If your washing machine gets stuck mid cycle and can\u2019t complete, its likely that the problem is with the washing machines timer. If you\u2019ve had the appliance for some time, it\u2019s not uncommon for the cycles to get stuck.<\/p>\n
If you have a modern dishwasher, it\u2019s unlikely for the cycle to get stuck. What usually happens is that the cycle is aborted, and the appliance may display an error code.<\/p>\n
If you did receive an error code, then you\u2019ll need to look at the washing machines manual to see what could be causing the problem. There\u2019s a chance lights could be flashing as well so look out for this \u2013 some dishwashers flash lights when there\u2019s a problem.<\/p>\n
If you have an older model and you don\u2019t receive any flashing lights or error codes, you can still fix the problem. You can check down below what could be causing the problem with the appliance.<\/p>\n
There are a few reasons why the washing machine can get stuck on a cycle. There are many components within a washing machine that allow it to function properly and if one of them becomes faulty, this can cause problems with the washing machine such as a cycle not being able to complete.<\/p>\n
The reason the washing machine is stuck on a cycle is because the heater has stopped working properly. The heating element allows the water to get hot so that the clothes can be susceptible to getting cleaner.<\/p>\n
If the water isn\u2019t able to get hot, the cycle could stop. You can test if the heating element is faulty by seeing when the cycle stops.<\/p>\n
If the cycle stopped within 30 minutes of when it started, chances are the water isn\u2019t getting hot enough. If this happens after the 30 minute mark, chances are you\u2019re facing another problem with the washing machine.<\/p>\n
As well as the water not getting hot enough, if it does get too hot and starts to overheat, then the cycle can stop. If you haven\u2019t got experience repairing washing machines, fixing a faulty heater is going to be hard so it\u2019s best to get a technician in to take a look at the problem.<\/p>\n
Another issue that can stop the washing machine from finishing cycles is that the washing machine doesn\u2019t drain properly. If something is blocking the pump, this can cause the cycle to stop. If you\u2019re able to check the pump and identify why it\u2019s been blocked, you can remove it and start the cycle again.<\/p>\n
As mentioned before, overheating is a cause for the washing machine to stop mid cycle. There are sensors within the washing machine that can detect when it\u2019s getting too hot \u2013 once this is detected, the appliance will shut down mid cycle.<\/p>\n
Another cause can be the thermostat. If the thermostat isn\u2019t able to read the water temperature, then the washing machine can get stuck on a cycle.<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t given the appliance enough time to cool down between washes, this can be the fault for the problem you\u2019re having now.<\/p>\n
Each time you complete a wash, wait for the appliance to cool down until it goes through another cycle. If it keeps going through cycles, this can cause it to overheat.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s some possibility that a leak can cause the appliance to get stuck on a cycle. You can check the washer\u2019s model because some will stop the process when a leak is detected but some won\u2019t.<\/p>\n
If you haven\u2019t got any experience repairing washing machines, if you suspect that there is a leak, it\u2019s best to get a technician in that will check the problem.<\/p>\n
Another reason why the appliance will get stuck between cycles is because of a bad timer. If the contacts on the timer has shortened out or the motors has shortened out, it can cause the washing machine to stop the cycle.<\/p>\n
The timer is the main control for washing machines and it controls all wash, spin and rinse cycles. Some appliances have a mechanical timer and it only works when power is being supplied to the timer motor.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need to check If there\u2019s power to the motor, fill switch, lid switch etc. There are various components that need power in order for the cycle to continue.<\/p>\n
If you want to replace the timer, you\u2019ll need to turn off power to the machine as well as turn off the water. You need to take off the plastic disk that holds the knob on the timer.<\/p>\n
Then, remove the knob and the screws holding the panel in place. Once removed, you can slide the front panel down to access the timer.<\/p>\n
Take the timer out and you should see wires going to it \u2013 you should be able to remove the wires going to it by sliding the wiring harness clip off.<\/p>\n
Make sure to arrange the parts in order as you take them off \u2013 this will make assembling a new timer super easy \u2013 you can also keep small screws in a bag and this will ensure that you don\u2019t lose anything. If you want to replace the washer timer, it can cost between $50 to $120 dollars.<\/p>\n
Most appliances have two different supply faucets \u2013 one of them for hot water and one of them for cold water.<\/p>\n
If you notice that the appliance works until the rinse cycle, then there\u2019s a chance the cold-water supply faucet is faulty \u2013 this is because rinse cycles operate with cold water.<\/p>\n
A likely cause of this is a jammed valve. The water filters inside the pipes leading to the appliance may have also been clogged.<\/p>\n
There could be electric problems that have stopped the cycles from progressing. For example, there can be faulty wiring which could have stopped the timer from working.<\/p>\n
Also, power may be cutting out when the appliances reaches the rinse cycle. The signals needed to change cycles may not be transmitted, therefore, the appliance can shut down completely causing the cycle not to finish.<\/p>\n
This is work that\u2019ll need to be done by a professional so make sure to get one in.<\/p>\n
There are a few things you can do when the cycles stop mid cycle and these things aren\u2019t technical so you can perform them yourself. If there was a power surge, which is likely to be a reason why the cycle stopped, you can easily reset it.<\/p>\n
The first thing to do when the appliance gets stuck mid cycle is to reset it. First, you need to unplug the appliance. There\u2019s a chance that there\u2019s a glitch or computer bug that\u2019s causing he appliance problems, so you\u2019ll need to unplug it to fix the issue.<\/p>\n
Unplugging the appliance is going to hard reset it meaning that the hardware is going to refresh, and this will get rid of any glitches of bugs within the appliance\u2019s computer.<\/p>\n
When you unplug the washing machine, wait for a minute before you plug it back in \u2013 don\u2019t plug it back in because it can take time for the machine to reset once it\u2019s been unplugged.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve left it unplugged for a minute, close and open the door several times quickly. Make sure to do this at least 6 times in the span of 12 second.<\/p>\n
There are signals in the door latches that are sent to the computer and this can reset the washing machine on a lot of models. Once you\u2019ve done this, you can test the appliance to see if its fixed.<\/p>\n
Let the appliance run without anything inside it \u2013 after resetting, the machine should complete all it\u2019s cycles and not get stuck midway. If the cycle completes without getting stuck, then you can start washing clothes again.<\/p>\n
The lid switch is the part that\u2019s on top loading washing machines and it received a signal from the door latch when it\u2019s closed and this signals to the machine that it\u2019s okay to start running a cycle.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll find the lid switch in a hole that also houses the rod on the inside of the door. The lid switch is exposed to a lot of wear which means its prone to damage. Its one of the main reasons why washing machines stop during a cycle.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll need to inspect the lid switch for any damaged. You can touch the switch and feel for any damages or wear.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also need to check if the spring under the lid switch is working properly. You\u2019ll need to press down on the lid switch and if it doesn\u2019t spring back, chances are the lid switch is broken. Make sure to check the lid switch is level with the top panel that its on. If it sags, chances are it\u2019s broken.<\/p>\n
If you suspect that the lid switch is damaged, you\u2019ll need to remove it. Removal will depend on the washer that you receive and if you still have the manual, it may contain directions on how to remove the lid switch.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not sure what you\u2019re doing, you\u2019ll need to search the web for how to remove the lid switch for your appliances model. If you\u2019re going to take on this job, make sure to leave the wires attached and unplug the appliance before you unscrew any components.<\/p>\n