We had an E2/F6 error on a cabrio washer. We cleaned with rubbing alcohol and q-tip and the first test run was a success! Hopefully more to come so thank you for this video!

My Whirlpool Cabrio washer with the Steam Clean option is working again thanks to this “How To” video. I can only imagine how much $$$ and down time you saved me. I did have to buy the nail polish 😁, but a couple dollars is literally a small price to pay versus a professional repair or a new washer. THANK YOU Josh!! 👍👍

This technique worked for my F6-E2/3 error on my 4 year old Cabrio washer. Thanks for saving me a pricey repair job (or the cost of a new washer) and not trashing an entire large appliance over a tiny bit of corrosion!

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! ☺️

Josh, after watching your video you saved me whatever the amount of money it would cost in 2024. Your explanation and processes worked perfectly. Thanks a million.

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped!!!

Can’t believe it but I really thought mine woukd be one of the five out of forty that wouldn’t work. But I sure as heck worked thanks man great video.

Thank you so much, this was easy to fix and save me from having to replace the whole control board. People like you make the internet a better place!

@joshcobb4100

Ай бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You just made my whole week! I'm glad I could help!!!!

Thank you Josh! I never comment on KZread, but I wanted to tell you that this is the best video on here. When we plugged our machine and turned it on and we got beeps and no more error codes, and it didn’t turn off halfway through the cycle, I think I almost cried. You’re the best!

@joshcobb4100

10 ай бұрын

Yay! Well good job and I’m glad I could help!

I fixed my washer with your help and saved a lot of money I didn't have to waste on so simple an issue. Thank you so much for everything you do ❤

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

You bet!!

11-15-2023 Just fixed my washer thanks to your Amazing and very detail video! You're a life saver, thanks a million ❤

THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this! My washer was unresponsive to any push of any button. I did this easy fix (after getting that code) and it WORKED!!

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah that’s what I like to hear!

Thank you so much for this! This fix saved us from another service call and how we've replaced one circuit board previously which cost us $400. Was able to do this in less than an hour and only cost me 2 Q-tips! Definitely try this fixe before you call a service company!

Worked like a charm. My machine would not turn on. Did your procedure and now everything works great. Thank you.

THANK YOU! I just fixed our washer with this. So easy to do with your instructions. You saved me a lot of money!

Your awesome! Thank you for videos like this! 37 year old lady here and it was a piece of cake thanks to your detailed video! Back up and running beautifully!!

@bloodandfireministries2583

8 ай бұрын

So last time after cleaning I applied a layer of clear nail polish to stop the moisture from getting through but here I am again 2 months later and same problem! I’m going to try to clean the board one more time and probably start looking into getting a new washer too many problems with this one here!

I put off fixing my washer after a few google searches and seeing it as a $250 plus repair just for parts. Did a search today and came across this video and glad I did. This worked me for thank you so much for posting videos like these.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

You bet

This is amazing! My washer has been acting up for months and it finally bit the dust and would just show the error code F6 E2. I was able to fix this myself (and I am NOT handy!), thanks to this video!

@joshcobb4100

11 ай бұрын

Yay! Glad it helped!!

Wow! What a fix. So easy and it worked. First, I tried unplugging the machine a few times to see if it would reset. I got all the things you mentioned, wouldn't light up, looks like it going to work, but doesn't. Then the last time the error code popped up. So, I looked up the error code and found you. After I did the fix, I put it back together, but I was so excited I forgot the nail polish. So, I opened it back up and applied the nail polish. Good to go! Thanks again for the savings. Whirlpool needs to apply the nail polish as part of their manufacturing process.

So I’m a licensed nail technician, and I happened to have all these tools that were needed, it took me 5 mins after watching your video and I just ran a bleach towels load, THANKS SO MUCH IT WORKED!!!!!! Followed your visuals from start to finish, forever fan now!

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Thanks!!!

@shaylajwashington8139

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I am a cosmetologist! Hopefully, I have the same tool!

@Samnas83

5 ай бұрын

@@shaylajwashington8139 girl my washer still going strong, I fixed it like a year ago. Good luck!!

Thank you so much! I work in apartment maintenance and this will save us lots of money. Did it for the first time and it worked 👍🏽

Thank you!! I replaced the board a few years ago because of this error and it just happened again. I found your video and had it fixed in no time. Hopefully this stays fixed now!! I really wish I would have known about this a few years ago; I'm sure I wouldn't have had to replace it then!

