How to Do a Whirlpool Washer Reset & Recalibration

If your Whirlpool washer is acting strange, or you just installed a brand new part in your washing machine, you need to recalibrate it for the part to work properly. This is a quick video on how to do it quickly and efficiently to get your washer back and working fast. I show you how to do two styles of resets on the washer, as well as the primary washer recalibration command.
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[@sickpuppy1369]

Thank you for this video. My Whirlpool kept getting stuck on "wash". It wasn't agitating or don't anything after filling with water. The first unplugging method didn't help but the recalibration with the main selector knob seems to have fixed it. Your video saved me a lot of aggravation and a service call.

[@FckinPHIL]

Initially I couldn't get it to work, but after some digging online your instructions are correct but there's also a cadence to it! After completing the counter-clockwise rotation, you must do the following steps below WITHIN 6 seconds: 1. Clockwise one click, wait half a second. 2. Clockwise one click, wait half a second. 3. Clockwise one click, wait half a second. 4. COUNTER-clockwise one click, wait half a second. 5. Clockwise one click, lights should turn on.

[@amandalongman737]

I can’t get it work n like it seems others here I’m a single mom too n I just need it work! I kept trying n I can’t get it

[@alleyfox9917]

Another thing to note is all dial should be at the 12 position. Or at the top position if doesn’t got to 12.

[@allanfloyd2412]

Worked the first time! Thanks. 🙏

[@jaycupp-fb7he]

Thank you

[@josephhiers9523]

You're a god send. I tried doing it his way and he never mentioned the half second wait.

[@MalibuDrew]

Thank you!! I hace a Whirlpool WTW4816FW2 that was making a nonstop grinding-like sound. It was like it was trying to sense the load but the barrel wasn’t moving. If I moved the barrel manually by hand, the sound stopped but as soon as I stopped moving it, the sound would start again. It persisted even through unplugging the unit and leaving it unplugged for several minutes. When I would plug it in, after a few moments the sound would start back up. I finally got the sound to stop by holding down the start button for a few moments, but the unit would not function or respond at all. I found this video and went through all three steps, and it worked! The washer is working now, so far without any issues. Thank you very much for saving me money by avoiding a service call.

[@laurawhite7576]

Thanks for tip, mine was making that grinding noise also

[@amyjade788]

Single mom here, my husband of 10 years left me and the kids. Things keep breaking around the house and I have to figure it out. Thanks so much for making this video. Really helped me!

[@JaiMoney123]

Did he leave you? And you keep the kids away? Or did he actually leave them?

[@kevsmith6783]

​@@JaiMoney123can you read?

[@JaiMoney123]

@@kevsmith6783 she not gone fuck you bro.. mind ya business wasn’t talking to you.

[@maxospreys2964]

How does it feel to be miss independent, just look for a f boy to help you out. If things breaks just buy a new one.

[@jessicafelix6404]

I feel you momma i’m in the same situation!! this has saved me 😅

[@user-lz3zx8mw6c]

1245 AM. Thank you so much for this video. Just got my brand new washer from Lowe’s and it was not going through the cycles properly. I followed your video and now my washer is working. Thank you so much. ❤

[@user-hv4oc7hn1v]

Finally a video that actually shows exactly how to reset and recalibrate my washer! I just replaced the hub and agitator and needed to figure out how to do this! Thank you!!!

[@Jack-xo2zp]

Washing machines used to be so simple. Whirlpool engineers have created a monster. Management must be out of touch with reality.

[@corniss]

You got that right. Got new one and had to send back. Got another and not working right.

[@CumminsTurbo4]

They're fools. And you're 💯 % right

[@rebecca2827]

AGREE

[@TheBrob1983]

This is what happens when american brands sell to china but still make their units in usa to fool americans that its still a american brand when its not

[@lisaalony415]

Nope, don't blame whirlpool. They're all doing similar nonsense. The blame lies squarely on the GOVERNMENT'S shoulders, and US for allowing it!! They have mandated all this in an effort to "save water". Yup, a WASHING machine is the place to save water!

[@Vlogs.w.stella.]

Much like another lady posted, I'm a single mom trying to figure out how to fix all kinds of things! 😂 Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. Much appreciated 👍🏻

[@pattykendrick5592]

Unbelievable!!!!! So happy! This worked, thank you! I had called Whirlpool and they didn't help, said they would schedule a tech. This got my washer working......

[@governmentcheese2257]

Although my diag mode sequence was a little different, the Calibration part was right on. Saved myself some money and the wife gave me some lovin'. Thanks Ben!

[@wafflesncatsup5323]

She better get that laundry done and get dinner ready!

[@robertbenoit5251]

Wow I did the recalibration demo and my washer now seems to be working. You sir are amazing!

