Frigidaire Washer Stops Mid-Cycle? Try These 5 Fixes

So, your Frigidaire washer stops before the cycle is finished? This is frustrating when the clothes are left wet and you have to start all over again.

Luckily, an uneven load, blocked drain, or loose door causes this problem in many washers. Notice whether it stops before rinsing or before spinning.

Try the five solutions below, and one should help you find what is stopping the cycle.

How to Fix a Frigidaire Washer That Stops Mid-Cycle

When a Frigidaire washer stops mid-cycle, reset it, balance the clothes, check the drain and door lock, then have the timer or control tested.

Unplug the washer before touching a hose or latch. Do not open the control panel if the washer is under warranty.

Reset the Washer

Turn the washer off, unplug it for five minutes, then reconnect it and try a short cycle. A small control error are often cleared this way.

Use our instructions to give your Frigidaire washer a reset. If it stops again, watch whether it happens before draining or spinning.

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

Balance the Clothes

Spread heavy items around the drum and remove a few clothes if it is packed tightly. One blanket on one side can stop the spin.

These check is especially useful when the washer shakes before stopping.

Check the Drain

Straighten the drain hose and clean any blockage you can safely reach. Water left in the tub may stop the washer from moving to spin.

If it does not drain, read about a Frigidaire washer that is not draining. A blocked hose need cleaning before you try again.

Make Sure the Door Locks

Remove anything trapped around the seal and wipe detergent from the latch. Shut the door gently and never bypass its lock.

There may be small amount of detergent stopping the latch from closing.

Have the Timer or Control Tested

If the washer stops at the same point every time, its timer or control may be faulty. There is several parts that can cause the same symptom.

Ask a technician to test them before replacing anything.

Conclusion

Try these five fixes for a Frigidaire washer that stops mid-cycle:

• Reset the washer
• Balance the clothes
• Check the drain
• Make sure the door locks
• Have the timer or control tested