Thank you thank you! 🙏🏼 It’s never good when the washer starts acting up on Sunday right before a new work week. Running this and listening to some craziness while it went through the recalibration and we seem to be working again!!! Hallelujah
This video finally helped me. I don’t understand why so many washing machines are made by so many companies that have to be calibrated. I didn’t know about this before I bought the machine. I will never ever buy another machine that has to be calibrated. Never!! Thank you again!
What a great video!! Washer messed up from heavy blankets and thought it was messed up. Was making super loud banging noises. Did the calibration and boom! Fixed it!
I have this exact model bro and mine goes to spin cycle then it spins for like 5 seconds and then it stops then I have to wait for the lid to unlock its so annoying . Was that your problem?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been going nuts unplugging, re-plugging, holding down the button to cancel, and this worked! You guys putting short one min videos like this helps so many of us so hope you get this THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU :-)
Thank you for the recalibration tip. It sounds like its working I will see shortly. But I agree with other commenters that I will NEVER buy another Whirlpool washer again.
Betty Ann rowlett it’s not the company machine it’s the bells and whistles that the machine has. I just want a old standard everyday ole washing machine that works every time without a damn computer freaking out cause it can’t decide what to do just nuts no more computer operated washing machines for me
Terry Hawkins I thought i was buying a simple machine because I did not want all the fancy mess. It’s been pretty good so far other than a glitch here and there. But I agree just keep the damn thing simple
Betty Ann rowlett me either it blinks on rinse and sending and Lowe’s wouldn’t return it for a new one and I got it within the year warranty it was 6 months they said no u have to call whirlpool the manufacturer and that got me aggravated cause when I bought it they said different
yep same here..I've always been a loyal Whirlpool customer but this new Whirlpool washer is an utter piece of crap. They went too fancy with the electronic crap and now I've had nothing but trouble with it. I'll never buy another washer that has electronic controls..just nothing but trouble waiting to happen. Bad job Whirlpool, I've been loyal for 3 or 4 DECADES and this POS washer has made me think Whirlpool is starting to do the "engineered failure" that all the other companies are doing. They sure don't make them like they used to.
I bought this exact machine (at least, it looks like it) in 2017 to replace my 30 year old Kenmore top loader. I used it for nine months, then put it out on the curb .... some poor sole took it, I guess (or it ended up in the back of a garbage truck, I hope). I bought an old Amana top loader for $100 to replace the new Whirlpool HE I threw out; it works great ...... the work clothes actually get clean, sheets don’t get tied into knots. It uses lots of water and wastes a lot of energy ..... too bad ....... it works, so I’m keeping it. I’m convinced that HE top loaders are useless pieces of junk. I threw out a 9 month old HE washer .... that’s how bad it was. Absolute junk.
Wanted to Thank You Both!! WhirlPOO for sure has issues....you helped me to get it going again!! Only 6 months old...bad washer. Praying it will work here-on after. Thanks again, God Bless
My machine's sensing light was flashing and the machine would not advance to the next cycle. I recalibrated the machine, and it worked!. It was as simple as 1-2-3 just like the video. Thanka so much for posting this video. , You saved me time and money!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! Recalibrating the machine is so simple, but one of those things that one would not think to do or need to do. Thank you again!
Amazing, it worked! I wasted time signing on to Whirlpool, reading the manual, waiting for someone to pick up the phone. This took me less than a minute. Thank you Scott!
My Whirlpool washing machine was stopping on WASH after filling with water. If I pressed the START button, it would drain the basket then stop again and go into standby mode. I first shut off the water valves and removed the water hoses to check if the filter screens were clogged. I wiped the cold water filter as it looked like there were just a few mineral specks like sand. I reattached the hoses and tried this recalibration technique. filled my basket with a load of laundry, crossed my fingers and hit the START button. It started the FILL and WASH cycles, no problem. Thanks for the video!
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting this video on recallibrating this model of Whirlpool washer! I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. Perfect! Last year, this problem had happened for the first time - not knowing the cause, I called a local appliance repair man. He showed up, and 5 minutes later, he said it was fixed. I asked him what the problem had been, and he said that the "brain" or program board needed to be "recallibrated" and that if it happened again, to call him and he would have to replace the entire program board (or whatever he called it) - parts + labor = $350+. Well, now it has happened again - only this time I looked this up on youtube which led me to your video. That first "repair" cost me $150 - I got snookered by this SOB but got a little smarter when it happened a second time. I should report him to the BBB...lesson learned. And, I actually have gotten along fine with this washer - no other complaints. I have read into this recallibration issue further and learned that something as simple as an unbalanced load can cause this problem. So, I am now more conscious of how much I put in it at once, and to be sure I distribute the clothes more evenly. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this and saving me some big bucks!!
