This video was exactly what I needed! While I found other videos about this repair, none of them showed me how to use a multimeter to test the noise filter. I didn't know how to use a multimeter, so the videos just telling me to test the noise filter with a multimeter weren't helpful. I learned from you that I needed to have the washer plugged in to test it, and I could see from your video what setting I needed the multimeter set at and what it should read. I diagnosed that the noise filter was bad, that the new one was good, and that I still needed to replace the PCB. Once I replaced the PCB, everything worked great! You saved me from having to call a service company and from having to replace my washer!
Thanks for the video - just used it to rescue a set of sheets and to diagnose our LG Top Loader. I was hoping it was the noise filter, but unfortunately it appears to be the PCB Board. Given the age of the washer, it has now washed it last set of laundry. No sense in spending $250+ to rescue this unit, when a equivalent replacement is not too much more. Thanks again.
I cannot thank you enough! Mine died and held my clothes hostage! They can come fix it under the extended warranty...the 31st. That's over a week from now! At least now I can visit a laundromat! I'm thrilled!
You saved me some $. The noise filter was at 120v. The computer lite was not on when washer was plugged in. What a Hassel though. I just replaced the clutch bearing
This is very helpful. I am not an expert of electricity and am afraid of touching any board. But I wanted to rescue my clothes. I was able to open the lid as instructed in this video.
Thank you so much! This helped me diagnose a faulty control board quickly and easily. Would not have known about the little red power indicator light on the board!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! We just got the parts in and installed them and it works! The only thing that threw us was that there were a couple of empty sockets on the board, but I watched the video again and saw the same ones without plugs on your video. Thanks for saving us a bunch of money!
BTW, I learned two things here: the pull tab for the lid lock and the red LED for the board, thanks for that. I hope you sold them a surge suppressor to prevent this from happening again!
I have an LG Wave Force Model WT5101HV and the display panel shorted out with a load of laundry in the tub (in 14 gallons of water). I was able to get the lid open by prying up the top of the washer (as shown in this video) but there was no string. My lock was opened by inserting a small screwdriver tip into the plastic lock area and pushing the lock tab back into the housing. All done of course with the power off. Just so you all know. Thanks for the startup on this...
I have a LG Washing Machine WT4801CW. I unpluged it in the middle of a wash cycle as it showed Error. I just thought I would wash the clothes again full cycle. I pluged it back in and it want do anything. The lid is locked. Clothes are in the basket.
i just wanted to say thank so much your viedo is the only one that has helped me . ive searched for days an i just can not thank you enough . thank u thank u thank u .
Thanks for this video ! My same model died last weekend and this video saved me hundreds !! Got the clothes out, tested the noise filter (dead), got the new noise filter for $25 and a new PCB for $140 but am returning it because I didn’t need it ! Wife would have brained me if f we had to wait another 3-4 days to do laundry :)
Thank you for this video!!! We have a wt1101cw top load with the front panel. Our lid lock was locked out with the lid open wo we sere getting the de error code. Your pull string trick fixed it and saved me a call to a technician! Thanks again!!!
I have an LG Wt4801cw that starts cycle, then stops during rinse and controls remain lite but become unresponsive. Unplugging usually resets it and it begins again, to fail the same way. On alternative fails, It wont power back on. Unless it sits off for awhile or random tap to control board power button area once brought it back. All control board functions appear lighted normally and respond until it freezes, then lighted with no control. Control board or pcb
Shawn did you ever figure out what was causing this ? I am having the same issue I’m thinking the main control board since the buttons stop working until power is reset
@@redsoxz1259 yes, the main control board was bad. Ordered and replaced and problem solved. Dryer gave me heck next with common stuck contacts issue. Hint, tap the controller to get dryer to stop. Good luck on washer.
Hello thanks for the video. I was told by a repair man that the door lock switch is the cause for this issue. Could this be the case? I opened up the washer and noise filter passed the test, but LED is not on in the PCB.
