Reasons a Washer Won't Rinse

Cold Water Selection

• On some washing machine models, if the appliance is not receiving cold water, the rinse cycle will not start. General Electric states that the water supply hose must be connected to the cold-water inlet on the back of the machine. Also, if the washing machine’s cold-water valve is turned off, the rinse cycle will not start.

Blockage in Cold Water Supply Hose

• The rinse cycle can be hampered by an obstruction in the cold-water supply hose. There should be a powerful flow of water traveling through this hose. If not, this may indicate a blockage, which is either reducing or completely stopping the water flow and preventing the machine from draining and rinsing.

Blockage in Drain Hose

• A blockage in the drain hose may also prevent the activation of the rinse cycle. Whirlpool warns that any kinks or obstructions in the washer’s drain hose will stop the wash water from draining out and impede the start of the rinse cycle. In addition, an article of laundry, or some other type of item, trapped in the water pump also prevents drainage and rinsing.

Drain Hose Height

• The height of the drain hose could also stop the rinse cycle from starting. Whirlpool states that the standard height of a washing machine drain hose should be no higher than 96 inches. If the hose is too high, the water flows back into the machine, instead of being pumped out, and the rinse cycle will not start.