This video continues to serve humanity and educate lesser mortals like myself on how to fix the dreaded F5E2 flashing on my whirlpool washing machine. Sir Andrew did earn a lot of goodwill with his effort in making this video.

Thank you so much! This was exactly what happened to my washer door. For those who were wondering how to get the door open, my door was stuck in a 5-click cycle while the alarm sounded. I figured out it was the lock engaging and disengaging. If I pulled on the handle at the right time during the clicks, the door opened.

@fwoggie3119

22 күн бұрын

Thank you so much

Dude, you are the man. I can imagine how much money you just saved me at a time where I can't afford it. Thanks for explaining in depth enough for someone who is normally not good at such repairs. Thank you!

Hell yeah! Worked! You saved my ass. Nothing a few beers and a smoke to tame my mind before this repair - pretty easy. Thank you Brother 🇺🇸

@fmbfla

3 жыл бұрын

Pro 2A

Instead of removing the spring-loaded wire ring, which is super hard to put back on, I went in through the top and removed the big weight over the tub (just 3 big screws to remove, which was easy). That allowed me to access the box, unplug the wires and pull the box out for this fix. Thank you Andrew for publishing this solution. It saved us from having to wash clothes at my daughter's house because we're leaving in 36 hours for my other daughter's out-of-town wedding. So, super stressful when the washing machine went on the blink earlier today.

Hey, just wanted to say thanks for posting this. This was exactly our problem, and you saved me the cost of a repair bill. Thanks! Oh, and for others, yes, getting the spring-like de retainer ring back on is a huge pain, but it's a lot easier if you have a helper to hold one section in place with a screwdriver. Also, put the spring itself in last - much easier that way.

Thank you! My daughter and I reapaied our washer door this evening. We struggled getting the spring clamp back around the rubber seal. But we are washing again. Thanks!!

@fmbfla

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped you 😀

Huge help! Used your instructions step-by-step and had it all back and running in 30 minutes! Thanks again for the video!

I don't comment usually but I just told my wife to call a repair man to come fix this as I was out of ideas. About 10 minutes later I ran across your video. Thanks I appreciated it. You saved me alot of money. I always try to fix things myself we just moved into this house with newer washer and dryer. Our old one was so simple had it for 25 years with me fixing it when needed. Thanks again for the video.

Man you saved me such a headache! I opened the latch assembly trying to figure out what was wrong and I completely missed that guide pin being out of place, the spring above it covers it well. Thanks again!

These companies want us buying new appliances every 5yrs. You are the man! Love the phrases and advice! Keep ‘em coming.

Thanks man! I've just finished fixing my mom's wash machine with your instructions. Thanks, you've just saved us from a high price bill! Kind regards from Mexico!

This process works for the Maytag maxima XL as well!! Super awesome and thanks for the video. I found the spring to be a pain to put back on, but YESSSS this solves the issue!! Thank you!!

I had this issue today! Fixed it in under an hour following your instructions! Thank you so much for posting. Seriously. Thank you

So appreciate this video!!! I searched the internet and kept seeing the basic resolutions that weren't working until I found this. One issue I ran into was reattaching the spring that holds the rubber on the outside. Not sure if it's just old and not as malleable since it seemed you had no issues removing and putting it back on but it's giving me a tough time. The washer works again though so THANK YOU!!

AMAZING! You just totally helped me fix my washer! My local service place wanted $140 just to drive over and look at it, even before parts and labor and the 'off-track' spring was exactly the problem. Whole thing fixed in 30 minutes. Stay awesome.

Thank you so much, Andrew! I was able to fix this myself today and saved a lot of money, time and frustration. I wasn't able to get the spring-loaded wire back around the rubber tub area but was still able to use the washer. I'll get someone to help me as it seems from comments that it is a two-person job. Thank you again for posting this!!

This was awesome. It's exactly what was wrong with mine. Fixed in no time. As for the spring use a pair of lock grips. Put the spring on half way 12 - 6 and lock the players on the end of the spring and pull it. As you do you push the rest of the band onto the lip. Super easy. Thanks for the help and info!!

Thank you! This was exactly our problem. You saved me a service call and parts. We struggled a bit getting the spring clamp back on but it’s working great now. Thanks again.

almost crying because the washer stop working and I fix it with your help. Amazing video. Thank you.

Thank YOU!! and thank God I found your video! It fixed the problem...I can't believe such a small piece of metal would stop this machine from working...I don't know how you figure it out that that small hook was the problem (and I don't want to know) but thank you for taking the time to share how you fixed it. It took me longer to put back the spring around the rubber than to fix the actual problem...(i need a video for that lol) thank you so much. God bless you!