Dear friends! this video was amazingly helpful! I own i washer dryer by the Brand Morris(supposingly Korean and i live in Greece) and it seems to have the same problem. My question is (since the company's service won't give any price for the pcb prior to the spare part order by their technician ) what is the cost of such a board, as i hear from friends that had such problem that it was almost half the price of the machine!! Thanks and keep up the good work!
My kenmore which is lg made burned three pcb, do you see the possibility of the stator shorting out thats why they pcb takes a dump? All three times the pcb has gone bad while doing the final spin dry
Same part in my lg washing machine The question is my washing machine some timeis complete draining some time and some times not. i change the pumb but still problem same and i track some noice coming from noice filter comig likwe tik tik but no action can you guid clme what is the cause of these problem
I have the same model with the same problem. I've already verified the noise filter is bad and after bypassing it, noticed the board's led is not lit. I have been able to find a replacement noise filter but cannot find the main board. I have a part number 64122101 for the main board. Any idea if they are still available or a different compatible board?
I have the same exact washer and it’s not powering on. I inspect the board and the light isn’t on and there appears to be a fuse assembly. It’s white and not see through but I noticed what appears to be broken glass next to it. If I replace this fuse, will it restore pcb functionality? Where can I get the fuse for the pcb?
I've been using this video to fix this exact model at my house that had both the noise filter and main PCB burn out. I now have new parts installed, and have tested power is getting all the way to the main PCB, however, that LED indicator will not light up. When I plug the machine in, I hear the PCB click twice, about a second apart, and then again if I push the power toggle on the user controls, but it never powers up or lights up that LED. Is there something else I can dive into without calling out a ridiculously expensive service call?
It's to filter out electronic noise on the power lines from reaching the control board. Raw power is dirty power and often contains high frequency harmonics that mess with the little silicon brains on the main control board causing unpredictable or erratic operation. They do not, however, have any surge suppression capability beyond a simple fuse that opens.
Help! I replaced the main board, no power. Replaced the noise filter, no power. Plugged the washer into a different outlet. Still no power! I’m at a loss? Any advice?
What if the led is lit up but washer is still unresponsive? Could it be just the noise filter? Inside the noise filter is a fuse that has a blue dot so I'm assuming it's a blown fuse!
Hi Samurai Great video. Got the suck door open replaced the parts and nothing. Just makes clicking sounds when I push power. Don't get the LED either. Seems I have power but nothing. Any other tips or a part I can buy from you?
Crazybizo same with me. Replaced main board, then noise filter, still no power. Tried different outlet and flipped the breaker a couple times. Still no power! I’m out over $200 and my washer is still not working! Feeling defeated!
SamuaiRepairman, what do you think causes this to happen? A power surge? I'm thinking that I should get a surge protector for this washer. What Surge Energy Rating should I get? How many Joules?
Laura Roehl Raw power is dirty power. Clean power is a pure sine wave with no spikes or distortions. Most power in the real world is not like this. A surge suppressor with a 1,000 joules rating gives decent protection for most situations.
Hi my washer is about two years old and all of the sudden one day it lost power. I checked the breaker box and it tripped the breaker. I reset the breaker and unplugged the washer. I then plugged it back in and still no power. I checked the plug by plugging in something else and the outlet is working. My clothes are traped in the washer bc the lid is locked and won't open. Is there any way to fix the power problem myself? The model in wt4801cw and the brand is LG....Thanks for any help
My LG Top Load Washer Model WT5001CW lost all power just before a final spin cycle. After troubleshooting the unit I discovered a blown fuse on the Main Control Board. I ordered the new Main Control Board from RepairClinic.com. I received the replacement board today and installed it into my washer after assembly the unit powered up. I then ran my washer which ran well until it got to the final spin cycle at which time it failed again. My LG washer is once again dead and I suspect the new Main Control Board fuse has blown. What can cause the fuse to blow on the main control board. I've been without my washer for three weeks now...? Steven
Nice repair Samurai. Do you carry a lot of parts boards with you? And are most of the boards and electronics the same, with just a different brand name on the front of the washer? Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas, Brad! I don't carry a lot of electronic boards, just a few fast movers: Jazz boards for Whirlpool refrigerators and the muthaboard for GE refrigerators. Beyond that, there are just too many different kinds and they're expensive. Also, you need to avoid extreme temperatures and humidities when you store them or they can be damaged just sitting on your shelf or in the service vehicle. Manufacturers are constantly upgrading boards, too, so if you keep em around for long, you could be holding an obsolete board. Still functional probably but without design improvements.
