F25
KitchenAid Drum Speed Sensor / Tachometer Error

Washer-dryer shows F25; spin performance is poor or unit will not reach high spin speed.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty motor tachometer, loose tachometer wiring, defective drive motor, control board speed sensing fault

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the unit before accessing the motor area.

  • Access motor and tachometer: Remove the rear panel. Locate the drive motor; the tachometer is typically integrated at the rear of the motor with a small harness.
  • Inspect wiring: Check the tachometer connector and wires for damage or looseness. Reseat the connector.
  • Test tachometer: With the motor removed or disconnected, measure resistance across the tachometer terminals. Compare to service specs. If open or shorted, replace the motor assembly (tach is usually not sold separately).
  • Check drum movement: Spin the drum by hand to ensure it rotates freely. Binding bearings or a seized tub can cause speed errors.
  • Control board: If motor and tach test good, the main control’s speed sensing circuit may be defective and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Drive Motor Assembly
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