Whirlpool appliance error codes and problems
Whirlpool builds Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana too, so the same parts and the same faults show up across all four. Parts are easy to get, which keeps most repairs reasonable. Find your symptom or code below.
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Whirlpool problems
- Washer not draining or spinning
- Dryer not heating or not starting
- Ice maker not making ice
- Dishwasher not draining
- F-codes on ranges and wall ovens
Whirlpool error codes
Pick the symptom or code for the likely cause, what to check first, and when it needs a technician.
F21F21 Whirlpool washer code: what it means and how to fix it
The F21 Whirlpool washer code means the washer took too long to drain the water from the tub. The single most common…
Read the fix →Whirlpool washer5D5d Whirlpool washer code: what it means and how to fix it
The 5d Whirlpool washer code is the same suds fault Whirlpool also shows as Sd or Sud, meaning the washer sees too many…
Read the fix →Whirlpool oven & rangeF9Whirlpool oven F9 code: what it means and how to fix it
A Whirlpool oven F9 code, often shown as F9 E0, means the control sees a problem with incoming 240 volt power or the…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dryerF01Whirlpool dryer F01 code: what it means and what to check
The Whirlpool dryer F01 code means the electronic machine control has detected a board or control communication fault.…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dryerPFWhirlpool dryer PF code: what it means and what to check
The whirlpool dryer pf code means the control saw a power failure while the dryer was running, or saw line noise that…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dishwasherF8Whirlpool dishwasher code F8 E4: what it means and what to check
Whirlpool dishwasher code F8 E4 means the drip tray in the base has water in it, which lifts a foam float switch and…
Read the fix →Whirlpool oven & rangeF3Whirlpool oven code F3: what it means and how to fix it
Whirlpool oven code F3 means the control is seeing a bad oven temperature sensor signal, usually from an open sensor…
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Whirlpool washer not draining: what it means and how to fix it
On a Whirlpool washer, not draining means the control called for drain or spin, but water is still sitting in the tub or…
Read the fix →Whirlpool refrigeratorRefrigerator Whirlpool not cooling: what it means and how to fix it
A Whirlpool refrigerator that isn't cooling means the sealed cooling system isn't shedding heat well, the cold air isn't…
Read the fix →Whirlpool washerWhirlpool washer not spinning: what it means and what to check
A Whirlpool washer not spinning means the basket isn't reaching final spin speed, so water stays in the clothes even…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dishwasherWhirlpool dishwasher not turning on or not starting
A Whirlpool dishwasher not turning on can mean the control panel has no power, or that the board has power but the…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dishwasherWhirlpool dishwasher not cleaning: what it means and what to check
A Whirlpool dishwasher that isn't cleaning usually has poor water movement through the spray arms, either from a clogged…
Read the fix →Whirlpool oven & rangeWhirlpool oven not heating: what it means and what to check
A Whirlpool oven not heating means the bake heat circuit is not turning energy into oven heat, or the oven is losing the…
Read the fix →Whirlpool washerWhirlpool washer won't turn on: what it means and how to fix it
A Whirlpool washer that won't turn on is either not getting steady 120-volt power, has a locked control panel, or the…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dishwasherDishwasher not drying Whirlpool dishes: what to check first
A Whirlpool dishwasher that won't dry is usually losing heat during the final rinse or dry portion, or the water isn't…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dishwasherWhirlpool dishwasher leaking bottom of door: what causes it and what to check
A Whirlpool dishwasher leaking bottom of door usually means wash water is being pushed over the front lip of the tub,…
Read the fix →Whirlpool refrigeratorWhirlpool refrigerator light not working: what it means and what to check
A Whirlpool refrigerator light not working usually means the door switch, LED module, light socket, or control circuit…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dishwasherWhirlpool dishwasher start button not working: what to check
A Whirlpool dishwasher start button that doesn't work means the control isn't accepting a start command, either because…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dryerDryer not spinning on a Whirlpool: what it means and what to check
A Whirlpool dryer that won't spin usually has an open start circuit, a broken drive belt, or a jammed drum support…
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Whirlpool washer
Washer problems →Whirlpool dryer
Dryer problems →Whirlpool dishwasher
Dishwasher problems →Whirlpool refrigerator
Refrigerator problems →Whirlpool oven & range
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Common questions about appliance repair
Do Whirlpool and Maytag use the same parts?
Often, yes. Many Maytag and KitchenAid models are built on Whirlpool platforms. The model number tells a technician which platform yours is.
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