Thanks Scott! I just bought this unit from a Sears outlet store and I thought it was broken until I saw this video on calibration. The washer works fine now. Thanks again.
Guys. We had this problem from the first week we got it. Guy came out, replaced a shifter thing. Same problem happened again. Lo and behold. It was the valve. If you check the diagnostics, you all prob will see the sensing and wash lights, blink, followed by the done light (blinks once) that error code means it’s taking TOO LONG TO FILL. It means that there is a valve, the one that lets the water flow in, that is not sending in enough water which is causing it to take forever to fill. This causes the machine to automatically stop because it senses an error. The valve needs to be replaced because sometimes the hot water can warp it and deteriorate it! Get the valve replaced and try to use COLD, not hot, unless necessary. Also, make sure nothing else is plugged into the same circuit. Ours has worked amazing since the valve was replaced.
thank you! It worked for me! First I reset the system -- unplugged for 1 min and then opened it 6 times within 12 secs.... hit cancel for 3 sec to shut if "off" because it wanted to sense -- then I did the recal as per video -- but for those that are like me screwing up the last turn/step for the cal to start like I did six times convinced the machine was broke and a POS -- because he said stop at rinse or something -- he correctect himself --- the last place to click the knob for the cal to start is directly below the "normal" option -- so think of normal at 12 o'clock -- and the last position of the knob to end up to start the calibration is six o'clock .... and at first when it started to cal it sounded like a jet was going to land on my house -- but after a minute it's running smooth.... thank you
Not long back I had a Roper that lasted 25 years. The matching dryer still works great and I wish I would have repaired the washer rather than buying a new whirlpool with all the unnecessary sensors is nothing but trouble from day one. What part of a washing machine needs sensing ? nothing the old ones without sensor were 10 times better. Just another way for things to breakdown. Scott don't call yourself mindless, these were built to be trouble from day one. I am giving this method a try in hope mine will go through the spin cycle, what crap.
This fixed our Whirlpool WTW4815EW1 washing machine in 2021! Thank you so much! (Note: I did unplug the machine for 10 minutes before I did the calibration.)
Wasn't agitating, took back off, everything looked good, or if it was broken out of my expertise, took off agitator, looked ok, finally came across this, worked like a charm.! Thanks!!
Also, it seems that maybe I'm a rarity? I've had my Whirlpool washer for a little over 6 years, and today is the first time I've run into any issues with it.
Thanks for the tip, my washer isn’t working right, if I can do this method or get it to work ima cry, I have the black panel version of this one. I’ve had issues with it before that RUclips helped me fix! Hope this time it will too it’s not spinning but it’s making the electrical buzz noise.
Thank you for giving a quick and concise explanation. Tried watching another video that was apparently explaining the same method but gave up because the guy was droning on and on......
Once I got the water completely out, the calibration reset worked perfectly. Thanks for the info! Be aware, all the water must be completely out. I bailed it into a bucket (many trip to the bathroom) and then used a wet vac for the remainder.
When you did the recalibration and all the lights went off does that mean it’s done or do you let it go until it does something else because they said it can take up to a hour? Help !!/:
@@josephcox1485 Honestly it said it may take an hour I let it start the went upstairs for an hour it wasn't making noise when I came back down so I figured it was done. Lights were off.
alicia joseph mine doesn’t have the "Normal" part, so I just put it on the blank space, and turned the washer left once, and right three times, as instructed, then I put it on 'whites'. It works fine. You can also try unplugging it for 60 seconds, re-plug it, and open and close the lid 6 times at 12 seconds intervals, then start the machine, maybe this would work for you. Good luck.
What a GREAT video I thought my washer will not work but the recalibration Worked. Thank You. Its nice that someone takes the time to help with out charge.
@@marconioustunstall4806 keep the door cracked on your front load I mean trust me I work on washers for a living they start to stink because the way the pump sets in those machines there is always water in it so eventually everything that comes out of it will smell like moldy towels and lake water its the worst thing you will ever smell I promise
My exact washer has zero power but outlets are all working. I washed one load and went to open door and it was locked, no lights on at all. After a few attempts I was able to finally open the door but there’s still no power. This has been the worst washing machine ever. I had a Maytag for 15yrs that was the best machine ever. This washer is not even a year old. So many problems with the door remaining locked after a completed cycle.
That video help me a lot I was just about to use this machine for target practice lol 😂 my mom just driving me crazy to take out of the house as much she love the machine she hate the way it suddenly stop working thanks to this video she will happy in the morning and we did not have to to the laundry house
OMG!!! You are a genius!!! I need someone like you around!! Thank you soooo much. I just bought the thing and it's already giving me grief. I miss my old Kitchenaid washer already!!
