F7E1
Whirlpool · Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer
The motor speed sensor (tachometer/Hall sensor) is not sending signals to the control board. The control board cannot determine motor speed, which is needed for proper wash, rinse, and spin operations. On direct-drive washers, the speed sensor is usually on the motor stator (back of the outer tub). Check the sensor connection and wiring. Test the sensor — on some models it should generate an AC voltage when the motor is spun by hand. On top-load models with a clutch/transmission, the sensor may be on the motor assembly. Replace the motor speed sensor if defective.
Error F7E1 on the Whirlpool Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer means: Motor Speed Sensing Error. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace the Motor Speed Sensor” (hard difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $20-$35). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · washer
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While many washer repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $130-$200.
The Whirlpool Whirlpool WTW5000DW 4.3 cu. ft. Top Load Washer has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F7E1 also appears on 4 other Whirlpool models:
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