Honestly, I’m not totally convinced the filter is always the next step after unplugging and resetting. Sometimes it’s just a weird sensor glitch or the lid switch acting up, especially if the machine’s been bumped or overloaded. I’ve had a couple times where I was ready to tear into the filter, but just fiddling with the door or running a rinse cycle sorted it out.
Unplugging and resetting is always worth a shot, but in my experience, if it’s not something simple like an off-balance load, you’re usually heading for that filter anyway.
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had luck checking hoses and connections first, too. Once I found a sock wedged in the drain hose—didn’t even need tools for that one. Guess it just depends on the model and what kind of day the washer’s having. Those sharp edges, though... yeah, that’s universal.
I’ve definitely had those moments where I’m halfway to pulling the filter apart and then realize it’s just the lid switch being finicky. Like you mentioned, sometimes a quick rinse cycle or just opening and closing the door does the trick.
Once I found a sock wedged in the drain hose—didn’t even need tools for that one.
That’s classic. For me, it was a hair tie wrapped around the agitator once—took forever to spot. It really does seem like every machine has its own little quirks. Those sharp edges inside, though... I swear they’re out for blood.
Spin Cycle Issues: Unplug and Reset or Dive Straight Into the Filter?
Honestly, I’m not convinced that unplugging and resetting is always the magic fix people make it out to be. Sure, it’s easy—just pull the plug, wait a bit, and hope for the best—but in my experience, that’s more like crossing your fingers than actually solving the root problem. Maybe I just have bad luck with appliances, but nine times out of ten when my washer’s acting up, it’s something physical—like a sock jammed in the pump or a wad of lint somewhere it shouldn’t be. The whole “reset” thing feels like putting a band-aid on a broken leg.
And about those quirks… every machine really does have its own personality, but I think sometimes we baby them too much. If you’re always stopping at the rinse cycle or jiggling the lid, you might just be letting a bigger issue slide until it turns into a real headache (and a bigger bill). I’d rather get my hands dirty once and check the filter and hoses than spend weeks dealing with an unreliable spin cycle and hoping the next reset will work.
Those sharp edges you mentioned are no joke, though. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve scraped my knuckles reaching for some mystery blockage. It’s like they design these things to punish us for doing our own repairs. Still, I’d rather deal with a few cuts than shell out for a service call every time something weird happens.
I get wanting to try the quick fixes first—who doesn’t? But after enough surprise finds (bobby pins, coins, even a Lego piece once), I’ve learned not to trust the “easy” solution if the problem keeps coming back. Sometimes you’ve got to dig in or you’ll just keep going in circles... literally and figuratively.
I hear you on the “reset” being more wishful thinking than an actual fix. I’ve tried it plenty of times myself—sometimes it works, but usually only if the machine just got a little confused. Most of the time, though, it’s like you said: something’s stuck somewhere it shouldn’t be. I’d rather check the filter once and get it over with instead of playing guessing games for days. Has anyone here actually found a long-term problem that was fixed just by unplugging it? Or is it mostly just a temporary band-aid for everyone else too?
Has anyone here actually found a long-term problem that was fixed just by unplugging it? Or is it mostly just a temporary band-aid for everyone else too?
Unplugging’s never been more than a quick fix for me. If the washer’s acting up because of a glitch, sure, resetting can help... but if there’s something blocking the filter or a sock jammed somewhere, no amount of unplugging will sort that out. I’ve wasted way too much time hoping for an easy reset before finally getting my hands dirty and checking the filter.
Honestly, I’d rather just check the filter first now. It’s usually something simple like lint or coins stuck in there. Only exception—if the machine totally freezes up and won’t respond at all, then unplugging might get it back to life, but that’s rare. Most of the time, it’s just delaying the inevitable.
