Frigidaire Extended Cycle Time / Control Sensing Delays

Washer takes excessively long to complete cycles

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Possible Causes

Slow fill due to low water pressure, Drain issues causing extended drain time, Unbalanced loads causing repeated spin attempts, Heater struggling to reach temperature

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the washer before inspecting hoses or internal components.

  • Check water pressure: Ensure both supply valves are fully open and that inlet screens are clean to allow fast filling.
  • Verify draining: Clean the drain pump and hoses to ensure quick water removal.
  • Balance loads: Avoid mixing heavy and light items that cause unbalance. Pause and redistribute if the washer struggles to spin.
  • Check heater (if equipped): If long times occur only on hot cycles, test the heater and temperature sensor as described in heating faults.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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