From A 20 year Appliance Technician -The ONLY Good Traditional Style Whirlpool Washers Were Made between 1980-2013. The Good ones do Not have the led lights under the timer, just a tip. True Direct Drives Are Unstoppable, along with regular maintenance👌✌
Randbo - What washing machine would you recommend? I want one without all the lights/ bells & whistles. I just want the stupid thing to wash clothes. My parents had one for 25 years or more. Seems like these newer appliances are only lasting a couple years at best. Where can I find just a simple machine to fill, wash, spin, and then drain? I am sick of this nonsense. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
If your Whirpool washing machine doesnt start at all, (no lights turn on including the sensor light) check where the door lock engages. My was loose and I just pull it up and it snapped into place. Dang I'm happy that's all it was. All the banging and knocking had shaken it lose.
Thanks Scott. I keep having to call the repair man. Such a hassle. Have to wait forever to do a load of laundry sucks...especially when I already added the bleach.
Thanks for the help my washer sounded like it was washing bricks and was bouncing all over once recalibrated it was back to normal well not bouncing all over while trying to wash a small load of cloths.
Thanks for good information! I have had problems with ours not finishing cycles... ended up replacing the water inlet valve. We have well water which is hard water and it wrecks havoc on appliances. That being said, I think this washer is poorly designed and would not recommend it to anyone. The water inlet valve is an easy 15-minute job anyone with even minor skill can handle. Thanks again
These new washers are clearly design to need replacing much sooner,than the older models all these new features,are allegedly to make our lives simpler 🤷♀️ I prefer the more “manual old ones”. I think I need to this procedure much 🙏🙏.
My brand new Maytag top load HE washer is a complete lemon. when i wash bedding it makes these horrible banging noises, requires me to babysit the machine while it refills the basket TEN TIMES or more trying to "rebalance." using way more water than an old school washer. when i wash clothes they leave soil residue in the creases of the clothes. I have used this washer for over a year and every single time i try to wash a cotton blanket or cotton comforter it makes these horrible banging noises and even after repositioning the items multiples times it still fails to balance EVERY TIME. and when the machine tells me it's done the blankets are still soaking wet and smell like sweaty soiled clothes because it never gets properly agitated or spun/drained. The machine tells me it's done but the clothes smell like sweat and dead skin and are dripping wet, obvious signs of a deficient washer. can't clean and can't spin dry. so now i'm drying a soaking wet blanket for over THREE HOURS in the dryer that smells like dirty clothes because the washer told me it is "done" because it simply stops attempting to spin after multiple attempts. I cannot wait for a class action lawsuit against Maytag top loader HE washers, they are the worst in the world. I will never buy anything Maytag as long as I live and will tell everyone I talk to about how bad Maytag is. NEVER MAYTAG, THE WORST BRAND OF WASHING MACHINE EVER MADE. I cannot wait until the class action lawsuit arrives. Maytag you deserve what happens to you for selling a lemon, you complete and utter scumbags. AVOID MAYTAG AT ALL COSTS. Also their dryer is way too hot at the "low" setting, burns my clothes. worst company ever. and they don't even honor their heavily advertised warranties because MAYTAG is complete scum.
OK, here is what he did. Began with the dial on NORMAL....Click left one time... Click right 3 times.....Click left one time.....click right one time. Lights will all light up. Now click right until only RINSE lights up. Push start button and washer will began to re calibrate. I tried it and it works. Now my brand new washer is working fine.
Bought one today for $100. left once, right 3x, left, right, flash for a second, change it to rinse, press start, will take a few seconds or an hour to recalibrate. copy onto paper and put on wall near your washer in case youtube doesn't work. God bless all the helpers in Jesus name. Amen
I jus changed worn out springs & can’t get a wash!!!! Fills with water then slight motor come on & shut off! I’m trying the calibration setting now! And I won’t be buying this type washer again either! I hate the new door mechanism!!!! The old top loader was more worry free!😤🤔🥺
Did the recalibration like in the video. Only took maybe 3 minutes before all the lights went off. Tried doing a small load and it's just stuck on a solid "sensing fill" Any thoughts? Thanks, Dan
Hi ! After trying a lot of things on my brand new washer, i call Whirlpool, they sent a guy who change a piece underneath. This piece is supposed to make the drum turning. BIG change ! It's much much better now ! i wish I could post a picture of this piece but it took less than 15 min... It seems to be a common problem.
if you go to diagnostics on it, you probably have the same problem we did. The first two lights blink, then the “done” blinks. It’s too slow filling error. The valve needs to be replaced!!
Thank you! Turns out you do NOT have to start at "Normal," but that does help with our own mental image of the whole thing. Left ours to just sit for about 4 days (bought at yardsale, got it home, and it stuck after filling the tub about 10" of water,) and ... On a lark we purchased a new control board. It came today, and I decided WTH, try the recalibration one.more.time. (We couldn't get it to go the first 15 times.) IT WORKED! And now, it's running through a cycle just fine... So the next mystery to solve, is how to truly get it IN to re-calibration mode, reliably!! Do you have tips on that? (I would consider the 'mode' to be the step where all the lights come on, and it's waiting for you to choose which 'code' - spin or rinse, that per other videos ARE different functions here.)
