My Bosch washing machine doesn't spin. What should I do? If you're experiencing problems with the drum not spinning but the water draining when you turn it on, or more specifically, in the spin mode, then the brushes in your motor are likely worn out. To check, set the machine to drain and wait 30 seconds. After this time, the motor, or rather the drum, should start spinning. If the motor doesn't spin but the water drains, then the brushes are likely worn out. In this case, repairing your Bosch Series washing machine won't be difficult, although removing the motor will be a bit tricky.