Amana Washer Stops Mid-Cycle? Try These 5 Fixes

Is your Amana washer stopping before the cycle is complete? I know this is frustrating when you open the lid and find soaking wet clothes.

Luckily, the load, lid, and drain are simple areas you can check before calling someone. I would look at what the washer was doing when it stopped.

Try each solution below and one should help you find the problem.

How to Fix an Amana Washer That Stops Mid-Cycle

When an Amana washer stops mid-cycle, balance the clothes, check the lid and drain hose, reset the washer, then have the controls tested.

Unplug the washer before touching a hose or lid switch.

Balance the Clothes

Spread heavy items around the tub and remove some clothes if it is packed tightly. An uneven load are a common reason the washer stops before spin.

These check is most useful when the machine shakes first.

Close the Lid Properly

Move clothing from the edge and close the lid gently. Clean detergent from the latch and listen for it to lock.

A broken lid switch may needs replacement. Never bypass it.

If the cycle continues but the drum or agitator stays still, check why the Amana washer drum is not turning.

Check the Drain Hose

Straighten the hose and remove a blockage if you can reach it safely. If water stays inside, follow our guide for an Amana washer that is not draining.

If the hose is clear, reset the washer and watch where it stops on the next cycle.

Reset the Washer

Disconnect the power for five minutes, then plug the washer back in. Our guide explains how to reset an Amana washer before you try a short cycle.

There may be small control error that clears after the reset.

Have the Controls Tested

If it stops at the same point every time, the timer or control may be faulty. There is several possible causes, so ask a technician to test it.

Conclusion

• Balance the clothes
• Close the lid properly
• Check the drain hose
• Reset the washer
• Have the controls tested