Whirlpool Washing Machine: not starting

Based on 5 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not starting: Control board replacement or repair (covered under warranty) (50.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Control board issue (2 mentions)
  • Pressure sensor issue (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Control board replacement or repair (covered under warranty)

    Success rate: 40.0% DIY: Maybe Hard

  2. Pressure sensor troubleshooting and repair

    Success rate: 20.0% DIY: Yes Easy

Can I Fix This Myself?

50.0% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Whirlpool repair can happen, and it can be free.
  2. Whirlpool washer stopped working with E3 F1 and is not start...
  3. WTW4816FW Whirlpool washer will not start and lights won’t c...

Community Discussions

washer making a strange sound and refusing to start

Whirlpool can repair the washer for free due to a faulty control board.

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Washing machine stopped working, no control panel indication

Control board replacement

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washer will not start and lights won’t come on

Control panel issue; part has been recalled and can be fixed for free.

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Washer stopped working with E3 F1 and is not starting any cycle

Washer eventually started draining and working again after troubleshooting.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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