How to Fix the F51 and Sd Error Code on Maytag Bravos or Whirlpool Cabrio Washing Machines

[@jeremyferguson3273]

I followed your advice in this video and your other one. My wife found the video for me. I was able to use a cheap reach stick grabber from Harbor Freight to reach down and grab a small towel that was down there without having to remove the tub. Thanks for the tips.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

No problem! Good idea to use the grabber to avoid removing the tub.

[@theoldnorthheadpostoffice7618]

The easiest check with only the top two screws on the rear green plates allows you to remove the shield. Check the tub for clothes! Try this first, it worked for me and the RPS Sensor is extra time and money you likely don’t need to spend! Great video and recommendations!

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Thanks! Great comment!

[@aylinkazar]

You are the only one who helped me figure out there was a sock stuck on the edge. Thank you so much. Saved me from calling someone.🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@lemminslime]

F51 fixed thanks to this video. Mine was the laundry that was stuck between the drum and housing. Works fine now, thanks!

[@aquateencarl]

Tightening the nut under the washer worked for me! In my case it was very loose, seemed close to falling out and I could spin it with my fingers. Thanks for the info on possible fixes.

[@danielleblanchard5480]

Tried many times fixing it and this vid was the magic one ! Thank you for posting

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

I'm glad it helped!

[@luckyloufishing6239]

Great video. Saved me from a pricey service call or replacing my unit.

[@kardilee]

I got the same error code tonight and I’m so aggravated because I’m leaving for vacation in 2 days. Hopefully 🙏🏼 it’s just clothes stuck like yours. Thanks for the video!

[@ernstdavilus4524]

Thank you buddy. Saw a pillowcase inside of mine after opening it from the back. I had to open the whole thing, wires, etc... to finally remove it.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@amorales9613]

Is it possible to access the bottom of the drum by taking off the back instead of lifting the drum out?

[@ernstdavilus4524]

@@amorales9613 yes, depending on which model you have. There's a metal plate at the back with screws on it. You will need unscrew them. That will also facilitate you to remove the top cover, from there you will see and remove object that was blocking your Washer to function well. Tip: Don't put too many clothes in the washer when washing to avoid cloth from going outside the drum. If you do so, you will be ok 👍

[@roberttruesdell6151]

Just had this F51. Turns out it was the screw holding the rotor on. It loosened up and was not seated fully. After taking it off I for the nut that hold the shaft and seal in was off as well. Tightened that down put the rotor back on and tightened up the bolt and it’s all good. Sadly I removed the Drum looking for sockets and underwear first.

[@alexandermontgomery1140]

Thanks for this. I ordered the sensor last night, then I came across this video, found there was indeed a shirt stuck between the drum and the water basin. I was able to cancel the part order. You saved me some $

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

You are welcome! I'm glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@justinloy5274]

Fixed my bravos XL. Had a piece of clothing that had escaped the tub and lodged between the tub and the drum. Fixed in 30 minutes. Thank you.

[@SBFishing]

Fixed my Bravos XL - screw underneath was super loose. Thanks!

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

no problem!

[@darlenesorreyscott]

I have a Bravos and this error - will check for laundry stuck there, but gotta tell you I HATE this washer...low water levels, noisy as all get out, and hour long cycles. Only thing I like is the spin...good extraction.

[@derreckmckenzie5521]

Shouldnt be to noisy your bearings maybe wearing out if its loud enough to be a ear soarer. Most likely the drain is blocked for the error cde.

[@TyrettoC.]

Awesome thanks for the heads up.😅😊😅😊😅😊

[@Funexpected]

I just fixed mine by simply tightening the nut under the washer, now it spins again. I also remved the basket to check for clothing as I've found a couple times in the past, but no clothes this time.

[@amorales9613]

I no longer get the f51 code, but I really only just took the machine apart. I drained the machine and then when I took the machine apart again, I checked the machine again and removed a sock that was stuck between the steel drum and the plastic liner. Still no code, but when I start the machine it doesn't sound like it's washing anything. It sounds like it's just rinsing and spinning, only. Strange. The clothing seem like they are clean but really soiled rags don't get clean. I wonder what is wrong event though I don't get a code.

[@jennclark7945]

This video helped me fix the problem. I broke a finger in the process (be careful when you lift the lid) but at least I can continue to wash clothes... Thanks man!

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

oh no! Yes be careful. I'm glad it helped.

