Water pouring out of your top-load washing machine can quickly turn a relaxing day into a chaotic one. While there are various malfunctions that can cause this issue, the one we will focus on is your appliance’s water level switch, also known as a pressure switch. When the water level switch fails, it can either cause your washer to not fill or to overfill. Luckily, replacing the part is not a complicated repair. To help you, we’ve created a step-by-step guide. Keep in mind that this is a generalized guide and that your specific model number could have variations on how to access, remove, and replace the component. This guide also covers a top-load washing machine, not a front load design.
How Does A Water Level Switch Work?
The pressure switch senses the water level through an air tube that runs from the switch in the control panel to the bottom of the outer wash tub. As water fills the tub it also enters the air tube, causing the pressure in the tube to increase. When the air pressure reaches the set level, it activates the switch and turns the incoming water off.
How To Replace The Water Level Switch.
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Safety first: Before starting any type of washer repair, unplug the appliance and turn off the water. Using safety equipment, such as work gloves and goggles is a must. Please read through the entire guide before attempting the repair, and if at any point you don’t feel comfortable, stop what you are doing and call a professional appliance repair technician.
If replacing the water level switch did not stop your washer from overfilling, please contact us today and we’ll be happy to inspect and fix the malfunctions.
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