Kenmore 700 Series Top-Load Washer: Repair Guide

Which models this covers#

The 110.* prefix means Whirlpool built these, and they ran from 2012 to 2020 on one shared parts catalog:

• 110.27072
• 110.27082
• 110.27092
• 110.27632
• 110.27022

A same-prefix model not listed here uses the same drive, tub, and electronics, so the guidance applies.

Specifications#

Common problems for this model#

1. Lid switch/lock assembly fails — 20%. The washer will not start or stops mid-cycle.
2. Motor control board fails — 14%. The washer halts with flashing error lights.
3. Drain-pump motor fails — 14%. Water will not drain at the end of the cycle.
4. Bearing and seal kit fails — 12%. A loud rumbling during spin.
5. Suspension rod set breaks — 8%. Heavy vibration and banging on spin.

Electronics are what set the 700 apart from the 500#

Unlike the mechanical-timer 500 Series, the 700 has an electronic motor control board and reports faults as F-codes — which is a feature until the board itself is the failure at number two, presenting as flashing error lights and a stalled cycle. The lid switch/lock at number one is the everyday culprit and worth checking first on any no-start, since the control will not run a cycle it cannot confirm is closed. The bearing-and-seal kit at number four is the one big-ticket job: a loud rumble on spin points to worn tub bearings, and on an older machine that repair is the one that approaches replacement cost.

Error codes#

The 700 Series reports these F-codes; each pairs a family and a sub-fault:

• F5 E2 — the lid lock
• F7 E1 — the motor or drive
• F8 E1 — a water-supply fault
• F0 E2 — a suds or sensor fault

For a code not listed, unplug the unit or flip the breaker for 60 seconds, then restore power.

Recall status#

There are no active recalls on the Kenmore 700 Series as of 2026-05-28. Check your model number at the Consumer Product Safety Commission — cpsc.gov — periodically, since recalls can be issued at any time.

Repair or replace?#

The 700 Series is highly repairable, and the bearing-and-seal kit is the only job that approaches replacement cost on older units. The usual line applies: under 10 years old and a fix under 50% of a new washer favors repair; past 10 years, weigh the total history against 40% of replacement cost.

Maintenance#

1. Run affresh washer cleaner monthly to prevent odor.
2. Check and level the washer quarterly — an unlevel machine damages the suspension rods.
3. Replace the fill hoses every 5 years.
4. Use only HE detergent, since the Smart Wash sensor detects over-sudsing and will fault on excess.

Common questions#

What are the most common 700 Series faults? The lid switch/lock at 20% and the motor control board at 14% together are roughly 34% of calls, with the drain pump and bearing kit next.

How is the 700 different from the 500 Series? The 700 adds electronic controls and F-codes, a QuietWash system, and smart HE sensing, where the 500 uses a simpler mechanical timer with no codes.

Is the bearing repair worth it? On a newer unit, yes; on an older one it is the job that approaches replacement cost, so weigh it against the machine's age and repair history.

Book a repair#

We stock common Kenmore and Whirlpool washer parts on the truck, so most 700 Series repairs finish in one visit with an upfront quote. Book at /book before any work begins.