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Whirlpool Washer clothes still wet at the end of cycle
If your Whirlpool washer leaves clothes still wet at the end of the cycle, the inner tub may not be spinning fast enough to remove water. On many top load models, the most likely cause is a worn clutch, which helps spin the tub. A broken or loose drive belt is another highly likely cause, so inspect the belt and pulleys for damage or slack. If your model uses one, a worn clutch band kit can also prevent proper spinning. Next, check the basket drive for worn clutch pads, stripped spin tube tabs, or a damaged drive block. A stripped hub can keep the inner tub from engaging even when the transmission is operating. If these mechanical parts are in good condition, the motor control board may not be supplying power to the drive motor. These problems can cause a washer not spinning out water, leaving a washer with soaking wet clothes after the cycle. Unplug the appliance before inspecting parts, and follow your model's service instructions. Enter your Whirlpool washer's model number to find the exact replacement clutch, drive belt, basket drive, hub, or motor control board for your specific washing machine.
01 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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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Why are my Whirlpool washer clothes still wet at the end of the cycle?
Can a broken drive belt cause my washer not to spin out the water?
How do I know if the Whirlpool washer clutch or clutch band kit is worn?
What should I check if my washer won't spin even though the motor runs?
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