Maytag top load washter - # LAT8506AAE

SOURCE: washer not spinning the clothes completely

For the the initial filling of the tub, the pump is not involved. The rinse cycle is also done with fresh water supplied by the inlet valve, although the water pump may be running simultaneously to remove the water while it is being added. Try removing front (or top) cover and find the water pump. It will have connecting hoses clamped to it. Check the hoses for blockages first. Then check the pump for any objects inside or broken impeller blades. If impeller is broken, replace it only if possible --- if not, you'll need to purchase a new pump. Hope this helped.

SOURCE: GE Front Loading Washing Machine seems to be holding water....

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SOURCE: GE WASHER SPIN OUT PROBLEMS

Sounds like the suspension for the drum is having problems - there are usually springs holding the drum up and acting as shocks - one of the springs may have come off during an unbalanced load.

SOURCE: Clothes still wet at end of spin cycle

Problem may be motor overheating.
I have a GE top load washer with similar problem.
i think that the problem with mine is that by the time the washer runs through the wash cycle and first spin it's warm, then as it begins to spin for the rinse cycle, the thermal sensor in the motor shuts the motor down. it doesn't get spinning fast enough to spin the water out of the clothes. when i put my hand on the motor it is quite hot. in a few minutes it will spin again.

my question is this: can i override the thermal shut down and is it dangerous to do that?

SOURCE: Washer won't spin

Check the washer motor. Make sure that the motor is getting correct voltage and is working and spinning when you turn it on. It sounds like the motor is bad. You can remove the back cover to get to the motor to check it out