Why would my washing machine shut off by itself?

Answer by  paohky1966 (86)

This sounds like the washer is tripping a thermal overload (breaker). This can be caused from a few things...bad motor that turns the tub, bad spin control board, or a piece of clothing caught in between the tub and drum.

Answer by  Beeveemee (7)

A washing machine may turn off by itself with an unbalanced load that needs to be redistributed. The machine also needs to be leveled if not on even ground.

Answer by  Josie74 (225)

It sounds as though the timer is messed up in your washing machine and need to be check out by a professional Call around and ask if someone can come out and give you a free quote as sometimes the repair man coming to look will cost your more than the actual part will.

Answer by  Valentine62 (2131)

There could be a couple of reasons! The first is that your timer may need replacing and the second is your circuit is overloaded.

Answer by  lucrasious (135)

Most likely it is a short in your control wiring. You should take it to an appliance repair shop, if you can find one. But your choices are probably going to be to call an electrician or to buy a new washer. There is also the possibility that the safety switch that the lid compresses when closed is stuck open.

Answer by  KLC (198)

They're suppose to shut off by themselves at the end of the wash cycle. If it's doing it in the middle, your load is imbalanced and you need to open it and rearrange the wet clothes.

Answer by  ankit (105)

They're suppose to shut off by themselves at the end of the wash cycle. If it's doing it in the middle, your load is imbalanced and you need to open it and rearrange the wet clothes.

Answer by  Viv (136)

There are several reasons, one being Your power went out and the second one would be that the laundry was finished.

Answer by  cloizzy (6)

It could have a short circuit or there could be some other kind of a malfunction. Alternatively, it may just be getting old. Most likely, however, it's because the load is imbalanced.