Wash Machine Won't Drain or Spin - EASY 5 Minute Fix!

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • Top Load Washing Machine won't Drain or Spin? In many cases this repair can be made in 5 minutes and I will show you how to do it with only a Philips screw driver and a zip tie. This is a very common problem with Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Maytag and other top load Washing Machines. This machine is a Whirlpool. The washer will fill and agitate the clothes but will not drain or spin. The most common reason for this problem is that the Lid Switch on the Washer has gone bad and needs to be repaired of replaced. Switches can go bad because the glue that holds the plastic switch cover weakens and the cover splits apart causing the switch not to engage.
    In many cases you can do this easy switch repair... and you will be up and running in no time for little to no money!
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    Disclaimer:
    Although I have been following these procedures for many years; I assume no liability for any damage that may occur to any person or property as a result of the information provided in this video. I take necessary precautions (that I am aware of) when working on these projects but that in no way implies or creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any kind of particular result. Any injury, damage or loss of any kind to anyone or their property or anything related to information in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helping U Online (this video).
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  • @meggieolvera
    @meggieolvera 10 місяців тому +74

    This was it! Thank you so much. I’m a single mom of 4 and always go to UA-cam. Idk what I would do if not for all the life savers I have found along the road. I went from pricing a new washer, to paying $1.25 at the Dollar Tree for some zip ties! Thank you!

    • @williamoneal2763
      @williamoneal2763 10 місяців тому +22

      I pick up old washers by the curb for throw away. Repair a give them free to any needy person.
      My calling as an old 84 year old man. I deliver and set up ..all free. We all receive a blessing.
      Praise GOD in the highest !

    • @drewdown11
      @drewdown11 6 місяців тому +2

      Great job! I'm a man and I'm barely learning maybe you can teach me a thing or 2

    • @emmy8787
      @emmy8787 6 днів тому

      ​@@williamoneal2763you're an amazing person and are a blessing!

  • @andrewhildebrandt5081
    @andrewhildebrandt5081 Рік тому +16

    I can’t believe it was that easy to fix my washer. You definitely saved the day, thank you.

  • @clementleung6271
    @clementleung6271 2 роки тому +15

    What a simple solution - concise and effective. Save me a lot of time and money to fix the washer's switch. You are a fantastic teacher.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  2 роки тому +2

      glad it helped and thanks for the kind words or encouragement

  • @user-mc2vn4ww7m
    @user-mc2vn4ww7m Рік тому +4

    Thank you a million times. My husband had the washer fixed in 5 minutes, just as you stated. Very grateful for you!

  • @mylocast
    @mylocast Рік тому +3

    Amazing. This fix took five minutes and was exactly the problem. I thought it might be the switch so I searched here and your video walked thru the fix perfectly. Love the zip tie solution. Super easy and right on the money. Before I watched the video I thought I might need to by pass the switch. This zip tie fix was way better.
    Much thanks for posting this video and helping the 31 folks and myself below get the pump and spin working again.

  • @bgregg55
    @bgregg55 8 місяців тому +4

    Kudos to you for being an honest service tech. The old machines like that one were so much better. My wp washer is 20 years old & has never had an issue. I'm takin' it to my grave.

  • @user-wg7vf3jv9l
    @user-wg7vf3jv9l 11 місяців тому +3

    awesomeness. already had a pack of small zip ties so didn't even have to leave the house for supplies after watching your vid. 5-minute-fix is right! thank u.

  • @beauty15t
    @beauty15t 10 місяців тому +5

    This was a lifesaver for me. This happened and thought I was going to be forced to by a new washer. My Kenmore washer and dryer was handed down to me by my parents years ago and is 24 years old and still kicking. They don't make them like this anymore so thankful to your video to help me fix it.

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  10 місяців тому +1

      Hang onto it as long as you can… Those direct drives are the best

  • @rongill8447
    @rongill8447 Рік тому +2

    Exactly what our problem was. Easy 5 minute fix! Thank you for posting this easy to follow video!

  • @markboese3811
    @markboese3811 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I was able to fix our switch and our washer works again! I appreciate it!

  • @PacifierMusic
    @PacifierMusic 4 місяці тому +5

    This video just saved me from buying a new washer. This was exactly my problem. Thank god I had a zip tie. You rock!

  • @user-vj2dk1yu8x
    @user-vj2dk1yu8x Рік тому +1

    Absolutely perfect solution. Thanks a million.

  • @BobE_Nagesh
    @BobE_Nagesh Рік тому +3

    This was exactly the fix for our machine that stopped spinning. 5 minute fix. Thank you so much!

  • @user-io9fs7ov2e
    @user-io9fs7ov2e Рік тому +2

    The video was very informative easy-to-understand thank you for the gold nugget of knowledge

  • @cjbarnes1532
    @cjbarnes1532 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the information! It saved me so much money! A company was going to charge me $77.00 just to walk in my door. My daughter and I followed your easy directions and it now works! You are so kind to post this video!