Dude, you rock! Thank you so much for this awesome video My son and I just fixed our washing machine. It broke down in the middle of a cycle and we had no idea what to do until we found your video. About an hour later it's working and I know with the fingernail polish it will continue to work and not corrode again. We thank YWHW for you and we hope that you and your business are blessed. 😊

@joshcobb4100

9 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Glad to be of service! Good job!!

Just watched you video and you saved me from buying a new washer. Thanks for making video and I will support your channel

Hey Josh. Thanks for posting this. I just used your method to fix our washing machine. Well Done!

I just did this and it freaking worked, saved me a bunch of money by not having someone come look at it. I feel like I need to send you some $$$. Thank you very much and I subscribed to your channel

@joshcobb4100

3 ай бұрын

I’m just glad it worked for you! Thanks for subscribing!!

This fixed the washer. Thank you for taking your time to post this!

@joshcobb4100

11 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Glad it worked for you!

You saved the day, my friend! Much appreciated!

Thank for this great video. Was very clear, our washer is now working. Can’t thank you enough.

Thank you,,,The build up was actually under the speaker. Even though you did not specifically show to go there I knew what I was looking for. There were 2 that were not bad but covered in enough black build up that it stopped the washer from working.Cleaned with the q-tip and alcohol and she fired right up . I can't tell you have thankful I am and wonder how many of the washers were needlessly tossed. I called a service repairman before I did this research and he said nothing I could do, just buy a new washer...SMH.

@joshcobb4100

10 ай бұрын

Good job!! Keep it going!!

Josh, great video. Living in Mexico it can hard if not impossible to get parts or to get parts within a reasonable time. My Cabrio is now working perfectly. Can't thank you enough.

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

Awesome glad it helped!

Wow, a great video and the best fix I've seen. It absolutely worked and its crazy that such a small thing, almost too small to see, was the problem. Thanks so much, those of us who still like to repair things sincerely appreciate your effort's.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@AngelGonzalez-zl8mg

10 ай бұрын

I like thinking as far as keeping things running and not to send appliances to the landfill.@@joshcobb4100

I could hug you!!! Thank you for this video! I fixed my cabrio thanks to your knowledge and video!

Thank you trying this today

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

I hope it worked out for you.

I have a Cabrio just like this one, 11 or 12 years old. Had the F and E codes, but early symptoms were: no more sounds and delayed response time when selecting washes. Also, sometimes it would keep washing without the time winding down. I cleaned the contacts, as noted in this video, and nothing changed. I decided to make sure I cleaned them as well as I could, so I took the control panel completely off (thanks for the disassembly tips). I sat at the kitchen table with a magnifying headset with light and cleaned better. However, I took what I think was the speaker/buzzer assembly off. It is a black square right there on the panel with two screws. There were other contacts back there that were corroded. I cleaned those and reassembled the washer. Plugged it in and turned it on. When I heard the tones again, I knew I had it fixed. It works like a champ, and I don't have to spend $700 on a new one (YET). The video is awesome and spot on. Josh, thanks for publishing this. You rock!👍

Thank you. Just fixed our washing machine and got to look like a hero.

Thank you so much. I followed your instructions and it works again! I didn't take the whole top off, just unscrewed the back panel and popped off the censor. Cleaned up a little corrosion and it works!

Worked perfectly 👍🏼 My board was very corroded. The worst part was under the buzzer.

Fixed my washer!! You rock!

Bro, thank you so much for this. It worked for me and was pretty simple with your instructions. You are the man!

Thanks for the info! It worked for me! However, I did waste a bunch of time (and frustration) trying to figure out how to release that top control unit panel from the main washer. The video was not clear on what to use the plyers on to release. I eventually figured it out on my own. My constructive criticism would be to never do a video on how to disassemble something (to again access) without the setup being fully ready to be disassembled. i.e. Don't already have some things disassembled ahead of time, because that is likely not how it will be for the ppl watching the video and so it will create some confusion. Again, thank you for taking the time to do this! Saved me $$$!

EXCELLENT video! Worked perfectly! Thanks Josh for the amazing insight!

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

OMG I think this fixed mine, too! I didn't think mine looked corroded, but I took it apart like you showed and cleaned the contacts with alcohol. Plugged it back in and I'm doing a load of laundry now. Fingers crossed. Thank you so much!

This is amazing! Had this error pop up previous 2 years and just fixed itself somehow but this time it didn’t. Tech was saying need replaced. Legit did this in 5 minutes and it is fixed! You are awesome!

Thank you so much!! Took me a LONG time to remove the dashboard thing, but after that it was a breeze.

Thank you for this video. You just saved me $500 on a new washer. 🙏

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

Yeeeeessssss!!! Sweet!