I lost power in my home and will need an electrician to do some work. In the meantime my laundry is stuck in the washer as it is locked. I have pushed the release button but it still remains locked because I don't have power. Is there another way I can manually unlock it?
I have this exact washing machine. It runs fine unless I put in sheets/blankets then it gets off balance no matter how hard I try to make it level inside. Why do you need to recalibrate a washer to begin with?
Unplug for a minute 1st .?.don’t think it can hurt.&..results vary,Thx. I have done this before after replacing parts. It finished quickly.Not this time..going through all sorts of functions..Did it this time because I noticed it was filling with cold after I had set to hot. Big down comforter about tore the machine up getting out of balance and full of water..TAKE LARGE ITEMS/fleece blankets ect to the laundromat!!! Don’t abuse/overwork your appliances
Will this help with my water not filling up and not putting hot water in?. The machine will only put an inch of water in, and then it starts its wash cycle. It will also only put cold water in(Yes hot is on).
Thank you thank you! 🙏🏼 It’s never good when the washer starts acting up on Sunday right before a new work week. Running this and listening to some craziness while it went through the recalibration and we seem to be working again!!! Hallelujah
At some point during this process, was the washer shaking like it was going to blow up ?
This video finally helped me. I don’t understand why so many washing machines are made by so many companies that have to be calibrated. I didn’t know about this before I bought the machine. I will never ever buy another machine that has to be calibrated. Never!! Thank you again!
Thank you!! Just used this because my washer wouldn’t go passed the “wash” cycle and was stuck there. It works now!
What a great video!! Washer messed up from heavy blankets and thought it was messed up. Was making super loud banging noises. Did the calibration and boom! Fixed it!
Eddie Espinoza ooh thanks time to try
I had to calibrate 4X before it took a spin cycle. Thank you so much for the mo Ryan saved by teaching me about how to DIY!
I have this exact model bro and mine goes to spin cycle then it spins for like 5 seconds and then it stops then I have to wait for the lid to unlock its so annoying . Was that your problem?
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been going nuts unplugging, re-plugging, holding down the button to cancel, and this worked! You guys putting short one min videos like this helps so many of us so hope you get this THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU :-)
Me too, I'm STILL swearing by whirlpool
Thank you for the recalibration tip. It sounds like its working I will see shortly. But I agree with other commenters that I will NEVER buy another Whirlpool washer again.
Betty Ann rowlett it’s not the company machine it’s the bells and whistles that the machine has. I just want a old standard everyday ole washing machine that works every time without a damn computer freaking out cause it can’t decide what to do just nuts no more computer operated washing machines for me
Terry Hawkins I thought i was buying a simple machine because I did not want all the fancy mess. It’s been pretty good so far other than a glitch here and there. But I agree just keep the damn thing simple
Agree
Betty Ann rowlett me either it blinks on rinse and sending and Lowe’s wouldn’t return it for a new one and I got it within the year warranty it was 6 months they said no u have to call whirlpool the manufacturer and that got me aggravated cause when I bought it they said different
yep same here..I've always been a loyal Whirlpool customer but this new Whirlpool washer is an utter piece of crap. They went too fancy with the electronic crap and now I've had nothing but trouble with it. I'll never buy another washer that has electronic controls..just nothing but trouble waiting to happen. Bad job Whirlpool, I've been loyal for 3 or 4 DECADES and this POS washer has made me think Whirlpool is starting to do the "engineered failure" that all the other companies are doing. They sure don't make them like they used to.
Wasn’t spinning or draining. This worked thank you guys.
My washer was not draining nor spinning and did the recalibration ,and behold it worked.thank good stuff
Do I need to empty the washer of the wet clothes thats in it first
I am going to try it now.
Many thanks, sensing light stayed on and machine wouldn't start. Recalibrating did the trick.
I bought this exact machine (at least, it looks like it) in 2017 to replace my 30 year old Kenmore top loader. I used it for nine months, then put it out on the curb .... some poor sole took it, I guess (or it ended up in the back of a garbage truck, I hope). I bought an old Amana top loader for $100 to replace the new Whirlpool HE I threw out; it works great ...... the work clothes actually get clean, sheets don’t get tied into knots. It uses lots of water and wastes a lot of energy ..... too bad ....... it works, so I’m keeping it. I’m convinced that HE top loaders are useless pieces of junk. I threw out a 9 month old HE washer .... that’s how bad it was. Absolute junk.
