This step-by-step washer repair guide explains how to replace the electronic control board in the console of a top-load washer.

The electronic control board is the "brains" of the washer that starts and stops the washer's components, such as the drive motor and the drain pump.

If the control board's display doesn't light up, or if the washer doesn't fill, spin, or drain, the electronic control board could be the problem.

Use this procedure to replace the electronic control board on Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag and Amana top-load washers. You also can use the same basic steps to the replace the control board in some LG, Samsung and GE top-load washers.

Tools required

Nut driver

Slot screwdriver

Putty knife

Work gloves

Repair difficulty

Easy

Time required

30 minutes or less