Whirlpool Duet Washer F9 E1 error code

This video shows you how to unclog a Whirlpool Duet washer drain pump filter. Most common error code F9 E1. It works for lots of different models. This one happens to be Model# WFW72HEDW0
*Some of the time its the reason your washer door won't open.
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[@onebeautifuladventure]

3 years later just want to say thank you. Thank you for making this video and saving everyone $300-$400 for such an easy fix. Thank you so much we truly appreciate this 🙏🏽

[@ARISE10304]

My washer locked today at 7pm, saw your video..collected the tools and was done by 7:30pm Thank you so much!!!

[@cujet]

Thanks a lot! I used your method, drained many gallons and removed tampons and color catcher sheets from the filter. Ran the washer again and of course, I get the "SUD" message, as it is now full of soap!

[@cassiepalkovich3296]

This just saved me a ton of money!! Thank you so much for sharing your video!

[@mattfleming86]

You saved our vet clinic a boatload of time and money. Also note: this screen is REALLY not engineered to deal with animal hair- and if the code throws its going to be full of clothing and water (our machine is also on an elevated platform approx 5 inches above the floor. That was a hoot) Thanks for the video times a million.

[@wolfwalker5924]

Thank you for this video. There should be an easy access front filter clean out especially because this machine is exceptionally heavy. What a engineering fiasco. I hope I don't get hurt moving the machine to clean out the filter. I will try this. In the future, I won't buy a washer unless it has an easy to use front filter access.

[@ateiluj08]

Glad I have my brother to do this for me. I had no tools or any idea how to do this. He fix it so fast. I could have done it myself if it wasn't for the dumb structure of this machine. Why put it all the way to the back, and behind the steel wall?🙄

[@markdols6114]

Perfect fix! I found about 4 dollars in change in my filter. Some of the pennies had been in there so long they were a 1/4" around.

[@mattkershner8714]

I just want to really thank you for this video and a better version of this problem then the other videos on here! I used a shit vac as well cuz I had a lot of water more than I thought I would. Your step by step just made it a lot easier so just a joe schmoe like me could even do it a person that's not so handy I just did this last night and followed your steps from the day before of watching this. You saved me a huge service call wait and probably a $200 service bill as well. Our filter was clogged really bad. Cleaned it out completely and threw compartment the filter sits in. Put it back together. Fired it up and it works like it's new again. Thanks again

[@kamislaback2515]

Thank you!!!!! My son washed towels covered in salsa. My next load I started getting this error. Worked like a charm!

[@vallelytransam]

You saved my night. Thank you for the two videos I watched on the pump.

[@WilliamRothamel-iw2tg]

Thank you so much! pulled out the plug and filter and there was a bunch of stuff and a small sock stuck in there. Washer works great again now! you saved me a repair cost!

[@josetellez1803]

Worked wonderful! 30 min job just because I had to move it from the wall. Difficulty: 2/10, lots of screws, and filter as tight, but otherwise the video explains it all. THANK YOU!!!!

[@terrybrookshire2995]

Great video, simple and to the point and saved me a lot of time and money. Found a sock, hair and about 75c in change and a couple of paperclips.

[@jenniferspinnato1650]

This worked great! Simple to do and so happy I did not have to pay a repair man.

[@jcn115]

Just got the code today, and found two color guard sheet stuck in there. Thanks for the video, it was a great help

[@colerogers6855]

This video saved me a ton of money. I did do one thing differently that you- After the pump started running I unplugged it from the board. I didn't want it to sit there and run dry for an extended period so I tried that and it cleared the error immediately. I already had access to the panel so this was something easy to try.

[@tillieindreland]

Thank you so much for this video. I had my shop vac ready, found my drill and atttachment. I did not find anything in the filter, but ran bleach through the hose, backed the washer up so it is solidly level, and am using even less detergent (we have soft water). It is running well now, hoping to get a few more years out of her. We will see. Thanks for the know how so I felt comfortable taking this on myself.

[@keithgraham9771]

Worked like a charm and easy. Sock, candy wrapper, dog hair, etc. Thanks for the great tip!

[@jennasaquoi]

Thank you! Simple, short and easy to follow.

