer clothes still wet at the end of cycle

When your washer clothes are still wet at the end of the cycle, the inner tub may not be spinning fast enough to remove water. On some top load models, a worn washing machine clutch is the most likely cause, especially when the washer runs but leaves clothes soaking wet. Next, inspect the drive belt for damage, looseness, or signs that it is slipping on the pulleys. A worn clutch band kit can cause the same washer not spinning out water problem when the model uses one. If those parts are in good condition, check the basket drive for worn clutch pads, stripped spin tube tabs, or a damaged drive block. A worn hub can also prevent the inner tub from engaging and spinning properly. Finally, a defective motor control board may fail to send power to the motor. Before replacing parts, verify that the washer fills, drains, and completes the cycle, then inspect the suspected components for wear. Enter your washing machine's model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific washer, including a clutch, drive belt, clutch band kit, basket drive, hub, or motor control board.

01 - Washing Machine Clutch

Some top load washers use a clutch to spin the inner tub. If the clutch gets worn the clothes may come out wet.
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02 - Washing Machine Drive Belt

Inspect the drive belt to determine if it is broken or if it is loose on the pulleys. If the drive belt is broken or loose, replace it.
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03 - Washing Machine Clutch Band Kit

Some top load washers use a clutch to spin the inner tub. If the clutch gets worn the clothes may come out wet. You can fix the problem you can install a new clutch band kit, if applicable to the model.
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04 - Washing Machine Basket Drive

The basket drive sits on top of the transmission and engages with the inner tub. If the transmission is engaging to spin, and the outer tub spins slowly or does not spin at all, the spin tube tabs may be stripped. Alternatively, the drive block on the spin tube may be stripped. Inspect both the spin tube tabs and the drive block. If the spin tube tabs and drive block are not worn out, the clutch pads on the basket drive are likely worn out. If the clutch pads are worn out, you must replace the basket drive.
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05 - Washing Machine Hub

The hub is seated on top of the transmission and engages with the inner tub. If the transmission is engaged to spin, and the outer tub spins slowly or does not spin at all, the hub teeth may be stripped. Inspect the hub for damage or wear and replace if necessary.
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06 - Washing Machine Motor Control Board

The motor control board provides power to the motor. If the motor control board is defective, the washer may not function properly or may not work at all. First, check the control board for burned out components. To determine if the motor control board is defective, ensure that the control board is providing power to the motor. If the control board has power, but is not providing power to the motor, replace it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my washer clothes still wet at the end of the cycle?
What should I check if my washer won't spin or is not spinning fast enough?
Can a motor control board cause a washer to leave clothes wet?
How do I know whether the washer clutch, basket drive, or hub is bad?
How do I find the correct replacement part for my washer?