What causes a washer won't start?

A washer won't start can be caused by start, power, dead, not responding issues. We track 100 error codes across 7 brands related to this symptom.

How do I fix a washer won't start?

There are 200 community-ranked fixes for this symptom across 7 brands. The average fix success rate is 89%. Find your specific error code below for step-by-step instructions.

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Washer Won't Start

Washer won't start or respond to buttons? Find error codes for control board, door latch, power supply, and thermal fuse issues.

100

Error Codes

Brands

200

DIY Fixes

89%

Avg Success

KitchenAid

1 code

All KitchenAid codes

F7E6

Motor Fault — General

👕 KWTW4815EW 3.8 cu. ft. Top Load Washer with Removable Agitator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Motor Control Board if Needed

LG

9 codes

All LG codes

Power Failure

👕 WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Power Cord and Inspect Internal Wiring

Current Error

👕 WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Main Control Board if Needed

Water Level Pressure Sensor Error

👕 WT7150CW 5.0 cu. ft. Top-Load Washer with TurboDrum· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Pressure Sensor Board

CONTROL BOARD FAIL

Control Board Failure

👕 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Main Control Board Due to Failure

Child Lock Active

👕 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360· 2 fixes· 95% success

Deactivate Child Lock via Control Panel

Power Failure

👕 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Power Cord and Inspect Internal Wiring

Current Error (Overcurrent)

👕 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor Windings and Replace Main Control Board if Needed

dE2

Door Lock — Unexpected Activation

👕 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Door Lock Assembly to Fix Unexpected Activation

Motor Locked / Overloaded

👕 WM3600HWA 4.5 cu. ft. Smart Front-Load Washer with TurboWash 360· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Hall Sensor on Stator Assembly

Magic Chef

8 codes

All Magic Chef codes

NO SPIN

Spin Cycle Does Not Activate

👕 MCSFLW24W1 24 in Front Load Compact Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace the Lid Lock Assembly

WONT START

Washer Does Not Start

👕 MCSFLW24W1 24 in Front Load Compact Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Door Lock Assembly or Start Switch

WONT RUN

Machine Fails to Run

👕 MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Washer's Power Cord or Control Board

NO WATER FLOW

Water Fails to Flow In

👕 MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Water Inlet Valve Coil

Door Lock Alarm

👕 MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Door Lock Assembly

Open Lid Alarm

👕 MCSTCW21W4 2.1 cu ft Portable Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Lid Lock Assembly

DISPLAY OFF

Display Will Not Illuminate

👕 MCSCWD27S5 2.7 cu ft All-in-One Washer and Dryer Combo· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Control Board and Wiring Harness

WONT START

Unit Will Not Start

👕 MCSCWD27S5 2.7 cu ft All-in-One Washer and Dryer Combo· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Door Lock Assembly or Start Switch

Maytag

19 codes

All Maytag codes

F7E6

Motor Circuit Failure

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor and Replace Control Board or Motor if Faulty

F7E4

Clutch Failure

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Failed Clutch Assembly

F7E0

Power Failure During Cycle

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Internal Electrical Connections

F6E1

Communication Failure to Motor

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Control Board and Test Wiring with Multimeter

F2E4

User Interface Board Error

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the User Interface Board

F1E3

Control Board Mismatch

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Both Main and UI Control Boards with Matching Firmware Versions

F1E2

Motor Control Board Error

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Motor Control Board

F1E1

Main Control Board Failure

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board

F0E3

Overload

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 90% success

Check and Replace Suspension Rods or Shock Absorbers

F0E1

Load Detected During Clean Cycle

👕 MVW6500MW 4.8 cu ft Pet Pro Top Load Washer· 2 fixes· 85% success

Run Diagnostic to Check Load Sensor and Replace if Faulty

F7E6

Motor Circuit Failure

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Motor and Replace Control Board or Motor if Faulty

F7E0

Power Failure During Cycle

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Repair Internal Electrical Connections

F6E1

Communication Failure to Motor

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Motor Control Board and Test Wiring with Multimeter

F2E4

User Interface Board Error

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the User Interface Board

F1E3

Control Board Mismatch

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Both Main and UI Control Boards with Matching Firmware Versions

F1E2

Motor Control Board Error

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Motor Control Board

F1E1

Main Control Board Failure

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Main Control Board

F0E3

Overload

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 90% success

Check and Replace Suspension Rods or Shock Absorbers

F0E1

Load Detected During Clean Cycle

👕 MHW6630HW 4.8 cu ft Front Load Washer with Steam· 2 fixes· 85% success

Run Diagnostic to Check Load Sensor and Replace if Faulty

Miele

24 codes

All Miele codes

F51

Motor Will Not Run