Whirlpool washer support & repair
Troubleshooting, error codes and repair costs for Whirlpool washers. Our data covers 375 Whirlpool washer models across 66 engineering platforms.
Common Whirlpool washer problems
Washer not draining
A washer that won't drain is first checked for something blocking the water's path: a kinked or badly installed drain…
Washer not spinning
A washer that won't spin is either being told not to spin by a safety or load check, or it cannot turn the basket…
Washer not filling with water
A washer that won't fill is first checked at the supply: both faucets fully open, hoses not kinked, and the small…
Washer not agitating or washing
A top-load washer that fills but won't agitate is often working as designed: impeller models move the load gently with…
Washer leaking water
Where the water appears is the best clue to a washer leak. Water at the back points to the fill hoses or the drain…
Washer won't start
A washer that won't start either has no power, has a feature turned on that blocks starting, or cannot confirm that…
Washer shaking, walking or making noise
Washer shaking is checked first at installation and loading: shipping bolts left in a new front-loader, a washer not…
Washer door or lid stuck locked
A washer keeps the lid or door locked whenever it thinks there is water in the tub, the drum is still turning, or the…
Washer stops mid-cycle
A washer that stops mid-cycle has hit a condition it cannot get past: water not leaving fast enough, a fill that takes…
Washer smells bad
A washer that smells musty or sour has residue and moisture left inside: detergent and softener buildup, a damp door…
Whirlpool washer error codes
| Code | Meaning | Models |
|---|---|---|
| F0E1 | Load detected during Clean Washer cycle | 73 |
| F0E2 | Too many suds / Oversuds (varies by model) | 137 |
| F0E3 | Overload / Over load (varies by model) | 83 |
| F0E4 | Spin limited by water temperature / Rinse water too hot / High water temperature (varies by model) | 137 |
| F0E5 | Off-balance load / Off-balance load (varies by model) | 137 |
| F0E6 | Displacement sensor not detected | 8 |
| F0E7 | Load detected during Clean Washer cycle / Clothes detected during Clean Washer cycle (varies by model) | 36 |
| F0E8 | Too much leftover water | 28 |
| F0E9 | Off-balance pause | 28 |
| F1E1 | Main control fault / Main control fault (varies by model) | 191 |
| F1E2 | Motor control fault / Motor control fault / Motor drive voltage fault (varies by model) | 127 |
| F1E3 | Control and console mismatch / Displacement sensor fault (varies by model) | 53 |
| F1E6 | Supply overvoltage | 8 |
| F1E7 | Wrong supply frequency | 8 |
| F2E1 | Stuck button / Stuck key (varies by model) | 116 |
| F2E2 | Console disconnected / Keypad or display disconnected (varies by model) | 36 |
| F2E3 | Control and console mismatch / Console switch mismatch / Control and console mismatch (varies by model) | 98 |
| F2E4 | Console software incompatible | 47 |
| F2E5 | Console memory corrupt | 47 |
| F3E1 | Pressure system fault / Water level sensor fault / Steam temperature sensor (varies by model) | 165 |
| F3E2 | Inlet water temperature sensor fault / Water temperature sensor fault / Pressure system fault (varies by model) | 174 |
| F3E3 | Inlet water temperature sensor fault / Inlet water temperature sensor (varies by model) | 26 |
| F3E4 | Bulk dispenser fault / Motor temperature sensor (varies by model) | 38 |
| F3E5 | Dry temperature sensor fault / Bulk detergent system error (varies by model) | 31 |
| F3E6 | Accelerometer fault / Rotor position sensor (varies by model) | 27 |
| F3E7 | Wash temperature sensor | 8 |
| F3E8 | Dry temperature sensor | 8 |
| F4E1 | Heater stuck on / Wash heater fault / Steam heater (varies by model) | 76 |
| F4E2 | Heater not turning on / Wash heater not turning on / Main heater stuck on (varies by model) | 74 |
| F4E3 | Main heater not turning on | 8 |
| F4E4 | Vent fan or dry blower fault / Main heater grounded (varies by model) | 27 |
| F5E1 | Lid switch fault / Door switch fault (varies by model) | 189 |
| F5E2 | Lid will not lock / Door will not lock (varies by model) | 150 |
| F5E3 | Lid will not unlock / Door will not unlock (varies by model) | 174 |
| F5E4 | Lid not opened between cycles / Door not opened between cycles (varies by model) | 137 |
| F6E1 | Main control to motor control communication / Console and control not communicating / Main control cannot hear console (varies by model) | 94 |
| F6E2 | Console and main control communication / Console not receiving from control / Main control cannot hear motor control (varies by model) | 113 |