So - I got the F6-E3 error and found another video explaining what to do. Bad news - I didn't really dig in to it until AFTER having a useless technician come out, charge me $150 - only to tell me that I needed to replace the washer. He said that they would send it away to have the UI panel repaired and by that time - I may as well buy a new one. I wish I would have found and watched your video first - because you said that exact thing - like what the technician would say! Anyway - I watched another video which was really good at showing me how to take the unit apart - which I can do very quickly now - but that video only had me wiping off the board contacts with an alcohol pad to clean them. Your video here - actually had the suggestion to scrape away the corrosion - THEN clean thoroughly with the alcohol and Q-Tips. Because after my first attempt at repair - with just the simple wipe down with the small alcohol pads - the error and issue came back after 3 loads of laundry. I feel confident that the more thorough scraping and cleaning (the Q-Tips were black this time) will net better results. I do have a question, Josh - you mention that the issue will eventually come back - I didn't apply the gel coat (great hack by the way!) - since the machine worked for many years without issue (6-8 maybe) do you feel like the board is compromised now and that sooner rather than later, I will need to clean again and for sure seal it - or will I get several years again before that much corrosion causes issues? Sorry for the long message - but I had to vent about the bummer of losing $150 but of the victory in saving several hundred in the long run! Great video!

@joshcobb4100

Ай бұрын

I would suggest getting a clearcoat on it ASAP, I use clear nail polish now. It’s more susceptible now to corrosion and the more you scrape it the more brittle the connections will become.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for a very clear video... I followed your instructions and even applied the nail polish to the electrical connectors as suggested and were able to power up my washer after 1 hour.

@joshcobb4100

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Listen to this guy, it actually works. Thank you for the info, you saved me a lot of cash 👍

You are one of a kind. I did what you said in the video and it worked . You saved me a lot of money 😊😊

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Great! You’re welcome!

Excellent video! This worked for me. Thank you Josh.

Tysm you saved the day. Washer works again !!

Thank you so much for this info and how to take the control board off. I was able to fix my 3 year old washer. Saved me plenty of money.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help!

Thank you so, so much! My machine stopped working out of the blue and I was panicking. Followed your instructions and it started right back up. Keep doing what you're doing! It truly helps!

It worked for me thanks ! appreciate it I was really worried.🎉

Worked for me, too! Thank you so much.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. It fixed my washer. The only thing I added was to tape the lid shut so when I flipped up the top there was no danger of the glass lid coming off.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Good call…..at least they backed off the spring loaded lids that opened like Mike Tyson with a score to settle….

Thank you!!!!!! We just fixed our carbio thanks to you!

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

👏🏻 yay!!

Thanks for saving me $550. Hope this helps a little in your journey.

@joshcobb4100

8 ай бұрын

THANKS! It does!!!

Thank you!!! This worked like a charm!

Worked like a charm THANK YOU SO MUCH!

@joshcobb4100

10 ай бұрын

Great!! Glad it helped!!! Good job!!

Thanks a million times! It worked!🎉❤

Thank you so much for detailed instructions. Our machine works now👍

@joshcobb4100

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

It worked thank you for the advice saved me a lot of money and stress

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Great!!!

Thanks! Totally worked.

Did the same before and it worked!!

This worked for me. Awesome detailed instructions that made it easy for a complete amateur. I’m pleased to have saved a ton of time and money with your helpful video. Thank you!

thanks for the video

Works for me. Thanks.

Great video! If you have this issue, the best chemical to clean with is Deoxit-D5 and q-tip/swab. Then apply a thin layer of conformal coat to seal out future moisture. This is what is done for mil-spec electronics that need to perform in high humidity environments. Easy to find both on Amazon, etc.

@joshcobb4100

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@warwolf0

2 күн бұрын

The question is, why don’t they do the coat before selling it, no reason to have this issue every 2-3 years even after replacing original console

Great video. It's was exactly what was wrong with my machine.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

Thank you so much!

A mi me funcionó Perfecto…. Gracias por compartir tus conocimiento con nosotros 😊… me ahorro bastante dinero haciéndolo yo

Great info

I'm getting an intermittent F6/E3, it'll start making unfamiliar alert noises, blink these codes, then not allow any button responses except to power it off. After I power it back up it works fine for weeks with no problem. I'll definitely be investigating the board though, I'll nip it in the bud before it decides it won't allow for a power cycle fix. I've owned this washer for 10 years, it's served me well and is still in great shape otherwise.

Thank you

12/23/23 Thanks for this video man you save my Christmas bro . Thanks followed youre vid and it worked great. Thanks.👍💯

@joshcobb4100

4 ай бұрын

Well Merry Christmas Bro!

