What This Fault Looks Like
Clothes come out far wetter than expected, even though the machine completes its full cycle.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — it’s one of the more common washing machine faults our technicians repair across Pretoria homes.
Why This Happens
In most cases, a loose or worn drive belt, an overloaded drum, or a partially failed motor can all reduce spin speed.
How We Repair It
When you book a technician for this fault, we check belt tension and condition, inspect the motor’s performance under load, and test the control board’s spin-speed settings to rule out a programming fault.
We carry common replacement parts for most major brands, including Defy, Samsung, LG, Bosch, Whirlpool, and Hisense, so many repairs are completed in a single visit.
Should You Try to Fix This Yourself?
A quick word of caution: Some of these issues — like clearing a simple blockage — are safe for a confident homeowner to check first. Others involve electrical components or moving parts that carry real risk if handled incorrectly, and a misdiagnosis can end up costing more than the original repair would have. If you’re ever unsure, it’s worth getting a professional opinion before attempting a DIY fix.
A Final Note
Overloading is a common and avoidable cause — we’ll flag this if it looks like the issue.
Book a Repair in Pretoria
Our technicians offer same-day, on-site repairs across Pretoria for a fixed R450 call-out fee, which is waived if you go ahead with the repair. We’ll diagnose the fault accurately, explain what’s wrong in plain terms, and give you an upfront price before any work begins.