[@jamesmartin9740]

Update. Had to recalibrate a couple of times before the final spin unstuck and completed cycle. Working now. Thanks for the helpful information.

[@l3fla5h]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. Just guided my mom from overseas in doing this reset technique and the washer is finally behaving normal again🙏

[@seandickson4915]

Thank you!!! Went to start a load and it was just off. The reset worked and it came back on!!! I was about to freak! I really can't afford to buy a washer right now!

[@nitinpatel7861]

I couldn’t get mine into the diagnostic mode after doing the knob turning sequence. I was finally able to get it once I set ALL the knobs to the vertical position and then did the sequence. Thanks!

[@rebekawebb3121]

Second this

[@EnderElements-gs6fy]

This should be a top comment

[@aygonzales8]

Ok same here but as it started working it just shut off and stopped running

[@lindavroman4810]

Thank you for showing all three re-sets in a clear & concise manner. It has helped me fix the issue!

[@hilltopmel9150]

Thank you! I had never fixed an appliance until now. Your videos are phenomenal.

[@lagreyeyes]

🤗 It worked!! Thank you! Only had my washer for a week and thought it was dead - so glad I came across your video.

[@paulfelix9081]

This works perfectly, I just needed to do the first reset, and all went back to normal, thanks cause my wife was driving me a little nuts about this issue. Thanks gain! Awesome instructions dude!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Great to hear!

[@DrStrangelove_]

I find myself in the same situation.

[@carvalone3076]

Hey there! Bought my washer used and been struggling since day 1....always having to unplug and restart. Just did the second recalibration you demonstrated here and ran my first load....with 2 rinses....glitch free!!! Smoothest wash since I bought her! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

[@kvngshak5605]

Do I have to turn off the water to reset

[@robertsimon4264]

​@@kvngshak5605No

[@mueltenius6952]

Ty Ben your help has come to save my day. Empowering people is a great gift. Ty again

[@user-uu4qn3jj9t]

Awesome!! doing mega loads of laundry after vacation and this error came up - on a Sunday!! You are a lifesaver. Thank you.

[@carolineboenig8069]

THANK! YOU! Your fixes worked perfectly ...after walking through the initial reset - no luck, the recalibration - no luck, your final suggestion of the rapid succession of 6 door lift/close within 12 seconds was the charm! Instantly reset everything and the cycles restored to normal operation!! I just saved the cost [and time] of an appliance man coming over, let alone assuming that I needed to replace my machine [a set so it would have been both washer and dryer together!] and besides I just love this current set which I have and would have hated to part with it. Immense Thank you!!

[@darnell49]

THANK YOU🎉🎉. I had a power outage and my Whirlpool stopped working. I tried everything and was about to call a repairman. Then I tried the first step and it worked ‼️

[@jomac4448]

Thank you… just for a moment I thought my machine is already busted, till I thought of checking ways on how to fix it if there is and luckily it led me to your channel… you’re a life saver bro!!!

[@Rod-em7or]

Ben, you're our hero! Our machine needed this reboot and recalibration without question. It's still downstairs acting "normally" for the first time in several months, so maybe a bit premature to say everything's great again, but it certainly is looking hopeful at this point!

[@skryboyd]

Man i was about to give up, excellent video

[@jamesmckelvey4340]

Thanks for your help. 😊 The reset mode worked great! Now my whirlpool washer is functioning 💯 properly. 😁👍

[@keribenchley250]

Thank you so very much for this video. Our washer has not been working correctly for about 3 months now and last night it started freezing at sensing load. Did this step by step and washing my 1st load with no problems at all! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@desbonnes2278]

Thanks Ben! Ive had my Whirlpool for 9 years and have had to recalibrate a few times. Today the usual procedure wasn't working, so I tried the lid thing, which I never knew about before. That corrected the problem. My washer had gotten "stuck".

[@brendaratliff6028]

Is there a way to fill the tub up with more water

[@firstcoastcrypto]

If stuck try removing the change ie pennies, etc. after you remove the drum.

[@katieking6905]

I feel like you unlocked a secret mode in a video game. Trying it now and hoping this helps my whirlpool!

[@ice9594]

THANK YOU! I just did the level 1 reset & it worked. - Dumb user in AZ

[@user-sv3oh5cl4g]

After several video's, yours finally got ours working!

[@raemar85]

This was a life saver! Took a few times like he said it would but it worked. I think I had to do the 2nd one about 5-6 times. Now it’s working great! THANK YOU!!

[@MrDjklj73]

Worked like a charm! Thanks for the video! I thought I was gonna have to replace the washing machine.

[@EllieLove21]

Thank you so much! Your easy step-by-step explanation fixed the issue my washer has been having.

[@marceloalicea2012]

OMG Thank you so much for this video My Mom's machine was not spining after draining the water and that fixed it. I did the first 2 resets.

