What F25 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load) Means
F25 means the tachometer that tells the control how fast the drive motor is turning has stopped reporting on a Whirlpool-built 110-prefix Kenmore front-loader. Without that feedback the control cannot regulate drum speed, so it stops the cycle.
Common Causes of F25 (110 / Whirlpool-built front-load)
- A failed tachometer coil on the drive motor
- The harness between motor and motor control board damaged or unseated
- A drive belt slipping badly enough that measured speed never matches demand
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
With the machine unplugged, spin the drum by hand and note whether it coasts freely or stops abruptly; a drum that turns easily points the diagnosis at the sensing rather than the mechanics.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- Motor and tachometer readings are taken with the cord out of the wall; the motor terminals carry mains voltage in use.
- A tachometer fault and a slipping belt produce overlapping symptoms, and only one of them needs a motor.
- Reaching the motor on a front-loader means moving a heavy machine out and working at the back panel.
Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.