Wanted to Thank You Both!! WhirlPOO for sure has issues....you helped me to get it going again!! Only 6 months old...bad washer. Praying it will work here-on after. Thanks again, God Bless
My machine's sensing light was flashing and the machine would not advance to the next cycle. I recalibrated the machine, and it worked!. It was as simple as 1-2-3 just like the video. Thanka so much for posting this video. , You saved me time and money!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! Recalibrating the machine is so simple, but one of those things that one would not think to do or need to do. Thank you again!
Amazing, it worked! I wasted time signing on to Whirlpool, reading the manual, waiting for someone to pick up the phone. This took me less than a minute. Thank you Scott!
My Whirlpool washing machine was stopping on WASH after filling with water. If I pressed the START button, it would drain the basket then stop again and go into standby mode. I first shut off the water valves and removed the water hoses to check if the filter screens were clogged. I wiped the cold water filter as it looked like there were just a few mineral specks like sand. I reattached the hoses and tried this recalibration technique. filled my basket with a load of laundry, crossed my fingers and hit the START button. It started the FILL and WASH cycles, no problem. Thanks for the video!
Just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting this video on recallibrating this model of Whirlpool washer! I followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. Perfect! Last year, this problem had happened for the first time - not knowing the cause, I called a local appliance repair man. He showed up, and 5 minutes later, he said it was fixed. I asked him what the problem had been, and he said that the "brain" or program board needed to be "recallibrated" and that if it happened again, to call him and he would have to replace the entire program board (or whatever he called it) - parts + labor = $350+. Well, now it has happened again - only this time I looked this up on youtube which led me to your video. That first "repair" cost me $150 - I got snookered by this SOB but got a little smarter when it happened a second time. I should report him to the BBB...lesson learned. And, I actually have gotten along fine with this washer - no other complaints. I have read into this recallibration issue further and learned that something as simple as an unbalanced load can cause this problem. So, I am now more conscious of how much I put in it at once, and to be sure I distribute the clothes more evenly. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this and saving me some big bucks!!
Thanks Scott! I just bought this unit from a Sears outlet store and I thought it was broken until I saw this video on calibration. The washer works fine now. Thanks again.
Guys.
We had this problem from the first week we got it. Guy came out, replaced a shifter thing. Same problem happened again.
Lo and behold. It was the valve. If you check the diagnostics, you all prob will see the sensing and wash lights, blink, followed by the done light (blinks once) that error code means it’s taking TOO LONG TO FILL. It means that there is a valve, the one that lets the water flow in, that is not sending in enough water which is causing it to take forever to fill. This causes the machine to automatically stop because it senses an error. The valve needs to be replaced because sometimes the hot water can warp it and deteriorate it! Get the valve replaced and try to use COLD, not hot, unless necessary. Also, make sure nothing else is plugged into the same circuit. Ours has worked amazing since the valve was replaced.
I have a different model but it still did the exact same thing as shown in this video! Thanks guys! Great video
thank you! It worked for me! First I reset the system -- unplugged for 1 min and then opened it 6 times within 12 secs.... hit cancel for 3 sec to shut if "off" because it wanted to sense -- then I did the recal as per video -- but for those that are like me screwing up the last turn/step for the cal to start like I did six times convinced the machine was broke and a POS -- because he said stop at rinse or something -- he correctect himself --- the last place to click the knob for the cal to start is directly below the "normal" option -- so think of normal at 12 o'clock -- and the last position of the knob to end up to start the calibration is six o'clock .... and at first when it started to cal it sounded like a jet was going to land on my house -- but after a minute it's running smooth.... thank you
Sounded like a jet got me cryin 🤣
Not long back I had a Roper that lasted 25 years. The matching dryer still works great and I wish I would have repaired the washer rather than buying a new whirlpool with all the unnecessary sensors is nothing but trouble from day one. What part of a washing machine needs sensing ? nothing the old ones without sensor were 10 times better. Just another way for things to breakdown. Scott don't call yourself mindless, these were built to be trouble from day one. I am giving this method a try in hope mine will go through the spin cycle, what crap.
Thank you! Was ready to give up! I replaced the lid sensor switch and went through the motor, tub drive, and pump. I did not know this existed!!
This fixed our Whirlpool WTW4815EW1 washing machine in 2021! Thank you so much! (Note: I did unplug the machine for 10 minutes before I did the calibration.)
Just started the recalibration!!! Fingers crossed this works! Mine will drain all water out but won't spin!
Did it work for you? Cause I'm having the same problem and I just recalibrated mine.
Mine will not spin or drain during regular cycle- I just recalibrated and started a small load-I will report after it’s done to update if it worked.
@@joerobinson2538 I have the same problem and it didnt work 😫
Joe Robinson thanks for the update
@@joerobinson2538 did it work?
♥️♥️♥️😭 this video saved I and my husband $600. God Bless!
Silly question. Mine is unplugged from the water. Do I need to plug it back up or just plug it into the wall?
Thank you soooo much for this video! You saved me from calling a repairman and wasting money!
