Washing machines spin the drum more slowly during the washing cycle and faster while draining. This is perfectly normal as the slower spin speed will ensure the load gets mixed and cleaned properly. You’ll see the drum spinning faster when your washer is removing the water from the load.

If you think the drum is spinning slower than it should, please see if one of the following will solve the problem.

Check the selected program’s spin speed

Your appliance may also use different spin speeds for different programs. For instance, programs for delicate clothes (such as woolens) use lower spin speeds.

For more information about washing machine programs, consult your user manual. If you’re having trouble finding your manual, download it here using your product’s model number.

Make sure the load is evenly distributed

Your washing machine can also automatically alter the spin speed if the load inside the drum is unevenly distributed. In this case, absorbent items such as rugs and blankets are generally the cause. To avoid unbalanced loads, wash bulky items like blankets with at least one other heavy item like a big towel or another blanket.