Think my washer is stuffed. It lets some water out then nothing and when it tries to spin it just does not play. it washes fine but then on the last rinse plays the beep game I go to look at it and its not off balance it lets some water out and then nothing at all. even if i keep turning it on and off no luck it lets a bit of water out then sits there, Hubby lay it on it's side and looked at the diverter thing and it was not blocked. Any ideas? it is a few years old but has just given up and we can not afford a new washer right now:( this is the washer featured in the problems and my son had the same issue he took his to be fixed and they told him it was the control pannel and he would be better getting a new machine.

Hi from retired Englishman in SW France,
Sorry if this is a silly question but have you checked the drain motor/pump lint tray/filter? So many (intermittent) 'faults' are caused by blocked filters and many machines will not even go to spin or release the door lock if there is any water still left inside. Has to be worth doing.
Here are my complete and generic guidance notes for checking both the drain motor filter and the drain motor ;-0)
If you are unsure where the filter is, it is often behind the front lower (kick) panel (or in some machines at the rear in an awkward position!). These panels are either held on by (plasic) screws or will just pull off. Most filters are held in by a round cover/knob. Sometimes the filter will not come out with the cover and you will have to persuade it to come out to play.

REMOVE POWER AND ENSURE YOU HAVE A WATER RECEPTACLE/RAGS TO SOAK UP THE WATER WHICH IS BOUND TO POUR OUT.
It's surprising what people have found in theirs! It is always worthwhile checking it on a regular basis.
Now- whilst the filter is removed it is normally possible to see the drain motor and ensure it is not jammed by a foreign object such as a needle or a toothpick. It should be able to be turned by hand/finger- the power IS OFF!
At this point it is also possible to test if the motor works. No clothes or water in the machine, select a spin cycle and put the power back on. You should be able to see the motor turning at some point, possibly straight away. Using something suitable like a glove see if it is easy to briefly slow the motor down. If it is easy then the motor is malfunctioning.

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Thanks and good luck!
John C