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Whirpool washer

Posted on 8/18/25 at 2:21 pm
Posted by tigger4ever
Member since Apr 2021
1386 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 2:21 pm
After pressing the on button the lock doesn’t come on and washer does nothing.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
38198 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 3:14 pm to
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After pressing the on button the lock doesn’t come on and washer does nothing.


Is it plugged into power?
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
28101 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 3:49 pm to
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Whirpool washer


You need to be a little more specific than that.

What's the model? Top load, front load?
Posted by tigger4ever
Member since Apr 2021
1386 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 4:00 pm to
Top load, model WTW5010LW0
Yes, it’s plugged in.
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
7657 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 5:30 pm to
Did you trip the breaker?
Posted by tigger4ever
Member since Apr 2021
1386 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 5:58 pm to
It lights up on the panel so it’s getting power.
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6823 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 7:21 pm to
The lock mechanism or the control panel is likely out. I replaced both on mine. The lock is the cheapest and easiest part to change so I’d start there. It usually plugs into the back control panel and is routed under the top of the case. Very easy to do when you pull it out.
Posted by Craw Dawg
Member since Jan 2023
764 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 9:06 pm to
Have you tried pushing the button twice? Also, this may be of interest to you:

How to Reset Whirlpool Washer
Posted by tigger4ever
Member since Apr 2021
1386 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:43 am to
Can you post a link to the lock mechanism for model WTW5010W0.
Posted by zippyputt
Member since Jul 2005
6823 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 6:59 am to
LINK

To get that I just searched whirlpool parts and the model number. I’ve tried to call the local parts stores and see the OEM part price. Sometimes I’m pleasantly surprised by the price.

A quick search of Amazon and EBay show tons of options. I’d try to stick with OEM and from the US for both. Off brand parts are hit or miss.

This looks like it. You can probably find it cheaper or maybe find it locally. Good luck!
This post was edited on 8/20/25 at 8:31 pm
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