How to Fix a Control Board for a Washer With Draining Issues

The control board on your washer allows you to push buttons to control the functions on your washer. If it is faulty, you will not be able to operate your washer. You will need to access the board and test it with a multimeter to check if it is experiencing issues with its power supply. Our expert guide will give you simple instructions on how to find the control board in your washer and test it. We will also show you how to remove it and replace it if it is no longer functional.

What is the Electronic Control Board?

The electronic control board monitors the washer’s functions such as filling, washing, draining, and spinning. It times and initiates the cycles and collects information from switches and sensors in your machine.

Where is the Electronic Control Board Located?

You can find the electronic control board at the top of your washing machine under the control panel/console.

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

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

How to Access, Remove, and Inspect the Electronic Control Board in a Top Load Washing Machine

1. Disconnect your washing machine from power.
2. To access the electronic control board, you will need to remove the timer knob by simply pulling it off. You can use a piece of string to make this easier.
3. Detach the control panel from the machine to access the electronic control board.
4. Make a note of where the control board wires are connected and proceed to remove them.
5. At this point, you can test the terminals on the control board with a multimeter. If there is no reading or the reading is negative, the timer has failed and will need to be replaced.

How to Install a New Electronic Control Board in a Top Load Washing Machine

1. Check ‘How to Access, Remove, and Inspect the Electronic Control Board in a Top Load Washer’ for instructions on how to remove the electronic control board.
2. Remove any mounting screws or clips that secure the control board to the panel.
3. Lift the old board out of the panel.
4. Take your new board and slide it into the slot in the panel.
5. Secure it with the mounting screws or clips.
6. Reconnect all the wires to the new board in their proper position and secure the retaining clip.
7. Return the timer knob back on the machine and your repair is complete.
8. Plug the machine back in and reset the washer.

How to Access, Remove, and Inspect the Electronic Control Board in a Front Load Washing Machine

1. Disconnect the washing machine from power.
2. Remove the rear screws securing the top panel.
3. Release the locking tab on the control board by sliding a flat screwdriver underneath the tab and pushing out.
4. Remove the control board from the panel and make a note of where the control board wires are connected.
5. Disconnect all the wires and set the old control board aside.
6. At this point, you can test the terminals on the control board with a multimeter. If there is no reading or the reading is negative, the timer has failed and will need to be replaced.

How to Install a New Electronic Control Board in a Front Load Washing Machine

1. Check ‘How to Access, Remove, and Inspect the Electronic Control Board in a Front Load Washer’ for instructions on how to remove the electronic control board.
2. Take your new control board and connect all the wires to the appropriate terminals.
3. Fit the control board back onto the panel and ensure that it locks in place.
4. Slide the top panel of the washer back on and reattach the rear screws.
5. Plug your machine back in and your repair is complete.

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