My Admiral Washing Machine is Stuck After Rinsing

Lid Switch

• Before calling a repairman to solve spin cycle inactivity, check the washer’s lid for partial opening. Opening the washer during a rinse or spin cycle could cause leakage and even injury. Because of this, Admiral washing machines are equipped with a safety feature that stops the washer during the cycle when the door is opened. If the door is closed but the washer is still not running, check the lid switch underneath the door ensuring that it is not broken or jammed in the lid-open position.

Timer Control

• If the lid switch is activating properly but the spin cycle does not begin, the timer control may be faulty. The timer is the washer’s master control unit, telling the unit when to cycle to the next part of the wash. If this control unit is damaged or broken, the washer fails to cycle to the next part of the wash. The timer control is not a repairable part and requires replacement. Contact a service professional for replacement options.

Agitator

• A broken or damaged agitator is another possible cause. The agitator controls the movement of the inner drum that holds the clothes and water. A damaged agitator or one that no longer properly connects with the drum may not properly spin the drum or spin it at all. Contact a service technician for repair or replacement options if the agitator is the suspected problem.

Water Level Switch

• Admiral washer machines feature a water level switch. This switch tells the timer control when the water is drained out of the machine, readying the clothes for the spin cycle. The water level switch relies on a floater that occasionally sticks. Removing any debris from the area around the water level switch usually allows it to properly descend. Consult your owner’s manual to find the location of the water level switch on your particular Admiral washer.