Whirlpool Washer Wouldn't Turn On in Palm Harbor: Everything Tested Fine, Most Likely It Needed a Reset
- Symptom
- The washer wouldn't turn on.
- Cause
- Nothing was found wrong when we tested it. Most likely the control needed a reset.
- Fix
- We tested it and it worked, so no parts were replaced.
A Whirlpool top-load washer, model WTW4816FW3, in Palm Harbor wouldn’t turn on, so the owner called us.
What we found
When we got there and ran our diagnostics, everything worked. Nothing was broken. We laid the washer back to check the motor, the drain pump and the other parts underneath, and they all looked and tested fine.
What it was
Most likely the washer just needed a reset. We didn’t replace anything, because nothing was wrong.
If your washer won’t turn on, unplug it for a minute and plug it back in before you call. If it keeps happening, our washer repair service can check it again and cover Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Clearwater and nearby.
FAQ
My washer won't turn on. What can I try first?
Unplug it for a minute or so and plug it back in to reset the control. On this Whirlpool everything tested fine, and a reset was most likely all it needed.
What if the washer works when the technician is there?
It happens. We test the parts we can, and if everything checks out we don't replace anything. If the problem comes back, call us and we'll look again.