Amana Washer error code
Amana Washer Error FAE1
No fill or long fill condition.
No fill or long fill condition.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Check Water Supply: Ensure both hot and cold water faucets are fully turned on.
- 2Check 2
Inspect Hoses: Look for any kinks or clogs in the water inlet hoses.
- 3Check 3
Clean Inlet Screens: Turn off the water supply, disconnect the hoses from the washer, and clean the small filter screens inside the water inlet valve ports.
A quick explanation
What does FAE1 mean?
No fill or long fill condition.
The answer you came for
How to fix Amana washer error FAE1
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Step 1
1. First, confirm that both the hot and cold water faucets supplying the washer are turned on completely.
- 2
Step 2
2. Unplug the washer from its power source.
- 3
Step 3
3. Unscrew the water inlet hoses from the back of the machine. Check for any kinks in the hoses.
- 4
Step 4
4. Look inside the water inlet ports on the washer for small filter screens. These can get clogged with sediment over time.
- 5
Step 5
5. Carefully pull the screens out with needle-nose pliers and clean them thoroughly with a small brush and water. Reinsert them once clean.
- 6
Step 6
6. If cleaning the screens does not solve the problem, the water inlet valve (part W11210463) is likely defective and needs to be replaced.
- 7
Step 7
7. Replacing the valve involves removing the washer's top panel, disconnecting the hoses and electrical clips from the old valve, and installing the new one in its place.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix FAE1 Error (Step-by-Step) First, confirm that both the hot and cold water faucets supplying the washer are turned on completely.Unplug the washer from its power source and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Unscrew the water inlet hoses from the back of the machine. Check for any kinks in the hoses.Look inside the water inlet ports on the washer for small filter screens. These can get clogged with sediment over time.Carefully pull the screens out with needle-nose pliers and clean them thoroughly with a small brush and water. Reinsert them once clean.If cleaning the screens does not solve the problem, the water inlet valve (part W11210463) is likely defective and needs to be replaced.Replacing the valve involves removing the washer's top panel, disconnecting the hoses and electrical clips from the old valve, and installing the new one in its place.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on. Verified Compatible Alternatives:W10501149W11210459W11210463 Still Not Working? If the replacement part didn't fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
What may be causing it?
- Water supply faucets not fully open
- Kinked or clogged water inlet hoses
- Clogged inlet valve screens
- Failed water inlet valve
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Replacement part
OEM candidate: W11210459
Price noted in the current guide: $21-$57
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Washer error FAE1 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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