Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel WH2424F1 24-Inch 2.4 cu ft Front Load Washer with SmartDrive Direct-Drive Motor Err-50 Error Fix: Motor Fault

Error code Err-50 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel WH2424F1 24-Inch 2.4 cu ft Front Load Washer with SmartDrive Direct-Drive Motor means: Motor Fault. The SmartDrive motor is not operating correctly — the motor may be overloaded, have a wiring fault, or the motor control board has a fault; check for items jammed between the inner and outer drum, verify the motor connections, and try a power reset; the SmartDrive motor is a direct-drive design with no belt, making motor issues less common

The most successful fix is "Test Motor Connections and Replace Motor Control Board" (hard difficulty, ~90 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test Motor Connections and Replace Motor Control Board") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 90 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $200-$350. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel WH2424F1 24-Inch 2.4 cu ft Front Load Washer with SmartDrive Direct-Drive Motor has 8 other known error codes, including: DOOR-SEAL-TEAR (Door Seal (Boot Gasket) Torn or Moldy), E7:01 (SmartDrive Motor Stall), E7:04 (SmartDrive Motor Overheated), Err-10 (Fill Timeout (No Water Supply)), Err-20 (Drain Timeout), and 3 more.