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Washing Machine Not Spinning? 8 Things to Check Before Calling a Repairman If your washing machine finishes its cycle but the drum doesn't spin, don't assume that the machine needs to be replaced. In many cases, the cause can be something simple that you can check yourself. Here are some of the most common reasons why a washing machine won't spin and what you can do about them. 1. The washing machine is overloaded One of the simplest reasons a washing machine may not spin is an unbalanced or overloaded drum. Heavy items such as towels, blankets and bedding can move to one side of the drum during the cycle. When this happens, the washing machine may stop the spin cycle to prevent excessive vibration. Try removing some of the clothes and spreading the remaining items evenly around the drum. Then run a spin cycle again. 2. The drain filter is blocked If there is still water inside the drum, the washing machine may refuse to start the spin cycle. A blocked pump filter...