The Main Control Board is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool washers. It is the central processing unit that regulates all cycle functions.
The control board plays a vital role in monitoring water levels, activating motors, heating elements, and detergent dispensing. Precise timings and customized options are accessible through an intuitive LED display.
Causes of a bad control board include water damage, damaging electrical pathways, or power surges corrupting programming over time.
Symptoms of a bad control board include:
- Inability to start or complete desired cycles
- Flashing error lights on the control panel
- Unbalanced loads triggering imbalance switches
- Drum failing to rotate or fill as directed
This critical board powers the decision-maker behind perfectly clean loads. With its built-in control algorithms, an OEM replacement ensures like-new performance.
This Whirlpool replacement part is compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Washer stuck in flood mode water pump running controls locked Brian M. • Urbana , OH • January 25, 2026
Replaced the control board.
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