Whirlpool Washing Machine: not functioning

Based on 9 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not functioning: Cleaned the actuator and tachometer sensors, and replaced the actuator. (75.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Control board failure (1 mentions)
  • Tachometer issues (1 mentions)
  • Transmission failure (1 mentions)
  • General mechanical failure (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Cleaned the actuator and tachometer sensors, and replaced the actuator.

    Success rate: 11.0% DIY: Yes Medium
  2. Consider repairing the old Whirlpool washing machine as it may have simple fixable issues.

    Success rate: 11.0% DIY: Yes Easy
  3. Run a complete heavy cycle empty with half the amount of detergent to test the washer.

    Success rate: 11.0% DIY: Yes Easy
  4. Need a new control board.

    Success rate: 0.0% DIY: Maybe Hard

Can I Fix This Myself?

75.0% DIY Success Rate

DIY

Community Discussions

F7E1 code, tachometer not working

Cleaned the actuator and tachometer sensors, and replaced the actuator.

washing machine broke, transmission bad

Run a complete heavy cycle empty with half the amount of detergent to test the washer.

washer broke

Consider repairing the old washer instead of buying a new one; many users recommend avoiding Samsung appliances.

finally quit on us

Consider repairing the old Whirlpool washing machine as it may have simple fixable issues.

motherboard/pressure sensor back ordered

Contact Whirlpool for warranty service; control boards are covered under warranty.

Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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