[@paulgeisler3543]

If you unscrew the hex under the washer as you’re showing earlier in your video there is a large nut that goes onto the spindle and tightens it to the wash basin bottom. Mine fell out and stuck to the magnet on the stator thing. Fixed that and the code went away

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Thanks for sharing. Great idea to check for this.

[@Armondak]

Great video thanks you for the insight and your expertise I will try this. Will let you know how it goes. Side note your little apprentice is a great help

[@CharlesNolanArt]

So the drum should spin freely? Thats how you can tell?

[@tedthornton7791]

Yea I had article stuck between the tub and liner. But now clothes still to ×et after last spin. Replaced rotor position sensor still to wet. Ordered pump I'm going to try that. I've already verified no clogs or kinks. Drain pumps but may be a little to weak. We shall see soon. Lol

[@tedthornton7791]

Update: replaced pump still laundry still a little to wet after installing new.pump. hub gear seems fine. Ideas?

[@tedthornton7791]

Wet not xet. Lol

[@LongLivDaKing]

How did you get top lid off? So difficult to remove

[@tedthornton7791]

Sometimes, while dumping laundry basket into tub, a piece will lodge in there . Then, when spinning, it'll grab it and pull it between the liner and basket. Or if it gets out of balance, it may sling it in there.

[@deronaldbaggett3828]

Thanks so much for the video the clothes was the problem!! You saved this washer!

[@HardScopeHardie]

Is there suppose to be water inside the spinning drum ? When I took it out there abunch of water inside the drum I can feel sloshing around

[@luzvilla4350]

Have Bravos XL How to fix LF make Error

[@marymaique5506]

How does the items get stuck in there?

[@amorales9613]

Thanks for all your work. I couldn't get the tub out so the machine is still broken. I tried to fish out the clothing but I couldn't see any. I was able to start the machine and drain it. After I drained it I noticed a sock at the bottom edge of the tub where it meets the plastic liner. I fished that out with a clothes hanger. My understanding is the you really need to take the tub out because more clothing may be stuck under the tub and there is also a "filter" or drainage cap that you can open after you lift the tub out that needs to be cleaned. So is there another way to get to the bottom of the tub to see if there is any more clothes there?

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Removing the drum is very challenging. See the comment from Paul below. Sometimes the nut under the washer can be loose. I made another video about how I had to use a car jack and a 2x4 of the right size to wedge the drum out of the washing machine. (There are other videos on this topic about how to remove the drum--they make a special tool to do it but a cheap car jack and 2x4 can also work). It is very difficult. Good luck.

[@amorales9613]

@@fathersonrepairdiy I'll check out the bottom nut to see if it's loose That's the next thing. Thanks for your help.

[@KOLODNY95]

@@fathersonrepairdiy I have to remove the drum again, with the jack and 2 by 4. This will have been the 3rd time. The shaft rusts, the drum will then no longer float because it is seized onto the shaft, and then comes the dreaded OL error code. So, no spin, no rinse, and useless washing machine. I would like to take a bullwhip to the jerks who designed this Rube Goldberg pile of junk.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

@@KOLODNY95 seriously. That is a pain. I had to fish clothing out from around the side of the drum multiple times but I only removed the drum one time. We don't have that washing machine anymore thankfully. That is a pain.

[@iamthepapi6622]

I appreciate the video man that definitely works for me.. washer fixed.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Good I'm glad it helped! Please subscribe! I'm trying to get up to 1,000 subscribers. Thank you!

[@rdtheslayer4805]

How tf you get clothes down there?

[@marianna839]

How do you open the the top lid? Is there a clip that releases the lid and exposes the top of the drum?

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Yes there is. It's tricky. I think there is another KZbin video that shows how to do it. If I remember correctly it helps to have a puddy knife like the kind you would use for drywall or a Flathead screwdriver.

[@linoibarra810]

How did you pop it open to check if laundry is stuck?

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Use a metal putty knife to pry the clips open. It's actually a bit tricky. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmalooNmo9qZrNk

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Look like a nice place for some lock nut?

[@vinnyp2490]

Thank you, the screw on the bottom was loose. I changed my bearings and shaft a few months ago and I guess it loosened up.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

No problem!

