washer did not drain completely, spin properly

Washer did not drain completely and could hear spin cycle motor running.
It would not spin properly. Looked on bottom of washer and belts were loose. Belts looked good. Observed that you could move motor back and forth, but it would not apply tension. Has two springs. Are springs weak? What could be the problem?

[SIZE=3]The belts are supposed to be loose and what you describe about the motor sounds ok. I would look for something blocking the pump or drain first. [/SIZE]

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