Washer Repair: My LG Washer won't finish the rinse cycle! What's going on?

On a washing machine, the rinse cycle of the washer follows the wash cycle and is done to rinse the detergent from the clothes through the use of cold water and high-speed spinning. The cycle is usually based on the washing machine’s timer, however, problems within the washing machine can cause the rinse cycle to stop and shut down or just not run properly. This could be the cause of many different parts within the machine.

Throughout this article, we are going to break down some of the more common reasons washers won’t finish the rinse cycle.

Too Much Detergent or Clothing

The problem could possibly not even have to do with the machine itself and could just be down to how you are loading your machine.

Too Much Clothing

When you have too large of a load of clothing in your machine, it can cause your washer to not rinse properly. Even just a load that is slightly too large will cause rinsing problems. Try to reduce the size of the load you are putting into the machine and it could help with the rinsing process.

Too Much Detergent

If you have too much detergent in your load, the machine is incapable of rinsing it all out effectively. The excessive detergent will lead to soap residue being left in your machine and on your clothing. It could also be due to you using the wrong detergent for your machine. Find out the recommended detergent for your machine and the appropriate amount to facilitate effective rinsing.

Water Supply Problems

When your washers won’t finish the rinse cycle, it could be due to a problem with your water supply. We have listed three problems that could be linked to the water supply of your washer that could cause problems with rinsing cycle.

Faucets

Washers typically have to water supply faucets, one for cold water and one for hot. When your washer is working flawlessly up to the rinse cycle, the problem is likely due to a problem with your cold water faucet because cold water is used during the rinsing process. This is possible due to the pipe leading to the cold water faucet being clogged.

Bent Hose

An easy way to see if it is a problem with your water supply is to see if the hoses connect to the washer are not bent in any way. Oftentimes, the washer will push against the hoses and prevent them from supplying the machine with water. Check on the hoses and ensure they are not being restricted and can easily stream water into your machine.

Valves Not Fully Open

Another easy method of ensuring there isn’t a problem with your water supply is to ensure that the water valves are fully open. If they are not fully open, you could have problems with rinsing. When you check your water supply valves make sure both the cold and hot are entirely open.

Timer Issue

When your washer passes through each cycle, it is based on a set time made by the washing machine. The timer works in conjunction with the machine to end and begin cycles. If the machine stops at the rinsing cycle and will not go forward, it could have to do with the machine’s timer not working as it should. If your timer is faulty, it will need to be replaced to ensure that the machine can run through the rinse cycle again.

Electrical Issues

The rinse cycle problem may be due to faulty wiring, this is another reason why the timer isn’t working as it should. However, faulty wiring could cause many other problems as well. Power could be cutting out as soon as your machine reaches the rinsing cycles which will shut the machine down. The wiring could be burnt out or corroded so the machine isn’t signalled to start the next cycle. This is one of the more technical issues and will require the help of appliance repair professionals.

When your washer stops at the rinsing cycle, it is essentially useless. You could pull out your clothes and attempt to rinse them yourself but that is a hassle and sure to leave some soap residue on the clothing. That is why it is very necessary to have the rinsing issue fixed immediately because without it, you might as well be washing your clothes by hand, and no one wants that.

If you are having any problems with your washing machine or any other appliance in your home, give Express Repair Winnipeg a call at (204) 202-6955. We offer speedy service throughout Winnipeg.