I stock the noise filter because 1) it's inexpensive, 2) it's not upgraded very often, and 3) it's the most common failure. I had to order the main PCB and come back, a two-tripper.
Carlos Flores same here! Replaced the main board, no power, ordered and replaced the noise filter, still no power. Tried different outlet and flipped the breaker a couple times...Still NO Power! I have no idea what to do....feeling frustrated and defeated!
I guess I would have left wondering if something else had caused the board failure.I guess its one of those chicken/egg things.I am sure this was a pricey repair unless it's some kind of warranty thing. I would hate to have to come back later.Lightening maybe?Power surge?To kill 2 components ,sounds like something kinda serious.I'm glad you sold them on a surge protector.
Turns out there was a service bulletin on the defective main PCBs. This unit had one of the older main PCBs. So what happened here is the main PCB fried and took the noise filter out with it. Incidentally, when this washer died, it actually tripped the circuit breaker indicating a pretty major short malfunction.
A: I thought the whole point of the noise filter is to protect the board from going bad. B: can we find out what's going wrong with these boards rather than just tossing them and swapping them out?
@@RzVids Even if you knew what was bad it's not really easy because they put a thick layer of coating on it that makes any servicing unlikely. Don't know if it helps reliability or just done for increased sales of control boards- ;)
If your lg top does not open with the putty knife (like mine) you have to remove two screws on the back of the top and then lift the back and pull the whole control panel with lid and top forward. This is NOT found in most of these video and is unique to LG and not even all LG washers
I believe I would be nervous diagnosing these expensive parts Like this. Who is going to eat the cost for example, if the new filter blows as soon as power is supplied? It is why I hate these new machines. I will never under stand why all these parts are needed in the first place except to keep supplying the manufacture with further income. The older washers are the best! Of course you are never going to tell a customer of the above mentioned cause it's supplying you an income.
Thanks so much! You saved us an extremely expensive call to the repair man. We were able to buy the part and fix our washer all on our own!
This video was exactly what I needed! While I found other videos about this repair, none of them showed me how to use a multimeter to test the noise filter. I didn't know how to use a multimeter, so the videos just telling me to test the noise filter with a multimeter weren't helpful. I learned from you that I needed to have the washer plugged in to test it, and I could see from your video what setting I needed the multimeter set at and what it should read. I diagnosed that the noise filter was bad, that the new one was good, and that I still needed to replace the PCB. Once I replaced the PCB, everything worked great! You saved me from having to call a service company and from having to replace my washer!
Good job getting it fixed! Glad my video helped.
Thanks for the video - just used it to rescue a set of sheets and to diagnose our LG Top Loader. I was hoping it was the noise filter, but unfortunately it appears to be the PCB Board. Given the age of the washer, it has now washed it last set of laundry. No sense in spending $250+ to rescue this unit, when a equivalent replacement is not too much more. Thanks again.
This was INCREDIBLY helpful. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video.
I cannot thank you enough! Mine died and held my clothes hostage! They can come fix it under the extended warranty...the 31st. That's over a week from now! At least now I can visit a laundromat! I'm thrilled!
Thank you so much for this post! I would not have been able to "rescue" my clothes without this video!!
You saved me some $. The noise filter was at 120v. The computer lite was not on when washer was plugged in. What a Hassel though. I just replaced the clutch bearing
This is very helpful. I am not an expert of electricity and am afraid of touching any board. But I wanted to rescue my clothes. I was able to open the lid as instructed in this video.