[@michaeldavis8050]

Great video told me everything I needed to know to fix my machine. Keep up the excellent work!

[@gailnewcomb8256]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to help us with our laundry problems! 😂

[@homersmrt]

Thanks for the video, it clearly explained the steps I needed to follow an worked great! The shop vac tip was GENIUS!

[@namenotprovided6055]

Thank You. You just saved me hundreds of $$$. Found lots of change and three useless face masks.

[@emilypoplin1926]

This worked great! I was able to fix our machine in about an hour.

[@daddyslice]

Thank you - This video helped me fix my washer.

[@deany5709]

Great video. Short and straight to the fix. Saved a ton of money not having to call a repair person just to clean the filter. No socks though, only a huge wad of lint. Wish they would engineer the thing by rotating it 90 degrees to the back, or to the front with an access panel. Thanks!

[@imranmohammad3495]

Thank you for this video. It helped me fix my washer.

[@Blessedrv]

Thank you so much for sharing this information with all of us. 🥰

[@MalinaBellk]

Thank you! Great explanation

[@wesfolkerth1174]

Much thanks - this worked for me!

[@allieganley9243]

Thank you this video was very helpful

[@Jerphun]

Thanks for the video. It certainly helped me out.

[@angelsumayah2982]

Thank you I just help my neighbor blessings to you

[@boussenaa.582]

Thanks for the vedio, such a grate help I found few kids masks and socks 😂 now she she is running grate!

[@TacoMoneyKidd]

Great video, helped me a lot!!!

[@jeroncannon5278]

That's where all my socks go haha

[@carolrubio7391]

Thank you very much .. you saved me lots of 💰

[@nicolecrellin984]

Thank you SO much!

[@stash7714]

Thanks dude, just had to do this

[@1983ced]

Thanks for the video it was really helpful ❤❤❤

[@unclesmrgol]

My older duet had a removable lower front panel which provided easy access to the filter -- which was pointed to the front of the washer. The new one (a 5.0 cu/ft model) is like yours -- you have to remove the back panel to get to it. Seems like we're entering the not-easily-repairable-by-the-user age, and Whirlpool is near the front of the parade.

[@well.thy.one.]

Perfect, thank you!

[@hamadsiddiqui2992]

Super helpful video...followed exactly & not only did it solve my problem but I'm $1.50 richer!

[@robertobelen8363]

You got me out of the dog house! Thank you for saving me $$$ and my marriage.

[@terrylowe4859]

Did this help?

[@ismaelexpositoleyva3698]

@@terrylowe4859 fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffgffffffffffffffffffgfgfffffffffff

[@crazebane4394]

Dog house for this? Sounds like your marriage has bigger issues buddy😂🤣

[@lampoyo]

can't wait to check this. mine is stuck in drain mode and I tried letting it time out but it just would not quit.

[@zombienugz4772]

Wow I took the back of mine off for like no reason. Mine had a bottom drawer I could pull out to get at it. The main drain hose was pretty dirty as well though so I cleaned that well I was in there.

[@leoantonio]

Thank you for this awesome video. I have done this operation with success once before, and did it again this morning. I cleaned a bunch of junk out of the filter, and restarted the cycle. It then threw the code again, and when I opened the filter again, it was clean. Any advice for what to do?

[@nyrobisingapore4204]

In the video, an arrow is pointing to the knob you pulled out that had the sock & gunk in it...I took the back off, but the knob is facing the front of the washer...How do I take the front cover off the washer to get to it?

[@jackgray1402]

I'm afraid to see what's in my filter. Thank you for the video!

[@ASMRSheSoCold]

This is great! Thank-you 😊

[@cspann2872]

Thanks- this may be my problem slthough I will probably find a clump of dog hairs. I wonder how something as large as a sock could get in there anyway.

[@crisb202]

How possibly socks goes in the pump 😂😂😂

[@juniorolivares450]

Thanks

[@susanyang2176]

My the filter is near the front it is very difficult to reach the filter from the back

[@FreedomLandInvestorsInc.]