Thanks you!

Hi Josh, thanks for your videos, they are very helpful. I have the same washer "Cabrio" and am getting a code F2 E3 and cannot find any videos on this code combo, any suggestions? Thanks

It worked for me Thanks dude

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Sweet! Glad it helped!!

You’re a life saver

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!

What a legend

So glad you found this and shared it. Outstanding. Haven't seen a fix for a factory flaw this good since 1970's Dodge car ballast resistor fiasco.

Fixed thank you! Would you have a guide for that same model dryer, how to remove the blower fan? Didnt find it in the back and no removable panel in front.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

I don’t. Just do the videos if time and opportunity allow.

Thanks I used

Saved me from buying a new washer. Put $600 back in my wallet. Thank you.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

How do I get the top piece separated if the clips are plastic? Don’t want to break them while trying to access the control panel.

Thank you !!!!!!

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!!

Thanks reset didn't work so I tried this and went through once so far. So I'm happy it worked. I'll add to comment whenever it goes wrong if it does. Wish it was a step by step instead of you already removed bit. But it did make the video fast so works for me, I didn't know the clamp I had to use the pliers was metal kept messing with the white plastic lol hope this tip helps the next fool.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

But you did it!! Great job!!

Thanks, good video! Okay, tried the quick fix and I continue to get a F6E2 or 3.. The corrosion is removed and it looks good but doesn't work and I've done a reset and left power off for a while... When powering up I get the same issue via diagnostics. I would think getting a new "Whirlpool WTW8500DC2 Console - Genuine OEM" at ~$185 that had the corrosion would be the right part to get or do I need to get the Control unit at ~$295? BTW, I did check the cable continuity and it was fine.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes the corrosion can run deep and you just have to get a brand new board. If you do, I suggest coating the new board exposed portion with clear nail Polish to avoid issues in the future.

Does this issue ever affect draining?

Dude this is amazing, it’s funny when you open it up how small the area that causes the problem is. The whole area is about the size of a quarter.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Costs about that much to fix it lol.

Merci!

@joshcobb4100

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!! 😊

My lid lock stopped working recently and was able to replace it (fixing the old part it didn't work). I figure something like this is coming up next, so SAVED! Why the heck doesn't WP protect all the contacts better?

It worked

@joshcobb4100

5 ай бұрын

Great! 👍🏻

How do I pop off the metal bracket on the left side with the spring in the way to take the panel off? The right side is easy but I can’t get to left side to push the metal clip in

@joshcobb4100

3 ай бұрын

I have used pliers and felt for it, also gone from the top with a putty knife. You just have to be careful not to mark it up going from the top.

Hi! My washer turns on but the cycles beeps when I press on it but it’s not activating anything not even my start button it’s just stuck on mixed cycle can u help me please

Would you recommend reflowing the solder on the pads - that was what occurred to me when psyching myself up for the job.

@zeiram8230

Жыл бұрын

…and it’s fixed. Thanks!

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Great!! Good job!!

Ok so I wanted to ask something. I've done this multiple times. For example, I was getting the F6 E2 error code a few days ago, we took it apart and cleaned it. Today, it's back to showing the code. Clearly the first clean worked, but it's happening again. Is there any way I can get more access to the entirety of the interface so I can clean it all, there are plastic caps keeping me from taking the rest of the thing apart.

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

You can break the caps off with a flat head screw driver, be careful they go flying, and that is how I got to the rest of the board. I used a soldiering iron to hallow/melt the leftover plastic to reseal. Worked for me.

@KiwimiXD

Жыл бұрын

@@joshcobb4100 we will have to try that. It’s just annoying and overall confusing because this about the 4th time it’s happened and the washer is only 4 years old. I don’t know anything about washers, I am a computer woman. Thanks for the help!

It worked, had to create an angled file from a flat file, and my clear nail Polish had a violent tint… BLUF, thank you so much . PS could they make it any harder to access the electronics? 😤

@joshcobb4100

Жыл бұрын

Great!!

what if you get them codes AND when you plug the machine in there is a spark in the power outlet?

@joshcobb4100

10 ай бұрын

Board might be too far gone.

Unfortunately, my is one of those that didn't fix the problem. Any other suggestions before I go and buy a new washer?

@joshcobb4100

9 ай бұрын

Nope. If it were me, I’d buy a new washer instead of a new CPU board. Be sure to get a surge protector for your outlet! Good luck!

@jeaniceandrews630

9 ай бұрын

We ended up buying a new set. Thanks for your help.