[chris haase]

washer won't spin, however timer moves through cycle.

[PS Volunteer - Glen]

check your lid switch

[chris haase]

what does lid switch have to do with spin cycle?

[PS Volunteer - Glen]

the lid switch is a safety switch for the spin cycle if lid switch is broken your unit will not go into spin cycle

[chris haase]

Isn't the lid switch the safety for all the cycles, so if it works for the wash and rinse wouldn't it also work in the spin cycle. Or is there a secondary function for the switch that only affects the spin cycle.

[thesupart]

I have the exact same problem. The safety switch only control the (basket) spin operation at the end of the cycle. It does not control (center shaft) wash agitation or drain. My washer does everything fine but just not spin dry at the end of the cycle.

I checked my safety switch by bypassing it. my switch is fine.

I also like to find out what is wrong with my washer.

[PS Volunteer - Glen]

the lid switch only effects the spin cycle only not the wash or rinse

[PS Staff - Sheila]

I can't find your model in our database. Can you please double check it?

[thesupart]

My washer is Whirlpool LA7800PX. Thanks for looking into it.

[PS Staff - Sheila]

You could have a belt that has come off the pulley.

Your washer has two belts, one for the pump and one to drive the transmission.

Have you opened the lid while the washer is agitating to make sure that it is working in the wash cycle?

It could also be your lid switch. This is a safety for the spin cycle.

You can view your washer at link below.

Maytag LA7800