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Whirlpool WTW4955HW Top-load washer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Whirlpool WTW4955HW, organized around the engineering platform this top-load washer is built on.
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Model
- WTW4955HW
- Engineering revisions
- WTW4955HW0, WTW4955HW1, WTW4955HW2, WTW4955HW3
- Appliance
- Top-load washer
- Platform
- Top-load washer platform, documentation from about 2016
- Models on this platform
- 41 across Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Inglis, Maytag, Roper, Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- 36 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)
Revision matters. Different engineering revisions of this model are documented on more than one platform. Confirm the full model number, including the last digit, on the model tag.
Whirlpool WTW4955HW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0E2 | Too many suds | Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
| F0E3 | Overload | Gearcase / transmission and basket drive, Drive motor, Main control board |
| F0E4 | Rinse water too hot | Water inlet valve, Temperature sensor (thermistor) |
| F0E5 | Off-balance load | Suspension rods, springs and dampers |
| F1E1 | Main control fault | Main control board |
| F1E2 | Motor control fault | Main control board, Drive motor, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F1E3 | Control and console mismatch | Main control board, User interface / keypad board |
| F2E1 | Stuck button | User interface / keypad board |
| F2E3 | Console switch mismatch | User interface / keypad board |
| F2E4 | Console software incompatible | User interface / keypad board |
| F2E5 | Console memory corrupt | User interface / keypad board |
| F3E1 | Pressure system fault | Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F3E2 | Inlet water temperature sensor fault | Temperature sensor (thermistor), Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F4E1 | Heater stuck on | Main control board |
| F4E2 | Heater not turning on | Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F5E1 | Lid switch fault | Lid lock assembly, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F5E2 | Lid will not lock | Lid lock assembly, Main control board |
| F5E3 | Lid will not unlock | Lid lock assembly, Main control board |
| F5E4 | Lid not opened between cycles | Lid lock assembly |
| F6E2 | Console not receiving from control | Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board, User interface / keypad board |
| F6E3 | Main control not receiving from console | Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board, User interface / keypad board |
| F7E0 | Loss of power | Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E1 | Basket speed sensing fault | Drive motor, Shifter (shift actuator), Main control board |
| F7E2 | Motor drive failure | Motor control / inverter board, Drive motor, Main control board |
| F7E3 | Basket engaged during wash | Shifter (shift actuator), Agitator or wash plate, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E4 | Basket re-engagement failure | Shifter (shift actuator), Agitator or wash plate, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F7E5 | Shifter fault | Shifter (shift actuator), Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F7E6 | Motor circuit open | Drive motor, Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F7E7 | Motor unable to reach target speed | Drive motor, Gearcase / transmission and basket drive, Main control board |
| F7E8 | Motor overheating | Drive motor, Gearcase / transmission and basket drive, Main control board |
| F7E9 | Locked rotor | Drive motor, Gearcase / transmission and basket drive, Main control board |
| F8E1 | No fill or long fill | Water inlet valve, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
| F8E3 | Overflow | Water inlet valve, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
| F8E5 | Hot and cold reversed | Water inlet valve, Temperature sensor (thermistor) |
| F8E6 | Water hazard (water with lid open) | Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Water inlet valve, Lid lock assembly |
| F9E1 | Long drain | Drain pump, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
Common washer problems
- Not draining
Documented check order on this platform: Drain hose installation → Drain pump and pump inlet → Wiring and connectors → Main control board - Not spinning
Documented check order on this platform: Lid or door switch / lock → Drive belt → Wiring and connectors → Shifter → Drive or pump motor - Not filling
Documented check order on this platform: Inlet hose screens → Drain hose installation → Water inlet valve → Main control board - Not agitating
Documented check order on this platform: Lid or door switch / lock → Drive belt → Wiring and connectors → Shifter → Drive or pump motor - Leaking
Documented check order on this platform: Water-level pressure sensing → Water inlet valve → Main control board - Not starting
Documented check order on this platform: Power supply to the appliance → Wiring and connectors → Main control board → User interface / keypad → Lid or door switch / lock - Shaking or noisy
- Door or lid locked
- Stops mid-cycle
Documented check order on this platform: Main control board - 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 |
| Top-load washer lid lock replacement | $180–$370 | Light |
| Washer drive motor replacement | $300–$720 | Heavy |
| Washer motor control board replacement | $280–$600 | Moderate |
| Top-load washer shifter replacement | $220–$460 | Moderate |
| Top-load washer gearcase / transmission replacement | $400–$880 | Major |
| Washer drive belt replacement | $180–$330 | Light |
| Washer suspension rods, springs or dampers replacement | $180–$440 | 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 2016, so the oldest units built on it are now around 10 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.
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- Whirlpool WTW4950HW
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- Admiral ATW4516HW
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- Crosley CAW11544EW
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- Crosley CAW42114GW
- Crosley CAW8350EW
- Crosley CAW9352EW
- Inglis ITW4671EW
- Inglis ITW4771EW
- Inglis ITW4871FW
- Inglis ITW4880HW
- Inglis ITW4971EW
- Maytag MVWC415EW
- Maytag MVWC416FW
- Maytag MVWC465HW
- Maytag MVWC565FW
- Maytag MVWC585HW
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