Whirlpool WET and YWET laundry center Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Whirlpool WET and YWET laundry center error code in the Whirlpool WET and YWET laundry center error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Whirlpool: 1-866-698-2538.

Codes by system

Water fill

Load balance

All Whirlpool WET and YWET laundry center error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
EA	Water level sensor failure or washer is overfilling. The EA error code appears when the electronic control board detects an errant or overflow signal from the water level sensor. When the control board detects this signal, the control stops the washer and runs the drain pump until water drains to 9.75-inches from the bottom of the spin basket or 3.5 holes from the top of the basket.	Leak protection	Reset only
E1	Not filling. The inlet screens shouldn't be cleaned because removing them from the valve body can let debris into the inlet water valves and cause leaks when re-attached. The meter should measure between 900 and 1,320 ohms through each solenoid coil.	Water fill	Owner checks
E2	Not draining. The meter should measure between 14 and 18 ohms through the drain pump motor.	Drain	Service
E3	Unbalanced load. The E3 error code appears if a tub switch inside the washer cabinet detects the tub banging against the cabinet sides because of an unbalanced load. The meter should measure near 0 ohms of resistance through the tub switch when the switch lever isn't pushed in.	Load balance	Owner checks
EC	Drive motor speed not detected.	Motor / drive	Service
E4	Lid is open or the tub switch detected an unbalanced load. The E4 error code will appear if you open the lid or if the lid switch detects the lid is open when starting the spin cycle. The code will also appear if the tub switch detects an unbalanced load.	Door / lock	Service
EL	Lid lock failure.	Door / lock	Service
E5 and EP	Electronic control board failure.	Control / electronics	Reset only

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Whirlpool WET and YWET laundry center error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Whirlpool.