Wasn't agitating, took back off, everything looked good, or if it was broken out of my expertise, took off agitator, looked ok, finally came across this, worked like a charm.! Thanks!!
Thanks! MAKE SURE ITS EMPTY BEFORE RECALIBRATION
@Maria Hernandez I beleive there is a scale inside the washer. When you start it - it says detecting fill. That's how it knows your load size.
Ok. I have stuff in it, that makes sense.
Thanks! Just replaced lid lock switch and washer wouldn't work... until I did this reset.
My washer - Whirlpool WTW4800XQ0
I have the same model and am going to try this..bought this because it didnt have soo many bells and wistles..😜
Thanks TJ!!! You save us a $1000 each time there is a power surge.
Thanks. This appears to have brought my washer back to life.
Waiting for the wash cycle to finish to see if it will actually work this time.
Also, it seems that maybe I'm a rarity? I've had my Whirlpool washer for a little over 6 years, and today is the first time I've run into any issues with it.
@@Ender3D did it finish?
@@AMDRyzenEnthusiastGroup yeah, the washer has been working perfectly again since.
@@Ender3D thx!
Thanks for the tip, my washer isn’t working right, if I can do this method or get it to work ima cry, I have the black panel version of this one. I’ve had issues with it before that RUclips helped me fix! Hope this time it will too it’s not spinning but it’s making the electrical buzz noise.
You people ARE GREAT!!! I was about to buy a whole new washer, until I saw this video!!!
Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to unlock my washer for over an hour! This did the trick!
This washer sucks not even 2 yrs and this happened
I've had this unit for 3 months now, and so far its great, running at least 3 loads a day on an average.
You have a lot of children.
Wow! I do 3 to 4 loads a week.
riplaes the spraens
@@lukemarsden8491 or a very small amount of clothes.
Man you did great job, and thanks very much for posting this video. You really save $300. I was planning to buy a new washer Machine. God bless you.
Thank you for giving a quick and concise explanation. Tried watching another video that was apparently explaining the same method but gave up because the guy was droning on and on......
Once I got the water completely out, the calibration reset worked perfectly. Thanks for the info!
Be aware, all the water must be completely out. I bailed it into a bucket (many trip to the bathroom) and then used a wet vac for the remainder.
Thank you!!!! Mine has been messed up for a few days!! it worked. Bought it new exactly 5 years ago.
When you did the recalibration and all the lights went off does that mean it’s done or do you let it go until it does something else because they said it can take up to a hour? Help !!/:
@@josephcox1485 Honestly it said it may take an hour I let it start the went upstairs for an hour it wasn't making noise when I came back down so I figured it was done. Lights were off.
Pointless Racingparkedcars and then you just started a load and it worked fine?
@@josephcox1485 Yes my hubby is a mechanic and I have 2 kids so I have done 6 or 7 loads since then it works perfect again.
Thank you so much guys I’ve been struggling with this washer for two years but after I did what you did it works just fine.
Thank you so much. You saved me $200 or more. In Trinidad West Indies
Am trying this on mine and the lights won't stop running am at a loss in trinidad too
alicia joseph mine doesn’t have the "Normal" part, so I just put it on the blank space, and turned the washer left once, and right three times, as instructed, then I put it on 'whites'. It works fine.
You can also try unplugging it for 60 seconds, re-plug it, and open and close the lid 6 times at 12 seconds intervals, then start the machine, maybe this would work for you. Good luck.
Thank you!!! Mine was stuck this morning, watched this video and I fixed it!! :)
Holy cow! Thank you so much I thought I was going to have to buy a new washer. Thanks for posting so I could fix my washer.
What a GREAT video I thought my washer will not work but the recalibration Worked.
Thank You. Its nice that someone takes the time to help with out charge.
I hate my whirlpool washer. I bought it brand new and its had problems.
My whirlpool washer lid broke so now I’m about to buy a front load washer
@@marconioustunstall4806 keep it cracked open when you don't use it or it will smell horrible
@@buffalobill4875 thanks but I bought a new washer it’s a front load Samsung washer
@@marconioustunstall4806 keep the door cracked on your front load I mean trust me I work on washers for a living they start to stink because the way the pump sets in those machines there is always water in it so eventually everything that comes out of it will smell like moldy towels and lake water its the worst thing you will ever smell I promise
@@buffalobill4875 okay thanks for the news I did not no that I’m doing laundry right now
How possibly could any responsible company impose these absurd steps to “recalibrate” a washer. Being back the ringer!
Thank you for this tutorial, saved me several times!
This is the only video I found to help me. Thank you so much!!!
What is the purpose of recalibration? I’m generally satisfied with mine.
Life savers! Thank you! I'm going to have to figure out how to buy you guys lunch or something. Thank you 😊
Outstanding Tutorial! I was about to replace the unit since a service call would run the same as a replacement.