Thank you so much! This helped me diagnose a faulty control board quickly and easily. Would not have known about the little red power indicator light on the board!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! We just got the parts in and installed them and it works! The only thing that threw us was that there were a couple of empty sockets on the board, but I watched the video again and saw the same ones without plugs on your video. Thanks for saving us a bunch of money!
Laura Roehl Great job, Laura!
So easy to follow instructions. Ended up being pcb. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Could you check the control filter first for a red led. Can the control board be repaired at home.
BTW, I learned two things here: the pull tab for the lid lock and the red LED for the board, thanks for that. I hope you sold them a surge suppressor to prevent this from happening again!
Yep! I always supply a surge suppressor after I service an appliance with delicate electronics, like this one.
Simply put -- WOW! I have been waiting a week for the LG repairman with clothes stuck in the wash. Free at last !!
Thank you for this video. I’m diagnosing the exact same model and this was extremely helpful!
I have an LG Wave Force Model WT5101HV and the display panel shorted out with a load of laundry in the tub (in 14 gallons of water). I was able to get the lid open by prying up the top of the washer (as shown in this video) but there was no string. My lock was opened by inserting a small screwdriver tip into the plastic lock area and pushing the lock tab back into the housing. All done of course with the power off. Just so you all know. Thanks for the startup on this...
I have a LG Washing Machine WT4801CW. I unpluged it in the middle of a wash cycle as it showed Error. I just thought I would wash the clothes again full cycle. I pluged it back in and it want do anything. The lid is locked. Clothes are in the basket.
Hello Joann Allen, what did you end up doing afterwards? I'm having the same problem.
i just wanted to say thank so much your viedo is the only one that has helped me . ive searched for days an i just can not thank you enough . thank u thank u thank u .
Thanks for this video ! My same model died last weekend and this video saved me hundreds !! Got the clothes out, tested the noise filter (dead), got the new noise filter for $25 and a new PCB for $140 but am returning it because I didn’t need it ! Wife would have brained me if f we had to wait another 3-4 days to do laundry :)
Absolutely the best trouble shooting explanation! Great job on this video!!
Thank you for this video!!! We have a wt1101cw top load with the front panel. Our lid lock was locked out with the lid open wo we sere getting the de error code. Your pull string trick fixed it and saved me a call to a technician! Thanks again!!!
Have the exact same issue and exact same washer . Thank you for the video !
I have an LG Wt4801cw that starts cycle, then stops during rinse and controls remain lite but become unresponsive. Unplugging usually resets it and it begins again, to fail the same way. On alternative fails, It wont power back on. Unless it sits off for awhile or random tap to control board power button area once brought it back. All control board functions appear lighted normally and respond until it freezes, then lighted with no control. Control board or pcb
Shawn did you ever figure out what was causing this ? I am having the same issue I’m thinking the main control board since the buttons stop working until power is reset
@@redsoxz1259 yes, the main control board was bad. Ordered and replaced and problem solved. Dryer gave me heck next with common stuck contacts issue. Hint, tap the controller to get dryer to stop. Good luck on washer.
Hello thanks for the video. I was told by a repair man that the door lock switch is the cause for this issue. Could this be the case?
I opened up the washer and noise filter passed the test, but LED is not on in the PCB.
Dear friends! this video was amazingly helpful! I own i washer dryer by the Brand Morris(supposingly Korean and i live in Greece) and it seems to have the same problem. My question is (since the company's service won't give any price for the pcb prior to the spare part order by their technician ) what is the cost of such a board, as i hear from friends that had such problem that it was almost half the price of the machine!! Thanks and keep up the good work!
eekonsta What's the model number of your machine?
@@AppliantologyOrg
WT7100CW
I have the exact same washer same problem can you tell me the part numbers for both parts ?
My kenmore which is lg made burned three pcb, do you see the possibility of the stator shorting out thats why they pcb takes a dump? All three times the pcb has gone bad while doing the final spin dry
Same part in my lg washing machine
The question is my washing machine some timeis complete draining some time and some times not. i change the pumb but still problem same and i track some noice coming from noice filter comig likwe tik tik but no action can you guid clme what is the cause of these problem
this video save me $$ repair bill, thank you
I have the same model with the same problem. I've already verified the noise filter is bad and after bypassing it, noticed the board's led is not lit. I have been able to find a replacement noise filter but cannot find the main board. I have a part number 64122101 for the main board. Any idea if they are still available or a different compatible board?