| F6E3 | Main control and console communication / Main control not receiving from console / Main control to motor control communication (varies by model) | 145 |
| F7E0 | Loss of power | 47 |
| F7E1 | Basket speed sensing fault / Drive motor tachometer error / Power lost during spin (varies by model) | 145 |
| F7E2 | Motor control overheat or internal fault / Motor drive overheating / Motor drive failure (varies by model) | 131 |
| F7E3 | Basket engaged during wash / Motor drive overcurrent (varies by model) | 75 |
| F7E4 | Basket re-engagement failure / Motor drive overvoltage (varies by model) | 75 |
| F7E5 | Shifter fault | 80 |
| F7E6 | Motor circuit open | 108 |
| F7E7 | Motor unable to reach target speed | 108 |
| F7E8 | Motor overheating / Motor over temperature / Motor drive overheating (varies by model) | 94 |
| F7E9 | Locked rotor / Motor locked rotor (varies by model) | 94 |
| F7EA | Motor lost phase / Motor phase lost (varies by model) | 45 |
| F7EC | Motor overload | 27 |
| F7E10 | Motor disconnected | 19 |
| F7E12 | Motor control overload | 19 |
| F8E0 | Steam inlet valve error | 52 |
| F8E1 | Long fill / no fill / No fill or long fill (varies by model) | 153 |
| F8E2 | Dispenser system error / Dispenser pump fault (varies by model) | 53 |
| F8E3 | Overflow / Overflow (varies by model) | 186 |
| F8E4 | Flow meter fault | 41 |
| F8E5 | Hot and cold reversed / Hot and cold supply reversed (varies by model) | 55 |
| F8E6 | Water hazard (water with lid open) | 75 |
| F9E1 | Long drain / Long drain (varies by model) | 153 |
| F9E2 | Unable to drain water from load | 33 |
| F1 | Pressure signal out of range / Primary control failure (varies by model) | 45 |
| F2 | Keypad or console failure | 45 |
| F40 | Water temperature sensor open or shorted | 45 |
| F41 | Motor sensor thermistor open or shorted | 45 |
| F42 | Heater state unknown | 38 |
| F43 | Heater stuck on | 38 |
| F44 | Heater will not turn on | 38 |
| F50 | Motor stalled | 45 |
| F51 | Motor position sensor failure | 45 |
| F52 | Motor did not stop | 45 |
| F53 | Motor control overheating | 45 |
| F54 | Motor control overcurrent | 45 |
| F72 | Basket re-engagement failure | 45 |
| HC | Hot and cold reversed | 46 |
| LF | Long fill | 46 |
| Ld | Long drain | 46 |
| Po | Pump out (lid left open) | 46 |
| Sd | Suds detected | 46 |
| dL | Lid lock failure | 46 |
| dU | Lid unlock failure | 46 |
| oL | Overloaded | 46 |
| uL | Unbalanced load | 46 |
How Whirlpool washers are organized
Models are grouped by engineering platform: models on the same platform share their service documentation, fault-code list and most diagnostic steps, even when they carry different brand names. That is why we ask for the model number when you have it.
| Type | Docs from | Models | Codes | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front-load washer | 2015 | 30 | 18 | WFW72HEDW, WFW7540FW, WFW7590FW |
| Front-load washer | 2007 | 27 | 0 | WFW9200SQ, WFW9200SQA, WFW9300VU |
| Top-load washer | 2006 | 21 | 22 | WTW6200SW, WTW6200VW, WTW6300SB |
| Front-load washer | 2010 | 21 | 0 | WFC130M0AB, WFC130M0AW, WFC130M0EB |
| Top-load washer | 2011 | 17 | 57 | WTW8000BW, WTW8100BW, WTW8200YW |
| Top-load washer | 2006 | 15 | 0 | WTW5800SG, WTW5800SW, WTW5820SW |
| Front-load washer | 2019 | 13 | 30 | WFW5605MC, WFW5605MW, WFW560CHW |
| Top-load washer | 2016 | 13 | 36 | WTW4616FW, WTW4715EW, WTW4810EW |
| Top-load washer | 2017 | 11 | 35 | WTW7000DW, WTW7040DW, WTW7300DC |
| Top-load washer | 2011 | 11 | 21 | WTW4700YQ, WTW4750YQ, WTW4800XQ |
Whirlpool 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 |
| Top-load washer lid lock replacement | $180–$370 | Light |
| Front-load washer door lock replacement | $180–$400 | Moderate |
| Washer drive belt replacement | $180–$330 | Light |
| Washer suspension rods, springs or dampers replacement | $180–$440 | Moderate |
| Washer detergent dispenser repair | $180–$350 | Light |
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 10–13 years. Use the repair-or-replace guide to weigh age, repair cost and condition.
Whirlpool washer models
A selection of models with the most complete data. Use the lookup above for any model.
- WFW4720RW
- WFW5220RW
- WFW5720RR
- WFW5720RU
- WFW5720RW
- WFW6720RR
- WFW6720RU
- WFW6720RW
- WTW4957PW
- WTW5010LW
- WTW5015LW
- WTW5020SW
- WTW5025SW
- WTW5057LW
- WFC682CLW
- WTW7120HC
- WTW7120HW
- WTW8120HC
- WTW8120HW
- WFC8090GX
- WFC8090XG
- WFC9820HC
- WFC9820HW
- WFW5605MC
All 169 Whirlpool washer models A–Z →
Whirlpool washer repair in Las Vegas
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.