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Customer Questions and Answers for Capacitor by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM17948541
Manufacturer Part Number: W10804664

The Capacitor is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool brand clothes washers. It is an essential electronic part that helps control power distribution to the direct drive motor during cycles.

Symptoms of a faulty capacitor include:

  • The washer fails to agitate or spin clothes properly  
  • Noisy or grinding sounds coming from the motor area
  • Inability to complete cycles or unexpected shutoffs

Some causes can be normal with a capacitor drying out over time. Heavy loads, unbalanced spin cycles, or liquid spills putting excess strain on motor components may also damage the capacitor. 

This genuine OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore brand washers.

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For Whirlpool Capacitor (Part Number: OEM17948541)

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Chad, We advise you to locate the tech sheet and enter service mode to retrieve the error codes. Lift the top panel and look in the top left corner of the front panel and the tech sheet will be there.

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Keith, it would be recommended that the drive block W10324651 is inspected to identify if it has come loose and the tub centering springs W10400895 would need to be checked to see if they have come loose from the tub or the suspension rods. If those check good, the next step would be to inspect the pulley to identify if it has come loose.

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Jon, If you are just getting beeps and lights then you will want to put the unit into service diagnostics and see if there are any stored error codes.

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Nicholas, it would be a good idea to replace the capacitor on a motor due to the fact that it is what starts the motor.

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Akira, The first thing you will want to check is to make sure that there is nothing caught between the inner and outer tub of the unit. Also check the splutch assembly to make sure that it is not damaged. Put the unit into a diagnostic and see if there are any stored error codes.

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Bridget for Model Number MVWX700XW1

Hi, My washer wont agitate or spin. It will fill with water and drain but will not agitate during the wash mode or spin at all. I replaced the shift actuator thinking that would solve the problem but it didnt. I ran the error code and ever turn of the dial I get F0 E0, no error code. I ran the calibration mode too. not sure what to do next. I have a large family and would love to get my washer fixed on my own, Its only 5-6 yrs old would hate to scrap it and buy another. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Hello Bridget. Check and make sure the pulley W10721967 on the bottom is good and make sure the belt WPW10006384 is good. If so, then check and see if the motor is running. If it is running, then the gear box W11132267 is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Hello Randy. Check and see if there is any damage to the large pulley under the unit and make sure the shift actuator is good on the unit.

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Gary C for Model Number WTW5640XW0

I have a similar problem that others have asked however I have specific info regarding my test procedures. First I ran internal diagnostics and got the following codes F0/E5- Off balanced Load, F1/E2 - Motor Control Fault, F3/E2- Inlet water temp Fault. F5/E1- Lid Switch Fault. I can explain most of the trouble codes except F1/E2. Now my symptoms are as follows: When turning on the machine it cycles to test the load. When it gets ready to start there is a loud buzzing sound from the start capacitor which will not stop unless the machine is unplugged. I tested the capacitor with an ohm meter and it sweeps up and goes to zero on both terminals. Am I looking at a control board or capacitor?

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Gary, It sounds like the capacitor is good if it gives you a resistance then drops to 0. You will want to get your tech sheet and on page 14 of the tech sheet there is a test for the drive system. You will want to run test 3b of the drive system to determine what the issue is. This could be a control issue, a motor issue or possibly a wire harness issue. If you have already tested the motor and the wiring and it is good then the control board would be the issue.

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Hello Mark, You should run the diagnostic mode since this sounds like a lid lock W10404050 issue. It would not be a bad idea to replace the capacitor W10804664 if you dropped it.

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Mark M for Model Number WTW5550XW0

During the sensing mode, the washer will spin and stop twice, which is normal. The third time, it starts to spin and the motor hums very loudly and will not stop humming unless unplugged. The tub does spin, but slowly. I have run the diagnostics and both fault & error codes say "motor control fault'. Looking further (page 16 of service tech manual) says a faulty capacitor may cause the motor to 'hum', not start or turn slowly. I am confused by a prior question on this page where you said it WASNT the capacitor. I do not have an ohm meter. When running thru every item on the manual and automatic test mode, each function works! I guess I was hoping it was the capacitor and not the main control board.

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Hello Mark. With it working sometimes and not others, it does not sound like the capacitor. However, it could be a weak capacitor causing the issue. Try replacing it and if the issue continues, replace the board.

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