[@Funexpected]

Same

[@Mosaictechsolutions]

I have a maytag bravos washer and i have tried to remove the top to clear the jam but the lid will not release. Do you have any recommendations. I removed the two screws in the tab on the back then I tried prying the front up with no luck then I tried to slide forward then raise up but it did not work.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

I used a putty knife to get into the tabs in the front. It's tricky/challenging to get it off. Maybe this video will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpq0cnR4dtGgbqc

[@alexsinclaire1504]

easiest way to remove the drum is to cut a pc of 2x4 wood 21” long and place a car jack on the shaft after you remove the wash plate and tub hub via the 6 screws. Place the car jack on the shaft and the wood under the rim of the tub, as you turn the jack nut it will force the drum up and free it, you can then lift it out easily. I have an appliance business and have done it many times

[@92blaspe]

What other means can get the drum out? I’m an amateur so I actually don’t have the wood to do it. My main issue is when I lift the drum, I also need to be holding the unit down at the same time.

[@amorales9613]

Do you need to remove the drum to see if clothes are stuck under the drum? I'm wondering if there is another way. Probably not based on the videos I've seen.

[@amorales9613]

@@92blaspe did you figure it out?

[@alexsinclaire1504]

@@92blaspe thats the only way i know if its seized

[@alexsinclaire1504]

@@amorales9613 you could bend a wire clothes hangar and fish around in there

[@vanguze]

Thanks for this.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

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[@poetthegreat4243]

None of this work for me. I tighten the bottom bolt, pull out the drum, had no clothes in there. The sensor was clean, no dirt on it. Still pull that stupid code!😭😭

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Join the us all speed Queen is all I can say!

[@UhBuddy1976]

I guess the manufacturer never figured that people would fill their laundry wash tub up so much that clothes would actually force their way into the cracks. Seems kind of impossible 😂😂

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

Hahahaha! Seriously.

[@derreckmckenzie5521]

More like the spin cycle at 12000 rpms caused the light small items to pulled in. Its uses very little water so doubtful that it was from being so full, sometimes the clothes do even get very wet if over loaded which could cause the smaller things to be even lighter and more likely to lift during spin . But removing the drum isnt that difficult unless its stuck to the shaft but a small bottle jack and board makes easy work of that problem and would take many years to get that stuck again so if it was removed once already for the same problem it should come out easily this time.

[@isabelalonsovite430]

Hola bonita noche y en español x favor bendiciones

[@collinathomas7]

But you didn't show where the sensor is 😭

[@HVACENGINEER94]

He’s so cute!!! Bubble gum 😂, No, that’s how they put them together today, your model is actually much much better built than the newer MVW series washers Save that!! Put a new shaft and bearing kit if you have to but don’t get rid of that! By the way, that sensor is a rotor positioning sensor sensing magnetic pulses so dust will not even matter but the center allen bolt should have blue locktite and a firm snug Put a round shank Phillips screwdriver in the hole of the rotor hub to hold it as you tighten

[@josefelixrodriguezguillen9549]

F 50

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

the machine never even FILLS UP so I wonder how in the HECK FIRE does clothing get up in there. I AM NOT DOUBTING YOU, obviously it is getting in there but I wonder how

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

I'm not sure how. I think we over load our washing machine at my house sometimes.

[@alexsinclaire1504]

Sometimes people just empty their washing basket straight into the washer, these machines spin up initially to weigh the clothes, if there is any small items the centrifugal force traps them. I sell only these machines and maybe 1 in 10 have clothes stuck in them. You just have to pay attention

[@derreckmckenzie5521]

Spin cycle is super fast lifts the small stuff up and it gets sucked in. Probally over loaded and with the low volume of water used in these machines some clothes stay dry in the overloaded loads so there even lighter and easily pulled up and in if small enough.

[@rayonwilliamssportsandfun2106]

Overload and the speed can do it..it happens with the front load. Stuck in the fan ..so it can happen

[@andrewfournier1265]

Stop over loading the machine, clothes won't get down there.

[@fathersonrepairdiy]

That is a good idea! :)

[@darlenesorreyscott]

@@fathersonrepairdiy I have this machine and have used it hundreds of washes - the issue is not overloading (damned machine won't even fill half way with water - no one would overload it) - the issue is poor design. The tub wobbles around in the washer casing and is OPEN all around the top. Anyone putting clothes into a washer could easily lose a sock or undies accidentally, just getting them into the machine. Very poor design - the machine unbalances constantly. Three towels upsets this machine. Hate it. Now it is midnight and I have this error (and a wet load of unspun clothes) and have spent an hour on youtube and do not have the tools to fix it myself. Or the physical strength, as a senior, to be dragging a drum out of the machine. Detest this machine - worst money I ever spent. Have been doing laundry for more than 60 years (and love doing it) but this machine is a shithole.