Washer not spinning? Is it kaput!

[TheMightyMing]

It's been making some funny noises for a few days, now stops on all programme at the rinse and spin point. I am currently attempting to empty and spin using the separate programmes for rinse and spin only. Going away Monday, so it's come at a bad time!

Sounds like the bearings have gone; most likely explanation. Check to see if there is a blockage, this will stop the pump from working, or else the pump itself might have packed up.
Get someone local i.e on the high street to take a look if it's no longer under warranty.
Beware any Freephone numbers.

what are you washing?
my washer sometimes doesn't spin with 'lumpy' itemslike a bathmat. I put in a couple of towels with it for a more even weight and then it's no problem.
but crunchy noises don't sound good...

Thanks . I drained it out, but the drain filter in the bottom corner is jammed and looks as though it might have stuff stuck in it- hoping DH can get it out later to clean it- might work.

Not bothering getting it fixed , if was a cheap ish Zanussi and I have had my money's worth out of it!

This happened to ours - with DSs school blazer stuck in it! I looked on YouTube and it was really easy to fix. It just needed the filter cleaning. Good luck!

I've just realised this is in Good Housekeeping. I NEVER thought I'd post in here!

Put a couple of big towels in front of the washer. If the filter is jammed, try gently turning it with pliers. There will be a big "whoosh" as the blockage and waste water escape.
Pull out anything lurking in the little filter basket and put the cover back on. Some have a couple of tiny screws to secure it.( worth checking before you attempt to unscrew cover)

2p's and 10 p's are common culprits.

Our washing machine stopped spinning and the brushes were worn and needed replaced...but it stopped spinning totally not just on particular programmes..

Like very ours stopped spinning on all programmes (after a few washes of just not spinning effectively. It was the brushes which are apparently a consumable part. Got ours fixed and good as new. Cost about 80 quid parts and labour. Ours was a 7year old bosch. Not sure of the price or economics of doing for other brands. If you are contemplating buying a new one might be worth trying to fix it yourself (with you tube's able assistance). I think the brushes are pennies.

Insert...dh changed the brushes himself. They cost £10 to buy and youtube showed him how to do it! That was 3 years ago and it's still going strong, the machine is 9 years old now.

DH pulled out the drain filter- it was full of crap including a sock, bits of wood, coins and other assorted jetsam. Tested it on a spin and its now working. I feel very happy !!

Thanks :) all