Whirlpool washer reset calibration

[@Your-Self]

Make sure the tub is completely empty when you run the Calibration Cycle.

[@Boss-fv8dk]

I am getting it into calibration mode however when I chose rinse like you did nothing is happening how to I get it to go through the cycle ?

[@222trixie]

Mine is banging loud when draining and spinning. This will not fix it will it?

[@Zantsmith]

Legit read this like 60 seconds into doing this with a load in shit lol I cancelled it I'll try it later I suppose

[@YuniG-Carver]

@@222trixie check if it's leveled. And if still does the banging, it might need the springs replaced. The guy that came to do it said he had to replace the 4 springs, and that assures you you'll have more service out of the machine without constant replacing. Hope it helps

[@Donman06EDITZ]

Lol should of read this before I loaded up the machine lol

[@vk274]

What worked for me are the following steps: 1. Make sure the knob is in the Normal position. Unplug and plug back the washer power cord. 2. Turn the knob left, then right 3 times, then left, and then right. Now LEDs will be blinking signifying the system is in reset calibration mode. 3. Turn the knob in any direction until only the Rinse LED is blinking. 4. Press the Start/Pause button. The recalibration reset will start. Wait until this is over, which will take about 10 minutes.

[@reginaaugins9601]

Tried your way. Thanks

[@Cyberdyneskynet]

Me too thanks this worked!

[@anthonyattanasio9777]

You are a Saint. This solved my problem! Thank you.

[@rogerrequejo4838]

Thank you for sharing. I am about to call technician or buy new one. Thank you again.

[@krissyb5280]

Thankyou this worked very well

[@jamiefry100]

We replaced the shocks in our washer and it still banged. None of the instructional videos or articles we used said to do this recalibration. As a last ditch effort before buying a new one, we tried this. It worked. I’m stunned. Thank you.

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped

[@AC-zn1re]

Same here! Can't believe none of the videos mentioned we were supposed to recalibrate!

[@robbyddurham1624]

did the service manual inside themachine say to recalibrate after changing parts? I haven't retrived mine yet. There's a video on how to find it on youtube. @@AC-zn1re

[@krista8404]

I was about to buy a new washing machine. I looked on KZbin. You did the trick. Never been calibrated in 8 yrs. I swear by whirl pool. I don’t wash clothes everyday like most ppl. But calibrated it and works fine. Going on a cruise in in 2 weeks and there was no way they deliver a new one in time. I’m so glad that this was the issue. I know I got another few yrs. I only wash 6 loads a month. Most ppl wash every day for a week all month. This worked for me. Yayyy 🎉

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear!

[@ladymai805]

My problem was the water barely dibbled in, nowhere near enough to wash and then it just sat there. Or, if the washer did fill to the right level, it hung at rinse, drained and left the clothes soaking wet. Followed these instructions. The washer is working correctly now. Thanks!

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sumdumgoy109]

Watched this like 100 times already. It worked perfectly after replacing the center hub. But then I forgot to do it again after suspension rods and the machine shut down during a load of towels. Couldn't get this sequence to work again and was going insane. Finally realized it was because my "fix" to deactivate the lid lock, came loose and the machine knew the lid was open. Funny how there's no videos that take into account the half-assed repairs I've done. Thanks for this vid.

[@Your-Self]

LOL, thanks for watching!

[@nicole18-]

you are a LIFESAVER! i used this tutorial because my washer was stuck in lock mode and i was losing my patience. I had my washer unplugged for over an hour and used this on a whim and IT WORKED! THANK YOU!!

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear it!

[@lennonrispy3138]

If it does it again. Just hold the Stop Button, it will take a Minute But it will unlock.

[@laurabeckwith7431]

I just recalibrated mine now im waiting for the cycle to end so i can do laundry. I saw 2 or 3 other videos that wouldnt get to my problem. So thank you!!!

[@lucasrentals4376]

Wow it worked mine was stuck in spin cycle and i couldnt get it to work. Your video saved me from having to buy a new washer when this one isnt even a year old...Thank you so so much!!!!!

