Whirlpool Garbage Disposals Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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E1
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal will not run and displays E1 on the sink-top control or under-sink module.
Overcurrent / Jam Protection Trip
E2
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal stops shortly after starting and shows E2 on the control module.
Overtemperature / Thermal Overload Trip
E3
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal will not start and displays E3 on the sink-top control.
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault
E4
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal runs intermittently and shows E4 error on the control module.
Control Board / Relay Fault
E5
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal will not respond to the wireless or sink-top switch and shows E5.
User Interface / Switch Communication Error
E6
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal stops mid-cycle and displays E6.
Stall Detection / Motor Speed Error
E7
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal shows E7 and will not run after a recent installation or plumbing change.
Drain / Discharge Restriction Detected
E8
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but immediately shuts off and shows E8 when water is detected under the sink.
Leak / Moisture Sensor Trip
E9
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal displays E9 and hums without spinning.
Locked Rotor / Start Failure
Symptom
Water leaks from around the top of the Whirlpool garbage disposal where it meets the sink.
Sink Flange / Mounting Gasket Leak
Symptom
Water leaks from the bottom of the Whirlpool garbage disposal housing.
Internal Seal / Housing Failure
Symptom
Water leaks from the dishwasher drain hose connection on the Whirlpool garbage disposal.
Dishwasher Inlet Connection Leak
Symptom
Water leaks from the side discharge connection of the Whirlpool garbage disposal.
Discharge Elbow / Gasket Leak
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal causes a buzzing noise at the wall switch or control when turned on.
Switch Contact Arcing / Overload
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal causes lights to dim or flicker when starting.
High Inrush Current / Weak Electrical Supply
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal causes water to back up into the dishwasher.
Blocked Dishwasher Drain Path via Disposal
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal emits a burning smell or smoke when running.
Overheating Motor / Electrical Overload
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal emits persistent foul odors even after use.
Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal hums but does not spin when switched on.
Impeller Jam / Locked Rotor
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal is completely dead (no sound, no hum) when the switch is turned on.
No Power / Open Circuit
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal is very loud compared to when it was new, even with no foreign objects present.
Normal Wear / Internal Component Looseness
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal makes a clicking sound but does not run.
Relay / Start Circuit Activation Without Motor Rotation
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal makes loud grinding or metal-on-metal noises during operation.
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains in the chamber.
Dull Shredder Ring / Worn Impellers
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but food backs up into the opposite sink basin.
Shared Drain Line Restriction
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but makes a high-pitched squealing or screeching noise.
Worn or Dry Motor Bearings
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but produces a loud rattling noise.
Loose Components in Grinding Chamber
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but shuts off after a few seconds without tripping the breaker.
Internal Overload or Control Cutout
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but water backs up into the sink and drains slowly.
Clogged Discharge / Drain Line
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal splashes water and food particles back up into the sink.
Damaged or Missing Splash Guard
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal starts by itself or turns on unexpectedly.
Electrical Control / Switch Malfunction
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal trips its red reset button frequently.
Overload / Overcurrent Condition
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal trips the circuit breaker or GFCI every time it is turned on.
Short Circuit / Ground Fault
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal vibrates excessively and causes the sink to shake during use.
Imbalance / Mounting Looseness
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal will not mount securely; it sags or moves when touched.
Loose or Damaged Mounting Assembly
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal will not start from the air switch on the countertop.
Air Switch / Pneumatic Control Failure
Symptom
Whirlpool garbage disposal will not turn off unless the breaker is switched off.
Stuck or Miswired Wall Switch
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal will not run and displays E1 on the sink-top control or under-sink module.
|
Overcurrent / Jam Protection Trip | View Details |
| E2 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal stops shortly after starting and shows E2 on the control module.
|
Overtemperature / Thermal Overload Trip | View Details |
| E3 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal will not start and displays E3 on the sink-top control.
|
Low Voltage / Power Supply Fault | View Details |
| E4 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal runs intermittently and shows E4 error on the control module.
|
Control Board / Relay Fault | View Details |
| E5 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal will not respond to the wireless or sink-top switch and shows E5.
|
User Interface / Switch Communication Error | View Details |
| E6 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal stops mid-cycle and displays E6.
|
Stall Detection / Motor Speed Error | View Details |
| E7 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal shows E7 and will not run after a recent installation or plumbing change.
|
Drain / Discharge Restriction Detected | View Details |
| E8 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but immediately shuts off and shows E8 when water is detected under the sink.
|
Leak / Moisture Sensor Trip | View Details |
| E9 |
Digital Whirlpool garbage disposal displays E9 and hums without spinning.
|
Locked Rotor / Start Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from around the top of the Whirlpool garbage disposal where it meets the sink.
|
Sink Flange / Mounting Gasket Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the bottom of the Whirlpool garbage disposal housing.
|
Internal Seal / Housing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the dishwasher drain hose connection on the Whirlpool garbage disposal.
|
Dishwasher Inlet Connection Leak | View Details |
| – |
Water leaks from the side discharge connection of the Whirlpool garbage disposal.
|
Discharge Elbow / Gasket Leak | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal causes a buzzing noise at the wall switch or control when turned on.
|
Switch Contact Arcing / Overload | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal causes lights to dim or flicker when starting.
|
High Inrush Current / Weak Electrical Supply | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal causes water to back up into the dishwasher.
|
Blocked Dishwasher Drain Path via Disposal | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal emits a burning smell or smoke when running.
|
Overheating Motor / Electrical Overload | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal emits persistent foul odors even after use.
|
Organic Buildup in Grinding Chamber and Drain | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal hums but does not spin when switched on.
|
Impeller Jam / Locked Rotor | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal is completely dead (no sound, no hum) when the switch is turned on.
|
No Power / Open Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal is very loud compared to when it was new, even with no foreign objects present.
|
Normal Wear / Internal Component Looseness | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal makes a clicking sound but does not run.
|
Relay / Start Circuit Activation Without Motor Rotation | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal makes loud grinding or metal-on-metal noises during operation.
|
Foreign Object in Grinding Chamber | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but does not grind food effectively; food remains in the chamber.
|
Dull Shredder Ring / Worn Impellers | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but food backs up into the opposite sink basin.
|
Shared Drain Line Restriction | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but makes a high-pitched squealing or screeching noise.
|
Worn or Dry Motor Bearings | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but produces a loud rattling noise.
|
Loose Components in Grinding Chamber | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but shuts off after a few seconds without tripping the breaker.
|
Internal Overload or Control Cutout | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal runs but water backs up into the sink and drains slowly.
|
Clogged Discharge / Drain Line | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal splashes water and food particles back up into the sink.
|
Damaged or Missing Splash Guard | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal starts by itself or turns on unexpectedly.
|
Electrical Control / Switch Malfunction | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal trips its red reset button frequently.
|
Overload / Overcurrent Condition | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal trips the circuit breaker or GFCI every time it is turned on.
|
Short Circuit / Ground Fault | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal vibrates excessively and causes the sink to shake during use.
|
Imbalance / Mounting Looseness | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal will not mount securely; it sags or moves when touched.
|
Loose or Damaged Mounting Assembly | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal will not start from the air switch on the countertop.
|
Air Switch / Pneumatic Control Failure | View Details |
| – |
Whirlpool garbage disposal will not turn off unless the breaker is switched off.
|
Stuck or Miswired Wall Switch | View Details |
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