What was your solution?
I have the same exact washer and it’s not powering on. I inspect the board and the light isn’t on and there appears to be a fuse assembly. It’s white and not see through but I noticed what appears to be broken glass next to it. If I replace this fuse, will it restore pcb functionality? Where can I get the fuse for the pcb?
I still can't get it open! I've tried the putty knife and still it won't pop up! Is there a trick with the tabs?
2019 and you just rescued my daughter’s school uniform from a lock door!
I've been using this video to fix this exact model at my house that had both the noise filter and main PCB burn out. I now have new parts installed, and have tested power is getting all the way to the main PCB, however, that LED indicator will not light up.
When I plug the machine in, I hear the PCB click twice, about a second apart, and then again if I push the power toggle on the user controls, but it never powers up or lights up that LED. Is there something else I can dive into without calling out a ridiculously expensive service call?
We'll need to review this in more detail at the Appliantology Academy. Click here to get started: appliantology.org/concierge/faq.html
Thank you! Thanks for sharing waiting for my board to come and install myself. I used your link as well.
Great Video!! Nice to know how to rescue trapped clothes with a putty knife. 😃🖒
What is the function of the noise control? Thanks for sharing, keep the get videos coming.
It's to filter out electronic noise on the power lines from reaching the control board. Raw power is dirty power and often contains high frequency harmonics that mess with the little silicon brains on the main control board causing unpredictable or erratic operation. They do not, however, have any surge suppression capability beyond a simple fuse that opens.
All LG Main boards have this light?
I have this exact machine and we have not had a single problem with it.
When I went to the control board side there is nothing there. It is model wt5001cw. Is that board located somewhere else for my model?
Help! I replaced the main board, no power. Replaced the noise filter, no power. Plugged the washer into a different outlet. Still no power! I’m at a loss? Any advice?
What if the led is lit up but washer is still unresponsive? Could it be just the noise filter? Inside the noise filter is a fuse that has a blue dot so I'm assuming it's a blown fuse!
Hi Samurai Great video. Got the suck door open replaced the parts and nothing. Just makes clicking sounds when I push power. Don't get the LED either. Seems I have power but nothing. Any other tips or a part I can buy from you?
Crazybizo same with me. Replaced main board, then noise filter, still no power. Tried different outlet and flipped the breaker a couple times. Still no power! I’m out over $200 and my washer is still not working! Feeling defeated!
Where did you find the parts?
SamuaiRepairman, what do you think causes this to happen? A power surge? I'm thinking that I should get a surge protector for this washer. What Surge Energy Rating should I get? How many Joules?
Laura Roehl Raw power is dirty power. Clean power is a pure sine wave with no spikes or distortions. Most power in the real world is not like this. A surge suppressor with a 1,000 joules rating gives decent protection for most situations.
is it safe to bypass the noise filter to See if the board is working? Or do I risk frying the board if it wasn't already.
Yes, this is a good troubleshooting technique as long as you are certain about which wire is line and which is neutral.
What if there is power but the led display just changes number when I choose a wash cycle? I cant wash clothes
What's the cause? A power surge?
Hi my washer is about two years old and all of the sudden one day it lost power. I checked the breaker box and it tripped the breaker. I reset the breaker and unplugged the washer. I then plugged it back in and still no power. I checked the plug by plugging in something else and the outlet is working. My clothes are traped in the washer bc the lid is locked and won't open. Is there any way to fix the power problem myself? The model in wt4801cw and the brand is LG....Thanks for any help
We can help you fix this in the Appliantology repair forums. See this page to get started: appliantology.org/concierge/faq.html
My LG Top Load Washer Model WT5001CW lost all power just before a final spin cycle. After troubleshooting the unit I discovered a blown fuse on the Main Control Board. I ordered the new Main Control Board from RepairClinic.com. I received the replacement board today and installed it into my washer after assembly the unit powered up. I then ran my washer which ran well until it got to the final spin cycle at which time it failed again. My LG washer is once again dead and I suspect the new Main Control Board fuse has blown. What can cause the fuse to blow on the main control board. I've been without my washer for three weeks now...? Steven
Hi. What was your end results? I have the same model as you and I am trying to determine if it's worth a repairman or just replace.
