Fisher & Paykel Washer Repair

Are you having trouble with your Fisher & Paykel washer? These machines are built differently than your standard washers. They require special technical knowledge to fix.

We've fixed hundreds of Fisher & Paykel washing machines over the years and know exactly what tends to go wrong with them. While some folks might be tempted to grab tools and try fixing things themselves, calling our service team saves time and prevents making problems worse.

Let's go through what might be happening with your washer so you understand what we're dealing with when we come out.

Banging Sounds

Do you hear loud banging when the washer is spinning? We see that all the time. It usually means something's caught where it shouldn't be, or the load is lopsided.

First thing, check if your clothes are all bunched up on one side. It’s easy enough to fix that - just move stuff around so it's more even. If the noise keeps up, it might be something stuck somewhere it doesn't belong. We've pulled out coins, keys, even underwire from bras that worked their way into spots they shouldn't be in Fisher & Paykel washing machines.

Some of their older models, like the WL4027P1, get noisy bearings after a while. You start hearing this low rumble that gets worse over time. This is not something that we advise most folks to fix themselves. Getting to those bearings means taking half the machine apart. You need special tools too.

Rattling During Spin

Rattling's different than banging. More like something's loose instead of stuck. Check the top panel - sometimes the clips come loose and the whole top piece rattles against the frame. This is an easy fix that you can complete with a screwdriver if that's all it is.

Rattling noise could also be caused by something in the pump. Buttons, coins, who knows what else finds its way down there. The pump filter gets clogged with all kinds of junk. If your Fisher & Paykel washer has a drain pump filter, check that area for debris or foreign objects that could be causing the rattling sound.

Water Sitting in the Tub

Nobody likes pulling out sopping clothes that should be spun dry. We’ve seen this issue tons of times, especially with the AquaSmart models.

• Check the drain hose first. A kinked or clogged drain hose will prevent draining.
• See if water drains properly through your home’s washer drain. Clear the washer drain with a plumber’s snake if necessary.
• Make sure the drain hose isn’t pushed way down the house drain standpipe. This could cause drain water to siphon back into the washer tub during draining.
• Check the drain pump filter if your washer has one. Clear any lint and debris from that area so the washer drains properly.

If the machine still won't drain after doing all that, it’s possible that the drain pump is bad. We recommend that you schedule washer repair to have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose the drain failure and replace the drain pump if necessary.

Won't Start or Stops Mid-Cycle

Push the button and nothing happens? Or worse, starts up then quits in the middle of washing? We see these problems with Fisher & Paykel models like the WA42T26GW1.

Power Issues

When the washer won’t power up at all:

• Check that the power cord is properly plugged in.
• Reset the house circuit breaker if it’s tripped.
• Test the electrical outlet by plugging a night light or small appliance into the outlet. If the outlet is dead, have an electrician fix it.

Our technicians discover these issues often when visiting homes with Fisher & Paykel washers that won’t power up.

If the washer is getting power but won’t work at all, a wiring failure, bad electronic control board or faulty control panel could be causing the problem. Our appliance repair technician will check all of these issues and fix your Fisher & Paykel washer right.

Door or Lid Lock Problems

Lid and Door locks fail at times on Fisher & Paykel washers. The machine thinks the door or lid is open even when it's shut tight. The control could also detect that the lid or door isn’t locked.

Listen close - you can sometimes hear the mechanism trying to lock the lid or door but not catching. The lock mechanism sometimes gets jammed or just wears out.

Wiring or control problems can also cause the control to detect that the lid or door is unlocked even though it is actually locked shut.

When the lid or door problems are preventing the washer from working, have a technician examine and repair the washer.

Control Board Failures

See error codes on the display? Numbers like 37, 49, or 130 or blinking lights? Some error codes indicate that the control board has failed.

Replacing the control board in a Fisher & Paykel washer is challenging. Connecting wires improperly can result in further damage to the washer and can also be dangerous.

When you suspect that the control board has failed on your machine, schedule washer repair to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the problem safely.

Leaks on the Floor

Water on the laundry room floor never makes anybody's day better. Fisher & Paykel washers typically leak from a few common spots.

• Door seal gets little tears that only show up during the wash cycle. Check the rubber gasket around the door for cracks or places it's pulling away. Mold grows there too, eats away at the rubber if you don't clean it regular. Wipe it down with vinegar now and then.
• Water inlet valves are back where the hoses connect. They leak when minerals build up inside them. You'll see dripping when the washer's filling. You can replace these yourself if you're handy with basic tools and don't mind shutting off the water.
• Tub seal leaks are the worst kind. Water only comes out when the tub is moving during wash cycles. Look underneath, not at the door or connections. Fixing tub seals means taking the whole machine apart. Not a DIY job unless you've got a lot of time and the right tools.

Stinky Washer

Smelly washer defeats the purpose, right? Front loaders get stinky when mold grows in hidden spots. Fisher & Paykel models aren't any different.

That rubber seal around the door -- water sits in the folds and never dries out. Wipe it after you're done washing and leave the door open when not using it. This lets air get in there so mold can't grow.

Too much soap makes it worse. Most people use way more detergent than needed. Extra soap sticks to parts you can't see and feeds the stink-causing bacteria. Run an empty hot water cycle with a cup of white vinegar instead of detergent once a month. Works wonders.

Pull out the soap dispenser drawer too. There's usually a release tab at the back. The gunk that builds up in there would surprise you.

Buttons Not Working

The fancy electronic controls look nice, but they cause headaches when they stop working right. Buttons not responding or crazy stuff on the display usually means trouble.

Unplug the washer for a few minutes, then plug back in. This resets the electronics, like restarting your computer when it acts weird. It fixes a lot of glitchy behavior.

Humid laundry rooms sometimes let moisture get into the control panel. This causes short circuits. Maybe some buttons work and others don't, or the display shows patterns that make no sense.

If resetting doesn't fix it, you probably need a new control panel or main board. These are not cheap parts, and installing them takes electrical know-how. One wrong connection fries the new parts in a heartbeat. Schedule washing machine repair to have a Sears Home Services technician visit your home and fix the washer.

Shaking Like Crazy During Spin

These machines can walk across the floor if they're not balanced right. The spin speeds are pretty impressive - great for getting clothes dry, bad for stability if something's off. The Fisher & Paykel WH2424F1 model is famous for this problem.

Check the leveling feet first - all four need to be touching the floor evenly. Put a level on top to see if it's sitting flat. Turn the legs clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower until it's level.

Shipping bolts left in make it shake like an earthquake. These metal rods hold the drum during shipping. Usually yellow or red, attached to the back of the washer. They need to come out during installation or the washer goes crazy during spin.

Worn shock absorbers can't control the drum movement anymore. They wear out over time, especially with heavy loads like comforters. Replacing them means taking apart most of the washer to get at the suspension system.

When To Call Us Instead

Some fixes are totally DIY territory. Cleaning filters, checking for balanced loads, making sure the machine sits level - you got this. But motors, pumps, control boards, or anything with the sealed system? That's when having a pro helps.

We've fixed thousands of Fisher & Paykel washers over the years. Our techs know these machines inside out and we carry parts for your specific model. What might eat up your whole weekend with multiple trips to the parts store, we handle in one visit most times.

Plus we guarantee our work. No YouTube video offers that kind of peace of mind. When your Fisher & Paykel needs more than just a simple fix, give us a call. We'll get your laundry situation sorted without the headache of figuring it all out yourself.