What F33 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE2) Means
F33 on the Whirlpool-built HE2 front-loader points at the drain pump relay on the main electronic control board — the switch on the board that turns the pump on, rather than the pump itself.
Common Causes of F33 (110 / Whirlpool-built HE2)
- A failed drain pump relay on the main control board
- Wiring between board and pump broken or unseated
- A seized pump that drew enough current to damage the relay driving it
🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try
Listen at the drain stage for the pump running; silence where there should be a steady hum supports a relay that is no longer closing, and that is an observation worth passing on.
⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That
- A pump that has seized can take the relay with it, so replacing the board alone sometimes repeats the failure.
- The board and pump wiring are live with the cord connected and sit low in a cabinet that holds water.
- Standing water in the drum makes any panel work messy and puts liquid near floor-level sockets.
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.