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Magic Chef Washer won't spin
If your Magic Chef washer won’t spin, the most likely cause is a damaged or dislodged suspension rod, especially on a top-load washer. The tub may become unbalanced, causing the control board to pause or cancel the spin cycle. Next, check the lid switch assembly, which prevents spinning when the lid is open. Test the switch for continuity and replace it if it fails. A broken motor coupling can also stop the washer from spinning, particularly after an overload, while a broken or loose drive belt can keep the motor from turning the basket. Make sure the door is fully closed and inspect the door strike for damage. If these parts check out, the control board may not be sending voltage to the drive motor during the spin cycle. These are common causes when a washing machine is not spinning, including a top load washer not spinning. Disconnect power before inspecting internal parts, and enter your model number to find the exact replacement suspension rods, lid switch, motor coupling, drive belt, door strike, or control board for your specific Magic Chef washing machine.
01 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef 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 - Magic Chef 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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07 - Magic Chef Washing Machine Door Latch
The door latch secures the washer door shut during operation. Once the washer door is shut, the washer can begin operating. If the washer door is not latched shut, the door switch will prevent the washer from operating. If the door latch is defective, the washer will not spin or start. The door latch can fail either mechanically or electrically. Inspect the door latch for damage. If the door latch is damaged, or does not close properly, replace it. To determine if the door latch has failed electrically, use a multimeter to test any switches on the door latch for continuity. If one of the switches does not have continuity w...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Magic Chef washer not spinning?
Why does my top load washer stop spinning and try to rebalance the load?
How do I know if the drive belt or motor coupling is causing my washer no spin problem?
Could a Magic Chef control board keep the washer from spinning?
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