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому

      Glad it helped!…And I admire you and your daughters ingenuity. Way to go!

  • @rachelfrew7744
    @rachelfrew7744 Рік тому

    Worked perfectly! thank you so much for making this video.

  • @anngordon613
    @anngordon613 11 місяців тому

    Yes! This was such an awesome fix. Thank you 😊

  • @oisinmcmahon4141
    @oisinmcmahon4141 Рік тому +1

    Golly, I don't know how to thank you. What a simple fix on a Sunday afternoon. Cheers.

  • @craigmacdonald9814
    @craigmacdonald9814 11 місяців тому

    Shopped around for a new washer/dryer and was ready to spend thousands. Gave this a try and sure enough within 5 minutes fixed. Thank you!

  • @EricJohnson-os5ck
    @EricJohnson-os5ck 2 місяці тому +2

    This just works!!! I fixed in 5 minutes what would have taken my landlord 5 months. Thanks!

  • @painterboy454
    @painterboy454 10 місяців тому +3

    Had this happen this morning. Fixed it in minutes! God bless you!!

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  10 місяців тому +1

      Great to hear! And most importantly God bless you also!

  • @scunty7423
    @scunty7423 10 місяців тому +8

    Man the old lady just came outside and said “ washin machine is fricked boys!” Quick little UA-cam vid, couple screws and a zip tie later and we got spin and drainage. Thank you.

  • @georgeliu5580
    @georgeliu5580 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this solution! I am fortunate to see this video before purchasing a new washer. It solved my problem and saved me a lot of money! It’s really very helpful.😊

  • @tednaranjo3947
    @tednaranjo3947 9 місяців тому

    Wow! Took your advice and it worked, problem solved. Thank you for the video!

  • @ellensbeard3262
    @ellensbeard3262 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. This fix worked!

  • @jamesjohnson9538
    @jamesjohnson9538 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the fix! Our washing machine quit draining on a Saturday and parts store was closed. Your tip saved the day.

  • @stugrayson
    @stugrayson 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks man so easy! Took less than 5 minutes on an old Roper. Appreciate it.

  • @jlynneguthrie
    @jlynneguthrie Рік тому +7

    This was such an easy fix. Tried it last night for one of our tenants and work fantastic! Thank you for the helpful video.

  • @user-wb5fd5tv6f
    @user-wb5fd5tv6f 10 місяців тому

    Dude.... you are a life saver. I wish you good luck and good fortune in your endeavors.

  • @sharalynmeade5529
    @sharalynmeade5529 Рік тому +10

    This is literally what was wrong with mine, by prayers & God's grace to help me find your channel, you helped me to fix my washer 🙂 I'm forever grateful God bless you 🙏✝️

  • @meatmincer
    @meatmincer 10 місяців тому +1

    I feel like this video saved my life today!

  • @writerwannab
    @writerwannab Рік тому

    You saved me time and money helping me trouble shoot the issue. Thanks so much!

  • @earlinewarren9438
    @earlinewarren9438 Рік тому

    I am Earline from Lebanon,TN and my washer stopped yesterday after the wash cycle and would not do anything else.So,this morning before calling a service company I decided to Google the problem I was having and you were the first video and I thought why not at least try it so I did and I told my fiance what I was going to do...So,I did exactly what you said and tried it and bingo it worked.It is washing clothes as I'm telling you this.Thank you so so much for your help and I am telling everyone about your help...Have a good weekend

  • @Makewaytranspo
    @Makewaytranspo Рік тому

    Appreciate you sharing this video. I was ready to trash the washer and go by another. Simple fix! Thank you very much!! 😊

  • @JRPLawyeress1
    @JRPLawyeress1 12 днів тому +1

    It works! Thank you!

  • @keysings
    @keysings 2 місяці тому

    I’m so glad I found this little tip. You just saved me hundreds of dollars thank you so much. It worked like a charm.

  • @rossjantzi
    @rossjantzi Рік тому

    Fixed my 94 year old mother's washer with your advice. Thank you!

  • @gryb68
    @gryb68 10 місяців тому

    Your video showed what was wrong with my machine, fixed it thanks to you! Very grateful to you sir👏👍

  • @nursehelenrn1
    @nursehelenrn1 Рік тому +27

    This literally was what was wrong with ours and it was fixed in 5 min, thank you so much

  • @cheryloveme15
    @cheryloveme15 11 місяців тому

    THANK YOU!!! My washer is pretty old, I bought it used like 7 years ago for like $100, and it stopped working. I knew trying to get someone to fix it was going to cost me more, and I was already resigned that I had to buy a new one. Well you just saved me a bunch of money and gave my washer a few more years of work!!! Awesome video!!!

