F41
Whirlpool Motor Control Unit Failure

Washer shows F41, motor control or drive system error on some models.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Defective motor control board, shorted motor, wiring harness fault between CCU and MCU

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the washer.

Step-by-step:

  • Inspect wiring: Check harness between CCU, MCU, and motor.
  • Test motor: Verify motor windings are within spec and not shorted to ground.
  • Replace MCU: If motor and wiring are good, replace the motor control board.

When to call a technician: This is an advanced repair best left to professionals.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Motor Control Board (MCU)
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