If your Midea washing machine fills, washes and drains but will not spin — leaving clothes soaking wet at the end — the cause is usually something simple you can fix yourself. This guide walks through the most common reasons a Midea will not spin and how to fix each one, step by step.
1. Unbalanced or Overloaded Drum
The most common cause is an unbalanced load. When clothes bunch to one side, the machine senses the imbalance and refuses to spin at high speed to protect itself. A single heavy item like a duvet or one large towel is a frequent offender.
Fix: Open the door, spread the clothes evenly around the drum and restart the spin. If the drum is packed full, remove some items — an overloaded machine cannot spin properly.
2. Water Not Draining
A Midea will not begin its spin until the drum has fully drained. If water is left sitting inside, the real problem is drainage, not the spin motor.
Fix: Clean the pump filter at the front-bottom of the machine, check the drain hose for kinks, and make sure the hose end is not pushed too far down the standpipe. Our step-by-step on how to clean the drum and filter covers this in detail.
3. Lid or Door Switch Fault
For safety, the machine will not spin unless it detects that the lid (top-load) or door (front-load) is properly shut. A worn or faulty switch can stop the spin even when the door looks closed.
Fix: Open and firmly re-close the door until it clicks, and check nothing is caught in the seal. If the machine still will not register the door as closed, the switch may need replacing by a technician.
4. Too Many Suds
Using too much detergent, or non-HE detergent in a front-loader, creates excess foam that cushions the drum and stops it spinning.
Fix: Run a rinse-and-spin cycle with no detergent, and reduce the dose for future washes.
5. Power Glitch or Error Code
A one-off electronic glitch can stop the spin. Switch off, unplug for two minutes, then restart. If a code is showing, check our list of Midea washing machine error codes and fixes to identify the fault.
When to Call a Technician
If the load is balanced, the machine drains fully and the door registers as closed but it still will not spin, the fault may lie with the motor, drive belt or control board. These need a qualified technician — worthwhile while the machine is under warranty. For everyday operation tips, see how to use a Midea washing machine.
If your machine is old and the spin motor has failed, replacing it may be the better option.