As good as Samsung washers are, the last thing you want is the clothes coming out soaking wet. A Samsung washer not spinning clothes dry means a longer drying time, but more alarming; it could point to a serious issue with your washing machine.
In most cases, a Samsung washer won’t spin dry clothes due to inadequate power, a wrong spin setting, a washer imbalance, poor loading or drainage, excess suds, an ineffectively latched door, or a faulty drive belt.
Once you establish which among the eight issues is stopping your laundry machine from spin-drying the clothes, you can fix it, as the fixes are pretty straightforward. That means you shouldn’t be too quick to call Samsung or your resident washer expert.
I’ll walk you through the eight issues, their possible triggers, and how to correct them and get your washer back spin-drying. So, let’s dive in!
In a hurry? Below are the eight issues mentioned earlier and their quick fixes:
Samsung Washing Machine Not Spinning Clothes Dry – Quick Troubleshooting Guide
| – | Likely Issue | Quick Fix |
| 1. | Inadequate Power | Avoid the extension cord and plug it into the wall outlet. |
| 2. | Wrong Spin Setting | Choose the correct spin setting and avoid a Low-Spin, No-Spin, or Rinse Hold setting. |
| 3. | Washer Imbalance | Level the washer (adjust its feet and place it on even ground) |
| 4. | Poor Loading | Avoid overloading the washer and evenly distribute the laundry. |
| 5. | Poor Drainage | Unblock the drain hose, clean the pump filter and drain pump, and properly position the drain hose (6-8 inches into the drain pipe) |
| 6. | Excess Suds | Don’t use too much detergent. Also, ensure you only use the recommended detergent. |
| 7. | Ineffectively Latched Door | Remove any obstruction on the door and firmly latch it. Replace a damaged door latch or door switch. |
| 8. | Faulty Drive Belt | Replace the drive belt. |
Why Is My Samsung Washer Not Spinning My Clothes Dry?
There are several issues to check when your Samsung washing machine won’t spin dry the clothes. Those issues include the following:
1. Inadequate Power
Unless your washing machine receives adequate power, it won’t spin dry. In most cases, you could be plugging into the extension cord instead of the wall socket.
The problem with extension cords is that they don’t allow 100% power delivery. So, even though your washer may run, it won’t have enough power to do it.
The other danger is that extension cords are safety hazards for heavy appliances such as washing machines. So, stay away from them.
Fix
Consider plugging into the wall socket and not the extension cord.
2. Wrong Spin Setting
What setting are you using? If it’s a No-Spin, your washer will drain but won’t spin at all, which means the clothes will come out wet. If it’s a low spin, the washer will spin slowly, which may not be enough to spin out the excess water.
But still, your washer will fail to spin-dry the clothes if you use Rinse Hold, as this setting stops the washer from spinning and draining.
Fix
Use the correct Samsung washing machine cycle and spin to properly spin-dry the clothes.
3. Washer Imbalance
Your Samsung washer will have difficulty spinning if it’s out of balance. Once that’s the case, the laundry will form heaps, which will come out soaking wet.
Overall, it could be that the washer’s feet are loose or out of level. It could also be that the washer stands on an uneven surface.
Fix
Level the washer’s feet and adjust them if they are loose. Also, position the washer on a more solid and leveled surface. Once you are through, redistribute the laundry evenly before restarting the washer in case the clothes are out of balance.
4. Poor Loading
The laundry should be even in the drum and the correct amount. There shouldn’t be heaps, and the drum shouldn’t be more than ¾ full. If that happens, then the washer won’t spin dry them.
Fix
If the laundry is uneven, evenly redistribute it. And if the laundry is excessive, reduce it and keep the capacity ¾ full. Remember, the laundry might be patchy because the washer is out of balance. So, you must address that using the tips shared above under ‘washer imbalance.’
5. Poor Drainage
Unless your washer drains out the water, the clothes will soak it in the tub. In the end, the clothes will come out dripping wet.
Overall, there are several issues to check if your Samsung washer won’t drain, and they are as follows:
- Blocked drain hose – Check if the drain hose is kinked or clogged, as that could be why water won’t drain out of your washer.
- Dirty pump filter – If the pump filter is too filthy, the clog will prevent the washer from draining.
- Clogged pump – If the washer’s drain pump is heavily clogged, it won’t be able to pump out water from your washing machine. In the end, the water will remain in the tub, soaking the clothes.
- Improperly positioned drain hose – The drain hose must be correctly set to allow water to drain. It should be 6-8 inches into the drain pipe and 18-96 inches off the ground.