My exact washer has zero power but outlets are all working. I washed one load and went to open door and it was locked, no lights on at all. After a few attempts I was able to finally open the door but there’s still no power. This has been the worst washing machine ever. I had a Maytag for 15yrs that was the best machine ever. This washer is not even a year old. So many problems with the door remaining locked after a completed cycle.
Wow, looks like it's working? Had wash, but no spin nor drain , kept adding water, duh! Had to self wring. This is brilliant🤪 💋
That video help me a lot I was just about to use this machine for target practice lol 😂 my mom just driving me crazy to take out of the house as much she love the machine she hate the way it suddenly stop working thanks to this video she will happy in the morning and we did not have to to the laundry house
< > > > < > rinse light, start... love this guy, hate whirlpool
they have made some of the best washer driers made but feel free to buy JUNK like lg or samsung
readyxxi 😂
Thanks for this! I was forgetting the sequence of turns.
Great Job!!! Fast and to the point. Much appreciated!!!!
OMG!!! You are a genius!!! I need someone like you around!! Thank you soooo much. I just bought the thing and it's already giving me grief. I miss my old Kitchenaid washer already!!
Listen to me!!!....I miss the old hard wash and simple washers
From A 20 year Appliance Technician -The ONLY Good Traditional Style Whirlpool Washers Were Made between 1980-2013. The Good ones do Not have the led lights under the timer, just a tip. True Direct Drives Are Unstoppable, along with regular maintenance👌✌
Randbo - What washing machine would you recommend? I want one without all the lights/ bells & whistles. I just want the stupid thing to wash clothes. My parents had one for 25 years or more. Seems like these newer appliances are only lasting a couple years at best. Where can I find just a simple machine to fill, wash, spin, and then drain? I am sick of this nonsense. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
If your Whirpool washing machine doesnt start at all, (no lights turn on including the sensor light) check where the door lock engages. My was loose and I just pull it up and it snapped into place. Dang I'm happy that's all it was. All the banging and knocking had shaken it lose.
After so many channels i watched, this one finally worked
How would you know when the calibration is done?
Thanks Scott. I keep having to call the repair man. Such a hassle. Have to wait forever to do a load of laundry sucks...especially when I already added the bleach.
Oh wow! Worked like a charm lol thank you so much 🤗
Thanks for the help my washer sounded like it was washing bricks and was bouncing all over once recalibrated it was back to normal well not bouncing all over while trying to wash a small load of cloths.
Thank you! This fixed my whirlpool washer after it unbalanced!
Thanks for the video! I took barely 2min, and now the rinse cycle rinse! Thanks!!
I believe you have just saved my washer, Sirs. Many thanks.
Just did this. It worked! Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!!
Thank you so much, I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, BA, Select, Start?
Jason P i now have 99 lives, but my washer is still broken.
@@dspmusik81 lol. Win.
30 lives not 99
Whirlpool Contra
p.o.s. and to get the techs here is another fkng nightmare
Thanks for good information! I have had problems with ours not finishing cycles... ended up replacing the water inlet valve. We have well water which is hard water and it wrecks havoc on appliances. That being said, I think this washer is poorly designed and would not recommend it to anyone. The water inlet valve is an easy 15-minute job anyone with even minor skill can handle. Thanks again
Been looking for the right recalibration this worked thanks!
These new washers are clearly design to need replacing much sooner,than the older models
all these new features,are allegedly to make our lives simpler 🤷♀️
I prefer the more “manual old ones”.
I think I need to this procedure
much 🙏🙏.
Problem solved. Thank you from Texas
Thank you!!! You saved us from a trip to the dump!
Thank you so much for posting this video. It just saved me tones on money.
My brand new Maytag top load HE washer is a complete lemon. when i wash bedding it makes these horrible banging noises, requires me to babysit the machine while it refills the basket TEN TIMES or more trying to "rebalance." using way more water than an old school washer. when i wash clothes they leave soil residue in the creases of the clothes. I have used this washer for over a year and every single time i try to wash a cotton blanket or cotton comforter it makes these horrible banging noises and even after repositioning the items multiples times it still fails to balance EVERY TIME. and when the machine tells me it's done the blankets are still soaking wet and smell like sweaty soiled clothes because it never gets properly agitated or spun/drained. The machine tells me it's done but the clothes smell like sweat and dead skin and are dripping wet, obvious signs of a deficient washer. can't clean and can't spin dry. so now i'm drying a soaking wet blanket for over THREE HOURS in the dryer that smells like dirty clothes because the washer told me it is "done" because it simply stops attempting to spin after multiple attempts. I cannot wait for a class action lawsuit against Maytag top loader HE washers, they are the worst in the world. I will never buy anything Maytag as long as I live and will tell everyone I talk to about how bad Maytag is. NEVER MAYTAG, THE WORST BRAND OF WASHING MACHINE EVER MADE. I cannot wait until the class action lawsuit arrives. Maytag you deserve what happens to you for selling a lemon, you complete and utter scumbags. AVOID MAYTAG AT ALL COSTS. Also their dryer is way too hot at the "low" setting, burns my clothes. worst company ever. and they don't even honor their heavily advertised warranties because MAYTAG is complete scum.