Nice repair Samurai. Do you carry a lot of parts boards with you? And are most of the boards and electronics the same, with just a different brand name on the front of the washer? Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas, Brad! I don't carry a lot of electronic boards, just a few fast movers: Jazz boards for Whirlpool refrigerators and the muthaboard for GE refrigerators. Beyond that, there are just too many different kinds and they're expensive. Also, you need to avoid extreme temperatures and humidities when you store them or they can be damaged just sitting on your shelf or in the service vehicle. Manufacturers are constantly upgrading boards, too, so if you keep em around for long, you could be holding an obsolete board. Still functional probably but without design improvements.
Nice job Samurai! Did you have the power filter in your rig or did you have to order that and come back?
I stock the noise filter because 1) it's inexpensive, 2) it's not upgraded very often, and 3) it's the most common failure. I had to order the main PCB and come back, a two-tripper.
Hey make a video about how to bypass wire the door lock please. Not just how to replace it
I had to replace all the mentioned items as well as the door lock and the hall sensor on the motor and then it was fixed
My LG washer didn't have that pull string. I found that if I "Magilla Gorilla" on the lid, that latch does give up. :)
I change the noise filter and the PCB and doesnt work, what can be the problem???
Carlos Flores same here! Replaced the main board, no power, ordered and replaced the noise filter, still no power. Tried different outlet and flipped the breaker a couple times...Still NO Power! I have no idea what to do....feeling frustrated and defeated!
i think you can push the 4th button from the left in for 5 seconds and then try it. to turn it on
Miranda Bri nothing about that in service manual or owners manual though, stuck in same situation as those above
I guess I would have left wondering if something else had caused the board failure.I guess its one of those chicken/egg things.I am sure this was a pricey repair unless it's some kind of warranty thing. I would hate to have to come back later.Lightening maybe?Power surge?To kill 2 components ,sounds like something kinda serious.I'm glad you sold them on a surge protector.
Turns out there was a service bulletin on the defective main PCBs. This unit had one of the older main PCBs. So what happened here is the main PCB fried and took the noise filter out with it. Incidentally, when this washer died, it actually tripped the circuit breaker indicating a pretty major short malfunction.
You are da man!
Straight up thought this was narrated by Jeffrey Dean Morgan 😂
A: I thought the whole point of the noise filter is to protect the board from going bad.
B: can we find out what's going wrong with these boards rather than just tossing them and swapping them out?
If you know how to micro solder fuses and capacitors then yea
@@RzVids
Even if you knew what was bad it's not really easy because they put a thick layer of coating on it that makes any servicing unlikely.
Don't know if it helps reliability or just done for increased sales of control boards- ;)
@@wingerrrrrrrrr It's thermally conductive potting compound. It actually is for reliability. It would be nice if the fuses were not potted though.
If your lg top does not open with the putty knife (like mine) you have to remove two screws on the back of the top and then lift the back and pull the whole control panel with lid and top forward. This is NOT found in most of these video and is unique to LG and not even all LG washers
God Bless you. My parents were nearly destroying theirs trying to use a putty knife when I went over to help them.
DOA? Nice. Let's get in there.
I believe I would be nervous diagnosing these expensive parts Like this. Who is going to eat the cost for example, if the new filter blows as soon as power is supplied? It is why I hate these new machines. I will never under stand why all these parts are needed in the first place except to keep supplying the manufacture with further income. The older washers are the best! Of course you are never going to tell a customer of the above mentioned cause it's supplying you an income.
I found the red string and pulled it and the string broke off!
DONE
$250 fix 😫
This washing machine and all LG products are absolute trash