Whirlpool WTW5790SQ Top-load washer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Whirlpool WTW5790SQ, organized around the engineering platform this top-load washer is built on.
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Model
- WTW5790SQ
- Engineering revisions
- WTW5790SQ0, WTW5790SQ1, WTW5790SQ2
- Appliance
- Top-load washer
- Platform
- Top-load washer platform, documentation from about 2006
- Models on this platform
- 11 across Crosley, Estate, Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- None in our data for this platform
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.
Common washer problems
- Not draining
- Not spinning
- Not filling
- Not agitating
- Leaking
- Not starting
- Shaking or noisy
- Door or lid locked
- Stops mid-cycle
- 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 2006, so the oldest units built on it are now around 20 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 WTW5500SQ
- Whirlpool WTW5500ST
- Whirlpool WTW5510SQ
- Whirlpool WTW5530SQ
- Whirlpool WTW5540SQ
- Whirlpool WTW5540ST
- Whirlpool WTW5790ST
- Crosley CAWS954SB
- Crosley CAWS954SQ
- Estate ETW4400SQ
Need your Whirlpool WTW5790SQ repaired in the Las Vegas area?
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