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped

[@DonHammond-ts5xw]

Just came across your video after being ready to dump my brand new Whirlpool out the window-took me a couple tries but I succeeded in resetting it, and it's now working. Thanks!

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@barrylalone743]

9:00 pm Awesome…. Was about to purchase another washer, but came across your video, re-calibrated it ( we had a power outage and must have messed it up)…TY👍

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JMAZDASPD]

Definitely worked!! Had to change the drive seal on mine, when I went to do a load it wasn’t rinsing and then spinning properly. This definitely did the trick! Thank you lots

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@maiden-eq4uv]

Thank you sir for your expertise. You are a godsend. I’m definitely not mechanical or tech savvy so I didn’t know what was goin on when my my kenmore wouldn’t leave the sensing mode. I thought oh no, am I going to have to go to the laundry mat or get a new washer, but I watched your video and didn’t even have to replace parts so now my kenmore is back to washing clothes thanks to your generosity. May you and your family be blessed.

[@Your-Self]

Glad to help

[@RAAndre]

This was the only sequence that worked for my machine. Thanks so much. Changed out the shifter motor and saved hundreds of dollars!

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear!

[@bgrob1839]

Thanks for the excellent video. I replaced the balancing rods in my washer and it worked for two loads then quit. Viewed your video and it worked perfectly. I didn't know about resetting after rod replacement. Thanks again!! I have Whirlpool WTW4800BQ1.

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped

[@rwj74]

This is the first one that actually worked resetting my machine. Thanks for the video.

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@anitakanb1668]

Amazing!!! It worked!! It was stuck on sensing and nothing was happening until I reset It by watching ur video. Thank You so much 👍

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@stephenfiore9960]

..If this doesn’t work, also watch other “sensor flashing” videos. There is a part on the bottom you can replace

[@MartrevaCooks-kh1pc]

Thanks so much I didn't know what to do about my washer came across your video it was a true Blessing thanks so much for taking the time to put this video out you have helped 100s of people Thanks 🙏

[@Your-Self]

Glad I could help

[@melvinw.quinene841]

Thanks for sharing this video I have just recalibrated my Kenmore 500 series washer and putting it through it's paces,we'll see how it turns out in a bit.

[@EricaNelson-x4j]

This the best video ever 😊 thank you I didn’t know none of this had my washer for 6 years brand new :)

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for watching!

[@doanelucio4347]

I just replaced my tube suspension springs and I didn't realize I had to calibrate the washing machine. Thank you for the info.

[@Your-Self]

You bet!

[@angelinalongo1669]

Omg you are a lifesaver!!! Just got a newish washer and it was stuck in sensing mode. Tried this trick and it worked. We have officially moved onto washing!!! Tysm!

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@rosendo12]

It worked!!! Thank you!! It was unbalanced and banging after thinking it could handle a big load of towels….

[@Your-Self]

Excellent!

[@focusedmovie3694]

My lock on the washer was stuck while the lid was open and I couldn't shut the lid and the locked button was just flashing. This helped me a lot, it worked and unlocked the lock as soon as I did it HUGE help, thank you so much

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for sharing

[@heatherblanchard3456]

Thank you so much! It worked! I thought I was going to have to buy a new washer. You saved me.

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear it!

[@dawnd4471]

Me too !!!

[@dready187]

What was wrong

[@juicyb8946]

Omg I just did this and now my washer works. Thank you so much.

[@Your-Self]

Fantastic!

[@katienaagel1999]

I come back to this video every few months when my machine starts jumping around on the spin cycle, probably my 10th time coming to this video😅

[@JudeSteil]

My model is much newer can y ou send a calibration only model ehilpool

[@Letsgeal]

You too!😊

[@macdaddychene]

Did you have parts replaced at any point?

[@katienaagel1999]

@@macdaddychene no I never had to

[@ygonzales3595]

Followed exactly after replacing suspension and this totally worked! Thank you!

[@Your-Self]

Nice work!

[@teresabeyer2195]

Happy dance. Just calibrated it and went through entire cycle of my wash no problem.

