5 Reasons Why Your Whirlpool Front Load Washer Won’t Start

Unfortunately, discovering that your washer won’t start usually occurs when it’s fully loaded with dirty clothes. Why is your Whirlpool washer not starting? Power issues may be limiting the voltage it needs to operate. Determine why your Whirlpool front load washer won’t start with these common causes and solutions.
If your Whirlpool washing machine won't start cycle, it might be due to issues such as a faulty door latch, a tripped circuit breaker, or a problem with the control panel.

If your Whirlpool washer won't start but has power, it could be due to a malfunctioning lid switch, a faulty timer, or an issue with the control board.

Though a part failure may require professional assistance, the wrong setting or a power issue could simply need the right DIY fix. Here’s how to pinpoint the problem when your Whirlpool front load washer won’t start.

Your Whirlpool front load washer won’t start without an adequate and steady supply of electrical power. 

The following power issues can prevent a washer from starting :

Is your Whirlpool washer locked and won’t turn on? The Control Lock feature may be enabled. This feature locks all washer functions to prevent an accidental start. When Control Lock is activated, you may see LoC or LC displayed on the control panel.

The process for deactivating the Control Lock feature involves holding down one key or a combination of keys. Refer to your user manual to determine the deactivation process for your model washer. Once deactivated, LoC or LC should disappear from the control panel.

As a safety precaution, your Whirlpool front load washer won’t start if the door isn’t completely closed and latched. Always close the door firmly, without slamming, to ensure that the latch is engaged. If the door doesn’t close completely, check for loose clothing that may be trapped in the door opening, preventing the latch from engaging.

Wondering why my Whirlpool front load washer won’t turn on even if the door is closed? The latch may be defective. If the latch doesn’t click when engaged, appears damaged or shows no continuity with multimeter testing, it must be professionally replaced.

Always check the display panel to make sure you’ve selected the right setting for your wash load. Settings like Delay Start defer the start of a wash cycle to a preselected later time. Make sure the Delay Start button wasn’t accidentally activated when checking your settings.

If the display panel shows an error code, your Whirlpool front load washer won’t start until the code is cleared. Refer to your user manual to determine the meaning of the code and how to resolve the problem. Lastly, the START button must be pressed and held in order to turn on the machine. Make sure you hold down the START button for 3 seconds to start a wash cycle.

If all else fails, it’s possible that a defective part is preventing your washer from starting.

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