You are the bomb! My husband and I got this done in no time! Still having trouble getting that spring around the seal on the front but it’s working!

@fmbfla

3 жыл бұрын

Keep at it you can get it done just remember sometimes it pays to sit back and let it sit for a minute and drink a beer and smoke a cigarette and then attack it again and you complete it

Only person to show that little spring in the back, that's the ticket, thanks you are spectacular.

I tried repairing the lock but the same thing happened so I had to order a new one from Amazon and now it works great ! Thank you for sharing this I was so excited I fixed my own washer 😄

I got error messages F5 and E3 showing on my washing machine I bought last year. I search for solutions and found this video. I did exactly what it showed and fixed the problem. Thank you for posting the video.

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

jimmy zheng you are welcome I am pleased this short video can help many

Mine had the exact same problem. I fixed it as per your video, and it worked for about a week, before the spring popped back off again. I screwed around with it, glued the spring in, ended up breaking two of the tabs off, that hold the casing together. Then it dawned on me, the casing is spreading a little allowing the spring to pop out. I put it all back together, but this time I wrapped the case in strips of duct tape to hold it together firmly. So far, it's holding up. I ordered a new latch, but saving until my duct tape fix stops working. ;-) Must have locking pliers to get that door seal spring back on. Thanks for the tip, try the tape. :-D

@fmbfla

6 жыл бұрын

I Should have mentioned the ducT tape as I did mine the same way, Thanks for posting the tip

Another happy follower. My Whirlpool machine is again working fine. Many thanks!

Appreciated Andrew. Couple of thoughts: if the washing machine is locked, then you have to take off the top and reach down and pull up on the white ring attached to the door lock assembly (then start with your directions). Also, the lower spring being referred to is a small piece of straight metal that has fallen out of the 'groove' it slides along in (it isn't a spring). Also, when putting the 2 pieces back together after you've put the piece of metal back into it's 'groove', the 1inch spring that falls out when you separate the 2 sides must be lined up with the end of a top that comes down from the white part of the assembly that holds the spring in place (does that make sense?). We called to get warranty service as I made the repair as you showed - all we have from the warranty service is an email saying that will reply within 1-3 days and with your help I had this fixed in under 30 minutes easy with company coming this weekend! Thanks again.

@christinefox9629

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info regarding removal of the top to get to the ring - I had a throw rug caught in the door causing the machine to lock down with the motor running to drain. Everything froze so all I could do was unplugged the machine until I Googled this info on KZread. Removing three screws allowed the top to come off and hubby was able to release the door lock. Washing is now underway and it took all of 5 minutes to fix.

Thanks a lot my good man. Saved me a lot of money of having to call the repairman. So simple and easy to fix. I hope whirlpool fixed this design flaw for their future models.

I am going to leave the tension spring off for now until I can get a spring expander tool. That thing is impossible. I should have known by the difficulty I had taking it off. This is what happens when you have machines building machines. The lock fix worked perfectly by the way. Thanks to you!

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

it's a bear but can be done with a mechanics curved pick and a pair of needle nose plyers I bent one end of the spring open slightly to help get it to lock/go into the other looped end of the spring. DON'T RUN IT WITH OUT THE SPRING WATER WILL LEAK OUT. be patient and think, back away from it for a few minutes and you will achieve it

This worked perfectly thanks for the video. My door was locked shut and I just took off the top of the washer to get to the locking mechanism to unlock the door and then followed all of your steps. Saved a lot of $$$

This is the best video how to fix the issue on KZread. There are so many video showing the error code. I know what the error code looks like, your the only person that show us how to fix it. Thanks

Thank you so much me and my dad were able to fix the washer machine because of this video! Can’t thank you enough 😊

I feel like I just got in trouble for slamming the door. Thanks for helping me fix my door!

@fmbfla

5 жыл бұрын

If yur mated u bet year azz Just cause yer clothes stink don't give you right to be violent

@erickshannon3485

5 жыл бұрын

@@fmbfla I don't know what you said but I feel like I get it

Thank you. I used the directions and it worked. I am by any means not a handy guy, but your step by step direction were great. Thank God I had that kind of screwdriver.

@fmbfla

4 жыл бұрын

Now get out there and clean the gutters 😁

@Lolopaws

4 жыл бұрын

@@fmbfla no need: in AZ we have no gutters. But nice try.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We had been having spurious errors and beeping and flashing, like our washer was at a rave. I followed your steps here. and so far, two days, with no issues. I hope it lasts.

