WTW8500DC

Most common issues on this model

1. Detergent dispenser clogging
2. Long cycle times on sensing washes
3. Out-of-balance stops on bulky items
4. Lid lock behavior when adding items mid-cycle

The WTW8500DC is a high-efficiency top-load Whirlpool washer with an impeller, a chrome shadow finish and, on equipped variants, a glass lid and a load and go dispenser. It is a feature-heavy washer, so most service questions begin with which features your version actually has.

A load and go dispenser stores detergent and releases it automatically, which means a clog there affects every load. We remove it, check the lines and flush the path. When owners say sensing washes take forever, we look at the water inlet flow and the drain, because slow filling or draining makes the sensing steps repeat. For bulky items that stop the machine, we check the suspension and level.

The lid lock is worth testing too if the lid will not open mid-cycle for an added sock. The model and serial numbers on the washer’s sticker tell us which version is installed, so we match parts to that. A written price comes before the work, and the repair is guaranteed for 30 days.

Key features

• High-efficiency top-load washer with an impeller
• Glass lid on equipped variants
• Load and go dispenser on equipped variants
• Chrome shadow finish