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Whirlpool appliance repair in Chicago, IL
Whirlpool and its sister brands are in a huge share of local kitchens and laundry rooms. Call and we’ll connect you with a technician who knows them.
Whirlpool Corporation also owns Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and InSinkErator, so many parts and diagnostic routines are shared across those brands. A technician comfortable with Whirlpool is usually comfortable with the rest of the family.
Whirlpool’s error codes are unusually readable once you know the pattern: an F number for the system and an E number for the specific fault.
Reading Whirlpool F-codes
| Code | Appliance | Whirlpool meaning |
|---|---|---|
| F5 E2 | Top load washer | Lid lock cannot engage; possible obstruction |
| F8 E1, Lo FL | Washer | Not detecting the correct amount of incoming water |
| F9 E1 | Washer or dishwasher | Long drain |
| F8 E4 | Dishwasher | Water detected in drip tray |
| F7 E2 | Dishwasher | Wash motor error |
| Sd, SUD | Washer | Excessive suds |
Source: Whirlpool product help. First steps for each are in the error code library.
Whirlpool recalls and notices
Whirlpool Corporation keeps one recall page for all its brands, with lookup tools. It also lists a dishwasher “Quality Campaign” for some Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Maytag models, which it describes as a free proactive upgrade with no safety risk.
| Recall | Product | Hazard (CPSC wording) | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Whirlpool, KitchenAid and JennAir glass cooktops with touch controls, made 2016 to 2019 | “The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards.” | Free replacement cooktop. CPSC |
| 2016 | Whirlpool microwave hood combinations (about 15,200) | “Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component.” | Free replacement. CPSC |
Front load washer odor
Musty smells in front loaders were the subject of a large settlement covering Whirlpool, Maytag and Kenmore front loaders made 2001 to 2010; it closed in 2016 and Whirlpool admitted no wrongdoing. On any front loader, the fix is the same: HE detergent in the measured amount, a monthly cleaning cycle, and leaving the door and dispenser open between loads.
Whirlpool dryer codes
The most common Whirlpool dryer code is not a fault in the dryer at all: AF means the airflow is restricted. Codes vary by model; your owner’s manual is the final word.
| Code | Manufacturer meaning |
|---|---|
| AF, F4 E3, Check Vent | Restricted airflow: lint screen or vent clogged, or vent crushed, kinked or too long |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage; the heater cannot turn on |
| PF | Drying cycle interrupted by a power failure |
| F# E# | The control found a problem that needs service |
Source: Whirlpool product help.
Refrigerator alerts and washer cleaning
A PO on a Whirlpool refrigerator means the power was off long enough for the freezer to reach 18°F or warmer; check frozen food. A flashing F-code on the refrigerator means reset the power and schedule service if it returns (Whirlpool).
On washers with a Clean Washer cycle, Whirlpool recommends running it monthly with affresh or liquid chlorine bleach; a Clean Washer light signals when it is due (Whirlpool).
Finding your Whirlpool model number
| Appliance | Where the model and serial label usually is |
|---|---|
| Top-freezer or French door refrigerator | Inside the refrigerator compartment, left side |
| Side-by-side refrigerator | Inside the refrigerator compartment, right side |
| Front-load washer or dryer | Inside the door, on the rim of the opening |
| Top-load washer | Under the lid, on the tub rim |
| Dishwasher | Left side of the tub frame |
| Range | Oven frame or storage drawer frame |
Source: Whirlpool.
Whirlpool repair questions
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