Steve Johnson 
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The cycle ended (or paused), but the lid won’t open. The display flashes F5 E3. This stands for “Lid Unlock Failure”. The locking bolt is physically stuck in the “extended” position, or the motor burnt out while … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You press start, the washer makes a loud “Click… Click… Click…” sound, and then stops with F5 E2 flashing. This code stands for “Lid Lock Fault”. The computer tried to extend the locking bolt but failed. ⚠️ … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The cycle finished, but the door is locked tight. The display flashes FdU or dU. This stands for “Door Unlock Failure”. The computer is trying to release the latch, but the mechanism is jammed or the solenoid … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You pull the handle, but it won’t budge. The display flashes FdL or dL. This stands for “Door Lock Failure”. The computer tried to lock (or unlock) the door 6 times and failed. Now your wet clothes … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You hit start, the washer runs for a bit, and then boom: F3 E2 flashes on the display. This error code specifically means “Inlet Water Temperature Sensor Fault”. The computer (CCU) thinks the water is either freezing … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If your Whirlpool washer refuses to start and flashes F5 E1, your machine isn’t broken—it’s just “confused” about whether the lid is safe. This code stands for “Lid Switch Fault”, meaning the washer thinks the lid is … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Is your Whirlpool washer draining unexpectedly or refusing to spin, flashing the code F8 E3? This code stands for “Water Level Sensor Fault” or “Overflow Condition”. Essentially, the washer’s computer has lost track of how much water … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You start a load, come back an hour later, and find the washer full of soapy water with F9 E1 flashing on the display. This code stands for “Long Drain”, meaning the washer tried to pump the … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You hear the washer humming, trying to fill, but no water is entering the drum. Suddenly, F8 E1 (or LF / LO FL on some displays) flashes. This code stands for “Long Fill”. The computer opened the … Read more
Note: This guide is based on verified repair protocols. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You start a cycle, the washer tries to spin or agitate, makes a few “clunking” sounds, and then stops dead with F7 E1 flashing. This code stands for “Basket Speed Sensor Fault”. The computer expected the drum … Read more