Fix
Straighten any kinks on the drain hose and clean it if it’s clogged. Also, clean the pump filter, preferably with an old toothbrush or soft brush, to eliminate the clogging.
Clean the drain pump, too, if it’s clogged, and ensure you maintain the correct drain pipe height. That means the drain hose should be 18-96 inches off the ground and 6-8 inches into the drain pipe.
6. Excess Suds
Excess suds are never a good sign, as they can interfere with the drainage and spinning of your washing machine. If that’s the case, you could be using the wrong detergent – for example, a non-HE detergent instead of a HE alternative.
If that’s not it, you could be using too much of the correct detergent. Either way, excess suds will form, which could be why your washer won’t spin out the excess water.
Fix
Ensure you are using only the recommended detergent. Also, don’t put too much of it.
7. Ineffectively Latched Door
Your washing machine door has to be adequately latched for the washer to run. If the washer detects that the door is somewhat open, it won’t complete the spin cycle, which means the clothes will most likely come out soaking wet.
Remember, something, perhaps clothes or even debris, could obstruct the door and prevent it from latching firmly. Or else, it could be that the door latch (in the case of a Samsung front loader) or the door switch (in the case of a Samsung top loader) is damaged.
Fix
Remove any obstruction (clothing or debris) on the door and firmly latch it. If the door latch is damaged, replace it. In the case of a top loader, test the door switch using a multimeter and replace it if it fails to display continuity.
8. Faulty Drive Belt
Lastly, consider that your Samsung washing machine isn’t drying because something is wrong with the drive belt. It could be that the drive belt is worn out or just frail and, therefore, doesn’t allow the drum to spin correctly.
Fix
Check out the drive belt for signs of wear and frailty and replace it.
Your Samsung Top Load Washer Not Spinning Clothes Dry
There are several issues worth checking if your Samsung top load washer won’t spin dry clothes. Those issues include the following:
- Plugging into the extension cord and not the wall socket
- Excessive or unevenly balanced load
- Too much detergent or the wrong detergent type
- No-spin, low-spin, or rinse-hold spin setting
- Improperly latched lid
- An imbalanced washer
- Defective drive belt
- Poor drainage
Your Samsung Front Load Washer Not Spinning Clothes Dry
Consider the issues below if your Samsung front load washer won’t spin dry clothes:
- You are plugging into an extension cord instead of the wall outlet
- The clothes are out of balance or excessive
- The washer is out of balance
- You are using too much detergent
- The washer door won’t latch completely
- The spin setting is incorrect
- Your washer’s drive belt is defective
- Your washer won’t drain out the excess water
People Also Ask
1. Why Is My Washing Machine Not Spin Drying?
Your washing machine isn’t spin drying because you are plugging into the extension cord, not the wall outlet; the washer is out of balance, or the clothes are uneven or excessive. It could also be that you are overusing the detergent or using the wrong type, the spin setting is incorrect, or the washer door is somewhat open.
2. What Causes My Washer Not to Spin Dry Clothes?
Different things could cause a washer not to spin dry. The commonest ones are as follows:
- Inadequate power supply, mostly due to using an extension cord in place of the wall socket
- Unevenly distributed or excessive laundry
- An out-of-balance washer
- Using the wrong spin setting or cycle
- Using too much detergent or the wrong type
- Drive belt failure
- Poor drainage
- Incompletely fastened washer door
3. Why Is My Samsung Washer Not Spinning Properly?
Your Samsung washer might not be spinning correctly because of one of these issues:
- Poor drainage
- Excess detergent
- Wrong spin setting or spin cycle
- Washer imbalance
- Poor laundry loading or distribution
- Defective drive belt
- Motor malfunction
- Worn-out tub bearing or shock absorbers
4. Does the Samsung Washer Also Dry?
Yes, Samsung washers also dry clothes. You, however, have to set your Samsung washer to auto-dry the clothes after washing, and you can do that using these steps:
- Power on the washer and select your preferred wash course
- Select the correct dry level
- Add the right amount of softener and detergent
- Start the washer to allow the wash and dry cycle to run automatically, one after the other
5. Does Spin Cycle Dry Clothes?
Yes, the spin cycle also dries clothes, but not a lot. The cycle allows the clothes to wash and drains excess water, but that doesn’t completely dry the clothes. It only shortens the drying time, which means less time in the dryer, saving you on power.
Concluding Thought:
Now you know the eight issues that could explain a Samsung washer not spinning clothes dry. Go through them all to determine which one is the reason the clothes are coming out of your washing machine soaking wet. And since I’ve shared the fixes, you should be able to troubleshoot them and get your washer back spin-drying.
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