[@Your-Self]

Great job!

[@logan727]

I believed this worked the other videos on replacing suspension rods do not mention recalibration. My machine was still violently shaking after I already replaced the suspension rods after multiple cycles. Last wash I did after recalibration ran smoothly hopefully it finally worked thank you

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear it!

[@jeeperdiy1267]

Thanks a ton! Just replaced my lid switch and board. This was the only one that worked to calibrate mine.👍

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped

[@gracetrombley6385]

Thank you so much. I watched two other videos on this that were far more complicated and didn't work and yours worked first try

[@RaymondDAlesio]

Truly appreciate the video there are many on this sitewho offer reset calibration yours was the one that worked thank you!!!!!!!!

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@Adnaw-n5l]

Ok. I'm doing a load right now after calibrating with your instructions.... I'll comment after a washed AND drained load......❤

[@Adnaw-n5l]

Frustrated. 😢

[@merrylt]

This fixed mine. Whirlpool would fill and then be stuck in sense. Did this recalibration and now it works. Thank you!!!

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@Mid-Ohio]

Definitely helped somewhat…my dial was different but pretty much the same ideas. Calibration process on this one I got it’s taking good 3mins.Thanks

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped

[@terbrylewis6400]

Thank you very much for getting my washer back to me without having to spend *more* money! 😭

[@Your-Self]

Happy to help!

[@supermeatlongworthy6295]

If you machine flows water while set to hot water it is your water inlet screen clogged. Pull it out and clean it. Use needle nose pliers and it pulls out like a Cork. Screw all this diagnostic testing. Something so simple took me all day to troubleshoot. Hit like if it worked. I had mine stuck in sensing mode. Try this if just hot works.

[@nonchalantrayy]

Saved me from a lot of bs😅 ty I'm surprised it worked but very thankful 🙏🏾

[@LiberatingRemembrance]

Thank you! This worked for me on a Roper that wasn't filling past low water when I was trying to wash in Deep Water Wash mode.

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@Silkaz7]

What do the other options in calibration mode do?

[@calebmartinez3805]

Man thanks so much for the video, the instructions in my parts they were so screwed that my patience was in #%#%# they show to press start first? What the heel,thanks now is working perfectly man!

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear it!

[@Catch_u_reloadn]

​@@Your-Selfcan you do this with a load in the washer?

[@Your-Self]

@@Catch_u_reloadn the basket must be empty for calibration to work properly.

[@robertmunguia250]

Yup tried this one. Worked. Other methods would not.

[@mla3365]

Thank you for this informative & helpful video. Just tried it today & my Whirlpool washer began working again 👍

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@dready187]

What was wrong with it?

[@mikebrock1965]

Thanks for this. I just replaced my suspension rods and didn't know about re-calibrating.

[@Your-Self]

Glad I could help

[@jeremymangalsingh]

This solved my issue! Now I don't have to hire someone to come and press a button and charge me money. Thank you!

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@zetaone2669]

Thank you for providing this information. I have saved this video and will surely come back to it often.

[@macdaddychene]

Our 3-4 year old Whirlpool washing machine model WTW4850HW1 has been gradually shaking violently with certain loads, especially if there are only a few blankets or towels in it. We tried this re-calibration trick last night without replacing any parts and my wife said it ran better today. We will continue to see if it helps.

[@Your-Self]

An even load distribution is very important on these machines. Also, suspension rods wear out fairly quickly. So, it might be prudent to replace them first for balance issues. Part number W11217817

[@macdaddychene]

Those suspension rods aren't cheap either. I wanted to try the recalibration first before doing something like replacing the suspension rods. The washing machine has been running great when I did the recalobration from my first post until today when my wife believes she overloaded the machine with towels. She said she added more than usual to see what it would do and it did shake with a lot of noise but apparently it wasn't as bad as it used to be. She will lighten the load from now on to see if that helps with all the loads. If the machine continues to mess up, we can see about replacing the suspension rods. The machine is only about 3-4 years old.

[@K.R.Johnson]

I would have never figured this out on my own! Thank you!

