April 19, 2023

Laundry center error codes

Error Code

Sometimes your laundry center tells you exactly what's wrong—as long as you can crack the code. Below are common error code tables for the most popular brands, along with an explanation of what the code means, possible repair parts you might need and DIY advice. Visit Sears PartsDirect’s repair help section for more DIY advice for laundry centers, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your appliance, search for your model number.

Laundry Center

Symptoms common to all laundry centers

Choose a symptom to see related laundry center repairs.

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Main causes: lack of water supply, failed lid switch or lid lock, bad water level pressure switch, control system failur…

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Main causes: bad lid switch or lid lock, drive motor failure, broken motor coupler, bad timer, faulty electronic control…

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Main causes: blocked exhaust vent, clogged lint screen, bad timer, moisture sensing problems, weak gas valve coils, bad …

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Main causes: broken dryer drive belt, weak drive motor, binding drum seals…

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Main causes: control system failure, broken heating element, bad gas valve coils, gas supply failure, voltage supply pro…

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Main causes: unbalanced load, broken suspension springs or shocks, worn snubber ring…

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Main causes: door not fully shut, bad door switch, faulty push-to-start switch, wiring failure, bad drive motor, blown f…

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Main causes: clogged drain system, blocked drain hose, bad drain pump…

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Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, faulty drive motor, drain system problem, broken drive system components…

Repair guides common to all laundry centers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your laundry center.

How to replace a laundry center washer timer
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center washer timer

If the washer doesn't fill, spin or drain, the timer could be the problem. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring

If the washer tub bangs the cabinet during the spin cycle even though the load is balanced, you might need to replace th…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center dryer door switch
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center dryer door switch

The dryer won’t start if the door switch is defective. Your can replace it in about 15 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all laundry centers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your laundry center.

How to repair broken or damaged wires video
October 26, 2016

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video
January 18, 2016

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

7 tips for cleaner clothes
January 29, 2015

7 tips for cleaner clothes

Help your washer do its job better by following these simple tips.…