Whirlpool Washer F24 — What It Means & How to Fix It
F24 on a compact washer means either too much laundry for a small-load program or too much inlet water — run Rinse & Spin for the first, or close the faucet and drain for the second.
What this code means
Whirlpool says F24 could mean one of two things: too much laundry for a program with a small maximum load, or too much inlet water. For the latter, turn off the faucet and hold Power for 3 seconds to drain; if water flows in with no cycle started when you reopen the faucet, close it, unplug, and contact service.
Whirlpool compact front-load washers.
Most likely causes
| Cause | How likely | DIY-fixable? |
|---|---|---|
| Overloaded for the selected program | Common | Yes — no tools |
| Inlet valve letting in too much water | Occasional | No — technician job |
What you can try yourself
- If overloaded, run Rinse & Spin to finish, and load less next time.
- Otherwise turn off the faucet and hold Power 3 seconds to drain until End shows.
- Turn the faucet on.
- If water enters by itself, close the faucet, unplug and call service.
Seeing the symptom rather than the code? Washer won't drain: checks that apply across brands.
When to call a technician
- Water flows in with no cycle running.
- Repeat code on small loads.
- Overflow.
Typical professional repair cost: Free; inlet valve $100–$200.
Frequently asked questions
What does F24 mean on a compact washer?
Too much laundry for the program, or too much inlet water.
How do I drain?
Touch and hold Power for at least 3 seconds.
Water runs in by itself?
Close the faucet, unplug, and call service.
Sources checked
Error meanings can vary by model. This guide was checked against the documentation above; use the manual for the model number on your own appliance when it differs.
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