My washer keeps filling with water on "spin only" cycle and I can't finish a load of clothes! It never spins them out and gets unbalanced. Tiny loads, sma, loads, just scrubs, couple jeans, 1 small blanket.... doesn't matter what it is. Help!!!! Please! null

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Im having this same problem,Samsung sent someone to fix it and it came back .Im not understanding no matter how much clotges I put in it keeps unbalancing.This is tge worst washing machine had problems from the beginning.

Answered by Anonymous 2 years ago

Antisamsung · Answer

I have this problem. What usually works for me (not always!) is to adjust laundry in the tub, put it on the RINSE + SPIN cycle and turn off the rinse (push rinse until no lights are showing), then set Spin to lowest (two lights).

Counter-intuitive? You bet!
Evidence that the machine is faulty? Definitely!
100% fix? Sorry, keep looking :(

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It does this to try to balance the load, super unaffective because it keeps doing it over and over to rebalance, it is such a waste of water and power.

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This is infuriating. Why have a Spin Only if it doesn't spring only? This is just a programming error that Samsung is too lazy to fix. Spin Only adds water to an already saturated load (why else would I want a spin only cycle). I tried the trick of Rinse and spin but put rinse on 0. All it did was fill, Fill, FILL the washing machine. Waste of water!

Answered by Anonymous 1 year ago

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same issues this is just a horrible washing machine.  There is no fix and when you adjust to balance it just fills up and is unbalanced over and over again.

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my same washer 2yrs old and does this balance n water thing i am about to lose my mind!!had shocks replaced 367 dollars with labor and does same thing i wish could sue samsung for us all this is NOT right

Answered by Anonymous 1 year ago

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This washer should go into recall with the amount of disappointing reviews. Adding mine to this too.

Solved · Answer

I kept having this issue and the Ub code pop up. After 12 hours of attempting to use the "spin only" cyclr on ONE load of clothes, I decided to see what would happen if I shut off the water from the supply. I carefully rebalanced my load, turned off the water (hot and cold), and ran the spin only cycle again. Lo and behold it worked. The single load of clothes that took all day to wash and kept getting unbalanced was fixed in 15 minutes.

Answered by Solved 1 year ago

Texasman · Answer

Buy a different washer. I am having this same issue. I followed the advice online to run a calibration cycle, then I checked the suspension rods. Apparently a lot of people with this particular model have this problem and the regular solutions do not work. I took the entire drum out to find the problem. If you get the top off, squeeze pool noodles around the outer basket to secure it where it won’t move. Spin the inner drum and watch it. If it does not spin in a perfect circle, the clutch assembly is slightly bent or damaged. By the time you replace the clutch assembly, outer basket, wave washer, hex nut, and suspension rods you could have bought another washer.

Answered by Texasman 1 year ago

Samsung · Answer

I found a fix!

I bought an LG!

Cdrake · Answer

This is the worst washing machine. I cannot do a load of laundry without it refilling endlessly until I finally give up,  stop it and wring by hand. Why did I pay so much for a “top of the line” washer only to be searching for wringers like my grandmother used? Ridiculous.

Spin · Answer

when mine runs off balance is when it fills with water when i am on spin only so I started using a timer checking it after 5 min.

JoGM · Answer

Purchased this washer it has been nothing but problems: unbalanced issues, the top cover being made of plastic and cracking because of the unbalance problem, electrical issue this machine is probably one of the worse house holds machine made on top of Samsung not making it and raising part prices DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE SAVE YOUR SELF THE COST OF THE MACHINE, HIGHER WATER BILL, APPLIANCE REPAIR BILL, HEADACHE, TIME

Anonymous · Answer

I'm having same problem.  Samsung repairman out to fix ice maker in freezer was like "just you tube it"  We purchased 4 samsung appliances and every single one of them do not work correctly.  Never again.

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Some advanced Samsung washers will go into the rinse and spin cycle when set on spin only, if a small load is in the machine to attempt to rebalance the load. Then it will drain, spin and stop as you expect!   If it goes into rinse spin, rinse spin continuously without ever stopping, then circuit board needs to be checked and mayber replaced.

CederPhoenix · Answer

I baught this garbage without checkig the reviews about Sumsung Active Water Jet washer all what you did the same is happening with me plus the tub is uncontrollable heating all sides & making horrible sound & immediately give error U6 & Ur & if i dont push the start butten start filling water again & again & not spinning.

Samsung washers are totaly garbage & waste of your time & money

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Mines kept refilling and rinsing for about 30 mins with only one spin. I took half the dripping wet cloths out and stopped and restarted the cycle. It is working correctly now. Make sure you stay by the machine to make sure the timer is going down and not staying the same time. Until you feel like it’s working correctly again

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Mine is doing the same, only 4 years old.  Horrible washer, waste of lots of water!  Will be cheaper to replace than fix!

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As with all of you, I have had this problem with the exact same washer as well. I finally broke down and had a repair person come and look at it. He said the suspension rods were bad and it would cost $700 to fix it! He said this is a common issue with Samsung washers and he would not recommend anyone to buy. Good advice, but too late for me.

