Written by
Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Code overviewat a glance.
The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.
F8E4
Error codeF8E4
ApplianceWasher
Content status
Verified
Quick answer
Whirlpool lists the flow meter as the potential cause of F8E4 on the washer part of a laundry tower.
Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so F8E4 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
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What this codemay mean.
A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.
Mean
F8E4 points to the flow meter on a Whirlpool laundry tower washer.
F8E4 in brief
Where: the washer section of a Whirlpool laundry tower.
Potential cause listed: flow meter.
Owner step: a power reset of the control.
How to do the power reset
Disconnect the tower from its power source, either at the breaker or at the plug.
Leave it off for 5 minutes.
Reconnect power and check the display.
The control reset is meant to clear temporary faults. Should F8E4 show up again, book service.
Related washer codes
F8E5: water supply reversed, from the same group of tower codes
Washer service in Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego
Our service-center team handles Whirlpool washer calls across the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Phone (844) 968-2053 and mention F8E4, the tower model number and that you already reset the power.
Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.
Safe
Important
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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