Whirlpool Washer Control Board: Cost & When It’s Not Worth It
$160–410 total (shop) · $28–125 DIY part
Part prices $28–125 on eBay (checked 2026-11-04) · shop total from published rates ($70–130 service call, $50–125/hr) · estimates, not quotes
It depends on the machine’s age. A control board is the most expensive normal Whirlpool washer repair, and past about 6–8 years it starts to compete with the price of a budget new machine. Boards also burn up when a shorted pump goes undiagnosed, so double-check the pump before ordering one.
⚠️Mains-side repair: unplug first and sketch the harness. Photograph the wire order before lifting anything; wrong-order reconnects are the most common second-board cause.
Your model number decides which part you need.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
Triage, most likely first
| Cause | DIY | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| No lights or no response with power verified | 2/5 · 30–60 min | $28–125 DIY · $160–410 shop |
| Random cycle behavior / dead pump from the board side | 2/5 · 30–60 min | $28–125 DIY · $160–410 shop |
| Machine is 8+ years old | 2/5 | compare against a new washer before ordering; judgment call, not a repair |
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Parts
Whirlpool washer control board W10711300 · WPW10735683 (verify part number against your model plate; boards have several variants).