GE washer not spinning or draining – Motor Not Starting Appliance Repair Questions › Category: Washing Machines › GE washer not spinning or draining – Motor Not Starting 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 9 years ago The washer won't "function" any more. It's only 5 years old. When I hit the start button, on any cycle, you can hear it wanting to start, but it's just a "whirrr" noice, like a motor isn't starting. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me