Is your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer not spinning and thus cannot dry the clothes? Have you tried troubleshooting it but are unsure what to check and are contemplating a service call?
Your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer likely won’t spin because of a power disruption, incorrectly latched door, locked controls, defective belt, seized drum, broken motor, faulty idler pulley, worn-out drum support component, or dead electronic control board.
You should be able to troubleshoot your non-spinning Cabrio dryer once you go through the above nine checks, and I’ll help you do it. We’ll look at how each issue stops the dryer from spinning and what to do to undo the mess.
Remember, your dryer won’t do its job (that of drying) if it doesn’t spin. Hot air has to cycle around the wet clothes, which means the drum has to turn, so you should fix the issue swiftly.
Afterward, we’ll look at other related issues, such as a non-spinning motor, a non-spinning drum, and a Cabrio dryer that won’t spin or heat. Let’s jump into it!
In a hurry? Below is a summary of why your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer will not spin and the quick fixes.
Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Not Spinning Quick Troubleshooting Guide
| – | Likely Cause | Fix |
| 1. | Power Disruption | Ensure you firmly plug in a correct and working power cord into a working outlet, reset a tripped breaker, and replace a blown-up fuse |
| 2. | Incorrectly Latched Door | Firmly latch the dryer door, and if the latch s broken, replace it |
| 3. | Locked Controls | Turn off Control Lock |
| 4. | Defective Belt | Replace a damaged, worn-out, or loose dryer belt |
| 5. | Seized Drum | Remove foreign items from the drum, and if the drum still doesn’t turn by hand, call a professional |
| 6. | Broken Motor | Replace the motor if it won’t turn the belt, and the dryer is noisy |
| 7. | Faulty Idler Pulley | Change a broken or bent idler pulley |
| 8. | Worn-Out Drum Support Component | Replace worn-out drum glides, drum rollers, roller shafts, or drum bearings |
| 9. | Dead Electronic Control Board | Replace the ECB as the last option |
Why Is My Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Not Spinning?
Consider the nine issues below if your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer fails to spin once you turn it on:
1. Power Disruption
Your Cabrio dryer needs the power to run. The motor, in particular, won’t turn if it doesn’t get hot and will, in turn, fail to turn the drum. And if the drum doesn’t turn, the Cabrio dryer won’t dry the clothes.
Overall, below are issues that could disrupt the dryer’s power supply:
- Loose plugging – If you don’t firmly plug in the dryer, it won’t get power and will fail to turn on.
- Incorrect plug – A Cabrio dryer needs a 240V power cord with a three or 4-prong terminal. If that’s not it, the plug won’t work.
- Damaged plug – Sometimes, the power cord might be faulty. If it is, the dryer won’t turn on.
- Tripped breaker – If there was a recent power surge, it might have tripped the circuit breaker, and once that happens, it disrupts the dryer’s power supply.
- Blown-up fuse – A power surge could also blow up the fuse, and just like in the first case, such action disrupts the dryer’s power supply.
- Non-working socket – The socket/outlet should be working. If it’s not, the dryer won’t power up.
Fix
Ensure you firmly plug the power cord into the wall socket. Remember, the power cord should be 240v three-prong or four-prong.
It’s also essential to confirm if the socket works by plugging in another (working) appliance. If the appliance doesn’t work, then replace the socket. Then check if the circuit breaker is tripped and reset it.
Lastly, use a multimeter (View on Amazon) to check if the thermal fuse and the power plug have continuity. You can also use it to check if the socket is working. The absence of electrical continuity confirms that they aren’t working and, in such a case, replace them.
2. Incorrectly Latched Door
A Cabrio dryer can tell when the door is not latched correctly. In such a case, the dryer refuses to run. It just won’t start or may stop a running cycle.
It could be that you haven’t firmly latched the door, or the door latch could be faulty; thus cannot fully engage and lock the door.
Fix
Try to firmly latch the dryer door and remove any obstruction on its path while at it. However, replace the latch if the door won’t lock entirely and the latch appears damaged.
3. Locked Controls
Whirlpool dryers usually come with the Control Lock safety function that prevents unintended dryer access, especially by kids. This feature generally stops the dryer from starting and running, and so it could be why your Cabrio dryer won’t spin.
Fix
If Control Lock is on, turn it off by holding the switch down for about 3 seconds.
4. Defective Belt
Over time, the dryer belt wears out, loosens, or even breaks. Once that’s the case, the belt fails to rotate the drum. Yes, the motor will run, but the drum will not spin.
Fix
Inspect the dryer belt and replace it if it shows signs of wear, looseness, or breakages.
5. Seized Drum
Unplug the dryer and try to move the drum by hand. If it won’t spin, it’s likely seized. If so, check if foreign objects such as coins, pen caps, pins, or broken zips are trapped in the drum. But if that’s not the case, your dryer probably needs an expert’s examination.
