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Estate Washer won't spin

If your Estate washer won't spin, start with the suspension rods, especially on a top-load model. A broken or dislodged rod can leave the tub unbalanced, causing the control board to stop and retry the spin cycle. Next, check the lid switch assembly, which prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. Test the switch for continuity with a multimeter and replace it if it fails. A broken motor coupling can also cause a washer no spin condition, particularly after an overload or years of normal wear. Inspect the drive belt for breaks, looseness, or damage around the pulleys. Make sure the lid or door closes fully and that the door strike is not broken or blocked. If these parts check out, a faulty control board may not be sending voltage to the drive motor during the spin cycle. These steps apply whether your Estate washing machine is not spinning or completes the wash cycle but leaves clothes wet. Enter your model number to find the exact suspension rods, lid switch, motor coupling, drive belt, door strike, or control board replacement for your specific Estate washing machine.

01 - Estate Washing Machine Suspension Rod

A top-load washer tub is usually supported by four suspension rods. If one of the suspension rods becomes dislodged or breaks, the control board may stop the spin cycle several times to try to balance the clothes. Suspension rods will often come in a set of four and it is recommended to replace all four of the rods at the same time to reduce uneven wear.
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02 - Estate Washing Machine Lid Switch Assembly

The lid switch assembly prevents the washer from spinning when the lid is open. If the lid switch assembly fails, the washer will not spin. To determine if the lid switch assembly is defective, use a multimeter to test the lid switch for continuity. If the lid switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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03 - Estate Washing Machine Motor Coupling

The motor coupling connects the motor to the washing machine transmission. If the washer is overloaded, the motor coupling will fail in order to protect both the motor and transmission. The motor coupling can also fail due to normal wear. Inspect the motor coupling to determine if it is broken. If the motor coupling is broken, replace it.
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04 - Estate 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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05 - Door is not fully closed

Make sure the door is closed completely and remove any obstructions preventing the door from closing. Confirm the door strike on the door is not broken. If it is broken, you will need to replace the door strike.
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06 - Estate Washing Machine Control Board

Since a washing machine control board provides voltage to nearly all of the washer's electrical components, a faulty board may not be sending power to the drive motor during the spin cycle. You can inspect the board for signs of burning or a shorted-out component. You can also use a multimeter to test the power output terminals on the board after reviewing the appliance's wiring diagram.
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