[@Your-Self]

Glad I could help!

[@smanucha]

Worked like a charm! Thank you for posting/sharing this. 🙏😊

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@tinamckiddy7016]

This saved us from such a headache ! Thanks

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear!

[@Peelerusa]

Is this method also used for Whirlpool Duet front-loading models? Thanks.

[@alexaramirez4158]

This solved my problem of unlocking my washer 🙏 thank you

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear it!

[@dawnd4471]

For who It might help…. Our washer was not lighting up at all (store said to by a new washer) and it was stuck on the spin cycle while washing blankets. I pressed the pause stop button for 3 seconds and the second time I did the recalibration I did it correctly and its fixed. Because the lights went out on ours when it was uneven during the spin the store said they thought the mother board was fried. Everything went back to normal doing this including lights working again

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Komorebidreams]

This worked for my Whirlpool WTW5000DW1. Thank you!!!!

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear it!

[@bread_again_-_1288]

@@Your-Selfmy whirlpool’s lights froze on a solid green after it completed a cycle. I did the reset and calibration and it did another cycle then froze again. Please help.

[@ing.wilbercalderonm.sc.9254]

Muchas gracias por compartir. Saludos desde El Salvador.

[@lorinewton1]

thank you! I have recalibrated like you instructed but my machine is full of water and I can't get it to drain. How do I do that?

[@angelamartinez5691]

I have the same exact problem. I’m going to try it even though I have a full load with water in. Wish me luck 🤷‍♀️

[@Your-Self]

The calibration should be done with an empty drum. If it's not draining, the drain pump could be bad. But more often, the problem could be with the lid switch.

[@howiebag]

Worked for me (and my one week old Whirlpool washer -yikes!) --Thanks

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@chubbyzombie666]

Perfect. I was about to toss this 1 year old washer. Thank you so much.

[@Your-Self]

Excellent!

[@DISGUYROX]

Almost 40 years in this business and I was forever miss the ease of changing a wigwag, an analogue mechanical timer and etc. The longer I still do this, the more I get disgusted with the garbage they put out now. They have the attitude that, one repaired appliance is one less sold. BAH HUMBUG!!

[@GetRealwithJesus]

Thank you I took a nickel out it was worn down an the sensor is working properly thanks again good looks awesome the best

[@honselld1]

Hell yeah, very quick precise instruction. Thank you.

[@Your-Self]

You bet!

[@davidlynch5998]

Sir you are a lifesaver!! Thank you so very much

[@Your-Self]

Happy to help

[@janetsmith2104]

Thank you for your "how to" video...from a new subscriber!☺️👍🏽

[@Your-Self]

Thank you too.

[@marybethjordan8520]

Thank you! I just replaced the suspension rods and I didn't know this!

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sirach144]

Omg thank you. I got a new one and it didn’t work until I tried this. Update. It had to be reset again after the first wash.

[@Your-Self]

Glad I could help

[@karlenenew7391]

Can you turn off the auto sensing? I want more water in my clothes when they're washing. I put spray and wash on my shirts because they get stained a little bit and they do not come out it doesn't wash the clothes like it's supposed to and never has since the day that I've had it please tell me if I can turn that off and it be a normal washing machine

[@Your-Self]

Some washing machines can be tricked by pouring a bottle of water on top of the clothes to make them heavier. The auto-sensing will assume there are more clothes and will use more water. Try it.

[@garyr7027]

Thank you, this worked although I ended up trying it twice, I screwed up the first try. Will this solve a auto sense issue? For some odd reason, my machine decided to get confused, auto sense and full wash ended up backwards. For full wash the switch had to be on auto sense, and for auto sense wash, the switch had to be on full wash position. I have zero clue how it did that, it just started doing it all a sudden.

[@MarkFehner]

Will this fix a slow agitation issue? Mine agitates extremely slow!

[@mrsjefferson777]

We have this issue also you didn't get reply didu if you got slow aged fixed please respond

[@MarkFehner]

@@mrsjefferson777 have no received response the issue.

[@happydayz5321]

Normally that is caused by a bad shift actuator.