  • @caseymo7416
    @caseymo7416 Рік тому

    IT WORKED!!!! Even my husband was impressed! I told him that is one UA-cam video I’m definitely going to like, subscribe, and leave a thank you comment on!! He said “YEAH!” which is kind of a big deal for him because he usually just rolls his eyes about my UA-cam viewing habits 😂😂 Seriously, this was a HUGE lifesaver! 🙂 🙏

  • @allanbrooke5953
    @allanbrooke5953 Рік тому

    That worked very well. The screws that attached the switch went through the plastic switch housing and both had broken out. Super glue and the suggested zip tie seemed to have fixed the problem. Thank you!

  • @LarryFound
    @LarryFound Місяць тому

    Excellent. Our washer was doing the same and your fix worked great!!

  • @susanwyant5040
    @susanwyant5040 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh - this totally worked on my Whirlpool washer! Thank you for saving me $200 for a visit or the cost of a new washer!!!

  • @BingGeaux
    @BingGeaux 29 днів тому

    DUDE! YOU ARE ASWESOME!!!! God bless your generosity -

  • @SperryPeekYouaresocuteMi-wo3zo
    @SperryPeekYouaresocuteMi-wo3zo 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video! It saved my washer and my sanity.

  • @ricardogazzola
    @ricardogazzola 11 місяців тому

    Thanks! That was exact the problem I had.

  • @happybeinghere
    @happybeinghere 2 роки тому

    Wow, thank you so much!!! I was just about to spend a ton for a new washer....man have those things ever gotten expensive. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

  • @tinomartinez7820
    @tinomartinez7820 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much brother! Took me a couple minutes versus waiting days for my apartment maintenance response.

  • @pauldelaney6003
    @pauldelaney6003 3 місяці тому +1

    Exact fix I needed!!

  • @CLDSTL871
    @CLDSTL871 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video was a huge help fixed our washer in five minutes!

  • @crystalspruill1318
    @crystalspruill1318 2 місяці тому

    Perfect!!!! I wish I saw this video first before waisting so much time watching other videos that just didn't explain my problem. Worked like magic ✨

  • @nicoleo8149
    @nicoleo8149 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! You are amusing! This really saved us ❤

  • @stringmantony
    @stringmantony Місяць тому

    You are THE MAN! Thanks for sharing. 😊👍

  • @alanasky1730
    @alanasky1730 Рік тому

    Woohoo! As easy as it gets! Thanks so much!

  • @melaniemuraviov9892
    @melaniemuraviov9892 8 місяців тому

    THIS WAS IT!!!!! Thank you so much for posting this!!!! I am a millennial mama and with it being Thanksgiving week no one was available to come out and laundry is never ending in my house - I can't believe this was the solution!! Thank you so much!!!!!

  • @user-tu8yd9fp3b
    @user-tu8yd9fp3b 26 днів тому

    Thank you so much for this video. You saved the day! I had no idea what was wrong with my machine or how to fix it!

  • @edmercer1879
    @edmercer1879 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video! I did exactly as you said and now my washer drains!

  • @bcj3100
    @bcj3100 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much!!! I thought I was doomed, but I did what u showed, and it's draining n spinning again!! U rock!✨️

  • @carissamason4616
    @carissamason4616 6 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. Mine stopped spinning but I guess it was jus loose. I took it out and it wasn't split so I screwed it back into place and it worked. 😮

  • @mattsrollingworld1081
    @mattsrollingworld1081 9 місяців тому

    I hope you had fun being the generous soul hero and saving the day !!! Greetings from California. You can drive my '68 Firebird Convertible, anytime.

  • @user-dr6ng1jy3y
    @user-dr6ng1jy3y 10 місяців тому

    This is absolutely GREAT!! Worked great and really EZ!

  • @Enchiladas-
    @Enchiladas- 2 місяці тому

    Worked perfectly!! Life saver!!

  • @hemant60192
    @hemant60192 2 місяці тому

    Thank you my Friend! This was the issue with my washer and was advised to get a new one! My cost to resolve this issue 0$. Again thank you for helping out people with your knowledge and experience!

  • @yourgrandmastrash5072
    @yourgrandmastrash5072 Рік тому

    You are my hero! I fixed it thanks to your video!!!!

  • @marcboidude4976
    @marcboidude4976 10 місяців тому

    You are a life saver :O It happens I have the exact same model as the one you show in your video. Thank you so much for this

  • @sharpprghosts7903
    @sharpprghosts7903 4 місяці тому

    This video was so helpful after trying to fix my washer for 3 days it was the simplest fix after watching this!!

  • @isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955
    @isaacgomez-everythingrevie6955 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video! My washer started doing this today and this was the fix! Glad I didn't tare into the washer to see if the pump was clogged or something else!
    Thanks again, this was a God send of a video!

