WTW4957PW
Whirlpool WTW4957PW Impeller Top-Load Washer Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Load sensing at the start of the cycle
- Lid lock engaging before the tub fills
- Detergent residue when non-HE detergent is used
- Spin extending on mixed loads
The WTW4957PW is a white Whirlpool top-load washer that uses an impeller wash plate in place of a tall agitator. It also has a deep water wash option and automatic load sensing, so it adjusts its fill and spin to what is inside.
On a washer like this, the questions we hear are about the start of a cycle: it pauses, the lid lock clicks, or the fill seems slow. We check the lid lock and switch first, then the water inlet screens and valves, and then how the machine reads the load. If suds or film remain on clothes, we also ask which detergent is used, because impeller washers are built around low-sudsing HE products.
When a cycle drags on after a mixed load, the machine may be rebalancing, which is not always a defect. We confirm the full model number from the model and serial label before ordering anything. You receive a written price first, and repairs come with a 30-day warranty.
Key features
- Top-load washer with an impeller wash plate
- Deep water wash option
- Automatic load sensing
- White finish
Error codes this model can show
My WTW4957PW pauses at the start and seems stuck. Why?
It may be sensing the load, or the lid lock may not be engaging. We test the lock and switch, check water supply and inlet screens, and watch a full start sequence to find the pause.
Is it a problem if cycles run long with mixed loads?
Not necessarily. Impeller washers rebalance when weight is uneven. We look at suspension and the sensing before suggesting a repair, and tell you if the behavior is normal.
Does the detergent type matter?
Yes. Non-HE detergent can leave film and extra suds on an impeller washer, so we check the dispenser, the rinse and the amount you pour before replacing any part.
Book repair for your WTW4957PW
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.