Thank you. I Had 2 nursing breast pads stuck in there… haha

[@elliottsilva6985]

Hello how are you fix a code e1f in my whirlpool washer

[@kimlove6990]

Great video…….have. F9 followed by an E1 error….we checked……no clogs. Drain pipe is good. We cleared the error codes the only problem we have is when we hit the start button to the washing machine (press and hold button). It does not appear to be coming n to start the washer. Would this be an electronic issue with the panel board. Does anyone know how to problem solve this please. Thank you in advance!

[@ProWorksTV1]

I have seen a faulty door switch cause this problem but not always

[@thomaslu2252]

How do you move the whole washing machine?

[@ShowMeChristmasLight]

You can tilt that back and remove the bottom panel as it's only 2 screws

[@Unbox747]

Thought the second sock was a mouse!

[@ftfftf2064]

How can a sock get stuck in there? I see rubber and drain holes… how can a sock got thru???

[@Gabriel-fi6wh]

this fixed my problem, but it doesn’t make sense to me…..my filter was empty…there was absolutely nothing stuck in there! just a whole bunch of undrained water

[@Uncledisheveled]

So what if it keeps happening but there’s never been a clog do I just need to replace the pump?

[@ProWorksTV1]

Yes. Probably just need a new pump.

[@kingosi4078]

I did all of that and my wife went to start a load and we got the same error message.

[@CJGame-N-Play]

How about the code still shows up when the filter is clean, and no debris in the main drain in house?

[@DanielTillotson]

Also having the same problem since cleaning the filter, same code and locked out constantly

[@CJGame-N-Play]

@@DanielTillotson I bought a new drain pump. Problem fixed

[@Sweetiepiexo87]

My husband did all of this and there was nothing in the filter and nothing stuck. We are so puzzled!

[@muisefamily8620]

What did you figure out?

[@honestabe4760]

Let me try it then

[@curtisabshire5997]

The only thing I found in mine was about $2 in change

[@TheTinyOrc]

I cleaned mines today and boy there were a freaking face mask in there!

[@ProWorksTV1]

🤣

[@TheTinyOrc]

@@ProWorksTV1 I don’t know how the washer machine ate up face mask… really enjoyed the video didn’t need to spend hundred of dollars for a repair person.

[@randallbowdre8167]

Found a bra pad, $.45 & a chopstick.

[@ProWorksTV1]

🤣

[@muisefamily8620]

Wow I ripped my linoleum floor and broke my freaking phone but my filter is clean :(

[@josephbaugher4737]

Good video. But my washer had to be made in some crapistan country. When I got the back off the pump/filter was located the whole way front, with the screw cap/ filter facing away, to front of machine 😁

[@mariajackson2273]

Did you find a way to access it? Mine is the same... facing front, but I don't see a front access.

[@josephbaugher4737]

@@mariajackson2273 I had to go thru the back and reach to the front to do it

[@NewBraunfelsTX]

@@josephbaugher4737 Mine is the same. It doesn’t feel like there is room between the front panel and the filter.

[@josephbaugher4737]

@@NewBraunfelsTX I did manage to reach it from the back and unscrew it. It's doable but there are some sharp edges in there

[@BIGDAWGBITE18]

This is definitely the harder way to do it.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

So you gonna post the easy way?

[@davidjones167]

What if it's the pump though? My drain was not even close to this clogged but the water so won't drain in a cycle. Have the same codes

[@ProWorksTV1]

It could definitely be a bad pump and may need replacing

[@davidjones167]

@@ProWorksTV1 I noticed lowes and homedepot don't carry parts. Any recommendations for this?

[@ProWorksTV1]

Try partselect.com or even Amazon sometimes will have these

[@daizagor_7604]

I have this washer and it is as stupid as it gets when it comes to the filter cleaning ... removing the back panel and having the filter cap facing forward ... Jesus ... i would fire the design engineering group in a second. How hard is to put an access panel for the filter cap ?

[@ProWorksTV1]

Its not too bad. A drill with a 1/4" nut driver makes it quick

[@daizagor_7604]

@@ProWorksTV1 that is not the point ... This is like putting your car's gas filling port under the back seat and in order to access it you have to remove the seat that is bolted to the car floor from underneath the car.🤣🤣🤣

[@ShowMeChristmasLight]

You can tilt that back and remove the bottom panel as it's only 2 screws