[@robertramirez3785]

Ben, I really appreciate you putting this video out! I don't know what took me so long to search for help. Thank you!

[@glennderocher2862]

Great vid! Helped me a ton this morning on the ol Maytag. Thank you!

[@PhilGeary]

great job on the video very informative the recalibration mode is what i needed to do it agitates again thanks

[@lindahoffman3691]

When advertising a washing machine there’s no mention of calibration! I learned the hard way that calibration is the norm now for many popular brand washing machines.

[@user-le6gi5fm3v]

Ben, thank you! This video helped me so much! My washer works again!

[@michellesullivan8859]

You’re amazing! Fixed washer just like that! Thank you!!!!

[@davido8056]

Thank you very much. The 6 times on the lid reset it. I thought I was going to have to call a service tech.

[@BENZ317]

Thank you the lid reset really just came in clutch.

[@nicoled5062]

This video has saved me sooo much money and stress! I cannot thank you enough!

[@AJ-wg4qq]

This is so helpful!!! First time homeowner, and I will definitely subscribe! 😊

[@celticceltic99]

Thank you for this post! My Amana was filling and draining the tub at the same time. I got the lights to come on, turned it to the rinse button, and it drained the washer, with all the lights flashing. Tried restarting the wash, but it still drained. I went through the process a few times (the fill sensing kept coming on putting water in the tub, so finally I thought I’ll just let it fill, maybe I can get it to drain again. And it worked! My machine is chugging away. I wasn’t looking forward to the laundromat, it’s topping out over 100* degrees here.

[@WhizeCracker]

WOW. I'm looking for something else but these incredible tips and great presentations will always be memorable. LOVED, SUBSCRIBED, & DING!!!

[@ZombieQueeen]

Wow!!! Thank you so much!!! That’s awesome it has its own lil self fix mode

[@keelyguillot4184]

Thank you the lifting lid trick worked!! Thank you so much!

[@lamettia]

Ben, thanks the first reset worked. Thanks so much for being so helpful ❤😅

[@Mary-wf4tb]

Thank you so much!! My washer was stuck in drain mode and recalibration wasn't working. I'd seen the opening and closing lid in another video but they didn't state it had to be done in 12 seconds. Did it and yay, it worked!!

[@tracypendleton1687]

I’m dealing with the same issue. Going to try to reset one again.

[@chavahoffman]

Your reset fixed my flashing rinse light. Much thanks!!

[@lunasusuu5387]

This worked like a charm. I appreciate your video. Thanks so much!

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it helped!

[@shivakat2297]

Unplug...wait a minute or two..plug back in. Worked beautifully for mine.

[@ashraffmohammed4601]

Thank you bud, this helped solve my problem with my whirlpool washer.

[@zillyquartz6999]

Thanks so much! Mine doesnt have the left dial but i decided to try your video and is filling up again!! I was so scared my machine was broken! But this reset helped fix the problem!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@edwardbondarev134]

Another great video ! Thanks. It was very easy to follow and recalibrate our old Maytag washing machine.

[@iamjakeya]

The second option worked perfectly! Thank you! 🙌🏾

[@Zerocooldude]

Thanks, that really helped a lot. Everything seems back to normal.

[@kenlemmond673]

Outstanding! I've had problems with the cycle sticking on wash. I performed the procedure as you described it, put a load in and headed for Sam's. Got back and the cycle complete indicator was on! How cool is that? 1000 thanks Ben!!!

[@TheRealJanetChannel]

Thank you for the video. I will be doing this soon. Want to try this before forking over $125 for the repairman.

[@19poeticsoul96]

Amazing! This worked beautifully for me. Thank you!!

[@kimstone6515]

Power went off in middle of a cycle. When turned back on it wouldn't leave sensing mode. Tried this and it worked! Thanks

[@tammywilson2000]

Same thing happened to mine. Except mine still will not leave sensing mode. Any advice??

[@CronoS..]

This video saved me money. Well done 👏

[@joeherrera2800]

Thanks for this video- my washer is running normal now!

[@davidjones6098]

It worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@laurawhite7576]

Thank you!! It really works, mine was making that grinding noise also and I did hold in the start button first.

[@kellygress7424]

Thank you so much for providing these videos, I really appreciate it! I can't afford a repair person to come fix it. I like to try every thing possible myself first. Thanks again for all that you do! :)

[@minime7861]

My dial sequence was different if it’s not working for anybody else try this way With the dial pointed at normal rotate counter clock wise once Clockwise three clicks Counterclockwise one click And clockwise one click. That’s what worked for me. Hope this helps someone

[@babydollajh]

What a beautiful day it is to not have to rely on the laundromat! Thank you for sharing this knowledge!

