Whirlpool washer will fill with water, wash, empty water, spin but will not go to the rinse cylcle.. it just sits and hums. Any ideas?

Is you washer still full of water? Model number would be helpful. Good luck

Where is the hum coming from? Is it coming from the water valve? This will be where the hoses connect. Most rinse cycles use cold water only. There could be a problem with the cold water supply or the water valve itself "IF" the hum is coming form the valve.

I have an Hot Point washer, like 1980ish. Anyway, my washer wouldn't go into rinse. I checked the cold water handle, and sure enough, someone had turned it wayyyy down. I adjusted it and its working fine now...