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Amana NFW5800HW Front-load washer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Amana NFW5800HW, organized around the engineering platform this front-load washer is built on.
- Brand
- Amana
- Model
- NFW5800HW
- Engineering revisions
- NFW5800HW, NFW5800HW0, NFW5800HW00, NFW5800HW1, NFW5800HW2, NFW5800HW3, NFW5800HW4
- Appliance
- Front-load washer
- Platform
- Front-load washer platform, documentation from about 2019
- Models on this platform
- 15 across Amana, Inglis, Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- 30 with explanations
- Service diagnostic mode
- Yes — a console-only test mode used by technicians to read stored codes and run component tests
- Service documentation
- Tech sheet, service manual (used by our technicians; not published)
Amana NFW5800HW error codes
These are the fault codes documented for the platform this model belongs to. A code describes a condition the control detected; it does not by itself identify a failed part. Select a code for causes, safe checks and repair context.
| Code | Meaning | Areas involved |
|---|---|---|
| F0E1 | Load detected during Clean Washer cycle | Drive motor |
| F0E2 | Oversuds | Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
| F0E4 | High water temperature | Temperature sensor (thermistor), Water inlet valve, Main control board |
| F0E5 | Off-balance load | Suspension rods, springs and dampers |
| F1E1 | Main control fault | Main control board |
| F1E2 | Motor control fault | Motor control / inverter board, Main control board, Drive motor |
| F3E1 | Water level sensor fault | Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F3E2 | Water temperature sensor fault | Temperature sensor (thermistor), Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F3E5 | Dry temperature sensor fault | Temperature sensor (thermistor), Wiring harness and connectors |
| F3E6 | Accelerometer fault | Main control board |
| F4E1 | Wash heater fault | Main control board, Temperature sensor (thermistor), Wiring harness and connectors |
| F4E2 | Wash heater not turning on | Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F4E4 | Vent fan or dry blower fault | Wiring harness and connectors |
| F5E1 | Door switch fault | Door lock (door latch) assembly, Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F5E2 | Door will not lock | Door lock (door latch) assembly, Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F5E3 | Door will not unlock | Door lock (door latch) assembly, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F5E4 | Door not opened between cycles | Door lock (door latch) assembly |
| F6E1 | Main control cannot hear console | User interface / keypad board, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F6E2 | Console and main control communication | User interface / keypad board, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F6E3 | Main control to motor control communication | Motor control / inverter board, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E2 | Motor control overheat or internal fault | Motor control / inverter board, Drive motor, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E8 | Motor over temperature | Drive motor, Motor control / inverter board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E9 | Motor locked rotor | Drive motor, Tub bearings and seal, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7EA | Motor lost phase | Drive motor, Wiring harness and connectors, Motor control / inverter board |
| F7EC | Motor overload | Drive motor, Motor control / inverter board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E10 | Motor disconnected | Wiring harness and connectors, Drive motor |
| F7E12 | Motor control overload | Drive motor, Motor control / inverter board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F8E1 | Long fill / no fill | Water inlet valve, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
| F8E3 | Overflow | Water inlet valve, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Drain pump |
| F9E1 | Long drain | Drain pump, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Wiring harness and connectors |
Common washer problems
- Not draining
Documented check order on this platform: Drain hose installation → Drain pump and pump inlet → Wiring and connectors - Not spinning
Documented check order on this platform: Drain pump and pump inlet → Wiring and connectors → Drive or pump motor - Not filling
Documented check order on this platform: Inlet hose screens → Drain hose installation → Water inlet valve → Water-level pressure sensing - Leaking
Documented check order on this platform: Wiring and connectors → Drain hose installation → Load size or distribution → Dispenser → Exhaust vent restriction - Not starting
Documented check order on this platform: Power supply to the appliance → Wiring and connectors → Main control board → User interface / keypad - Shaking or noisy
Documented check order on this platform: Heating element → Inlet hose screens → Suspension → Exhaust vent restriction → Water-level pressure sensing - Door or lid locked
- Stops mid-cycle
Documented check order on this platform: Wiring and connectors → Drive or pump motor - Bad odor
Typical washer repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Washer drain pump replacement | $180–$420 | Moderate |
| Washer water inlet valve replacement | $180–$360 | Light |
| Washer water-level pressure sensor repair | $180–$350 | Light |
| Front-load washer door lock replacement | $180–$400 | Moderate |
| Washer drive motor replacement | $300–$720 | Heavy |
| Washer motor control board replacement | $280–$600 | Moderate |
| Washer drive belt replacement | $180–$330 | Light |
| Washer suspension rods, springs or dampers replacement | $180–$440 | Moderate |
| Front-load washer tub bearing replacement | $550–$1,100 | Major |
| Front-load washer door boot seal replacement | $220–$510 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Washers typically last about 10–13 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2019, so the oldest units built on it are now around 7 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- Whirlpool WFW5605MC
- Whirlpool WFW5605MW
- Whirlpool WFW560CHW
- Whirlpool WFW5620HC
- Whirlpool WFW5620HW
- Whirlpool WFW6605MC
- Whirlpool WFW6605MW
- Whirlpool WFW6620HC
- Whirlpool WFW6620HC08T
- Whirlpool WFW6620HW
- Whirlpool WFW8620HC
- Whirlpool WFW8620HW
- Whirlpool WFW862CHC
- Inglis IFW5900HW
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