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Whirlpool Washer HC Error Code Hot and Cold Hoses Reversed

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Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Code overview at a glance.

The facts for this Whirlpool error, a plain-language snapshot, and what to confirm against your model number.

Error code HC
Appliance Washer
Content status Verified
Quick answer

Whirlpool explains HC on top load washers as hot and cold inlet hoses installed the wrong way round.

Model note: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so HC 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 code may mean.

A plain-language reading of the code — always confirm against your model’s documentation.

HC flags hot and cold hoses connected to the wrong inlets.

Reading HC

HC stands for hot and cold hoses reversed. On a top load Whirlpool washer, it turns up at the end of the wash cycle when the cold water hose is attached to the hot water inlet and the hot water hose to the cold water inlet.

Correction

  • Shut off the water supply first.
  • Switch the two hoses over.
  • Run a further cycle as a check that the connections are correct.

The Installation Instructions cover the hose connections.

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  • FH: no or low water supply
  • Ld: slow draining

Service for the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Call our service center at (844) 968-2053 if a Whirlpool top load washer in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas keeps showing HC. Have the model number ready.

Source: Whirlpool Product Help: HC – Error Code

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Safety warning before you continue.

Stop immediately if you notice smoke, sparks, a burning smell, gas odor, or water near electrical parts.

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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