Why Is My Laundry Still Wet After a Wash Cycle?

There’s nothing more frustrating than to discover your clothes are dripping wet after you’ve put them in the washing machine. The spin cycle is an important part of every washing machine’s regular process. It gets rid of all the excess water that your clothes have soaked up during the washing process.

This must happen before your clothes go into the dryer or are hung to dry, or it would take days to dry! If you find that your clothes are still dripping wet after a wash, there’s something wrong with the spin cycle and you need to repair your washing machine right away. Here are a few reasons why your washing machine won’t spin or drain, and why you need a washing machine repairman now.

Underpowered Spin

If your washer isn’t spinning as quickly as the manufacturer designed it to, then you’ll end up with sopping wet clothes that won’t dry properly.

This could be caused by several mechanical issues including trouble with a belt, motor pulley, or bearings.

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Too Much Detergent

If you tend to guess the amount of soap you toss into the machine, you’re headed for trouble. Putting in too much laundry detergent for a load can cause something called suds lock – this creates an air pocket between the tub and the clothes, causing the clothes to spin slower than the tub is trying to turn them.

You can easily fix this issue by following the soap maker’s instructions and measuring the amount of soap you use every time you do laundry.

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Incorrect Draining

If you’re wondering, “Why is my washing machine not draining?” then you need to consider a few factors. Your drain could be clogged. Lint, dirt, and other debris can build up over time making it impossible for your washing machine’s tub to empty the water.

You could also be dealing with a malfunctioning drain pump, in which case you need to replace it immediately.

Using Extension Cord

If your washing machine won’t spin, it could be that you’re not using the right kind of power cord. If you’ve been using an extension cord to power your washing machine, disconnect it as soon as you can. Use the washer’s standard electrical cord and plug it directly into the wall.

Extension cords may reduce the amount of power getting to your washer, preventing it from reaching the right spinning speed to properly dry out your clothes.

Too Many Items

If you are overloading your washing machine or loading the clothes in an unbalanced manner, you could be preventing your washing machine from spinning at the proper speed. This will leave you with soaking wet clothes at the end of a cycle.

To fix this, try redistributing the clothes more evenly in the tub and avoid filling your washing machine more than three-quarters of the way with clothes.

Wrong Cycle Settings

Make sure you don’t leave your washing machine in “delicate” mode. These types of settings on washing machines will often spin slower to avoid ruining more delicate items of clothing.

Delicate is nowhere nearly powerful enough to get the water out of your favorite hooded sweatshirt or pair of jeans. Switch the setting back to regular or heavy and your washing machine should start spinning properly again.

Contact Us 

If you’ve tried to fix your washing machine issues on your own, but you’re having no luck, it’s time to call in the professionals at Appliance Wizards. We are the experts in washer repair and the most trusted team when it comes to appliance repair in Toronto. Contact us today to book your appointment or learn more about our appliance repair services.