How to Fix an Electronic Control Board for a Washer That Will Not Agitate

Some washing machines have an electronic control system with buttons, instead of a mechanical control with knobs, to select the settings. You can tell if the electronic control board is not working, as your washer does not turn on or you can’t select any options. Due to the complicated components of an electronic control board, we recommend having a trained technician inspect and diagnose an issue. However, the information provided below can guide you through the process, if you’d like to check things out yourself.

What is an Electronic Control Board? Where is it Located?

Some washing machines have an electronic control system, instead of a mechanical control with knobs, to select the settings. With an electronic control, you push different buttons to select which wash cycle settings you need for your laundry. Typically, there are lights that illuminate to indicate which setting has been selected. Depending on your model, the electronic control is either at the top back or 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

How to Tell if the Electronic Control Board is Damaged

You can tell if the electronic control board is not working, as your washer does not turn on or you can’t select any options. Diagnosing this can be a difficult task and may require a technician to complete. Some signs you can look for include burning or arcing. Due to the complicated components of an electronic control board, we recommend having a trained technician inspect and diagnose an issue.

How to Access and Remove the Electronic Control Board

1. Disconnect the power supply to your washer.
2. Open the console and take a photo of the current electronic control board. These images will help guide you when reconnecting the wire harnesses on the new board.
3. Remove the air hose, any mounting screws, and locking tabs and then disconnect the wires.
4. Remove the old control board.

How to Install a New Electronic Control Board

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

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