Whirlpool Duet Washer Error Codes with DIY Advice

When something goes wrong with your Whirlpool washing machine that has a digital display, the washer flashes an error code you can use Whirlpool Duet washer error codes to narrow down the possible causes. You also are able to check washer models and find and compare prices for their parts below.

Whirlpool Duet Washer Error Codes List

Whirlpool Duet Washer Error Codes List

The Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States.

Below are common clothes washer error codes list for the most popular Whirlpool Duet front-load washer models, along with an explanation of what the code means, possible repair parts you might need and DIY advice.

  • Whirlpool Duet HE front-load washer Error Codes
  • Whirlpool Duet steam front-load washer Error Codes
  • Whirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer Error Codes
  • Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer Error Codes
  • and more.

Whirlpool Duet HE front-load washer Error Codes

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Whirlpool Duet HE front-load washer. Search for your appliance model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your washer.

  • F01 – Main Control Board Eeprom Error
  • F03 – Heating Element Broken
  • F11 – Motor Control Board Failure
  • F20 – Not Filling
  • F21 – Will Not Drain
  • F22 – Door Lock Failure
  • F23 – Heating Element Failure
  • F24 – Water Temperature Sensor Error
  • F25 – Drive Motor Tachometer Error
  • F26 – Door Switch Error
  • F27 – Overflow
  • F28 – Communication Error Between The Main Electronic Control Board And The Motor Control Board
  • F29 – Door Unlock Error
  • F30 – Dispenser System Failure
  • F31 or F42 – Motor Control Board Failure
  • F32 or F35 – Water Level Sensor Failure
  • F70 or F71 – No Communication Between The Main Electronic Control Board And The User Interface Control
  • rL or F34 – Load Inside The Washer During The Clean Washer Cycle
  • Sd – Excessive Suds
  • F99 – User Interface Control Or Main Electronic Control Board Failure

View more Whirlpool Duet HE front-load washer Error Codes details at Sears PartsDirect.

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Whirlpool Duet steam front-load washer Error Codes

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Whirlpool Duet Steam front-load washer.

  • F01 – Main Control Board Eeprom Error
  • F03 – Heating Element Broken
  • F06 – Steamer Failure
  • F11 – Motor Control Board Failure
  • F20 – Not Filling
  • F21 – Will Not Drain
  • F22 – Door Lock Failure
  • F23 – Heating Element Failure
  • F24 – Water Temperature Sensor Error
  • F25 – Drive Motor Tachometer Error
  • F26 – Door Switch Error
  • F27 – Overflow
  • F28 – Communication Error Between The Main Electronic Control Board And The Motor Control Board
  • F29 – Door Unlock Error
  • F30 – Dispenser System Failure
  • F31 or F42 – Motor Control Board Failure
  • F32 or F35 – Water Level Sensor Failure
  • F61 or F65 – Steamer Communication Failure
  • F62 – Steamer Electronic Control Board Failure
  • F63 – Steamer Failure
  • F64 – Steamer Inlet Valve Failure
  • F70 or F71 – No Communication Between The Main Electronic Control Board And The User Interface Control
  • rL or F34 – Load Inside The Washer During The Clean Washer Cycle
  • Sd – Excessive Suds
  • F99 – User Interface Control Or Main Electronic Control Board Failure

View more Whirlpool Duet steam front-load washer Error Codes.


Whirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer Error Codes

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Whirlpool Alpha model front-load washer. Search for your appliance model number to find a complete list of washer replacement parts.

  • SUDS – Excessive Suds
  • F0 E1 – Load Detected During The Washer Cleaning Cycle
  • F1 E1 – Main Control Board Failure
  • F1 E2 – Motor Control Board Error
  • F2 E3 – Main Control Board Mismatch Or Main Control Board Failure
  • F3 E1 – Water Level Pressure Switch Failure
  • F3 E2 – Temperature Sensor Failure
  • F4 E0 – Water Heater Failure
  • F5 E1 – Door Switch Failure
  • F5 E1 – Door Switch Failure
  • F5 E2 – Door Lock Failure
  • F5 E3 – Door Unlock Error
  • F6 E1 – Communication Error Between The Main Control Board And Motor Control Board
  • F6 E2 or F6 E3 – Communication Error Between The Main Control Board And The User Interface Control
  • F7 E1 – Motor Tachometer Failure
  • F7 E2 – Motor Or Motor Control Board Overheated
  • F8 E0 – Steam Valve Failure
  • F8 E1 – No Water Detected
  • F8 E2 – Dispenser Failure
  • F8 E3 – Overflow Condition
  • F8 E4 – Low Water Flow
  • F9 E1 – Long Drain Time

View more Whirlpool Duet Alpha front-load washer Error Codes details at Sears PartsDirect.


Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer Error Codes

These error code explanations can help you diagnose a problem with your Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer. For repair how-to help, visit the PartsDirect repair help section. Search for your appliance model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your washer.

  • F01 – Main Control Board Eeprom Error
  • F11 – Motor Control Board Failure
  • F20 – Not Filling
  • F21 – Will Not Drain
  • F22 – Door Lock Failure
  • F23 – Heating Element Failure
  • F24 – Water Temperature Sensor Error
  • F25 – Drive Motor Tachometer Error
  • F26 – Door Switch Error
  • F27 – Overflow
  • F28 – Communication Error Between The Main Electronic Control Board And The Motor Control Board
  • F29 – Door Unlock Error
  • F30 – Dispenser System Failure
  • F31 – Motor Control Board Failure
  • F33 – Drain Pump Relay Failure On The Main Electronic Control Board
  • rL – Load Inside The Washer During The Clean Washer Cycle
  • Sd – Excessive Suds

View more Whirlpool Duet Sport front-load washer Error Codes details at Sears PartsDirect.


