Fix Your Broken Washer Control Board for CHEAP! How to Use an ESR Meter for Board Repair

Is it possible to repair a washer control board? YES! You may be surprised at the cost of repairing an appliance control board like a refrigerator control board. I want to show you how to use an ESR meter on how to find bad capacitors on a control board. In the video, we test a Whirlpool Washer control Board, and a Samsung Refrigerator Inverter Board with the ESR Meter. This is an introductory video that shows why you'd want to buy an ESR meter.

At the end of the video, I also add in a little about how to find a bad relay on a dryer control board, since I had one available. I hope this video gives you some guidance and ideas on how to deal with the meter and how checking capacitors works.

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[hullinstruments]

Would be incredible if you did more circuitboard and PCB troubleshooting/faultfinding. You’re such a great teacher and explain her and as someone who works on component level industrial circuit boards full-time… It’s always fun to watch how others approach the task. And see the test equipment or workbench setup that they have.

[Mel-byhu]

I am thankful for guys like you.
I like to fix things myself and your videos help alot.

[alexsinclaire]

I have an appliance business and just want to say that you are brilliant

[curiosity]

Yes I like the ESR meter, be cautious to those trying to repair a board as those newbies. Larger 200 volt, 400 V capacitors have the ability to send you flying into the next room or kill you. Handle circuit boards with care and discharge the cap by shorting it especially if it is a high voltage cap.

[sjn]

Component level repair is so rewarding.

[hullinstruments]

Would love to see more repair and troubleshooting videos regarding test equipment! Wonderful video! 👍

[Ivar]

9:45 thats a very special relay design. Why dont they use standard pcb relays?

[HylianOverlord]

It would be a good idea to upgrade the caps while you are in there as well w/the poly style caps, they are more expensive but will way outlast a standard electrolytic.

[dainsookdeo]

Not all the time it works like that you have to remove the part to test them because you will pick up other circuitry readings

[adtopkek]

Hah I started learning to do this a while ago after watching your other videos. VERY useful and you gave me many good ideas.

[kyleknopp]

My Whirlpool Top Load washer keeps failing for the pressure switch that is built into the control board. It just stops but all functions seem to work. If I restart it on rinse or spin it will always finish the job. But from start to finish it almost never finishes in 1 go. Any recommendations on where to start looking on the board? Since it's not really a power issue and everything seems to be working. Ill start by looking for the obvious and then that specific area of course.

[adammobley]

Vary good info I am 6 months into appliance repair working with a company right now but hopefully go out on my own later

[ericmichel]

Love your video! I was all excited to try and repair the control bd on my GE Harmony washer using this method. Unfortunately I get the module out and find it is emersed in some sort of clear rubber. 😥 The control module is WH12X10282 and even a used one goes for min $150, and this is for an old used part that may not even work! I found this video about removing these coatings, and even with all sorts of fancy specialty tools (that I do not have), it looks like a nightmare. If you are curious just search YT for "PACE Rework and Repair "Conformal Coating Removal".
I don't think it is worth putting that kind of money into a machine this old. Sadly, unless someone has an idea, I think I have to buy a new washer.

[angf]

Will you get a reading even if the board is coated?

[SeeJulieStamp]

Help! What do I use to replace the staple-like jumps on one of these boards? Neptune Combo Washer Board.

[edrenas]

My Maytag Bravos passes all the manual tests, but intermittently stops, changes cycles, just does strange things, wondering if this might be the issue?

[bellawilliams]

I need the how to change the capacitor video. Hope you have one posted

[andrewbabich]

I love you Ben. Best tech diy videos I ever found on you tube

And I watched A LOT of car repair video

[laidman]

This was VERY informative! Thank you!

[Andre-tcwj]

Ben awesome Video I have to pick up these tools. I look forward to some more tips and tricks.