  • @canaanbreen2834
    @canaanbreen2834 9 місяців тому +1

    This solved our problem and saved me from emptying a full washer. Thanks!

  • @lifeisbetterwiththedogs605
    @lifeisbetterwiththedogs605 Рік тому

    Omg that what happened to my machine. You save me so much money I cannot thank you enough ❤❤❤❤

    • @helpinguonline
      @helpinguonline  Рік тому

      Way to go! And happy I could help. God bless you!

  • @thisguy7514
    @thisguy7514 9 місяців тому

    Thank u, u are a money saver

  • @daniadawalibi6163
    @daniadawalibi6163 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much , did exactly how you explained and it worked. Thank you so much 😊

  • @necroskiss
    @necroskiss Рік тому

    Thank you so much for making this video! Was exactly what was wrong with my machine

  • @user-xb3ki9pe4v
    @user-xb3ki9pe4v Рік тому

    That was exactly the problem I fixed it in 5 minutes thank you

  • @AJ14721
    @AJ14721 9 місяців тому

    What an incredible video I was nervous when my washer stopped spinning and draining. This was exactly what was wrong with it wish I could like it more than once 😂

  • @sarahlundy17
    @sarahlundy17 Рік тому

    Thank you. Fixed the problem we had!

  • @fpbcrypto165
    @fpbcrypto165 10 місяців тому

    Thank you!! Just realized the pin to pull the switch on was broken, No need to replace the pump!! Easy fix using a screw to replace the plastic pin

  • @menhardbesho
    @menhardbesho Рік тому

    Thank you so much!!! Very easy fix

  • @jltthe
    @jltthe 5 днів тому

    Very helpful video, just repaired my mom’s washing machine! 👌🏻🎯

  • @ravenmunro
    @ravenmunro 4 дні тому

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @matildaclark3352
    @matildaclark3352 10 місяців тому

    You saved my night thank you so much

  • @69oakfan
    @69oakfan 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for posting that video I actually fixed it exactly like you did, super awesome thanks

  • @cmendr011
    @cmendr011 2 місяці тому

    This worked thanks so much!

  • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823

    Oooh! Same machine in question! Yay!

  • @gustavorezende1402
    @gustavorezende1402 Рік тому

    Thank you very much! It works perfectly!

  • @manniea5127
    @manniea5127 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you brother

  • @christierobinson7707
    @christierobinson7707 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this helpful info so much!

  • @gastonciliberto3427
    @gastonciliberto3427 7 місяців тому

    thanks my friend , you help me a lot.

  • @famousvisionsmarketing
    @famousvisionsmarketing Місяць тому +3

    Glad I had a zip tie!!!!

  • @KimPerry-g4w
    @KimPerry-g4w День тому

    Thank you SO much for this video! It worked!

  • @Dav3Campb3ll
    @Dav3Campb3ll 11 місяців тому

    You are a genius good sir
    Saved the day
    All those other videos i watched and no one was as smart as you
    Lol a frickin zip tie

  • @TheDjimison
    @TheDjimison 11 місяців тому

    Amazing. Thank you so much!

  • @kathy-yb2kr
    @kathy-yb2kr Місяць тому

    That was exactly what the problem was, thanks for the great video

  • @laureng6251
    @laureng6251 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! Didn’t have a zip tie but a rubber band worked fine for now! Thankful to not have to call someone for such a quick fix.

  • @stacyspencer1512
    @stacyspencer1512 8 місяців тому

    Bless your heart and every other part!!!! I'm 61 and feel like.. if you show me...I can do it! Thank you thank you thank you for your generous help on youtube!! 😊❤ keep doin videos! I will tell everyone! Thank you again!
    Stacy Columbus Ohio

  • @cbpath72
    @cbpath72 9 місяців тому

    not all heroes wear capes. you saved the day yet again. liked and sub'd. Man look at all these comments from people whose lives YOU have made better!

  • @gerardodiaz2709
    @gerardodiaz2709 17 днів тому

    thank you for make is videos the help allot of people , God bless you and your family too God bless United States, Saludos From Mexico

  • @samfritchlee2352
    @samfritchlee2352 Рік тому

    Dude, you saved my life, THANKS!

  • @kirkwalker8362
    @kirkwalker8362 11 місяців тому

    I too was relieved you shared the zip-tie hack. I did grab the number from the switch for my 90’s series (ex 3949238) and ordered it for later. I bet the zip tie holds for a while though.

  • @tomfilippone6303
    @tomfilippone6303 Рік тому

    Thank you so much! In my case.. the plastic piece on the switch had broken and it was dangling. So I JB welded a plastic sleeve onto the switch and screwed it back in. Is now working fine.