Clothes Washer Error Codes for Other Brands

  • Bosch NEXXT front-load washer
  • Crosley compact top-load washer
  • Fisher Paykel AquaSmart top-load washer
  • Frigidaire front-load washer
  • GE front-load washer
  • GE Profile front-load washer
  • Haier front-load washer
  • Kenmore 417 model front-load washer
  • LG top-load washer
  • Maytag Bravos or Centennial VMW top-load washer
  • Samsung front-load washer

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Whirlpool Washer Troubleshooting Guide

Whirlpool Duet Washer Troubleshooting Guide

If your Whirlpool Duet front-load or top-load washing machine won’t fill, drain, spin or start, let Sears help with the information, like common problems and repair videos, to fix it yourself.

Common Whirlpool Washer Problems

  • Why does your washing machine overfill? Main causes: leaky water inlet valve, faulty water-level pressure switch, bad main electronic control board
  • Why doesn’t my washing machine work at all?
    Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, bad power cord, electronic control board failure, bad user interface board
  • Why is the water in my washing machine the wrong temperature?
    Main causes: water heater failure, bad water temperature switch, faulty main control board, bad water valve, faulty water temperature sensor
  • Why is Whirlpool washing machine noisy or shaking?
    Main causes: unbalanced load, loose spanner nut, worn drive block, broken shock absorber or suspension spring, debris in drain pump
  • Why your washing machine won’t finish its cycle?
    Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, bad pressure switch, broken shifter assembly, faulty PCB control system
  • Why won’t Whirlpool duet washer drain?
    Main causes: clogged drain hose, house drain clogged, bad drain pump, water-level pressure switch failure, bad control board or timer

View more symptoms common to Whirlpool washers at Sears.


Whirlpool washer Repair Videos

Watch these repair videos to help you to fix your Whirlpool duet washer models. Some videos are changing electronic control board, replacing water inlet valve, and replacing lid lock. You can view more videos, created by Sears PartsDirect, on YouTube at link shown below.

How to Change the Electronic Control Board on a Whirlpool Washer

This video, created by Sears PartsDirect, shows how to replace a broken electronic control board in some Whirlpool top-load washers. If your washer control board’s display doesn’t light up or if the washer doesn’t fill, spin, or drain, you may need to replace the electronic main control board.

How to Replace the Water Inlet Valve on a Whirlpool Vertical Modular Washer

Sears PartsDirect’s video shows how to replace a broken water inlet valve in some Whirlpool top-load washing machines. If your washer doesn’t fill with water, or if it fills even when the washer is unplugged, you may need to replace the water inlet valve.

How to Replace the Lid Lock on a Whirlpool Clothes Washing Machine

This video from Sears PartsDirect shows how to change a broken lid lock in some Whirlpool top-load clothes washers. If your washer won’t run even though the lid is closed, or you notice that the Lid Lock light is flashing, you may need to replace the lid lock.

Watch more Whirlpool repair videos on YouTube.


Whirlpool Washer Parts and Models

Whirlpool Duet Washer Parts

Popular Whirlpool Washing Machine Parts

  • W10734521 Whirlpool Washer Slider Kit
  • W10775188 Whirlpool Washer Washplate
  • W10820039 Whirlpool Washer Basket Drive Hub Kit
  • W10822553 Whirlpool Washer Shock Absorber
  • W11132267 Whirlpool Washer Gearcase Assembly
  • W11165546 Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve
  • W11220230 Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve
  • W11244231 Whirlpool Washer Drain Hose
  • W11454741 Whirlpool Washer Gearcase
  • W11457841 Whirlpool Washer Door Strike
  • WP8183270 Whirlpool Washer Door Lock Latch
  • WP8533953 Whirlpool Washer Screw
  • WPW10006355 Whirlpool Washer Shift Actuator
  • WPW10435242 Whirlpool Washer Water Inlet Valve
  • WPW10448876 Whirlpool Washer Water Level Switch
  • WPW10730972 Whirlpool Washer Drain Pump Assembly
  • and more.

View more Whirlpool washer parts and check prices at Sears PartsDirect.


Top Whirlpool Washer Models

Whirlpool Duet Washer Models and Parts

Here are list of popular Whirlpool washing machine models. Find more models and check their parts below.

  • Whirlpool CA1300XKW1 commercial washer
  • Whirlpool CA1300XMW0 commercial washer
  • Whirlpool CHA1300W0 commercial washer
  • Whirlpool GCA2000XMW0 commercial washer
  • Whirlpool GLHA7900W2 washer
  • Whirlpool LA5805XKW0 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7000XKW1 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7400XMW0 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7400XMW1 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7680XMW0 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7680XPW1 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7680XPW2 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7685XMW0 washer
  • Whirlpool LA7685XPW1 washer
  • Whirlpool LB5500XKW0 washer
  • Whirlpool LC4900XKW0 washer
  • Whirlpool LHA5810W0 washer
  • Whirlpool LHA6300W2 washer
  • Whirlpool LHA7680W0 washer
  • Whirlpool LHC4500W1 washer
  • and more.

Find more Whirlpool washer models, and check parts at Sears PartsDirect.


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