[@standtall7646]

I have NO LEDS even on but, machine sounds like it's pumping like draining. I have unplugged and waited overnight to try this. When plugged back in, it starts this "cycle" again. I tried your technique but, i Still do not get ANY Alights on. I'll let it run fw minutes and see what happens. BY THE WAY: This started last night, all by itself. Empty drum. If unplugged, it will start agin, after plugging back in. UPDATE: It wnet into Self Calibration Mode all by itself so.., leave it be for several minutes and it will finish. Not sure WHY it did that but, it did. THEN, I went ahead and ran RECalibration again, to be sure and all went well, without any issues. I have not ran a load yet but, will, today. Thanks, for the info video!

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for sharing.

[@standtall7646]

You're welcome.@@Your-Self

[@markmedrano3085]

Wow! That did the trick. Thank you so much for the tip.

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

I just bought a washer like this. It looks like the same exact one. I have a question. When the agitator is running, does it sound like it's it's slow motion and also stop for a second or 2 before running again? It seems like it will run for one turn and then stop and then run and then stop and it repeats. Or is there something wrong with my washer. The thing is brand new. It's only 2 months old.

[@Your-Self]

Not sure. If it has an Auto-Sensing, it may do something like this at the beginning of the cycle. Or maybe you are using a Delicate Cycle?

[@PardonTheInteruption1]

@@Your-Self I think that's what it was, auto-sensing. thanks

[@HawnPodagee]

Thank you!! This helped me tremendously!! My son overloaded the washing machine and it was locked! Followed your tutorial and it was a lifesaver!! 🫶🏽🌹✨️👍🏽

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear it!

[@wesleyhockemeyer711]

My machine has done this basically since it was new, I wouldn’t think I would need to replace springs yet would I?

[@cherriosbee475]

Thank you. Just what I needed. My top load is working, bloody wonky. It is time for a calibration.

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for watching!

[@emilyhocutt7987]

Thank you so much! It works perfectly now!

[@Your-Self]

Great to hear!

[@peacemaker5920]

Thank you sir for your help! For some reason my washer (exact same model in this video) stopped making beep sounds after finishing the wash cycle! I'm not sure what we did to accidentally disable that! Any thoughts on how to re-enable that by any chance? Thank you so much!

[@zl14l41]

The beep emitter may have died, but the service mode this video shows you how to enter (before selecting calibrate) has many functions, I imagine the cycle finished alarm is in there somewhere you just need to look up your model and put manufacturer settings or options in with the search

[@empiresoundstt]

A couple months ago i did a reset that helped. However, last night the mashing was on and it just stopped working during washing. No longer lighting up or washing. Any assistance will be appreciated

[@Your-Self]

Try unplugging from the wall outlet for a minute and plugging it back in.

[@samantaneverson2072]

My washer filling going into the wash cycle and throwing out the water then filling back up and not going into the rinse just keep throwing out the water after a 15 to 20 minutes. Do you know how to reset it from doing that

[@deeneyugn4824]

My 1998 Kenmore washer doesn’t have this calibration feature, or at least I don’t know it has.

[@oregonstrong1080]

Can I use this method because I have blankets inside that made washer out of balance? *I have not had a repair. I do not want to try this and mess up the electronic sequencing.

[@Your-Self]

As long as the tub is empty now, you can try this recalibration.

[@oregonstrong1080]

Thank you for your fast response 🙏

[@jonellearndt6867]

Once you plug it back in do you turn it on before you turn the dial once to the left 3 times to the right and so forth?

[@wolfhawkfield2k]

Is this needed for brand new washers, too? Just got mine, and it doesn’t seem to be working correctly 🤔

[@Your-Self]

Typically, not needed for a new washer. But try the calibration and see if it helps.

[@debbiewerner7124]

This worked wonderfully. Thank you.

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear!

[@krista8404]

Make sure you take the wet wash out and let it drain if you can. I held the button to off and it drained. Took the stuff out. Unplugged it, plugged it back in and started the recalibration. All set, maybe should of added that to the video to make sure stuff is out. But I looked through the comments first and saw what the person typed.

