I’ve worked on quite a few Whirlpool WRT318FZDW units over the years, and a warm fresh food section is one of the most common calls I get on this model. Nine times out of ten, it comes down to a failed damper control assembly or a cold control thermostat that’s lost its calibration. The good … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerators over the years, and a dead water dispenser is one of the most frequent calls I get on this model. About 60% of the time, it’s a failed dispenser switch or a clogged water inlet valve — both are straightforward fixes most homeowners can handle themselves. Dave … Read more
I’ve worked on the Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ more times than I can count, and a dead ice maker is easily the most common service call I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is either a failed water inlet valve or a frozen fill tube blocking water flow into the ice maker … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Kenmore 31633 machines over the years, and worn suspension rods are honestly one of the most frequent complaints I see with this model. When those rods go, you’ll notice excessive banging and vibration during the spin cycle. Swapping in a fresh set of four rods along with new bushings almost … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Kenmore 31633 top-loaders over the years, and the rotor position sensor is one of the most frequent complaints I see with these Whirlpool-built machines. The washer typically throws error codes and refuses to spin or agitate properly. In most cases, replacing the sensor completely solves the problem on the first … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Kenmore 31633 washers over the years, and shift actuator failure is easily one of the top five calls I get for this model. The machine typically starts making a grinding noise during the agitate-to-spin transition or just sits there humming without moving. In most cases, swapping out the actuator completely … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Whirlpool WFW5620HW units over the years, and a stuck control lock is honestly one of the most frequent service calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, it’s either a stuck button in the control panel assembly or a software glitch that a simple reset resolves before … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Whirlpool WFW5620HW machines over the years, and bearing and seal kit failure is hands-down one of the most frequent complaints I see on this front-loader. You’ll typically notice a loud grinding or rumbling noise during the spin cycle, and water leaking from the rear tub area. Replacing the full bearing … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Whirlpool WFW5620HW machines over the years, and F21/F22 drain errors are probably the most frequent service call I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a clogged coin trap filter or a failing drain pump — both of which are very manageable DIY repairs. Dave … Read more
I’ve worked on dozens of Whirlpool WTW5000DW machines over the years, and suspension rod wear is honestly one of the most frequent calls I get for this model. The constant agitation cycles break down those plastic rod cups and dampening pads over time, causing that telltale banging and off-balance spinning. Replacing the full set of … Read more