Fix
Remove any foreign objects in the drum and try to move the drum manually. If it still doesn’t move, call a professional.
6. Broken Motor
The motor is a critical component whose job is to turn the belt. The dryer belt, in turn, rotates the drum. If the motor is defective, it won’t turn the dryer belt, and what’s more, the dryer will become noisy. It may produce a loud screeching sound.
Even though the dryer may run, the clothes will come out wet as the drum won’t spin.
Fix
Listen to the dryer to determine if it’s noisy and the drum doesn’t turn. If so, replace the dryer motor.
7.Faulty Idler Pulley
The idler pulley’s job is to add enough tension to the drive belt to rotate the drum. If the stress is insufficient, the drive belt won’t turn, and the drum will not spin.
Overall, you can tell if the idler pulley is why the belt won’t turn if it’s bent or broken.
Fix
Consider replacing a bent or broken idler pulley.
8. Worn-Out Drum Support Component
Around the drum are different components that support its movements. These components, like every other, however, wear out over time, and when they do, the drum becomes wobbly and may fail to spin.
Those components include the following:
- Drum glides – The drum glides or glides make a loud sound when rotating once they wear out. So, check that!
- Drum rollers – Worn-out drum rollers cause the dryer to make some loud sound, especially a rumbling noise.
- Roller shafts/roller axles – Worn-out roller axles causes the drum to wobble when the drum rollers spin.
- Drum bearings – The bearings support the drum’s rear end, and you can tell if they are at fault if the dryer squeaks when you try to turn the drum by hand.
Fix
Replace any of the above worn-out components.
9. Dead Electronic Control Board (ECB)
Lastly, consider that your Cabrio dryer might not be spinning because the electronic control board is no longer working. The ECB generally powers other dryer components, including the motor. So, if it’s faulty, perhaps short-circuited, it won’t do that.
Ultimately, the motor won’t run, and the dryer will fail to spin. In most cases, the dryer won’t heat up or start.
Fix
Consider replacing the ECB as the last option. That should be the case when the other DIY fixes fail.
Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Motor Not Spinning
Your Whirlpool Cabrio motor might not be spinning because the dryer lacks power. Usually, the motor has to receive adequate power to turn the drive belt, which rotates the drum. So, if there’s a power disruption, the motor won’t move.
The motor itself is the other issue that could stop the motor from rotating. It could be that the motor is defective, and you can tell if the dryer is noisy.
However, if the issue is not with the power supply or the motor, it’s likely a defective ECB, which fails to power the motor and other dryer parts.
Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Drum Not Spinning
Your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer drum won’t spin for different reasons. First, it could be that the dryer belt is defective and won’t turn the drum.
Second, it could be that the drum rollers or other drum support components, such as the drum bearings or roller shafts, are worn out.
Third, it could be that the dryer lacks power. In such a case, nothing will work. And lastly, it could be that the drum is seized and, therefore, cannot spin.
Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Not Spinning But Heating
Sometimes a Cabrio dryer will get hot but fail to spin. So, while that doesn’t stop the dryer from completing a cycle, the clothes won’t dry. They are likely to come out damp.
If so, it could be due to any of these reasons:
- Seized drum
- Broken dryer belt
- Worn-out drum bearings, roller axles, or any other drum support components
People Also Ask
1. Why Is My Dryer Not Spinning?
Your dryer won’t spin for different reasons, which include the following:
- The lack of power in the form of a loose plug, non-working outlet, tripped breaker, or faulty thermal fuse
- Obstructed or seized drum
- Broken motor
- Defective drive belt
- Damaged idler pulley
- Worn-out roller axles, drum bearings, glides, or other drum support components
- Dead control board
2. Why Is My Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Not Starting?
Your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer won’t start due to an active Control Lock, failed power supply, an unlatched door, or a wrong cycle. If that’s not it, it could be that you are not holding down the start switch long enough (at least 3 seconds), or perhaps the start switch is defective and will not run the dryer.
3. Why Won’t My Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Heat or Spin?
If your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer won’t heat up or spin, it’s likely because it lacks power. The dryer needs the power to turn on, get hot, and spin. However, if it has power but still won’t run, it could be that the Control Lock is active, and thus you should turn it off.
If that’s not the case, the dryer door could be open slightly, and so you must firmly latch it. But if it’s none of those issues, it’s likely a bad electronic control board which you should replace or get another dryer.
Concluding Thought on Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Not Spinning:
Above are the nine issues that could potentially stop your Whirlpool Cabrio dryer from spinning. In short, they could be why your dryer won’t dry the clothes.
These issues include the lack of power, open door, Control Lock, seized drum, or a defective belt, motor, idler pulley, drum support component, or ECB.
You can thus go through the checks and use the above tips to try and troubleshoot the dryer. But if you are unsuccessful, consider a dryer expert’s help.