Your the man my friend I tried this an bam ! it's working thanks for the video buddy
Can you explain the reasons why one would need to run the calibration? Thx
He's not going to.
OK, here is what he did. Began with the dial on NORMAL....Click left one time... Click right 3 times.....Click left one time.....click right one time. Lights will all light up. Now click right until only RINSE lights up. Push start button and washer will began to re calibrate. I tried it and it works. Now my brand new washer is working fine.
Wow thank you! First video I finally found that reset mine 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Work like a charm, almost called in help, many many thanks
Bought one today for $100. left once, right 3x, left, right, flash for a second, change it to rinse, press start, will take a few seconds or an hour to recalibrate. copy onto paper and put on wall near your washer in case youtube doesn't work. God bless all the helpers in Jesus name. Amen
Hi, I just bought this model of washer. Please tell me why and when do I need to recalibrate this washer?
is recommended to run the calibration mode before starting a wash after your washing machine has been installed or moved.
I jus changed worn out springs & can’t get a wash!!!! Fills with water then slight motor come on & shut off! I’m trying the calibration setting now!
And I won’t be buying this type washer again either! I hate the new door mechanism!!!!
The old top loader was more worry free!😤🤔🥺
Don't ever buy one of these pieces of junk they don't even clean the clothes, get a old school with a agitator in the middle.
When is this actually needed?
Mine is working fine but is this something to be done as pm or when the washer shows signs?
Did the recalibration like in the video. Only took maybe 3 minutes before all the lights went off. Tried doing a small load and it's just stuck on a solid "sensing fill" Any thoughts? Thanks, Dan
Hey quick question, my washer is also stuck at sensing fill. What did you do to fix that problem?
@@shefalimehta9214 Same with mine. Did you get yours to work?
I did it the same time as you and the machine starting the sounds the same too. Helpful video
Thank you so much I did it and it working great you save me some money
Hi ! After trying a lot of things on my brand new washer, i call Whirlpool, they sent a guy who change a piece underneath. This piece is supposed to make the drum turning. BIG change ! It's much much better now ! i wish I could post a picture of this piece but it took less than 15 min... It seems to be a common problem.
I just bought this washer and not a week later I’m here on RUclips because the thing won’t spin!!!!!
if you go to diagnostics on it, you probably have the same problem we did. The first two lights blink, then the “done” blinks. It’s too slow filling error. The valve needs to be replaced!!
Paul A Did you do the repair yourself?
@@PaulA-kd7nt what valve are you talkin about?
Yea what valve? 🤔
Thank you! Turns out you do NOT have to start at "Normal," but that does help with our own mental image of the whole thing. Left ours to just sit for about 4 days (bought at yardsale, got it home, and it stuck after filling the tub about 10" of water,) and ... On a lark we purchased a new control board. It came today, and I decided WTH, try the recalibration one.more.time. (We couldn't get it to go the first 15 times.) IT WORKED! And now, it's running through a cycle just fine... So the next mystery to solve, is how to truly get it IN to re-calibration mode, reliably!! Do you have tips on that? (I would consider the 'mode' to be the step where all the lights come on, and it's waiting for you to choose which 'code' - spin or rinse, that per other videos ARE different functions here.)
Haven't been able to wash my clothes in a week. So frustrating
I lost power in my home and will need an electrician to do some work. In the meantime my laundry is stuck in the washer as it is locked. I have pushed the release button but it still remains locked because I don't have power. Is there another way I can manually unlock it?
Thank you so much... Greetings from Costa Rica.
I have this exact washing machine. It runs fine unless I put in sheets/blankets then it gets off balance no matter how hard I try to make it level inside. Why do you need to recalibrate a washer to begin with?
Need an answer to that as well!
Well, I did it!!! We will see if it works now. Thanks for the video!!
I got it to work by lifting and closing the lid a few times. Thanks for the video
Unplug for a minute 1st .?.don’t think it can hurt.&..results vary,Thx. I have done this before after replacing parts. It finished quickly.Not this time..going through all sorts of functions..Did it this time because I noticed it was filling with cold after I had set to hot. Big down comforter about tore the machine up getting out of balance and full of water..TAKE LARGE ITEMS/fleece blankets ect to the laundromat!!! Don’t abuse/overwork your appliances
Will this help with my water not filling up and not putting hot water in?. The machine will only put an inch of water in, and then it starts its wash cycle. It will also only put cold water in(Yes hot is on).