[@FutureITDoctor]

Thank you very much sir. Worked for me! 🎉

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped

[@timpavilion3156]

My brand new Maytag top load HE washer is a complete lemon. when i wash bedding it makes these horrible banging noises, requires me to babysit the machine while it refills the basket TEN TIMES or more trying to "rebalance." using way more water than an old school washer. when i wash clothes they leave soil residue in the creases of the clothes. I have used this washer for over a year and every single time i try to wash a cotton blanket or cotton comforter it makes these horrible banging noises and even after repositioning the items multiples times it still fails to balance EVERY TIME. and when the machine tells me it's done the blankets are still soaking wet and smell like sweaty soiled clothes because it never gets properly agitated or spun/drained. The machine tells me it's done but the clothes smell like sweat and dead skin and are dripping wet, obvious signs of a deficient washer. can't clean and can't spin dry. so now i'm drying a soaking wet blanket for over THREE HOURS in the dryer that smells like dirty clothes because the washer told me it is "done" because it simply stops attempting to spin after multiple attempts. I cannot wait for a class action lawsuit against Maytag top loader HE washers, they are the worst in the world. I will never buy anything Maytag as long as I live and will tell everyone I talk to about how bad Maytag is. NEVER MAYTAG, THE WORST BRAND OF WASHING MACHINE EVER MADE. I cannot wait until the class action lawsuit arrives. Maytag you deserve what happens to you for selling a lemon, you complete and utter scumbags. AVOID MAYTAG AT ALL COSTS. Also their dryer is way too hot at the "low" setting, burns my clothes. worst company ever. and they don't even honor their heavily advertised warranties because MAYTAG is complete scum.

[@sixpackbinky]

Sad, they used to be the best, the old ones never broke down,

[@Rrbaby66]

what about for a non agitator whirlpool that shakes a bit, do you have a video for it?

[@mrcee6512]

I'm in the same boat.

[@am2midnite]

Will it go to the full cycle. Mine stops at washing I have to set it to the drain and spin after that

[@Your-Self]

The most common issue on these units is the mode shifter.

[@omarvaldes5822]

It worked!!! Thanks a million!!!

[@Your-Self]

Glad it helped!

[@kathyhyams5757]

Omg it worked!!!!!!! I'm absolutely shocked!!!!!!!

[@Your-Self]

Good to hear it!

[@kathyhyams5757]

@@Your-Self thank you it really worked! I had to listen to the video 3 or 4 times was the hardest part! Thank you you saved me $150! I would've never guessed in a million years it was that simple!!!!!

[@thromegaawesome]

How do you get it to completely drain? Mine drains just fine, but if I move the washer, I can still hear some water inside.

[@Your-Self]

What you hear is probably the sealed water ring that is installed there for counterbalancing. It's totally normal.

[@NRB_75]

Also will this work if you have NEVER REPLACED ANYTHING

[@traceester2555]

Went through the short calibration cycle, but the green lights were blinking instead of solid like your video and the red light is now blinking after it went through the cycle? I appreciate any advice from here.

[@nomorepineapplepizza4608]

Do you need to recalibrate after replacing the shift actuator?

[@Your-Self]

The service manual doesn't specify the shift actuator, but it's not a bad idea to calibrate anyway.

[@kdavila3151]

what is the problem with a new Whirlpool Washing Machine WTW4816FW2 when the tub falls down 6" when it is filled with water?

[@dawnd4471]

Thanks so much for this helpful video

[@Your-Self]

Glad it was helpful!

[@faith4390]

My washing machine isn't spinning all the water out of the clothes. The past two days the clothes are still wet when it says it's done. Can you offer any help with that?

[@Your-Self]

It's difficult to say for sure, but the most common problem on these machines is the Shift Actuator that's located under the cabinet. You could try replacing that or call a technician.

[@cherryandrews2748]

Thank you for your help. You're awesome!

[@mariacalvert6910]

Amazing. Thank you so much!!!!

[@Your-Self]

Thanks for watching!