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Every time I wash the clothes it fills and then just drains and shuts off with code OL So it means over load but I am a single guy with maybe 1 towel and socks and underware hardly a big load so why is it happening??
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Donald Booth OL stands for “Overload”. The washer thinks the tub is too hard to move because it’s overloaded and the motor is struggling or the unit is way out of balance causing the washer to struggle. The most common problem is a nut below the inner tub that needs to “float”. Floating is when the tub fills up with water to a certain level the inner basket will rise about 1 inch from the center agitator. What this does is disengage the basket from the motor so that the agitator can rotate independently from the basket. If the basket does not float then when it tries to agitate the whole basket will turn back and forth at the same speed as the agitator and this will cause the OL error code. Of course it is also possible that the inner tub may be jammed in the down position, unable to float off the drive hub because of a rusted drive shaft or just some socks (remember that all washers seem to be eating socks etc.;-) or something else, lodged in between the inner and outer baskets causing the same result. We really would need the exact washer model number for further information.
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The OL code really just detects that the drum is difficult to move. It does not always depend on the actual load but can be indicative of a seizing drum bearing, mechanical issue that cause a jamming of the tub on one side of the washer and even a bad motor, can do that. So, whatever makes it difficult to can cause the OL code. It will all depend on the exact model and what each user has already checked. .
The 1st thing to check is the bolt on the bottom of the machine right in the center under the coils. Pull out the washer, tip it back enough to reach under it, if you can move the bolt with your fingers, that is the problem, these come loose ALL the time. Use a drop of BLUE thread lock, do NOT use RED. Tighten it up with a 1/4" Allen key, until snug.
If this doesn't work, then it could be the bearings and shifter rod. But, before ordering that, remove the inner tub, and check for a sock or something in between the inner and outer tub. You will probably have to replace the tub seal though. If you need a shifter and bearing assembly, the entire kit is about $60, sometimes you can pick it up locally or get next-day delivery.
YouTube is full of videos on the procedure if you're a DIYer, takes about 2-4 hours.
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I need the answer, too. I have to put the washer on the cycle “drain and spin.” Only then will I get clothes dry enough to put in the dryer.
da Donald Booth
I run drain and spin to finish, that seems to work. I ran a cycle empty and that finished fine
da warren
It happens to me, too on the Normal cycle, my husband uses the Heavy cycle and it works fine.
da linda
Why won’t my load spin dry.. so wet can’t put in dryer, on most cycles does same?
da Gloria Gillis
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What is the model number of the washer?
What happens when it goes to spin the wash after the wash and rinse cycles have been done?
da jayeff