How to Fix a Control Board for a Washer That Has Spinning Issues

The electronic control board allows you to control your washer. If your washer won’t spin, the board may be faulty. You can tell the board is the issue if you are unable to turn the washer on or to select options on your washer. You may also notice some burning or arcing on the control board.

Due to the complexity of the components of an electronic control board, we recommend that you have a trained technician inspect and diagnose any issue.

What is an Electronic Control Board?

Some washing machines have an electronic control system for selecting the settings instead of a mechanical control with knobs. With an electronic control board, you push different buttons to select the wash cycle settings you require for your laundry. Typically, there are lights that illuminate to indicate which setting has been selected.

Where is the Electronic Control Board Located?

Depending on your model, the electronic control board will be either at the top back or at the top front of your washer.

General Location of the Electronic Control Board in a Front Load Washer

General Location of the Electronic Control Board in a Top Load Washer

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Remember that before handling any electronic appliances to disconnect the power source from your appliance before beginning to avoid electrocution.

How to Access, Remove, and Inspect an Electronic Control Board

1. Open the console and take a photo of the current electronic control board. This photo will help guide you when reconnecting the wire harnesses on the new board.

2. Remove the air hose, any mounting screws, and the locking tabs, and disconnect the wires. Then you can remove the old control board.

How to Remove a Top-Load Washer's Control Board

How to Remove a Front-Load Washer's Control Board

How to Test an Electronic Control Board

The sure-fire way to test an electronic control board is to use a multimeter to check for continuity. If your control board does not have continuity - it'll need to be replaced.

How to Install a New Washer Electronic Control Board

1. Position the new control board, snapping it into place if there are locking tabs or securing it with mounting screws.
2. Using tho photo taken previously, connect all the wire harnesses and the air hose in the appropriate places.

How to Install a Top-Load Washer's Control Board

How to Install a Front-Load Washer's Control Board

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