Kenmore 110 Top-Load Washer Code F0 E5: Unbalanced load
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F0 E5 means an unbalanced load. The tub is wobbling because the laundry has bunched on one side,…
- Code
- F0 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
- Appliance
- Washer
- Brand
- Kenmore
- Warranty
- 30-day workmanship
What F0 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built) means
On Kenmore top-load washers whose model numbers start with 110, a Whirlpool-built platform sold as VMW and VMAX, F0 E5 means an unbalanced load. The tub is wobbling because the laundry has bunched on one side, so the washer stops instead of spinning hard. The owner sees F0 E5 near the spin step and may hear thumping. Redistributing the load fixes it most of the time, but worn suspension can cause it repeatedly.
Common causes of F0 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built)
- Laundry bunched or tangled on one side of the basket
- Washer cabinet that is not level
- Suspension rods or springs that are worn or broken
1. Open the lid and spread the laundry evenly around the basket. 2. Level the washer cabinet by adjusting its feet. 3. With the washer empty, press down firmly on the basket and see whether it bounces more than once. 4. If it bounces repeatedly, call us.
- Whether the suspension rods and springs are still holding the tub
- Whether the cabinet sits level on the floor
- Whether the code appears even with small, balanced loads
Other Washer codes
Why does F0 E5 keep coming back?
If you redistribute the laundry and the code returns, the tub suspension may be weak. A basket that bounces more than once when pressed is a sign.
Do I replace one spring?
The suspension is replaced as a kit of all four rods and springs, so we replace them together. You get a written price before any work.
Does leveling matter?
A washer that rocks on the floor amplifies any imbalance. Adjust the feet until the cabinet is steady, and run a small test load. A level cabinet also makes the washer quieter during spin.
Still unsure about F0 E5 (110 / Whirlpool-built)?
A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.