[@jlcotton19681]

Just something else to try.. If none of the lights are lit and the washer is making a sound like it's draining, hold the start button for 10 seconds or so. This fixed mine. 👍🏾

[@edithsirois2408]

Thank you!! I't really works and you helping us saving a lot of money!!

[@firebadwatergood431]

I used your recalibration method and it worked. Fantastic video and soooo helpful.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it helped!

[@xxh4yw1rexxgaming20]

​@@bensappliancesandjunk I have tried all reset methods on my roper and I can't get it figured out. I'm lost

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@xxh4yw1rexxgaming20 what are you trying to reset?

[@TheSlackassCrew]

This helped a lot. Thank you

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

So glad it helped you!

[@chigotti4250]

It worked for me as well!! 🤗

[@kris-8596]

Thank you greatly for saving us money in todays expensive economy!!!!!!!

[@caldodge]

Thank you, I couldn't get it to go into diagnostic mode, so I though I needed another system board. You showed me the key was to go vertical, power it off, then power it on and do the rest of the steps.

[@lbrebel5]

Do you mean turn dial vertical unplug then plug in and go through rest of steps

[@desiraeweaver9801]

I can't get mine in diagnostic mode either.. what did you do exactly?

[@akgirl4380]

Wow! Thank you so much! We just bought a new washer and it wouldn't get out of the sensing mode. We were about to drag it out to return it when I happened upon this video. We recalibrated it and it started right up. You saved us a lot of hassle!

[@susanlane6968]

Like you I just bought a new Whirlpool washer and dryer. It won’t start! After five minutes of sensing it turned off! I’m hoping to have good luck like you with these ideas. Why does it have to be so complicated? I just want to wash not do brain surgery!

[@LenaTaylor-mg4er]

@@susanlane6968 were you able to figure it out?

[@msrtmills]

The 1st method worked. Thank you so much for this video. I hate this model of Maytag washing machine. I wish I had never purchased it.

[@janelsmelser9024]

Ran through all 3 of these and washer started up like a charm. Thought we had our fix, then it got stuck in spin out mode (should be but wouldn't spin out enough) again with the lid lock stuck shut and lid lock flashing. Going to run through all the steps again cuz I can't afford to repair or replace and with a family of 6 plus 6 pets we do a lot of laundry!

[@marjorielapierre5751]

Hi, This is the problem I am having. Did you ever find out how to fix this problem?? Thanks, Marj

[@rebeccafair8890]

Thanks this was a huge help!

[@ToPoSiKoSiS]

This saved me some money which in these days and with this economy is A LOT, thanks! Cheers from costa rica

[@jamesmckelvey4340]

Thanks for the help😊. The reset mode worked great 😃👍. My whirlpool washer is functioning 💯 properly. 😁👍

[@starz3893]

It worked ... great 👍

[@rockshot100]

Love ya Ben, thank you!

[@tomasprieto9746]

Excellent content!

[@jeannielucus1493]

Thank you. You just saved me a lot of money!

[@brendajthomas6095]

Thank you so much for your time and information really work out for me ❤

[@YOUCANDOIT-uw5qq]

Thank you 🙏 for a simple video the other guy speak really quick like if they’re at auction selling cars 😂🙌🏽🌮

[@leahverne4166]

Awesome video thanks

[@cainster]

This helped me, at least a little bit. I have a similar Whirlpool compared to what you show in the video. In fact almost the exact type and model. Anyway I just went through a devil of a time--as you may be aware, their defaults, when things aren't working proper, is to drain. Well we have a pipe issue in our basement where after a few seconds the water starts to come back up from the outlet where the washing machine is draining. So we have to "babysit" and hit the stop button repeatedly. However, when this machine (again similar to what you show) feels like something is screwing up, you can't stop it with the button, you have to unplug! Then when it plugs back in, it still wants to empty. So unplug, unplug etc. Anyyyhoooo. Long story short, here's what I just went through : THE DOOR LATCH WAS STUCK AND NOT IN THE PROPER POSITION. Our Whirlpool wasn't wanting to run a cycle proper because it couldn't "read" or "feel" or whatever word you want to use, that the close down top door was locked proper. Guess how long it took me to figure this out? Two hours. (sigh) But to your credit, I WAS able to start the diagnostic cycle. It's just that after flashing from green light to green light like in a traveling carnival or a malfunctioning traffic light, our machine didn't DO a diagnostic. Why? Because the lid wasn't locking.

[@jimbobrickyfromtrailer6261]

Thanks for this info your the man

[@garrettchan9990]

Great video !!!!

[@tonyvee5799]

Nice work

[@rileydonohoe9779]

My man. Thank you.

[@Mudpathmamma]

Thanks! It worked for me!!

[@othneilhenningham1088]

This really works 👍🏾

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it helped!

[@ddjakielski]

Thank you SO much!