Whirlpool Washer F8 E1 or LO FL Code: Low Water Flow
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Short answer
What F8 E1 (LO FL) means
In Whirlpool's words, condensed: the washer is sensing a low flow of water (Whirlpool).
What Whirlpool says to try
- Open both the hot and cold supply valves fully.
- Check the inlet hoses for kinks.
- Press Pause or Cancel twice and Power once to clear the code, then restart.
Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before reaching into any part of it. Codes and steps vary by model, so check your manual too.
If the code comes back
If the valves are open and the hoses straight, the inlet screens and the water inlet valve are the next things to check. A washer water inlet valve runs $120 to $250. (Angi, washing machine repair cost (updated Jul 31, 2026))
Inlet screens catch sediment and scale. Water across Winnebago and Boone counties is very hard; see your town's number in the hardness table and what it does to appliances in hard water and appliances.
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Quick answers
What does F8 E1 (LO FL) mean on a Whirlpool front-load washer?
Whirlpool says it means the washer is sensing a low flow of water.
How do I clear F8 E1 (LO FL)?
Whirlpool's steps: Open both the hot and cold supply valves fully. Check the inlet hoses for kinks. Press Pause or Cancel twice and Power once to clear the code, then restart.
What does it cost if F8 E1 (LO FL) keeps coming back?
If the valves are open and the hoses straight, the inlet screens and the water inlet valve are the next things to check. A washer water inlet valve runs $120 to $250.
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