Error Code: OFB Difficulty: Hard
Problem: The washer load is out of balance.
How to Fix OFB Error (Step-by-Step)
- Unplug the washer and disconnect the water hoses and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- Open the washer lid and remove the washplate cap to access the central bolt.
- Unscrew the bolt and lift the washplate (Part W10780045) out of the tub.
- Underneath the washplate, locate and remove the drive hub kit (Part W10821956).
- Prop the washer up to access the bottom and replace the bearing kit (Part W11130362).
- At the same time, replace all four suspension rods (Part W10780048) located at each corner of the tub.
- Reassemble the washer by following these steps in reverse, then run a test cycle.
- Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Amana Washer
Focused repair path: washer fill, drain, spin, lock, pressure, motor, sensor, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check.
- Unplug the washer for one minute, then restart only to confirm whether the same code returns after a clean power cycle.
- Check load balance, detergent level, supply valves, inlet screens, drain hose height, and the drain path before replacing electronic parts.
- Inspect the lid or door lock, strike, harness, and connector if the symptom involves start, lock, or spin behavior.
- Match the timing of the fault to the likely part path: inlet valve, pressure sensor, drain pump, motor, lock assembly, wiring, or control.
Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model.
- W10780048
- W10821956
- W11130362
Recommended Parts to Check
No exact official OEM part number is listed here because the correct Amana washer part can vary by complete model number. These are targeted part-category searches, not universal fit claims.
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Whirlpool washer drain pumpCommon replacement category: Drain pumpFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: drain, no-spin, or water-removal symptoms after hose and filter checks.
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Whirlpool washer water inlet valveCommon replacement category: Water inlet valveFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: fill, slow-fill, and valve-related symptoms after supply checks.
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Whirlpool washer control boardCommon replacement category: Main control boardFit note: Exact OEM part number varies by complete Amana washer model number. Confirm compatibility before buying.Why this category can matter: repeating control or communication faults after connector checks.
Before ordering: match the part to the complete Amana washer model number on the appliance tag.
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Still Not Working?
If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
Browse all Amana error codes: Amana Error Codes
When It’s Better to Replace Than Repair
Sometimes replacing an appliance makes more financial sense than putting more money into repairs.
Here are a few signs it may be time to shop for a new one:
For repair parts, verify exact fit with the full washer model number before buying; these links are general replacement-appliance shopping options.
- ✓Appliance over 8-10 years old
- ✓Repair cost over 50% of replacement
- ✓Multiple recent breakdowns
- ✓Major component failure
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