ADC Washer Error Code PWR FAUL

PWR FAUL is a power recovery notification that appears after the washer detects a power interruption during an active cycle. It is not an error indicating a broken component. The machine saves the cycle state and waits for the operator to decide whether to resume or cancel the program. If the interruption happened during spin, a 'WAIT' message appears for about 1.5 minutes before PWR FAUL is displayed.

Yes, resuming is safe. The control board saves the program state when power is lost, and pressing START continues from that saved point. If the cutoff happened during spin, the washer enforces a 1.5-minute wait period before allowing you to resume, which ensures the drum has stopped completely before restarting.

In most cases there is no repair cost because PWR FAUL points to an external power event rather than a faulty part. If a tripped breaker is the cause, resetting it costs nothing. If the wall outlet or wiring is damaged, an electrician visit could run anywhere from $75 to $250 or more depending on the scope of work. Internal wiring repairs by an appliance technician could range from $100 to $300 depending on labor rates and parts needed.

Press the START button to resume the wash cycle from the point where the power cut occurred. Alternatively, press ESC to end the program entirely. Either action will clear the message from the display. No component repair or reset procedure is required.

The message will clear when you press either START or ESC on the control panel. Simply cutting power again and restoring it may cause the message to reappear, since the machine will continue to detect the prior interruption. Using the designated button response is the correct way to dismiss it.