The Motor Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This electronic board is responsible for regulating and controlling the motor's speed and direction during various cycles, ensuring optimal washing performance.
Over time, the motor control board can fail due to electrical issues, power surges, or general wear and tear. When the control board malfunctions, it can disrupt the washing machine's operation and lead to various performance issues.
Symptoms of a bad motor control board include:
- The washer not spinning or agitating
- Erratic or unpredictable cycle times
- The washer stopping mid-cycle
- Error codes related to motor function
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Whirlpool wfw94hexw2 was giving error code f06 e01 (and e02 at times) Dean T. • Tigard , OR • December 11, 2014
The washer would try to start. The door would lock, but then would get stuck in the phase of start-up where the drum needs to roll around (I assume so it knows what's in there). It would sit and think about it for a couple minutes and then give the error codes. I shut it off (sometimes had to unplug it and plug it back in), and it would take about 10 minutes for the door to unlock. After reading about fixes, I decided to dive in and try it (the washer is only 3 years old and I'm pretty...
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