Thank you for the video. I have a Maytag Direct Washer which has the exact same component. We found that Whirlpool and Maytag are one in the same. We called the technician that's scheduled to come out in about a week and asked about the F05 E03 code and he said he wasn't sure what the problem was. We wanted to know if there was some remedy we could do instead of waiting a week for service. He said no. It took less than five minutes to google your video. ****Individually we are all stronger than corporations that build these inferior products. **** This should be an easy fix for a country with excellent technological ability. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

@fmbfla

6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is an easy fix however the design was made here in the U.S. and manufactured overseas or (SOTB) and once tooling/assembly line work starts they won't make a change. I'm thinking of removing mine again and making a 3D printed fix that I can sell for $100.00 and shove it to the man. Thank you for your comments Drew

Great instructions. Very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to create this video!

This fix also works for the Maytag Maxima front loading washing machine. I have done this operation twice using these instructions. I know a house call would cost a minimum of $130. Thank you for putting this out there.

Thanks man! My son and I just used your video to fix our washer :)

Thank you!!!!! I fixed this in less than 20 minutes! So happy I didn’t have to call to have someone come out.

Worked like a charm! Mil gracias. We used your fix on a maytag with the same lock. And we just bought it last year. Greetings from Mexico.

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

your welcome amigo

@JuanMartinez-ng5uw

7 жыл бұрын

The spring that you pop off, where does it go?

Thank you! Thank you! This is the second time you helped us fix this same issue. You are the best!

You Are the Man!!!!!........Just had the same thing happen to me......same problem as you described above! Did just as you showed in the video and....BINGO!!.......The door locks and is back in use again!....Thanks so much Andrew!!

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

U R welcome !!

Just happened to me!!! However, still under warranty!!! So, gonna make the man do it! Thanks for the tip Andrew.

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

Tim W you are welcome and but keep that in mind that it probably will break off again if whoever's doing laundry slams the door constantly

You nailed it, exactly the problem. I’d buy you a case of beer if I knew you. Thank you!

Thank you good sir. My Whirlpool was accessible from taking the top off my washer (3 screws) and was able to pull unit right out. Quick fix.

Thanks for making this video. It was a huge help and got me up and running quickly.

@fmbfla

5 жыл бұрын

welcome

Thank you so much!!! This worked perfectly!!!! I’m so grateful!

Seriously fixed the problem in minutes!! Thank you!!!

@fmbfla

4 жыл бұрын

Covid makes you do the things you wouldn't.... Now for the gutters😁😁

Thank you man! This just happened to me with all my clothes for the week covered in detergent. What a sloppy design 🙄

Fixed! Much appreciated for saving me from what definitely would have been an expletive filled adventure.

Thanks for posting this. Fixed my issue and cost me $0.

Thanks for the video! Mine had the same problem. Love the AvE reference!

You. Are. The. Fuckin. Man. Can't thank you enough, that was exactly my issue and this was the fix. Thank you thank you thank you.

Thanks for the video! It was exactly what was wrong with my washer! Thank you!

If the door is locked when you turn it on press and hold power button it will release. Sometimes it takes a few tries but it works. Then unplugged and repaired the spring. Took longer to put on wire back on around rubber than actual repair.

Fixed it instantly. I can't thank you enough.

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, glad the vid was helpful to you and the others. Remember to not "SLAM" the door and you should be good, If you install a new lock and continue to SLAM it will always F@#$ UP.

@JuanMartinez-ng5uw

7 жыл бұрын

Rob Rice that top spring you pop off, where does it go?

@A4R20

7 жыл бұрын

Juan Martinez it connects to the grey hook on the left and on the right it connects to a small black hook/notch that's part of that black piece at the very top right. It's hard to see the hook/notch

@A4R20

7 жыл бұрын

Watch the video and pause it anywhere around 3:40-3:48. It shows a good picture where to place it.

Thanks Smoking Man, was able fixed my Whirlpool part #W10443885 because of your video

@leannahosein8885

5 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for posting this part number.

@fmbfla

3 жыл бұрын

And I was on the set for the X Files

Good show bud, had a pretty good idea how to tackle this but a nice video to get the brain pumping always helps. I will probably try to by pass all together within the electrical circuit that runs from the control panel but thats just to get crazy with it why the hell not appreciate you.

@fmbfla

5 жыл бұрын

maybe.... Adding an Adafruit Feather HUZZAH with ESP8266 WiFI so it can be Unlocked remotely from work or even the ISS or the moon for that matter. And it can be moniturd to show which cycle its on and turn the oven on to make pizza and make to doorbell ring when it's done washing the cat..... er the cloths :-)

Thank you sir! You nailed it.