MonicaD · Answer

I’m having the same issue doesn’t matter if little bit of clothes or more.. I’ve had to turn it off and put it on spin only.. but it’s super annoying cuz im assuming my clothes is done washing but nope another 45 min

BudKash · Answer

This is one of Many problems with these Samsung machines. These certainly have their good points, like finding them very cheap on the used market... And a very strong high-torque motor. The biggest problems lie in the programming, it seems very poor and untested out of the box, and unfortunately Samsung refuses to either supply software downloads or access for reprogramming.
I see this as a "Right to Repair" issue, customer abuse, and an overreach in taking advantage of intellectual property rights laws. Companies like Samsung need to be held accountable for these things, and CEO's especially and directly held to account, otherwise you'll never see a change, it will only get worse. These are faulty products, they know it, but they continue the same mistakes, then turn their back on us.

Doug · Answer

Same issue. Probably the last Samsung appliance I ever buy. Stick with TVs.

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I had the same issues.  Long story short, technician said it was “probably” the computer panel - which is no longer available so in the end they replaced the washer via my warranty.

Don’t buy this washer because if it breaks they won’t be able to fix it!

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Yup garage. Mine does the same. Pretty new too.

Bekaharkansas · Answer

Im having the same issue....crudd....helllppp

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I been going through this issue too. My only current solution is spin only cycle and the cold water line shut off.

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I am having the same problem.. I want it to spin only and it always fills up with water.... 
gets off balance every time you turn around.
a waste of water and electricity
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It’s the suspension rods on the unit. Theres one in ea of the four corners of the unit. Google the fix, it’s very easy.. the tub refill is apart of the programming, but ounce the out of balance trigger is repaired (rods) that prop goes away.  Short answer is the suspension rods are warn out and need replaced so it doesn’t throw the tub out of balance.. it’s a novice repair

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Still an issue. Every samsung appliance i have ever purchased has been problematic. Fridge, i e maker on fridge, dishwasher, oven, now the washer. Replacing with better quality brands as they quit working..

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You hold the spin button until it chimes in the spin cycle and it stops the water from filling. :)

anthony · Answer

you are correct.  there seems to be a logic problem in mine-- it gets stuck on or before the sin... Sits there.  If i unplug and restart i can get it to work mostly.  But the default cycle is now spin only when turned on so I know there is some kind of electrical logicboard problem.  It is not resetting properly or something.

anthony · Answer

I have the WA5 5300.  Have had this same problem although the machine is not that old or heavily used.  It seems to be a circuit problem.  The logic gets stuck before spin sometimes.  Will sit there forever, or sometimes fill with more water and sit there.  The only workarounds I have found online are 1) turn off and unplug for ten or more minutes. 2) hold the on and pause buttons down for 10 seconds to clear power.  3) Plug in. Turn on. 4) My unit defaults to "Spin Only" which I think must be related to the problem. 5) Start the spin only cycle.  It sometimes works immediately or may sit from the 14 min point and then start up successfully at about 8 min point.  6) I may have to do this more than once.  7) Leaving it unplugged between uses seems to help.

I tried Samsung support chat.  They had useless advice. They wanted to have a tech come fix it and were clear it would cost almost as much as a new machine.  That is unacceptable.

If you buy Samsung washers, after this, I have no sympathy.

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This washer is a microcosm of what is wrong when the government gets involved with energy efficiency ratings on appliances. You wind up doing one load of clothes 5 times wasting water and electricity. GARBAGE!!!!

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Make sure spin is turned on by holding down super speed so it's turned on. I had that problem and it turned off for some reason and wasn't spinning so i had to put it back on

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I had the same problem . Here's what I did,put the washer on rinse and spin cycle and where it shows rinse 5 times,rinse 1 time press the rinse button under them until the light goes off and then press start. Hope this is helpful.

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Constant refilling, Ur and Ub codes and wet clothes can be caused by several issues but they are most likely due to worn or broken suspension support rods.  These are relatively easy to replace without calling a service tech if you have some DIY ability.  There are many videos available online.

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I have the same problem...

Balance your washing machine (at the bottom)

- set to spin only cycle
 -set the spin to low
- hit start button

This is not perfect, but it works..

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Check the suspension rods.
After fixing that, set Delay End to '17h' and hold Start for 8 seconds. When you see 'AS', press Delay End until 'Co' appears. After a few seconds, move on to 'Ho'. After that, move on to '6' or 'PC'. If you see PC, you may need to run Calibration Mode. After a few minutes, move to '7' until there is no water. After that, move to '8'. If it gets unbalanced, IMMEDIATELY press Delay End again. '10' will appear. Once it slows down, the door unlocks. Next, press Delay End, then press Smart Care. 'Cr' will appear. Turn the dial clockwise, and '001' will appear. After two seconds, your latest error will come up (ex. 'Ub'). Keep turning the dial clockwise until you see '---' or 'Cr' again. Turn the washer off. Turn the washer on. Turn the cycle selector to Quick Wash/Normal, and hold Rinse. Rinse Only will turn on. Select up to 5 Rinses. Press Spin and Rinse+Spin will turn on. We recommend setting the Spin Speed to Level 2 or 3.

NanaKnowsBest · Answer

Something is obviously not right. I would call for a technician.

“My washer keeps filling with water on "spin only" cycle and I can't finish a load of clothes! It never spins them out and gets unbalanced. Tiny loads, sma, loads, just scrubs, couple jeans, 1 small blanket.... doesn't matter what it is. Help!!!! Please!”

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