I’m getting ready to do the same thing using your demonstration! Fingers Crossed! Love the end comment!

Thank you so much for the video! Having the exactly same problem, and get resolved perfectly!

God damn amazing video, you saved my ass man!

That was pretty damn helpful! That spring that you mentioned was the fucking issue; it came out of the little track. Thanks, bro!

Great Vid. Make sure to have the mechanism in the OPEN position before you put it back in or it won't cycle.

100% fixed my problem. Thanks a bunch dude!

amazing that you figured this out on your lonesome

awesome. just what I needed. I think you saved me a lot of time!! Thanks!

Works like charm. Thanks so much.

Thanks for helping us...you rock

Thanks! I had code F5 E2 and I was the same wire in the door latch that came out of the track.

@Jay-nl4rj

3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have the f5 e2 code could u help me if u fix yours thanks

Awesome!!! I was able to fix it!! Thank you!!

Thank you so much, this saved us!

I’m confused Andrew. How do I get the door open first to perform this successful fix? Help please?!!

Nice work my friend ty for posting this video I also subscribed 👍

You're awesome dude, I gotta stop slamming the door D: Its just got so much weight and its so smooth it happens unintentionally.

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

Mine is right by the entrance to the bathroom and wify always leaves it open to air out to keep mold from growing hence me slamming it. good point! ( put cat food container in front of it to keep it partially open, you do air it out right!!!!!)

Perfect! Thank you for sharing

Sweet, thanks! You saved me good money!

Where goes the black plastique "o"rinq that pop when you took out the part that feld down? In the washer

@sebastienfalardeau5020

3 жыл бұрын

Thank's budy fixed the problem.

Just completed but cant get the damn giant spring back on. thanks for the info

What if I can’t get the door open?! It just keeps beeping at me and won’t open

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

steve luong glad it could help you

What if I can’t open the door at all ?

Help! I did this a while back and it sort of worked until last night. Then I did it again and it worked first time but now it isn't working. Am I putting the spring in the right slot? I can't quite tell in the video. Or do I finally need a new switch? Thoughts? Thanks!

@fmbfla

4 жыл бұрын

when you have the latch out you can see the grove it should be in and pressing the release button you should see it's action. if it continues to POP off try zip tying the 2 halves together... ELSE - find a new lock assembly

I wish you had a better view of the problem spring and how to place it correctly then how to reassemble everything. I'm not confident enough about putting things back without seeing it at least once

Thank you so much for your help

Hi trying to put on spring but cant

I'm confused just how the little spring fits back in the groove can anyone help me out

@fmbfla

4 жыл бұрын

Think of a Bic pen and how the Piston rotates around the spring each time on a side note I'm confused on how I can detonate this Thermonuclear device that I have in my basement down here in southern Florida can anybody give me a hint on how to activate it?

Hey, is it gonna help with F5E2 as well?

hey Andrew, I've done the same thing yet the small spring keeps popping out after each time trying to do a load of clothes, do I just replace the whole door latch assembly now?

@fmbfla

7 жыл бұрын

jeremy gale you might have too. Look closely for broken plastic that holds the spring . It shouldn't be too much $ for the latch. And would definitely fix it. Ask manufacturer for a free be latch

This saved us! Thanks a lot!

Great video thank you!!!

Thanks, this video was awesome.... and solved everything........... wish you showed a trick how to get the spring to hold rubber down.... pain in the ass

I had an F5 E2 error message--still about the door not locking properly. Well you just saved me $200 plus parts, Thank You! If it keeps popping off I'll probably replace the assembly but it will be no problem doing it. Hardest part: getting the spring back on the rubber gasket (I extended it with an elastic band for now); any tricks to getting it on?

@Jay-nl4rj

3 жыл бұрын

Hi I have a code just as u f5 e2 did you get yours fix can u help me out thanks

Thank you !!!!!

I thought I fixed everything per the video and when I put it back, I guess the white plastic latch which you can pull up to manually unlock the door was put on incorrectly. So, I'm still getting the errors and now I can't open the door to try and fix this unit again. Are there any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks!

@christophertjoumas2384

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, that was a dumb question - I was able to just reach down and press the button to release it. I pulled back out the latch assembly and reset a few things and it seems to work! Going to go check to make sure the laundry is still running ok :) Thanks - great video!

you're a boss. thanks much

Amazing!!!! Thank you!!!!

This fixed the issue.